Category: WebAward

The Web Marketing Association is inviting the globe’s elite University websites to participate in its 29th annual WebAward Competition for website development, showcased at WebAward.org. Setting industry standards across 90 categories, including Educational, School and University websites. The competition welcomes entries from websites until the May 30, 2025 deadline.

“University websites must meet exceptionally high standards, as today’s digitally native students expect seamless functionality, engaging content, and innovative design,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “In an era where a university’s website serves as its primary hub for communication, recruitment, and student engagement, institutions must prioritize both usability and creativity. The WebAward Competition provides a premier platform for universities to showcase their excellence in web development, demonstrating their ability to foster learning, enhance student interaction, and deliver an outstanding digital experience. With students increasingly relying on online platforms for academic resources and decision-making, university websites must set a new benchmark in quality, accessibility, and user experience.”

University Websites are critiqued based on seven metrics: including design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Every entry in the University classification is compared against its category peers and evaluated against a standardized excellence benchmark.

All University category participants are provided with important feedback that benchmarks their scores against the industry average. Additionally, they can receive insightful comments from the WebAward’s panel of judges on their efforts in web site development.

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

• Increased visibility for their school
• 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 education categories based on the score they receive from the WebAward judges.

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

University Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2025 Best University Website and other education-related WebAwards at the WebAward Website.

The 2025 WebAwards benefits from sponsorships from industry leaders such as PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association thanks these organizations for their invaluable commitment to the online marketing community.

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The Web Marketing Association is now accepting entries for its 29th annual WebAward Competition, seeking to honor the best technology websites worldwide. As a benchmark-setting competition, the WebAwards evaluate 86 industry categories, including computer hardware, software, electronics, SAAS, and interactive services websites. The entry deadline is May 30, 2025. Submit your site at www.webaward.org.

“In today’s fast-moving tech landscape, a website is often a company’s first impression and competitive edge,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “The WebAwards provide a unique opportunity for technology firms to receive expert feedback, enhance their online presence, and stand out in a crowded digital space. While tech websites often lead in innovation and interactivity, pushing creative boundaries can truly set a site apart. This competition celebrates those who go beyond functionality to create engaging, cutting-edge digital experiences.”

Entries in the technology category will be judged on seven key criteria: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copywriting, and ease of use. Each submission is compared against its industry peers and an overall standard of excellence.

Why Enter the WebAwards?

Winning a WebAward provides valuable recognition and marketing opportunities, including:

✅ Industry Recognition – Establish your website as a leader in the tech sector.
✅ SEO Boost – Receive a backlink from the high-authority WebAward site.
✅ Media Exposure – Promote your award-winning site to journalists and industry insiders.
✅ Social Media Features – Gain visibility on WebAwards’ platforms.
✅ Professional Credibility – Enhance your resume and company reputation.
✅ Bragging Rights – Celebrate your success with peers, clients, and stakeholders.

Each year, the Web Marketing Association names the Best of Industry winners for top-performing technology-related websites. Whether you specialize in hardware, software, SaaS, or interactive services, this is your chance to showcase excellence in web development.

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

 
Winners of the Best Technology Web Site include:

 2024 – Josh Rusev for Galleri Multi-Cancer Early Detection

2023 – welcome for Canary IT

2022 – TNG Creative for Prolocor Corporate Website (tie)

2022 – Sonobi for Sonobi.com (tioe)

2021 – 22 Fillmore for Aeglea BioTherapeutics Corporate Website

2020 – Web Marketing & Design, Lenovo for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold

2019 – Publicis Sapient and Corteva for Corteva Enterprise Web Experience

2018 – Bakir Avdic for Labcyte Inc.

