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Best Legal Web site 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, honoring the best legal websites worldwide. As the premier standards-setting competition, the WebAwards evaluate excellence in digital presence across 86 industries, including the legal sector. Submit your entry by May 30, 2025, at www.webaward.org to gain recognition for your firm’s online success.

“For many potential clients, a law firm’s website is their first impression, making a well-designed digital presence essential,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Legal websites often prioritize clarity, professionalism, and trustworthiness, but there is also room for innovation and enhanced user engagement. The WebAwards provide a platform for law firms and legal professionals to showcase their websites, earn recognition, and receive expert feedback on their digital strategy.”

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

Why Enter the WebAwards?

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

Industry Recognition – Establish your firm as a leader in legal website development.
SEO Boost – Gain backlinks from the authoritative WebAward site.
Marketing Exposure – Promote your firm as an award-winning digital presence.
Social Media Promotion – Showcase your success across WebAwards’ platforms.
Professional Validation – Enhance your firm’s reputation and credibility.
Bragging Rights – Distinguish your firm from competitors in the legal space.

Each year, the Web Marketing Association names the Best Legal Website, recognizing top-performing law firm and legal service websites.

Past winners of the Best Legal Web site include:

  • 2024 – Omnizant for The Stritmatter Firm
  • 2023 – CIE Legal for CEI Legal Website
  • 2022 – Thomson Reuters – Findlaw for The Law Offices of Andrew M. Doktofsky, PC.
  • 2021 – Scorpion for THE MCCLELLAN LAW FIRM
  • 2020 – Zola Media for Surprenant & Beneski
  • 2019 – Zola Creative Media, LLC for Disability Law Group
  • 2018 – Duo Consulting for Much Shelist, P.C.
  • 2017 – Goodwin for Goodwin Website
  • 2016 – Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP for www.msk.com
  • 2015 – Firmseek, Inc. for Weinberg Wheeler Website Design and Development Project
  • 2014 – Postali LLC for Staver Law Group
  • 2013 – Shine Lawyers for Shine Lawyers Website
  • 2012 – Scorpion Design, Inc for Crary Buchanan Website
  • 2011 – Clark/Nikdel/Powell for Peterson & Myers Website
  • 2010 – WilmerHale for WilmerHale Careers
  • 2009 – Thomson-FindLaw for Law Offices of Lisa L. Maki
  • 2008 – The Attorney Store for GETLEGAL.COM
  • 2007 – carbonhouse, inc. for Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC
  • 2006 – Thomson-FindLaw for Yanowitch Law, P.A.
  • 2005 – Frost Brown Todd LLC for Frost Brown Todd LLC Attorneys at Law
  • 2004 – Saturno Design LLC for Pierce Atwood – Attorneys at Law
  • 2003 – Pepper Hamilton LLP for www.pepperlaw.com
  • 2002 – Lane Powell Spears Lubersky LLP for Lanepowell.com

Enter the 2025 WebAwards Today!

Gain industry-wide recognition and expert feedback for your law firm or legal website. Submit your entry before the May 30, 2025, deadline at www.WebAward.org.

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Best Hotel & lodging Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 29th Annual WebAward Competition

Announcing the 29th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org, the Web Marketing Association is on the lookout for the world’s best Hotel & lodging websites. The competition serves as a standard for 86 industries, including Hotel & lodging, Travel and airline websites, evaluating them on seven critical criteria. Hotel & lodging websites must enter by May 30, 2025.


“Hotel websites act as pivotal gateways, unlocking the globe for countless individuals and igniting a passion for travel,” declared William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “In this digital age, where the internet has transformed travel by sidelining traditional travel agencies, hotel websites have adeptly stepped up, showcasing remarkable innovation and ease of use. Our evaluators particularly praise these sites for their outstanding design, captivating content, and dynamic interactive elements. The WebAward Competition shines a spotlight on the hotel sector’s premier website development accomplishments, offering critical feedback and marketing prospects. This sets the groundwork for forthcoming innovations and draws in a new generation of explorers.”

