About

The leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet including Websites, Interactive Advertising, Online Film & Video and Mobile content. In its 11th year, The Webby Awards is presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, a 550-member body of leading Web experts, business figures, luminaries, and creative celebrities.

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Key Dates:

September 18, 2007: 12th Annual Call for Entries begins

November 2, 2007:  Early Entry Deadline (discounted entry fee)

December 14, 2007:  Regular Entry Deadline

January 25, 2008:  Extended Entry Deadline

April 8, 2008:  People's Voice Awards voting begins

May 1, 2008:  People's Voice Awards voting ends

May 6, 2008:  Webby Award and People's Voice Award Winners announced

June 8, 2008:  Webby Sunset Cocktails, NYC

June 9, 2008:  Second Annual Webby Online Film and Video Awards, NYC

June 10, 2008:  The 12th Annual Webby Awards Gala, NYC

Key Facts:

The Webby Awards is the Internet's most respected symbol of success. The 11th Annual Webby Awards received over 8,000 entries from all 50 states and over 60 countries worldwide. Webby Awards are awarded in over 100 categories.

Judges:

Winners are chosen by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), a global organization of industry experts and technology innovaters, such as David Bowie, Harvey Weinstein, Matt Groening, Jamie Oliver, Internet co-inventor Vinton Cerf, RealNetworks CEO Rob Glaser, R/GA CEO Bob Greenberg, and Crispin Porter + Bogusky Partner and Chief Creative Officer Alex Bogusky.

Judging Criteria:

Winners are selected for recognition based on excellence in the following criteria:

Websites & Mobile:

Content, Structure and Navigation, Visual Design, Functionality, Interactivity and Overall Experience

Interactive Advertising:

Creativity, Integration, Overall Experience

Film & Video:

Concept & Writing, Quality of Craft, Integration, Overall Experience

Past Winners:

Recognition by the Webby Award puts you in the esteemed group of industry leaders such as Amazon.com, eBay, Yahoo!, iTunes, Google, FedEx, BBC News, CNN, MSNBC, The New York Times, NPR, Salon Magazine, Evite, Meetup, Wikipedia, Flickr, ESPN, Comedy Central, PBS, and The Onion.