2017 – Virginia Tax in collaboration with CapTech Consulting for Virginia Tax Website Redesign

2016 – TMP Worldwide for TMP Worldwide Website

2015 – Comrade for Palerra Website

2014 – SharpMotion for AceCGT NutriGene Website

2013 – Euroweb Internet GmbH for Ulrich Berninger Wassertechnik

2012 – Cisco Systems, Inc for Cisco Support Community

2011 – Intel Corporation for Intel Reinvents Its Online Newsroom

2010 – Cisco for Cisco.com

2009 – Venables Bell & Partners for Sponsors of Tomorrow

2008 – eBusiness Marketing & Strategies for Gene.com

2007 – WIRED Digital for WIRED.com

2006 – R/GA for Nokia Nseries Sitelet

2005 – Streamload for MediaMax, powered by Streamload

Winners of the Best Computer Hardware Web Site include:

2024 – Actian for Actian: Optimizing Website Performance for Business Success Amidst Mergers

2020 – Web Marketing & Design, Lenovo for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold

2019 – Google & BASIC® for Google Store

2018 – Howell Data Systems & tbk Creative for An Innovative Website for a Technology Leader

2015 – Extractable for Cypress Semiconductor

2014 – Cibo for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Launch

2013 – SapientNitro for Intel Ultrabook – Sponsor of Tomorrow

2012 – VML for Dell The Power to Do More

2011 – Velocity Micro Electronics for Cruz by Velocity Micro

2010 – Extractable for SanDisk

2009 – 6Connex and HP for HP Virtual Event Central

2008 – HL2 Microsoft Hardware Sidewinder Mouse

2007 – Dell Global Site Design for StudioDell

2006 – Broadcom Corporation for the Broadcom web site

2005 – HP for HP.com

2004 – Hill & Knowlton for HP com

2003 – HP for the HP Public web site

2002 – Palm Inc. for Palm.com: Products, Services & Company Information

Winners of the Best Computer Software Web Site include:

2023 – Springbox, a Prophet Company for Trellix Website

2022 – Springbox, a Prophet Company for Trellix Website

2021 – Intetics Inc. for Intetics Inc.

2020 – Hypergiant Industries for Hypergiant Industries Website

2019 – BlackBerry Corporate Marketing for BlackBerry.com

2018 – SignUpGenius for SignUpGenius – Group Organizing Made Easy

2017 – BlackBerry for 2017 Best Computer: Software Website

2016 – SignUpGenius for SignUpGenius Website

2015 – Active Ingredients for Lithium Website

2014 – Cuker Interactive for Web Cube Site Redesign

2013 – DVDVideoSoft Limited for DVDVideoSoft

2012 – Global Intelligence Alliance for The Intelligence Plaza

2011 – VML for Sound of Code

2010 –  AGENDA (H.K.) Limited for Microsoft Office 2010 – I love Mum and Dad e-card competition

2009 – Ounce Labs/iMarc for Ounce Labs

2008 – FINE Design Group for Norton Today

2007 – BLITZ for Adobe

2006 – Worktank for See Windows Vista Website

2005 – Avid Technology for Avid Technology corporate website

2004 – Wind River for Wind River Website

2003 – Novell, Inc. for Novell Worldwide Web Site

Winners of the Best Electronics Web Site include:

2024 – Klipsch for Klipsch Website

2023 – CQL for Denon

2020 – Synopsys Corporate Marketing for Smart Everything Digital Experience

2019 – Ogilvy Taiwan for For Those Who Dare

2018 – Hong Kong Trade Development Council for HKTDC Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) Online – vertical portal for electronics industry buyers

2017 – Synopsys Digital Marketing Team for Synopsys.com Web Site Redesign

2016 – Global Reach Internet Productions for Racom Corporation

2015 – Extractable for Micron

2014 – Cuker Interactive for Nixon Blaster Microsite

2013 – Unbridled Brain/Leftlane Creative for Electrorent.com Redesign

2012 – Valtech for Jabra

2011 – LEVEL for BlackBerry Playbook

2010 – Bump Networks Inc. for HD Relay

2009 – Media Explorer Limited for Sony A900

2008 – Casio / Zugara for Casio Exilim You Tube Capture Mode Campaign

2007 – Web Associates for BlackBerry Corporate Site

2006 – Cheil Communications America for Z5 Digital Audio Player

Winners of the Best Information Services Web Site include:

2024 – WSI for Tokara Solutions

2023 – Wolters Kluwer and EPAM Systems, Inc. for OneWeb

2022 – Collibra & Rebellion Design Co. for Collibra.com Redesign

2021 – Hypthon Limited for Website revamp of a Global leading cloud solution service provider

2019 – NetApp for NetApp.com

2018 – Nebo for LexisNexis Risk Solutions Redesign

2017 – Algoworks Marketing Team for Algoworks

2016 – Perficient Digital for Veritas

2015 – Extractable for Keynote Software

2014 – Faction Media for CSC CIO Barometer Microsite

2013 – World Wide Web Domination for Perbadana Putrajaya Portal

2012 – SAI Global for NCC Standards Interactive House

2011 – World Wide Web Domination for Lesotho High Commission – Malaysia

2010 – One to One Interactive for Iron Mountain Corporate Site

2009 – The BrainStorm Group for hireimmigrants.ca Roadmap

2008 – EMC Corporation for One EMC

2007 – Sapient for Yellowpages ReLaunch

2006 – Greg Kaplan for Help Desk II

2005 – Intelithought, Inc. for Intelithought, Inc.

2004 – Hoover’s, Inc. for Hoover’s Online

2003 – MarketResearch.com for MarketResearch.com – Strategy Starts Here

Winners of the Best SAAS Web Site  (Formally Best Application Services Provider Web Site ) include:

2024 – iTradeNetwork for iTradeNetwork Platform

2023 – Billtrust for Redesigned BillTrust.com

2019 – Narwhal Digital for Roadie

2018 – Chroma Marketing Essentials for Singularis IT

2017 – Comcast Digital Center of Excellence for XFINITY My Account Re-architecture

2016 – SecureWorks for Global Web & Demand Generation Relaunch

2015 – Pixe Social for Pixe Social Website

2014 – Fuzz – Credly for Credly

2013 – Luca De Rosso, Saskia Ketz, SumAll Team for SumAll – Damselfish Release

2012 – ThoughtMatrix for DocuSign

2011 – Second Thought, Inc. for Logicworks BUILDER

2010 – YourMembership.com Inc. for YourMembership.com

2009 – VerticalResponse for VerticalResponse Website

2008 – VerticalResponse for VerticalResponse Website

2007 – iCIMS for iCIMS Web Site

2006 – Offermatica for Offermatica

2005 – The rocket Science Group for MailChimp

2004 – Leopard for Leopard em Web Site

2003 – Exciting New technologies for Exciting New Technologies

Winners of the Best Interactive Services Web Site include:

2023 – PwC for PwC’s Metaverse Services

2022 – PwC for Playing to win with data

2021 – HealthMarkets for Coverage Finder Tool

2019 – Sudden Industries for Sudden Industries Website

2018 – Sudden Industries for Sudden Industries Website

2017 – WSI – LLANTAS 247.COM for Llantas 247

2016 – VIVIDSITES Digital Marketing Agency for VIVIDSITES Website UI/UX Design

2015 – FirmStudio Ltd for FirmStudio Agency Website

2014 – Duda for DudaOne

2013 – Competir for Aula365 – Kids News

2012 – Bozell for QRinkle Web App

2011 – Blenderbox for blenderbox.com

2010 – Draftfcb Healthcare for dDFCB Web Site

2009 – Loewy Design for Loewy Design Website Redesign

2008 – Molecular & adidas for adidas miCoach

2007 – Massive Interactive & Bigpond for Official Bigpond V8 Supercars Australia

2006 – nurun | ant farm for It’s a Wonderful Internet

2005 – AgencyNet Interactive for www.agencynet.com

2004 – Arc Worldwide for Behr Paint

2003 – Behr Interactive Marketing Team for Behr Paint

Enter the 2025 WebAwards Today!

Take your technology website to the next level and gain industry-wide recognition. Submit your site for expert evaluation and feedback before the May 30, 2025, deadline at www.webaward.org.

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

The Web Marketing Association is now accepting entries for its 29th annual WebAward Competition, recognizing the best financial services websites worldwide. As a standards-defining competition, the WebAwards evaluate sites in banking, credit unions, insurance, investment, mutual funds, and the emerging fields of cryptocurrency and blockchain. Enter by May 30, 2025, at www.webaward.org.

