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Best Advertising Web sites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 28th Annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association is now accepting entries for its 29th annual WebAward Competition, celebrating the best advertising, design, and marketing websites worldwide. As a benchmark-setting competition, the WebAwards recognize excellence in creativity, innovation, and digital effectiveness. Enter by May 30, 2025, at www.WebAward.org to showcase your talent and gain industry recognition.

“In the advertising world, a website is more than just a portfolio—it’s a powerful branding tool that fosters client connections and showcases creative expertise,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “With the increasing importance of awards in business pitches, industry recognition helps agencies stand out and demonstrate credibility. The WebAwards provide a prestigious platform for advertising professionals to highlight their innovative web solutions and digital storytelling capabilities.”

Websites in the advertising and marketing categories will be evaluated on seven key criteria: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copywriting, and ease of use. Each entry competes against industry peers and an overall standard of excellence.

Why Enter the WebAwards?

Winning a WebAward offers valuable recognition and promotional benefits, including:

Industry Recognition – Establish your agency as a leader in digital advertising and marketing.
SEO Boost – Gain high-quality backlinks from the authoritative WebAward site.
Marketing Exposure – Promote your award-winning website to potential clients and media outlets.
Social Media Features – Increase visibility through WebAwards’ platforms.
Professional Validation – Strengthen your credentials and enhance your resume.
Bragging Rights – Showcase your creative excellence to peers and clients.

Each year, the Web Marketing Association names the Best Advertising Website and Best Marketing Website, recognizing outstanding achievements in digital branding and communication. Whether your site is for an ad agency, marketing firm, or creative studio, this competition is your opportunity to gain industry-wide recognition and demonstrate creative excellence.


Each year the Web Marketing Association names the Best Advertising Website and Best Marketing Website based on the scores submitted by the competition judges.

Past winners of the Best Advertising Web Site include:

  • 2024 – Spinutech, LLC for Spinutech Website
  • 2023 – Critical Mass for Critical Mass Website
  • 2022 – BrandExtract for BRANDEXTRACT WEBSITE
  • 2020 – Independent Creative Agency for &UGO
  • 2019 – Mightily for Mightily Website
  • 2018 – IQ Agency for IQ Agency Website
  • 2017 – Patients & Purpose for Patients & Purpose Website
  • 2016 – TMP Worldwide for TMP Worldwide Website
  • 2015 – MediaMath for Marketing’s Big Moment
  • 2014 – The Engine is Red for The Engine is Red Website
  • 2013 – LIQWID for LIQWID
  • 2012 – Venables Bell & Partners for Slim Jim’s Center for Spice Loss
  • 2011 – Corey McPherson Nash for Corey McPherson Nash Website
  • 2010 – Metia for Mass Effect 2 Silverlight Campaign
  • 2009 – Red Square Agency for the Red Square Agency Website
  • 2008 – Sharpe Partners for the Burns Group Website.
  • 2007 – SpotRunner for SpotRunner Website
  • 2006 – SpotRunner for SpotRunner Website
  • 2005 – Young & Rubicam Brands/Wunderman, Detroit for Meet the Lucky Ones
  • 2004 – Hanon McKendry/The Brand Consultants for Lake Effect Website
  • 2004 – Oasis for Toyota Scion
  • 2003 – Google for Google AdWords
  • 2002 – Fusebox, Inc for JCDecaux Airport US

Past winners of the Best Design Web site include:

  • 2024 – WSI for Monaco Interiors
  • 2023 – Hounder for Hounder Website Design
  • 2022 – Tenson AB, Thomas Nord Creative Director & Head of Design. for TENSON.COM
  • 2021 – Rare Bird, Inc. for MAYER FABRICS
  • 2020 – Logitech for START A FOLLOWING
  • 2019 – Ideas On Purpose for Ideas On Purpose Website
  • 2018 – Websolute S.p.A. for Giorgetti
  • 2017 – One Mark for One Mark Website
  • 2016 – Torchbox for Museum of London
  • 2014 – Ideas On Purpose for United Technologies Corporation Web Site
  • 2013 – SapientNitro for Palms.com Redesign
  • 2012 – Valtech for Normann Copenhagen
  • 2011 – Activeark for Marimekko.com
  • 2010 – H2O Associates for Tom Hoch Design Web site
  • 2009 – Tribal DDB Worldwide for Warehouse 13
  • 2008 – Azavar Technologies for Justyna Collections Catalog
  • 2007 – Walt Disney Internet Group for Disney.com / Disney XD
  • 2006 – Publicis Net for Experience Wonder You
  • 2005 – R/GA for Nokia Nseries Sitelet
  • 2004 – Gigapixel Creative for Gigapixel Creative, Inc.
  • 2003 – Arnold Worldwide for The Touareg
  • 2002 – PriceWeber, Inc. for Canadian Mist web site

Past winners of the Best Marketing Web site include:

  • 2024 – Tarkett for Tarkett North America Website Redesign
  • 2023 – BrandExtract for BrandExtract Holiday Card Microsite
  • 2022 – The Vertex Companies Inc for VERTEX COMPANIES LLC
  • 2021 – VIA Studio for VIA STUDIO WEBSITE
  • 2020 – Web Marketing & Design, Lenovo for LENOVO THINKPAD X1 FOLD
  • 2019 – 90 Degree Design for 90 Degree Design Website
  • 2018 – mStoner, Inc.for mStoner, Inc. Website Redesign
  • 2017 – Pico Group for Total Brand Activation
  • 2016 – Ferrero-Tic Tac for Tic Tac Minions Sweepstakes Website
  • 2014 – R2integrated for R2integrated Website
  • 2013 – WebbMason for Rebranding for Interactive Success: WebbMason
  • 2012 – UrbanDaddy for UrbanDaddy + Herradura Mixology Battle Royale (which also won Best of Show 2012)
  • 2011 – IQ for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
  • 2010 – Physicians Interactive for Physicians Interactive Corporate Website
  • 2009 – Arc Worldwide for Leo Burnett’s Big Black Pencil Goes Global
  • 2008 TYS Creative for Ensemble HD Home Cinema System by Epson
  • 2007 Hanson Dodge Lime for Product Launch
  • 2006 Rare Method for Silvertip Resort
  • 2005 Nurun | Ant Farm for Nurun | Ant Farm Interactive Website Interactive
  • 2004 Vérité, Inc. for Symantec Client Security 2.0 Channel Launch Kit
  • 2003 Zugara for The Getaway
  • 2002 Disc Marketing, Inc. for Disc Marketing Corporate Website

Advertising and Marketing Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2025 Best Advertising Website and other related WebAwards at the WebAward Website.