The evaluation of websites is determined by seven factors: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Each entry within the Hotel & lodging category is compared to other Hotel & lodging entries and then evaluated against an overall standard of excellence.

Hotel & lodging entrants are provided with insightful feedback on their scores relative to their industry norms. Moreover, they may receive specific comments from the WebAward’s professional judging panel to guide future website development strategies.

Winners of a WebAward in the hotel & lodging 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 hotel & lodging categories based on the score they receive from the WebAward judges.

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

Resort websites, Hotel websites, Motel websites, Inn websites, B&B websites and other lodging- related websites can be entered into consideration for the 2025 Best Hotel & Lodging Website WebAward at the WebAward Website.

The 2025 WebAwards receive sponsorship from leading figures including PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association is grateful for their support of the online marketing community’s growth and development.

Engage with the Web Marketing Association on social media—Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter. Like and follow to stay updated with news and information about our awards!

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 Automobile Web site to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 29th Annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best Automobile 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 legal websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for Automobile websites to enter to be judged is May 30, 2025.


“The Automobile industry is very competitive when it comes to Web development and are some of the most sought-after clients by web development agencies,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “In the automobile industry, a website can be the key to attracting and retaining customers. A well-designed website can showcase your brand, products and services, and help increase sales. The WebAward Competition provides a platform to showcase the best in automobile website development and gain recognition for your efforts.”

Websites are analyzed based on seven pivotal standards: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Every submission in the Automobile category is judged in comparison with its category counterparts and against a overall standard of excellence.

Every participant in the Automobile category gains valuable insights through detailed feedback on their scores in comparison to their industry’s average. Additionally, they have the opportunity to receive tailored comments on their website development from the WebAward’s expert judges.

Winners of a WebAward in the Automobile 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 Automobile Website based on the scores submitted by the competition judges.

Past winners of the Best Automobile Web site include:

  • 2024 – Critical Mass for INFINITI
  • 2023 – Aston Martin and EPAM Systems, Inc. for Aston Martin (2024 Best in Show Winner)
  • 2022 – tbk for An All-Terrain Domain for Off-Roading Enthusiasts
  • 2021 – Ryder Used Trucks for Ryder Used Trucks
  • 2020 – Sapient Corporation d/b/a Razorfish for Mercedes-AMG
  • 2019 – Milestone Inc. for Renault Eurofranceses of Mexico
  • 2018 – Mirum (Thailand) Co., Ltd. for Thai Yamaha Motor Website
  • 2017 – Scorpion for Christian Brothers Automotive
  • 2016 – SapientNitro & Fiat Chrysler Automobiles for Born Dodge Microsite Redesign
  • 2015 – Reichl und Partner eMarketing for Mercedes-Benz Aktionsseite
  • 2014 – WSI for Toyota del Ecuador – Innova7
  • 2013 – BETC for Peugeot RCZ Test Driver
  • 2012 – PacificLink iMedia Limited for Audi A1 Website
  • 2011 – H for WASH ME IF YOU CAN
  • 2010 – Lexus for Vida lexus
  • 2009 – Dotglu for BMW M Microsite
  • 2008 – Euro RSCG 4D for Inspired by nature
  • 2007 – Toyota & Zugara for Toyota PitPass
  • 2006 – Nobox Marketing Group for Una Noche IS
  • 2005 – Arnold Worldwide for Volkswagen 2005 re-design
  • 2004 – Oasis for Toyota Scion
  • 2003 – Jaguar Cars/Global Beach Group for The all-new XJ online campaign

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

PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences are the distinguished sponsors of the 2025 WebAwards. The Web Marketing Association is thankful for their engagement and support of the online marketing community as a whole.

Follow the Web Marketing Association across our social media channels on : Facebook LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter. . Engage with us by liking and following for all the latest news and updates regarding awards!

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

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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.

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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.