“A well-designed financial website is critical for building trust and credibility with customers,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “With increasing competition, financial service providers must balance innovation and user experience with strict regulatory requirements. The WebAwards provide a unique opportunity for firms to gain expert feedback, showcase their digital excellence, and stand out in a rapidly evolving industry.”

Websites in the financial services category are judged based on seven key criteria: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copywriting, and ease of use. Each entry competes against its industry peers and an overall standard of excellence.

Why Enter the WebAwards?

Winning a WebAward delivers valuable recognition and marketing advantages, including:

✅ Industry Recognition – Establish your brand as a leader in financial website development.
✅ SEO Boost – Receive a backlink from the authoritative WebAward site.
✅ Media Exposure – Showcase your award-winning website to industry professionals and journalists.
✅ Social Media Promotion – Gain visibility through WebAwards’ platforms.
✅ Professional Credibility – Strengthen your company’s reputation and your personal resume.
✅ Bragging Rights – Earn well-deserved recognition among peers and clients.

Each year, the Web Marketing Association names Best of Industry winners for top-performing financial websites. Whether your site focuses on banking, investment, insurance, or emerging fintech sectors, this competition is your opportunity to highlight excellence in web development.

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

Past winners of the Best Financial Services Website include:

• 2024 – SCB X Public Company Limited and Mirum Thailand for SCBX Website
• 2023 – WSI for Impact Financial Enginering
• 2022 – Risdall Marketing Group for First Advisors
• 2021- MBC Strategic for ANGEL OAK CAPITAL ADVISORS
• 2020 – Mastercard for MASTERCARD.COM WEBSITE DESIGN
• 2019 – Conceptual Minds, Inc. for ClienTax, Inc.
• 2018 – Small Army for Country Bank Website
• 2017 – Great-West Life, London Life, Canada Life for HelloLife Consumer Site
• 2016 – Edward Jones for Edward Jones Website
• 2015 – Prudential Financial for Sponsor Center – Supporting Retirement Security Plan Participants
• 2014 – Nimble for Nimble Website
• 2013 – Nimble for Nimble Website
• 2012 – InvestLab & Comrade for InvestLab Tradepop Branding & Design
• 2011 – Brightworks Interactive Marketing & RBC for RBC Better Student Life
• 2010 – Standard Chartered Bank and TBWA\TEQUILA\Hong Kong for The Standard Chartered Bank Homepage
• 2009 Standard Chartered Bank and TBWA\TEQUILA\Hong Kong for The Standard Chartered Private Bank Global Website
• 2008 Organic Inc for Bank of America Fees & Processes
• 2007 John Hancock Funds, LLC for Financial Professional Website
• 2006 T3 (The Think Tank) for Chase Card with Blink
• 2005 Merrill Lynch for Merrill Lynch Gateway Website
• 2004 Moving Minds, LLC for Trancentrix Corporate Payment Solutions Website
• 2003 Weber Shandwick Worldwide for CNBC on MSN Money

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

Past winners of the Best Credit Union Website include:

• 2024 – Risdall Marketing Group for Empeople Credit Union
• 2023 – Jack Henry for Embers Credit Union
• 2022 – Jack Henry for P1FCU
• 2021 – Sundin Marketing for ST. JEAN’S CREDIT UNION
• 2020 – ZAG Interactive for Andrews Federal Credit Union
• 2019 – ZAG Interactive for University Credit Union
• 2018 – ZAG Interactive for Coastal Credit Union
• 2017 – ZAG Interactive for Black Hills Federal Credit Union
• 2016 – America First Credit Union for America First Credit Union Website
• 2015 – CU Solutions Group for Water & Power Community Credit Union
• 2014 – ZAG Interactive for SF Police Credit Union
• 2013 – Extractable for Logix Federal Credit Union Website
• 2012 – Boston Interactive for IC Federal Credit Union
• 2011 – Extractable for Security Service Federal Credit Union
• 2010 – Extractable for Citizen’s Equity
• 2009 – America First Credit Union for www.americafirst.com
• 2008 – Delta Community for CU Delta Community Credit Union
• 2007 – Extractable for SAFE credit union
• 2006 – Webnbeyond for Union America Mortgage
• 2005 – America First Credit Union for www.americafirst.com
• 2004 – Imirage, Inc for APCI Federal Credit Union