The 2025 WebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association thanks these companies for their commitment to the entire online marketing community.

Enter the 2025 WebAwards Today!

Put your advertising or marketing website in the spotlight. Submit your entry before the May 30, 2025, deadline at www.WebAward.org.

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Best Biotech Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 29th Annual WebAward Competition

For the 29th consecutive year, the Web Marketing Association’s WebAward Competition, detailed at www.webaward.org, seeks submissions from the leading biotechnology websites worldwide, setting industry standards for 86 categories, , including healthcare, healthcare provider, medical, medical equipment, biotechnology and pharmaceutical websites. The entry deadline for biotech websites is May 30, 2025.


“In the fast-evolving field of biotechnology web development, recognition plays a vital role in setting industry standards,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Biotechnology websites are essential for bridging the gap between patients, researchers, and healthcare providers, offering vital health education and promoting medical advancements. These platforms, known for their rich content and strong copywriting, serve as trusted sources of information within the healthcare community. While they have traditionally been commended for their usability and design, the demand for greater innovation and cutting-edge technology integration continues to grow. The WebAward Competition provides a prestigious platform for biotechnology websites to showcase their creativity, enhance digital communication, and demonstrate their commitment to improving healthcare and scientific discovery.”

Criteria for website evaluation include design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Each entry in the biotechnology category is rated against other entries in the same category and an established standard of excellence.

Biotech entrants benefit from receiving precise feedback on their performance compared to their industry’s averages. They might also receive particular observations from the WebAward’s seasoned judging panel on their website development efforts.

All biotechnology entrants benefit from receiving valuable feedback in terms of their specific criteria scores compared against the average scores for their industry. They also may receive specific comments from the WebAward’s professional judging panel on their Web site development efforts.

Winners of a WebAward in the biotechnology category will also receive:

  • A limited-edition Commemorative NFT
  • Increased visibility for their company
  • Marketing opportunity to promote the company website to the media
  • Links to your site from the highly ranked WebAward site to help SEO
  • Social media posts for your company and personal feeds
  • A highlight for your resume.
  • Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
  • Unlimited bragging rights

Each year, the Web Marketing Association names the Best of Industry for the various medical categories based on the score they receive from the WebAward judges.

Winners of the Best Biotechnology Web Site include:

  • 2023 – BDI – BioLife Science for BDI – BioLife Science website
  • 2022 – TNG Creative for PROLOCOR CORPORATE WEBSITE
  • 2021 – 22 Fillmore for AEGLEA BIOTHERAPEUTICS CORPORATE WEBSITE
  • 2020 – 22 Fillmore for Ikena Oncology Corporate Website
  • 2019 – Publicis Sapient and Corteva for Corteva Enterprise Web Experience
  • 2018 – Bakir Avdic for Labcyte Inc.
  • 2017 – WSI for Myoton
  • 2016 – 3 Media Web for MatTek Corporation
  • 2015 – Bridgeline Digital for YSI Website
  • 2014 – SharpMotion for AceCGT NutriGene Website
  • 2013 – Euroweb Internet GmbH for Ulrich Berninger Wassertechnik
  • 2012 – Bluetube Interactive for Kimberly Clark Product Selector
  • 2011 – Phenomenex, Inc. for Phenomenex.com
  • 2010 – Naturxan \ CreatiVerge for Naturxan.com
  • 2009 – Amgen Oncology for Pioneering New Frontiers in Tumor Angiogenesis
  • 2008 – Avenue A | Razorfish for Gene.com
  • 2007 – Euro Life x2 for Prolastin
  • 2006 – AxxiemCorp for Cara Therapeutics
  • 2005 – Risdall Advertising Agency for Hutchinson Technology
  • 2004 – Genzyme Corporation/Stellent for Genzyme Web Initiative
  • 2003 – Alken-Murray Corporation for Alken-Murray
  • 2002 – Hanley-Wood Integrated Marketing for whybiotech.com

biotechnology Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2025 Best Biotechnology Website and other medical-related WebAwards at the WebAward Website.

The 2025 WebAwards are championed by premier sponsors PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association expresses its thanks for their steadfast support of the online marketing community.

Keep up with the Web Marketing Association by joining us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter. Like and follow for updates on news and awards straight from the source!

To learn more and to enter the 29th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

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Best Banking Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 29th Annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association’s 29th annual WebAward Competition, hosted at www.webaward.org, seeks to honor the best bank websites globally. This standards-defining event benchmarks 86 industries, including banking, credit union, insurance, investment, mutual funds, financial services, cryptocurrency and blockchain websites, based on seven criteria of website success. Entries for financial-related websites are due by May 30, 2025.


“In the banking industry, a website frequently acts as the primary gateway for engaging potential customers. Crafting a website with precision is essential for forging trust and asserting reliability,” highlighted William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Amidst the fierce rivalry in online banking development, financial institutions derive substantial benefits from objective evaluations of their digital strategies. Upcoming banking portals must balance user-demanded innovation and technology with the rigorous compliance standards mandated by financial regulations. The WebAward Competition offers an unmatched stage for showcasing standout accomplishments in banking website development, spotlighting entities that establish the gold standard for industry excellence.”

