The Web Marketing Association is now accepting entries for its 29th annual WebAward Competition, honoring the best education websites worldwide. This prestigious competition sets industry benchmarks for 86 categories, including schools, universities, and educational institutions. Enter by May 30, 2025, at www.WebAward.org to showcase your institution’s digital excellence and gain industry recognition.
“In today’s digital landscape, an educational website is more than just a portal—it’s the cornerstone of communication, engagement, and learning,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Students and faculty expect a seamless online experience, and institutions that prioritize innovation, usability, and interactivity set themselves apart. The WebAwards provide a platform for education websites to showcase their creativity and effectiveness in delivering impactful digital experiences.”
Websites in the education category will be judged on seven key criteria: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copywriting, and ease of use. Each submission competes against peers in the education sector and an overall standard of excellence.
Why Enter the WebAwards?
Winning a WebAward provides prestigious recognition and marketing opportunities, including:
✅ Industry Recognition – Establish your institution as a leader in digital education.
✅ SEO Advantages – Gain high-authority backlinks from the WebAward site.
✅ Marketing Exposure – Promote your website’s success to students, faculty, and media.
✅ Social Media Features – Increase visibility through WebAwards’ promotional platforms.
✅ Professional Credibility – Strengthen your institution’s reputation and online presence.
✅ Bragging Rights – Stand out among competitors in the education sector.
Each year, the Web Marketing Association names Best of Industry winners for outstanding education websites, including Best Education Website, Best School Website, and Best University Website.
Recent winners of the Best Education Web Site include:
- 2024 – Carnegie and Reed College for Reed College Website Redesign
- 2023 – WSI for Texas Health School
- 2022 – C&G Partners (Design Firm) and NYU Kress Painting Conservation (Client) for The Kress Program in Paintings Conservation
- 2021 – Forum One for I’M DETERMINED
- 2020 – Backpack Interactive for PASSPORT 2 MARS
- 2019 – Blackbaud K–12 for The Shipley School
- 2018 – BrandExtract for City of Houston – Out 2 Learn
- 2017 – eSchoolView for Chagrin Falls School District
- 2016 – MasterClass for MasterClass Website
- 2015 – C&G Partners LLC for Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation
- 2014 – Risdall Advertising Agency for Minneapolis School Finder
- 2013 – RED Interactive Agency for Walking with Dinosaurs
- 2012 – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for Cure4Kids for Kids
- 2011 – Florida Institute of Technology for Florida Tech Decision Dashboard
- 2010 – Risdall Marketing Group for Mounds View Public Schools
- 2009 – American University for American University Web Site
- 2008 – TribalDDB for START A CHAIN REACTION
- 2007 – Creative Channel Services, LLC for Virgin Mobile – Train on Your Terms
- 2006 – National Geographic for Discover Antarctica
- 2005 – Disney Online for Hot Shot Business
- 2004 – General Motors for GMability Education
- 2003 – Disney Online for Hot Shot Business
- 2002 – Freddie Mac for Your Route to Homeownership
Recent winners of the Best School Web Site include:
- 2024 – Finalsite for Christ the King Catholic School
- 2023 – Finalsite for The Langley School
- 2022 – Finalsite for Holderness
- 2021 – mStoner, Inc. for INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS WEBSITE REDESIGN
- 2020 – Finalsite for GREATER ATLANTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
- 2019 – theOrigo Ltd. & Vocational Training Council for VTC Occupation Dictionary Website
- 2018 – Colburn School and mStoner, Inc. for Colburn School Website Redesign
- 2017 – Finalsite for Brooks School
- 2016 – Blackboard Creative Services for Durham Public Schools
- 2015 – Blackboard Schoolwires Design Team for Barrington 220 Community Unit School District
- 2014 – Bradley Chee Web Design for Granite Bay High School Website
- 2013 – Brightlabs for Mentone Girls’ Grammar School
- 2012 – Bluetube Interactive for UGA Performing Arts Center
- 2011 – WhippleHill Communications for Glenelg Country School
- 2010 – Designkitchen for Wheaton College 150th Anniversary Web Site
- 2009 – WhippleHill Communications for Latin School of Chicago
- 2008 – WhippleHill Communications for Vail Mountain School
- 2007 – Tellus for Bethany School
- 2006 – WhippleHill Communications for St. George’s School
- 2005 – Tellus for West Clermont School District
- 2004 – eSiteful Corporation for Plano Independent School District
Recent winners of the Best University Web Site include:
- 2024 – Red Sage Communications for Alabama Center for the Arts
- 2023 – Luther College for Luther College Website
- 2022 – Office of Communications & Marketing for CUNY Graduate Center
- 2021 – mStoner, Inc. for MARYMOUNT MANHATTAN COLLEGE WEBSITE REDESIGN
- 2020 – mStoner, Inc. for UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT BRADFORD WEBSITE REDESIGN
- 2019 – Primacy for Suffolk University Website
- 2018 – Knowble Media for Illinois College
- 2017 – The Culinary Institute of America for ciachef.edu
- 2016 – IN.gov for Ivy Tech Community College
- 2015 – Westwerk for FOCUS.BoiseState.edu
- 2014 – Systems Alliance, Inc. for Stevenson University
- 2013 – Behavior Design for The Cooper Union Website Redesign
- 2012 – University Marketing and Communications for 30 Days of EnTERPreneurship
- 2011 – Denison University & Fahlgren Mortine for TheDEN
- 2010 – Corey McPherson Nash for University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business
- 2009 – BrowserMedia for University of Maryland Women’s Basketball
- 2008 – Market United for Murdoch University Switching
- 2007 – The Art Institute of Pittsburgh for The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
- 2006 – Xavier University for The Road to Xavier
- 2005 – Geary Interactive for Sand Diego State University Timeline
- 2004 – School of Visual Arts for School of Visual Arts web site
- 2003 – 160over90 for Chestnut Hill College Admissions site
- 2002 – University of Houston for University of Houston – Division of University Advancement
Enter the 2025 WebAwards Today!
Gain expert recognition and valuable feedback for your education website. Submit your entry before the May 30, 2025, deadline at www.WebAward.org.