Past winners of the Best Cryptocurrency Web site include:

• 2024 – iTrustCapital for Crypto IRA Website
• 2023 – Solid Digital for Cryptotech Solutions
• 2022 – Certificate Exchange Inc. for CRYPTOBUXX.COM

Past winners of the Best Insurance Web site include:

• 2024 – SmartFinancial for SmartFinancial Website
• 2023 – BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee for Health Equity
• 2022 – theOrigo Ltd. for BOC LIFE WEBSITE
• 2021 – The Zebra for THE ZEBRA 2021
• 2020 – TrustedChoice.com for TrustedChoice.com
• 2019 – 90 Degree Design for Brentwood Services Website
• 2018 – Antyra Solutions (Private) Limited for Fairfirst Insurance
• 2017 – TribalVision for Falvey Yacht Insurance
• 2016 – Insurify for Insurify Website
• 2015 – GEICO for GEICO Website
• 2014 – TIAA-CREF Life Insurance Co. for Life Wizard
• 2013 – Cigna for Health Care Reform for YOU Infographic
• 2012 – The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies for The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, Agency
• 2011 – American Family Insurance for www.amfam.com
• 2010 – Liberty Mutual, Hill Holiday, and RED Interactive Agency for 2099 Online Racing Game, Presented by Liberty Mutual
• 2009 – AXA Equitable for www.axa-equitable.com
• 2008 – Blue Shield of California for blueshieldcachatbox.com
• 2007 – Progressive Insurance for Progressive Corp.
• 2006 – Blue Shield of California
• 2005 – Internet Communications for Medical Mutual – Ohio’s Get-Well Card TM
• 2004 – Graficalnter.active for Horizon Empire Blue Cross BlueShield
• 2003 – Empire BlueCross BlueShield for Empire BlueCross BlueShield web site
• 2002 – Progressive Insurance for progressive.com

Past winners of the Best Investment Web site include:

• 2024 – Up Hotel Agency for Siggis Capital
• 2023 – MBC Strategic for Buckingham Strategic Partners
• 2022 – MBC Strategic for AXIOM INVESTORS
• 2021 – Sondhelm Partners for CHASE INVESTMENTS
• 2020 – Cloud Construct for RA Capital
• 2019 – MBC Strategic for Domos
• 2018 – PaperStreet Web Design for Aviator Capital
• 2017 – John Hancock Investments for John Hancock Investments Website
• 2016 – Boston Interactive for Standish Mellon
• 2015 – Orbis Investments for Orbis Access
• 2014 – Behringer for BehringerInvestments.com
• 2013 – Behringer Harvard for Behringer Harvard.com
• 2012 – Extractable for Motif Investing Website Redesign
• 2011 – John Hancock Funds, LLC for John Hancock Funds Financial Professional Website
• 2010 – Lending Club Corporation for Lending Club
• 2009 – Razorfish for Investor’s Business Daily
• 2008 – John Hancock Annuities for jhannuities.com
• 2007 – Frank Worldwide Inc. for 55 West Wacker- Cape Horn Group
• 2006 – i33 communications LLC for BetterInvesting web site redesign
• 2005 – BusinessWeek Online for BusinessWeek Online web site
• 2004 – Alliet Capital Corporation for Allied Capital Corporation web site
• 2003 – Summit Partners for Summit Partners web site
• 2002 – Frank Russell Company for Russell.com
  

Past winners of the Best Mutual Fund Web site include:

• 2024 – MBC Strategic for Howard Mutual Funds
• 2023 – Tom Sudyka Lawson Kroeker Investment Management
• 2022 – MBC Strategic for HOMESTEAD FUNDS
• 2020 – Mairs & Power / SunStar Strategic for Mairs & Power Website
• 2017 – Pacific Life for Pacific Funds Web Site
• 2015 – Aston Asset Management for Aston Funds Website
• 2014 – Aston Asset Management for Aston Funds Website
• 2013 – John Hancock Investments for John Hancock Investments Advisor Site
• 2012 – John Hancock Funds, LLC for John Hancock Funds Public Website
• 2011 – John Hancock Funds, LLC for John Hancock Funds Financial Professional Website
• 2010 – John Hancock Funds, LLC for Mutual Fund Financial Professional Website
• 2009 – John Hancock Funds, LLC for John Hancock Funds Financial Professional Website
• 2008 – John Hancock Funds John for Hancock Funds Public Website
• 2007 – John Hancock Funds, LLC for John Hancock Funds Financial Professional Website
• 2006 – Cohen & Steers for Cohen & Steers website
• 2005 – Cohen & Steers for Cohen & Steers website
• 2004 – bbdigital/SEI Investments for HighMark Funds web site
• 2003 – Barclays Global Investors for iShares.com
• 2002 – Pioneer Investments for pioneerfunds.com
  

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 LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter. Like and follow for news and award updates!

Enter the 2025 WebAwards Today!

Gain industry-wide recognition and expert insights to elevate your financial services website. Submit your entry before the May 30, 2025, deadline at www.webaward.org.

The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best travel websites in the world as part of their 29th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 86 industries, including travel, airline and hotel & lodging websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for the best travel web sites to enter to be judged is May 30, 2025.

“Travel websites serve as a crucial portal, opening up the world to millions and sparking the desire for exploration,” stated William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “In an era where the internet has revolutionized travel, eliminating traditional agents as the primary source of information, travel websites have risen to the challenge, embodying innovation and user-friendliness. Our judges particularly commend the exemplary use of design, engaging content, and interactive features in these sites. The WebAward Competition not only highlights the industry’s finest achievements in website development but also provides invaluable feedback and marketing opportunities, setting the stage for future innovations and attracting a new wave of adventurers.”

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

All travel 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 travel 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 of Industry for the various travel categories based on the score they receive from the WebAward judges.

 
Winners of the Best Travel Website include:

• 2024 – Go Car Rental Iceland for Your Local Car Rental in Iceland
• 2023 – The Okaloosa County Tourism Department and Miles Partnership for Design Fort Walton Beach’s Little adventure-focused website
• 2022 – Louisiana Office of Tourism and Miles Partnership for LOUISIANA BYWAYS
• 2021 – Reichl und Partner eMarketing GmbH for SIMON’S BEST TRAVEL GMBH WEBSITE
• 2020 – 4 Roads for Natural World Safaris
• 2019 – VERB Interactive for VBT
• 2018 – Visit Huntington Beach for Surf City USA
• 2017 – Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Miles Partnership for Pure Michigan’s New Leisure Website
• 2016 – Experience Grand Rapids for Experience Grand Rapids Website
• 2015 – TripCreator ehf. for TripCreator.com
• 2014 – USDM for Colorado Springs
• 2013 – Pixo Punch Limited for Hong Kong Summer Spectacular Campaign
• 2012 – Boyd Gaming Corporation for B Connected Online
• 2011 – Civic Resource Group for Wyoming Travel and Tourism Web Portal and Online Management System
• 2010 – TravelChannel.com & Razorfish for The New TravelChannel.com
• 2009 – VisitSweden for VisitSweden
• 2008 – Teehan+Lax Inc for AirMiles Make Like Miles
• 2007 – Arnold Worldwide for Hungry Suitcase
• 2006 – Hospitality eBusiness Strategies for RIU Cancun Portal
• 2005 – Yellowstone Journal Corporation for YellowstonePark.com
  2004 – Quicksilver Associates for Seabourn Cruise Line
  2003 – Apollo Interactive for Excalibur Las Vegas Resort Hotel & Casino
  2002 – Arnold Worldwide for Alaska
  
  

Winners of the Best Airline Website include:

• 2022 – FirmStudio & Greater Bay Airlines for Greater Bay Airlines Corporate Website
• 2024 – Vueling Airlines for Vueling Airlines Website
• 2019 – Origo for Cabo Verde Airlines
• 2016 – SapientNitro & China Airlines for China Airline Website Re-design
• 2015 – DigitasLBi for Virgin Atlantic Airways
• 2014 – Icelandair & TM Software for Icelandair
• 2013 – ROKKAN for JetBlue
• 2011 – Carlson Marketing for JetBlue – “TrueBlue Be True”
• 2010 – Lufthansa in partnership with Amadeus for Lufthansa in partnership with Amadeus
• 2009 – Blast Advanced Media for Nature Air – Eco Friendly Costa Rica Airline
• 2008 – Atmosphere BBDO for emirates.com
• 2007 – Cramer-Krasselt for AirTran Raceway
• 2006 – TM Interactive for American Airlines – We Know Why You Fly
• 2005 – TM Interactive for We Know Why You Fly
• 2004 – Cramer-Krasselt for AirTran Airways – E-Annual 2003
• 2003 – Agence Braque for Jetsgo

Winners of the Best Hotel & Lodging Website include:

• 2024 – FINE for Canyon Ranch (Best of Show Winner)
• 2023 – UP Hotel Agency for BUNK
• 2022 – Evans Hotels for CATAMARAN RESORT HOTEL AND SPA
• 2021 – UP Hotel Agency for THE HARI
• 2020 – UP Hotel Internet Marketing for Maison Panthere
• 2019 – UP Hotel Internet Marketing for Qbic (2019 Best of Show)
• 2018 – TravelClick, Inc. for Thistle Hotels
• 2017 – [D³] Digital Design + Development for Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills – At The Center of Extraordinary (2017 Best of Show)
• 2016 – HeBS Digital for Tsogo Sun
• 2015 – HeBS Digital for Red Lion Hotels Website
• 2014 – Forte Village Resort for Forte Village
• 2013 – HeBS Digital for Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan
• 2012 – TravelClick Web Solutions for Puente Romano
• 2011 – Sabre Hospitality Solutions for The Shores Resort & Spa
• 2010 – TRAVELCLICK for Harbour Grand Kowloon Hotel
• 2009 – TravelCLICK for the Albert Hotel
• 2008 – E-site Marketing for Hotel Terra Jackson Hole
• 2007 – Cendyn for Stonewall Resort
• 2006 – T3 (The Think Tank) for ExperienceMarriott.com
• 2005 – Open World, LTD for WARWICK International Hotels
• 2004 – Interactive Sites for The New York Palace web site
• 2003 – Open World Limited for Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts
• 2002 – FreeRun Technologies for Simpson House Inn

Travel Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2025 Best Travel Website WebAward 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.

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

Excellence deserves recognition and the Web Marketing Association is looking for experienced Internet professionals who can help judge the Websites that are entered into its 27th annual international WebAward competition, the standards-defining award program that sets industry benchmarks based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. Interested individuals can submit their names for consideration using the WebAward Judges Nomination Form.

The 2023 WebAward Competition for Website development is currently accepting entries until May 31, 2023. Judging will begin in mid-June and run through early August.

“The WebAwards is different from other Web site award programs because we’re not just a beauty pageant focused on name recognition of big-time brands and pretty designs,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association.  “Our judges are handed picked experts who have hands on experience either leading or developing some of today’s top Websites.  These individuals understand that participating as a judge in the WebAwards is one excellent way to give back to the online marketing community and help it to grow and evolve.”

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 Universal McCann, SapientNitro, T Rowe Price, Bridge Worldwide, Disney, Euro RSCG, Boeing, Huge, IBM, ING Direct, VML, Facebook, J. Walter Thompson, Gartner, Possible Worldwide, YUM!, Cuker Interactive, PayPal, Razorfish, Munich Re, Refinery, Ernst & Young, Magellan Health Service, Microsoft, R/GA, Family Cookbook Project, Saatchi & Saatchi, SAP, Starwood Hotel, and Website Magazine.