The appraisal of bank websites covers seven areas: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Each entry in the bank category is evaluated alongside similar bank entries and then to a universal standard of web excellence.

Websites are judged on seven criteria including design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Each WebAward entry in the bank category is judged against other banking entries and then against an overall standard of excellence.

Participants in the bank category are rewarded with valuable feedback, showing where their scores stand compared to the averages in their industry. They also have the chance to receive particular feedback from the WebAward’s judging panel on their website development efforts.

Winners of a WebAward in the bank category will also receive:

  • Increased visibility for their company
  • Marketing opportunity to promote the company website to the media
  • Links to your site from the highly ranked WebAward site to help SEO
  • Social media posts for your company and personal feeds
  • A highlight for your resume.
  • Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
  • Unlimited bragging rights

Each year, the Web Marketing Association names the Best of Industry for bank category based on the score they receive from the WebAward judges.

Past winners of the Best Bank Website include:

  • 2024 – Jack Henry for Hocking Valley Bank
  • 2023 – Jack Henry for First Eagle Bank
  • 2022 – First National Bank and Trust for A BETTER DIGITAL USER EXPERIENCE
  • 2021 – Jack Henry Digital – Banno for THE BANK OF PRINCETON
  • 2020 – Jack Henry & Associates / Banno Group for THINK BANK
  • 2019 – ZAG Interactive for Berkshire Bank
  • 2018 – Mirum (Thailand) Co., Ltd. For Krungthai Bank Website
  • 2017 – Reichl und Partner eMarketing for DADAT Direct Bank
  • 2016 – Western Alliance Bancorporation for Western Alliance Bancorporation Website Redesign
  • 2015 – TURKIYE IS BANKASI (ISBANK) for Turkiye Is Bankasi New Privia Website
  • 2014 – Ally Bank for Ally Bank Product Pages
  • 2013 – Group Digital Banking for The New Standard Chartered Bank India Website
  • 2012 – Cleartag SAL for Audi Card Artist Website
  • 2011 – Finn Digital on behalf of Johnson Financial Group for Johnson Bank Website Redesign
  • 2010 – Standard Chartered Bank and TBWA\TEQUILA\Hong Kong for The Standard Chartered Bank Homepage
  • 2009 – Organic, Inc. for Bank of America – Morris on Campus (2009 Best of Show Winner)
  • 2008 – TBWA\TEQUILA\ HK for Standard Chartered Bank/People in Action
  • 2007 – Organic, Inc. for Bank of America No Fee Mortgage Plus
  • 2006 – Carat Fusion for Wachovia Championship 17
  • 2005 – Agency.com for Sainsburysbank.co.uk
  • 2004 – Ion Global Limited for HSBC Card Services HK

Leading the sponsorship of the 2025 WebAwards, organizations such as PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences have shown their commitment to the online marketing community. The Web Marketing Association extends its gratitude for their support and dedication.

Join the conversation with the Web Marketing Association on social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter. Like and follow for regular news and award updates!

Bank Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2025 Best Banking Website and other financial related WebAwards at the WebAward Website.

To learn more and to enter the 29th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

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Internet Professionals Needed To Judge 29th annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association is looking for experienced web development and digital marketing professionals to help judge the 29th annual WebAward Competition, the industry-leading award program that sets benchmarks for web excellence. Judges will evaluate websites based on seven key criteria, ensuring that only the most innovative, well-designed, and user-friendly sites receive recognition. Interested experts can submit their names for consideration via the WebAward Judges Nomination Form at www.WebAward.org.

About the 2025 WebAward Competition

The 2025 WebAward Competition is now accepting website entries until May 30, 2025. Judging will take place between mid-June and early August, with winners announced in September.

“Unlike many award programs that prioritize big brands or aesthetics, the WebAwards recognize websites for their overall effectiveness, user experience, and industry impact,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “We rely on industry-leading professionals to assess entries, ensuring that winners truly represent the best in web development and digital marketing. Being a WebAward judge is a fantastic opportunity to give back to the online community, share expertise, and contribute to the evolution of web standards.”

Who Can Become a WebAward Judge?

The WebAward judging panel is composed of highly skilled professionals from various disciplines, including:
Web designers and developers
UX/UI specialists
Digital marketers and SEO strategists
Creative directors and content strategists
Media professionals and technology experts

Previous judges have included executives from top organizations such as Disney, IBM, Facebook, Microsoft, Saatchi & Saatchi, PayPal, VML, J. Walter Thompson, Razorfish, SAP, and Universal McCann.

If you or someone in your organization has expertise in web development and digital marketing, we encourage you to apply as a judge through the WebAward Judges Nomination Form.

Why Become a WebAward Judge?

Gain industry recognition – Establish yourself as an authority in web development and digital marketing.
Enhance your professional credentials – A role as a WebAward judge adds prestige to your resume and corporate bio.
Stay at the forefront of digital trends – Participate in discussions on the state of web design, innovation, and UX best practices.
Network with industry leaders – Connect with other top-tier professionals from around the world.
Give back to the digital community – Help shape the future of web development by recognizing and rewarding excellence.

“Many of our judges return year after year, but as the WebAwards continue to grow, we’re always looking for fresh perspectives,” added William Rice. “Serving as a judge is an invaluable experience that not only helps participants refine their own skills but also contributes to defining industry standards in web development.”

Learn More and Apply Today!

If you’re passionate about digital excellence and web innovation, apply to be a 2025 WebAward Judge today at www.WebAward.org.

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Best Public Relations Web sites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 29th Annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association is calling for entries from elite Public relations websites worldwide for the 29th Annual WebAward Competition, found at www.webaward.org, to identify excellence in website development. Setting benchmarks in 86 categories, including including advertising, PR and marketing websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. the deadline for PR website submissions is May 30, 2025.


“The public relations sector recognizes the value of impartial assessment and external validation for their digital initiatives on behalf of clients,” observed William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “In this field, a website is an indispensable asset for presenting clients’ narratives, proficiency, and influence. The WebAward Competition furnishes a venue for PR agencies and in-house corporate PR departments to exhibit the inventiveness, originality, and success of their websites in disseminating their clients’ stories globally. Securing an independent accolade serves as a noteworthy occasion for PR entities to publicize, enhancing their visibility both to the general public and within their organizational hierarchy.”

Public relations Websites are rated on seven key criteria: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Every PR category entry is judged against counterparts in its category and an all-encompassing standard of excellence.

All PR entrants benefit from receiving valuable feedback in terms of their specific scores compared against the average scores for their industry. They also may receive specific comments from the WebAward’s professional judging panel on their Web site development efforts.

Winners of a WebAward in the PR and marketing categories will also receive:

  • Increased visibility for their company
  • Marketing opportunity to promote the company website to the media
  • Links to your site from the highly ranked WebAward site to help SEO
  • Social media posts for your company and personal feeds
  • A highlight for your resume.
  • Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
  • Unlimited bragging rights


Each year the Web Marketing Association names the Best Public Relations Website based on the scores submitted by the competition judges.

Here are the past Best Public Relations websites include:

  • 2024 – RF|Binder Partners Inc. for RF|Binder Website Design and Visual Identity
  • 2022 – Digital Authority Partners for GREENTARGET
  • 2021 – Digital Authority Partners for GREENTARGET
  • 2020 – PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero), tbk. for PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Corporate Website 2020
  • 2019 – Fish Consulting for Fish Consulting Company Website
  • 2018 – Fish Consulting for Fish Consulting Company Website
  • 2017 – Fish Consulting for Fish Consulting Company Website
  • 2016 – INK for PR In a Different Light
  • 2015 – Allstate Corporate Relations for Allstate Bringing Good to Life
  • 2014 – Waggener Edstrom Communications for Microsoft: Life in the Digital Crosshairs
  • 2013 – BGT Partners for Brad Meltzer Website Redesign
  • 2012 – LeapFrog Interactive for We THRIVE! Hamilton County Public Health
  • 2011 – Finn Digital with Briggs & Stratton Corporation and Littlewood, Inc. for Briggs & Stratton Yard Smarts Yard Care Intervention
  • 2010 – Rachel Meranus for PR Newswire’s Optimized News Platform: Speed, Content & Connectivity
  • 2009 – BGT Partners for Sony CES 2009 Virtual Press Kit
  • 2008 – frog design for GE Corporate Web Site
  • 2007 – Wirestone, LLC for Official Site of Dan Wheldon
  • 2006 – PRWeb for PRWeb.com
  • 2005 – Peter A Mayer Advertising for Community Coffee History Site
  • 2004 – Cisco Corporate PR for News@Cisco: Innovating Cisco’s Corporate Press Room
  • 2003 – Weber Shandwick Web Relations and Benjamin | Irvine, on behalf of Toshiba for Toshiba Tablet PC Launch


The WebAward Public Relations category is sponsored by PR.com

 Past winners of the Best Marketing Web site include:

  • 2024 – Tarkett for Tarkett North America Website Redesign
  • 2023 – BrandExtract for BrandExtract Holiday Card Microsite
  • 2022 – The Vertex Companies Inc for VERTEX Companies LLC
  • 2021 – VIA Studio for VIA STUDIO WEBSITE
  • 2020 – Web Marketing & Design, Lenovo for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold
  • 2019 – 90 Degree Design for 90 Degree Design Website
  • 2018 – mStoner, Inc. for mStoner, Inc. Website Redesign
  • 2017 – Pico Group for Total Brand Activation
  • 2016 – Ferrero – Tic Tac for Tic Tac Minions Sweepstakes Website
  • 2015 – BETC/BETC Digital for The interactive form
  • 2014 – R2integrated for R2integrated Website
  • 2013 – WebbMason for Rebranding for Interactive Success: WebbMason
  • 2012 – UrbanDaddy for UrbanDaddy + Herradura Mixology Battle Royale (Best of Show winner 2012)

The 2025 WebAwards are fortunate to have the support of leading sponsors such as PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association expresses its sincere thanks to these organizations for their commitment to the online marketing world.

Keep tabs on the Web Marketing Association by joining our social media circles on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter.  Like and follow for the latest updates and award news!

PR and Advertising-related Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2025 Best Public Relations Website and other advertising-related WebAwards at the WebAward Website. Enter your best work today!

To learn more and to enter the 29th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

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Best Real Estate Web site to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 29th Annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best real estate Websites in the world as part of their 29th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at the WebAward Web site. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 90 industries, including real estate web sites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. The deadline for real estate web sites to enter to be judged is May 30, 2025.

Web sites are judged on seven criteria including design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Each WebAward entry in the advertising category is judged against other advertising entries in its industry category and then against an overall standard of excellence.