If you or someone some one in your organization would make a good judge, they can learn more and enter their name for consideration on the WebAward Judges Nomination Form.

“The vast majority of our judges return each year to participate again as a WebAward judge, but some need to take time off from judging and because of the popularity of the WebAwards there is a constant need for new judges”, said Rice. “Prior to the beginning of the judging, we spend several weeks discussing the current state of Web development and how it should be recognized through the WebAwards.  Being a WebAward judge is a valuable experience that helps the individual better understand overall Web development and of course looks impressive on a resume or corporate bio”.

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The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best PR Websites in the world as part of their 27th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at the WebAward Web site. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 86 industries, including advertising, PR and marketing web sites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. The deadline for public relations web sites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2023.

“The public relations industry understands the importance of independent evaluation and third-party endorsements of their online efforts on behalf of their clients,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “In the public relations industry, a website can be a powerful tool for showcasing your clients’ stories, expertise and impact. The WebAward Competition provides a platform for PR agencies and internal corporate Public Relations departments to showcase their website creativity, innovation and effectiveness in communicating their clients’ messages to the world. Winning an independent award can provide PR firms with a newsworthy event to promote both externally to the public and internally to senior management.”

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.

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 advertising and marketing categories will also receive:

• Handsome statue or certificate of achievement
• 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
• 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:

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:

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)

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

PR and Advertising-related Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2023 Best Public Relations Website and other advertising related WebAwards at the WebAward Website.

The 2023 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.

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About the WebAwards

The Web Marketing Association was founded in 1997 to help define the standard of excellence for online marketing. Our internationally known award programs, such as WebAward Competition for Website Development, Internet Advertising Competition and the MobileWebAwards, 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 web developer.

 

The Web Marketing Association is looking for the Best   Regional Websites in the world as part of their 27th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 86 industries, including Regional websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for Regional websites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2023.

“When trying to attract visitors to your region, a website can be a powerful tool for promoting your community, tourism, and economic development” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “The WebAward Competition provides a exceptional opportunity for CVBs, digital agencies and organizations that create these regional websites to showcase their creativity, innovation and effectiveness in engaging with their audience and promoting their unique features and offerings.”

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

All Regional 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 Regional category will also receive:

•         Handsome statue or certificate of achievement
•         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
•         A highlight for your resume.
•         Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
•         Unlimited bragging rights

Winners of the 2023 WebAward Competition Regional Website will 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) to commemorate their award-winning website achievement.

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

Past winners of the Best Regional Web site include:

• 2022 – Appnovation for Visit California Dream Theater
• 2021 – Visit California for Visit California – Full Website Redesign
• 2019 – Rubikon Werbeagentur GmbH for Wood Cluster Styria, service point for partners and those interested in the wood cluster
• 2018 – I-SITE and Times Square Alliance for Times Square – The Official Website
• 2017 – Image in a Box for MidCity Huntsville
• 2016 – I-SITE and The Downtown Alliance for New York for Downtown New York Website
• 2015 – Nebo & BBDO for Choose ATL Redesign
• 2014 – Red Sage Communications, Inc. for City of Heflin Industrial Development Board
• 2013 – MICROS eCommerce for Visit Roseville
• 2012 – eSiteful Corporation for Uptown Houston
• 2011 – Blenderbox for The Cleveland Street District, Downtown Clearwater, FL.
• 2010 – Risdall Marketing Group for Visit Eau Claire Meeting Planners Website
• 2009 – Galveston.com & Company for Galveston.com: Official Website of Galveston Island Tourism
• 2008 – Blenderbox for www.billburg.com
• 2007 – digphilly.com for digphilly.com Website
• 2006 – Tech Valley Chamber Coalition for New York’s Tech Valley
• 2005 – Mediapulse, Inc. for Knoxville Tourism and Sports Corporation
• 2004 – Regional Ministry of Tourism – Regional Government of Valencia for Official tourism site of the Land of Valencia
• 2003 – Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau for Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau

Regional Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2023 Best Regional Website WebAward at the WebAward Website.

The 2023 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, and Facebook. Like and follow for news and award updates!