Here are the past Best Real Estate Website WebAward winners:

  • 2024 – August Ash, Inc. for Carlson Partners
  • 2023 – The Hideout and Miles Partnership for The Hideout Website
  • 2022 – welcome. for Clarke & Humel Real Estate
  • 2021 – Atlas for Oxford Properties
  • 2020 – Proverb for The Kelvin
  • 2019 – CRC Companies  for Villages at Belvoir Website
  • 2018 – WSI for St. Helena Real Estate
  • 2017 – Marlene Quade for Live Where You Love – Hill Country Real Estate Just West of Weird
  • 2016 – Vital for Maravilla Los Cabos
  • 2015 – Ilene Jablonski – VP of Marketing for Mack-Cali’s Harborside Website
  • 2014 – JLOOP for Leverage Global Partners
  • 2013 – Foxtons for Foxtons.co.uk – Responsive Real Estate Website
  • 2012 – Douglas Elliman for Douglas Elliman Corporate Website
  • 2011 – Cleartag for Beirut Terraces
  • 2010 – Sabre Hospitality Solutions for Montage Beverly Hills Residences
  • 2009 – Hawaii Life Real Estate Services for Hawaii Life Real Estate Services
  • 2008 – Empire Group Inc for Elizabeth Lofts
  • 2007 – Verandah by Bonita Bay Group for Verandah Website
  • 2006 – Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation for coldwellbanker.com
  • 2005 – Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation for www.coldwellbankerpreviews.com
  • 2004 – RealEstateJournal.com for The Wall Street Journal’s guide to property
  • 2003 – The Corcoran Group for Exceptional Real Estate – corcoran.com | where do you want to live?

All real estate entrants benefit from receiving valuable feedback in terms of their specific scores compared against the average scores for their industry. They also may receive specific comments from the WebAward’s professional judging panel on their Web site development efforts.

Winners of a WebAward in the Cooking and Recipe category will also receive:

  • Increased visibility for their company
  • Marketing opportunity to promote the company website to the media
  • Links to your site from the highly ranked WebAward site to help SEO
  • Social media posts for your company and personal feeds
  • A highlight for your resume.
  • Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
  • Unlimited bragging rights

The 2025 WebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association thanks these companies for their commitment to the entire online marketing community.

Please Join the Web Marketing Association on Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter. Like and follow for news and award updates!

To learn more and to enter the 29th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

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Best Medical Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 29th Annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association is now accepting entries for its 29th annual WebAward Competition, celebrating the best medical and healthcare websites worldwide. This prestigious competition sets industry benchmarks across 86 categories, including healthcare providers, medical equipment, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical websites. Enter by May 30, 2025, at www.webaward.org.

“A well-crafted medical website is more than just a digital presence—it’s a lifeline for patients, providers, and healthcare professionals,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Medical websites play a vital role in patient education, communication, and service delivery. As digital healthcare continues to evolve, there is a growing demand for innovation, interactivity, and enhanced user experiences. The WebAwards recognize those at the forefront of medical web development, ensuring their contributions are acknowledged and celebrated.”

Websites in the medical and healthcare category are evaluated based on seven key criteria: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copywriting, and ease of use. Each entry is compared against competitors in its field and an overall standard of excellence.

Why Enter the WebAwards?

Winning a WebAward delivers prestigious recognition and marketing benefits, including:

Industry Leadership – Establish your website as a top-tier healthcare platform.
SEO Advantages – Gain valuable backlinks from the highly-ranked WebAward site.
Media Exposure – Increase visibility and credibility within the medical industry.
Social Media Recognition – Showcase your success across WebAwards’ platforms.
Professional Validation – Enhance your organization’s reputation and personal credentials.
Bragging Rights – Set yourself apart in the competitive healthcare space.

Each year, the Web Marketing Association names the Best of Industry winners for outstanding healthcare and medical websites. Whether your site focuses on patient care, pharmaceuticals, biotech advancements, or medical services, this is your opportunity to showcase excellence in digital healthcare innovation.

Winners of the Best Medical Web Site include:

  • 2024 – Vye for Cuyuna Regional Medical Center
  • 2022 – Overdrive Interactive for EMBR LABS WEBSITE
  • 2021 – WSI for DR ALI MODARRESSI
  • 2020 – LivaNova for LivaNova Website
  • 2019 – Global Digital Marketing for HeartLogic Heart Failure Diagnostic Physician Site
  • 2018 – Small Army for Boston Medical Center: Pediatric Field Guide Campaign
  • 2017 – Scorpion for Ashley County Medical Center
  • 2015 – Morrison for QSpex Technologies Website
  • 2014 – CommonPlaces, Inc. for Capsule Tech
  • 2013 – Bold Array for Summit Imaging Website
  • 2012 – Overdrive Interactive for Cold-EEZE Website
  • 2011 – Nobel Biocare for Nobel Biocare Dental Professional Website
  • 2010 – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for Cure4Kids
  • 2009 – Fullhouse for GE’s Healthcare’s RSNA 2008 Microsite
  • 2008 – Digitas Health for MerckMedicus
  • 2007 – Centers for Disease Control an for CDC.gov
  • 2006 – WebMD Health for WebMD
  • 2005 – Mojo Interactive for LocateADoc.com
  • 2004 – Roche Diagnostics for ACCU-CHEK Web Site
  • 2003 – ASCO for ASCO.org
  • 2002 – MayoClinic.com for mayoclinic.com

Winners of the Best Medial Equipment Web Site include:

  • 2024 – NasaClip for Nasaclip Patient Website
  • 2022 – Overdrive Interactive for EMBR LABS WEBSITE
  • 2021 – Vital for WAVEFORM
  • 2020 – Vital for AgaMatrix
  • 2020 – Restorative Therapies, Inc. for Restorative Therapies Website Redesign
  • 2019 – Global Digital Marketing for HeartLogic Heart Failure Diagnostic Physician Site
  • 2018 – Nebo for Contec Clean
  • 2017 – FreshForm and Dexcom for Dexcom Healthcare Professional Website
  • 2016 – CommonPlaces for BK Ultrasound 2015 – Morrison for QSpex Technologies Website
  • 2014 – CommonPlaces, Inc. for Capsule Tech
  • 2013 – Bold Array for Summit Imaging Website
  • 2012 – pilot for ottobock. Living with Michelangelo.
  • 2011 – Pixel Light Digital Media, Inc. for Empi Active product web site
  • 2010 – Boston Interactive – Palomar Medical Technologies
  • 2009 – Extractable for Thermage Doctors
  • 2008 – Great Than One for Guardian REAL – Time Glucose Monitor Tutorial
  • 2007 – Cynosure and Small Army for Cynosure Corporate Web Site
  • 2006 – Guidant.com for Guidant.com
  • 2005 – Roche Diagnostics for MyLabOnline

Winners of the Best Biotechnology Web Site include:

  • 2024 – Josh Rusev for Galleri Multi-Cancer Early Detection
  • 2023 – BDI – BioLife Science for BDI – BioLife Science website
  • 2022 – TNG Creative for PROLOCOR CORPORATE WEBSITE
  • 2021 – 22 Fillmore for AEGLEA BIOTHERAPEUTICS CORPORATE WEBSITE
  • 2020 – 22 Fillmore for Ikena Oncology Corporate Website
  • 2019 – Publicis Sapient and Corteva for Corteva Enterprise Web Experience
  • 2018 – Bakir Avdic for Labcyte Inc.
  • 2017 – WSI for Myoton
  • 2016 – 3 Media Web for MatTek Corporation
  • 2015 – Bridgeline Digital for YSI Website
  • 2014 – SharpMotion for AceCGT NutriGene Website
  • 2013 – Euroweb Internet GmbH for Ulrich Berninger Wassertechnik
  • 2012 – Bluetube Interactive for Kimberly Clark Product Selector
  • 2011 – Phenomenex, Inc. for Phenomenex.com
  • 2010 – Naturxan \ CreatiVerge for Naturxan.com
  • 2009 – Amgen Oncology for Pioneering New Frontiers in Tumor Angiogenesis
  • 2008 – Avenue A | Razorfish for Gene.com
  • 2007 – Euro Life x2 for Prolastin
  • 2006 – AxxiemCorp for Cara Therapeutics
  • 2005 – Risdall Advertising Agency for Hutchinson Technology
  • 2004 – Genzyme Corporation/Stellent for Genzyme Web Initiative
  • 2003 – Alken-Murray Corporation for Alken-Murray
  • 2002 – Hanley-Wood Integrated Marketing for whybiotech.com

Winners of the Best Pharmaceutical Web Site include:

  • 2024 – FINE for Mercalis
  • 2023 – Novocure & Patients & Purpose for Optune,com
  • 2022 – Patients & Purpose for WEDOVACCINES – NOVAVAX
  • 2021 – AstraZeneca | Patients & Purpose for SURVIVORS HAVE HEART
  • 2020 – Eisai Inc. for Ella the Jellyfish
  • 2019 – Saltwater Collective for Parexel.com
  • 2018 – Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Pty Limited, Bastion Graphics for Aspen Group Website
  • 2017 – JUICE Pharma Worldwide, in partnership with Neurocrine Biosciences for Precisely Focused on Tardive Dyskinesia
  • 2016 – BioMarin for BioMarin Careers
  • 2015 – Lyons Consulting Group for Gene.com
  • 2014 – Given Imaging and Intouch Solutions for PillCamCrohns.com (Best of Show)
  • 2013 – BGT Partners for Quintiles Website Redesign
  • 2012 – Intouch Solutions for iBGStar Blood Glucose Monitoring System
  • 2011 – Campbell-Ewald for McKesson BOP
  • 2010 – Heartbeat Ideas and sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC. for Xyzal Website
  • 2009 – Digitas Health for PulmicortRespules.com
  • 2008 – Publicis Modem for RA Advisor Program
  • 2007 – Biggs|Gilmore for Perrigo
  • 2006 – Studiocom for CVS Medicare Expert
  • 2005 – SimStar for BotoxCosmetic.com
  • 2004 – Abdi Ibrahim Pharma – MagiClick Digital Solutions for Healthcare Portal – Morning After Pill
  • 2003 – Insight Interactive Group for CrohnsResource.com Website
  • 2002 – ivpcare, inc for ivpcare, inc website

The 2025 WebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association thanks these companies for their commitment to the entire online marketing community.

Please Join the Web Marketing Association on Social Media: LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter. Like and follow for news and award updates!

Enter the 2025 WebAwards Today!

Earn industry-wide recognition and expert feedback to elevate your medical website. Submit your entry before the May 30, 2025, deadline at www.webaward.org.

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Top Websites 0f 2025 To Be Recognized By Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association is proud to open the call for entries for the prestigious 29th annual WebAward competition, an internationally recognized program that establishes industry benchmarks in web development. The WebAwards honor excellence across 86 industries by evaluating websites based on seven essential criteria. Web professionals worldwide are invited to participate and showcase their digital achievements. The deadline for submissions is May 30, 2025. Complete details and entry forms are available at www.webaward.org.

“Website innovation and design continue to evolve to meet the needs of today’s digital audiences,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “The WebAwards go beyond aesthetics to recognize outstanding functionality and user experience. Our expert panel of judges evaluates all facets of a website’s interactive capabilities, rewarding those that truly excel in their industries. The WebAwards not only celebrate web development excellence but also provide participants with valuable feedback to enhance their digital presence.”

HOW WEBSITES ARE EVALUATED

Websites submitted to the WebAward competition are assessed on seven key performance factors: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copywriting, and ease of use. Each entry is scored numerically and benchmarked against other websites in its category, as well as an industry-wide standard of excellence. Participants also gain exclusive insights from expert judges on ways to improve their web development strategies.

WHY WINNING A WEBAWARD MATTERS

Winning a WebAward offers unparalleled recognition and credibility, positioning web professionals and businesses as leaders in their industries. Award-winning websites are featured on the competition’s high-ranking website, benefiting from SEO visibility and increased traffic. Companies and developers receive a dedicated Winner’s Page, acknowledging their creative and technical expertise and can order physical awards, including trophies, plaques, and certificates.

RECOGNITION FOR THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY

The 2025 WebAwards will highlight the top websites across multiple categories:

  • Best of Industry Awards: The highest honor in each of the 86 industry categories, including education, healthcare, financial services, travel, advertising, transportation, government, and more.
  • Best of Show Award: The pinnacle of achievement, given to the single website that the judges determine as the best overall entry. In 2024, FINE received this top honor for their exceptional work on the Canyon Ranch website.
  • Top Interactive Agency Award: Recognizing the digital agency that wins the most WebAwards. In 2024, FINE was awarded the title after securing eight WebAwards and accumulating 36 quality points. The competition consolidates points across all agency locations to determine the winner.
  • Outstanding Interactive Developer Award: Agencies or corporations earning six or more WebAwards receive additional recognition. In 2024, this honor was awarded to nine firms, including UP Hotel Agency, WSI, Tyler Technologies, Miles Partnership, Milestone Inc., Risdall Marketing Group, Thomson Reuters/Findlaw, Vye, and Jack Henry.

COMPETITION JUDGING

The judging panel for the WebAwards consists of esteemed industry professionals with extensive experience in web development, design, and marketing. Judges include representatives from top organizations such as Adobe, Disney, IBM, Facebook, R/GA, Microsoft, PayPal, and more. Their expertise ensures that the competition maintains its reputation as a leading authority in recognizing web excellence.

Judging will take place between June and August, with winners announced in September 2025.

SPONSORSHIP

The 2025 WebAwards are sponsored by industry leaders, including iContact, PR.com, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association appreciates the support of these sponsors in advancing the digital marketing and web development communities.

CONNECT WITH THE WEB MARKETING ASSOCIATION

Stay updated on competition news, industry insights, and award announcements by following the Web Marketing Association on social media:

ENTER THE COMPETITION TODAY!

To participate in the 29th annual WebAward Competition and gain industry recognition for your web development efforts, visit www.webaward.org and create a nominator account. Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your work and receive expert evaluation from the top minds in the industry.


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Best Mobile Web Sites and Best Mobile Apps of 2024 Named by Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce the winners its 13th annual international MobileWebAward competition.  This award program recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals all over the world who create and maintain the best mobile websites and the best mobile applications.  The complete list of winners for each of the 86 industries covered can be found at www.mobile-webaward.org.

“Use of smartphones and tablet computers continue to explode and companies are racing to have users connect and interact with them using mobile devices,” said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association.  “The goal of the MobileWebAwards is to both recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective mobile Web sites and mobile apps on the Internet.”

This year’s top awards include:

Altos won Best of Show Mobile Website for “Tucker’s Website” which was also recognized as Best Restaurant Mobile Website. Glioblastoma (GBM) is a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer with a devastating prognosis.  On the Tucker’s website, users will find that the menu is app-like. On mobile, its vertical orientation is easy to scroll—a must for a restaurant with a substantial amount of breakfast, lunch, and beverage options.


State Farm Insurance Company won Best of Show Mobile Application for “State Farm Mobile App 2023-24” which also was recognized as Best Mobile  Application in the Information Services, Insurance, and Interactive Services categories. The app provides access to tools, guidance and support – delivering self-service options, intuitive services and shopping experiences that continue to demonstrates their commitment to the customer.

LHWH Advertising & PR was also named Top Interactive Agency for the 2024 MobileWebAwards competition. They received 4 awards (and 24 quality points) including Best Travel Mobile Website, Best Transportation Mobile Website and Best Legal Mobile Website.  LHWH puts an unusual range of high-level capabilities to work for our clients.

Other winners included:

  • Extra Solid Media, LLC for UMass Dining Services – Best University Mobile Application
  • LHWH Advertising & PR Barefoot for Landing Website – Best Travel Mobile Website
  • LHWH Advertising & PR for Long Island MacArthur Airport Website – Best Transportation Mobile Website
  • Lucky Mobile for Lucky Mobile – Best Transportation Mobile Application
  • Mirum (Thailand) Co., Ltd. for NT Online Store – Best Telecommunication Mobile Website
  • Virgin Plus for Virgin Plus – Best Telecommunication Mobile Application
  • Science & Purpose for EYE AM – Best Pharmaceuticals Mobile Website
  • The Purpose Group for Sensible Strumming – Best Non-Profit Mobile Website
  • 7Seas Entertainment Ltd for Mouze Maze – Best Mobile Mobile Application
  • Boscobel Marketing Communications | Focused Image for Risk Mitigation Consulting (RMC) Website – Best Military Mobile Website
  • Mirum (Thailand) Co., Ltd. for Yamaha Sales Application – Best Marketing Mobile Website
  • LHWH Advertising & PR for Kinon Law Website – Best Legal Mobile Website
  • Hong Kong Trade Development Council for EXHIBITION- hktdc.com Sourcing – Best International Business Mobile Website
  • Altos for LivAway Suites Website – Best Hotel and Lodging Mobile Website
  • TMV Group for Laccents – Best Home Building Mobile Website
  • VIVIDSITES for Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital – Best Healthcare Provider Mobile Website
  • Lemieux Bedard + Pfizer Canada for RSV is No Gift – Best Health Care Mobile Website
  • Boscobel Marketing Communications | Focused Image for ShorePoint Website – Best Government Mobile Website
  • TMV Group for Nonnis – Best Food Industry Mobile Website
  • Family Cookbook Project for CookbookFundraiser.com – Best Cooking and Recipe Mobile Website, Best Publishing Mobile Website
  • FamilyCookbookProject.com for Family Cookbook Mobile App – Best Cooking and Recipe Mobile Application
  • WineGlass Marketing for Parable Wine – Best Beverage Mobile Website
  • TMV Group for Lacks Enterprises – Best B2B Mobile Website
  • Mirum (Thailand) Co., Ltd. for Yamaha Thailand Marketing Automation – Best Automobile Mobile Application
  • Vueling Airlines for Vueling Airlines – Best Airline Mobile Application
  • Glacier Digital Corp. for Geneva Centre for Autism – Best Advocacy Mobile Website, Best Education Mobile Website

A complete list of winners can be found on the MobileWebAwards Website.

The MobileWebAwards were judged on seven criteria seen as requirements for a success mobile website or mobile app. They include Creativity, Impact, Design, Content, Interactivity, Ease of use and Use of the medium. Each mobile website or mobile app entry is judged against other entries of the same format in its industry category and then against an overall standard of excellence.

The 2024 MobileWebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: PR.com, iContact, and eTail conferences. The Web Marketing Association thanks these companies for their commitment to the entire online marketing community.

About the MobileWebAwards

The Web Marketing Association’s 13th annual MobileWebAwards are based upon the success of its long running international WebAward Competition for Website Development and the Internet Advertising Competition. All Web Marketing Association award programs recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing the most effective online marketing programs on the Internet today. Entrants benefit from assessment of their marketing efforts by a professional judging panel and the marketing opportunities presented by being recognized as an award-winning entry.

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Showcase Your Digital Excellence: Enter the 28th WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce the call for entries for its 28th annual international WebAward competition.  The WebAwards are the standards-defining competition that sets industry benchmarks based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site.  This esteemed award program recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals in 90 industries from all over the world who create and maintain outstanding Web sites.  The deadline for entry for the 2024 WebAwards is May 31, 2024.  A complete list of past winners and this year’s entry form can be found at www.webaward.org.

“In the rapidly evolving realm of web development, where new technologies continually reshape how we engage online audiences, recognizing outstanding achievement is vital,” stated William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association. “The WebAwards don’t merely judge a website’s visual appeal; they conduct a thorough evaluation of its entire user experience, distinguishing the top performers in each sector. Our aim is twofold: to celebrate the dedication and skill of those creating the most effective websites on the Internet and to offer insightful feedback, allowing entrants to benchmark their work against the best in the industry and prevailing standards of excellence.”

Websites are judged on seven criteria, including design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use and receive a numeric score.  Each WebAward entry is judged against other entries in its industry category and then against an overall standard of excellence.  Entrants also benefit from receiving valuable feedback from the WebAwards professional judging panel on their Web site development efforts.

WEBAWARD WINNERS

Winning a WebAward is an outstanding marketing opportunity for both the “Award-Winning Website” and the company and developers who brought the site to life. Winning Websites are honored with a dedicated Winner’s Page on our highly-ranked competition website providing significant SEO benefits, as well as recognizing the teams and individuals responsible for remarkable web development.

Winners of the 2024 WebAward Competition will also receive a commemorative NFT to recognize their success. The Web Marketing Association WebAward Competition is the first award program to provide its winners a limited-edition Ethereum-based Non-Fungible Token (NFT) hosted on the OpenSea Platform to commemorate their award-winning website achievement. See the entire WebAward NFT Collection at https://opensea.io/collection/webawards.

Physical award statues, trophies, plaques and certificates will also be available to winners at the conclusion of the competition.

TOP AWARDS

This year’s top awards will include:

A “Best of Industry” WebAward will be given in each of the 90 industry categories, including education, financial services, healthcare, small business, travel, advertising, transportation and government.

The competition’s highest honor, the 2024 WebAward “Best of Show,” will be given to the one site that the judges believe represents the pinnacle of outstanding achievement in Web development.  Last year’s Best of Show winner was presented EPAM Systems, Inc. for their outstanding work on the Aston Martin Website. .

The Web Marketing Association will also recognize the interactive agency winning the most awards in the competition with the “Top Interactive Agency” WebAward. For the second year in a row, Australia-based welcome. was named Top Agency at the 2023 WebAward Competition, taking home 10 WebAwards and earning 37 quality points. The Top Agency Award is given to recognize the consistently outstanding development going on at interactive firms.

The WebAward Top Agency award recognizes consistency of effort and is given to the interactive agency that wins the most WebAwards in a given year. All locations and offices of a specific agency will be consolidated for the purpose of determining the winner of this award. Each entrant will be awarded points based on the level of award for each award received. A Best of Show will be worth 10 points, Best of Industry 5 points and each Outstanding award 3 points and a Standard of Excellence 1 point. The agency with the most points will be awarded the Top Agency Award for 2024.

Each year, many agencies and some corporations win multiple awards and deserve additional recognition. This year, we will recognize each organization that wins 6 or more WebAwards with an Outstanding Interactive Developer trophy. In 2023, there were 8 agencies/companies recognized with this prestigious award: WSI, Forum One, Miles Partnership, UP Hotel Agency, EPAM Systems, Inc., Thomson Reuters – FindLaw, Radancy, Jack Henry, Nebo, and CIPR Communications.

Judging for the 28th annual WebAwards will take place in June through August and winners will be announced in September.  Judges will consist of a select group of Internet professionals who have direct experience designing and managing Web sites –including members of the media, interactive creative directors, site designers, content providers and webmasters – with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web site development and technology. Past judges have included top executives from leading organizations such as Adobe, Universal McCann, SapientNitro, Brunner, Bridge Worldwide, Disney, Euro RSCG, Boeing, Huge, Bank of Montreal, IBM, VML, Facebook, J. Walter Thompson, Gartner, Possible Worldwide, YUM!, Cuker Interactive, PayPal, Razorfish, Munich Re, Refinery, Ernst & Young, Magellan Health Service, Microsoft, New York Times, R/GA, Family Cookbook Project, Saatchi & Saatchi, SAP, Starwood Hotel, and Welcome.

The 2024 WebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: iContact, PR.com and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association thanks these companies for their commitment to the entire online marketing community.

Please Join the Web Marketing Association on Social Media: LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group, Facebook, Instagram, & X (formally Twitter). Like and follow for news and award updates!

To enter the 28th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.