Congratulations! What Does It Mean to Be a Webby Honoree?

Earning the distinction of Webby Honoree, as recognized by our judging academy, the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, is a significant achievement—granted to only the top 25% of all work entered into the 28th Annual Webby Awards.

Here are a few things to note:

1. Claim Your Framed Honoree Certificate

To commemorate your recognition, we are offering you a complimentary, customized and framed certificate. To personalize and receive your certificate, please visit The Webby Store with your submission email address and password or your confirmation number(s). Additional personalized framed certificates and official embossed stickers are available for members of your team, clients, or others involved in your success are also available for purchase.

2. Promote Your Recognition with the Webby Honoree Kit

Being named an Honoree in the 28th Annual Webby Awards is a great honor, and an opportunity to show the world why your work is great. We have designed an Honoree Kit with ready to share social graphics to celebrate your Honor. You can also find social media tips, and digital assets. Don’t forget to tag @TheWebbyAwards on Instagram, LinkedIn and X/Twitter so we can amplify your posts.

3. Put Our Official Honoree Logo on Your Website.

Download it here.

4. Thank Your Network.

Send an email to your network of colleagues, clients, family, and friends to let them know the good news.

5. Make Your Honor Part of Your Marketing Strategy

Write an email, or a blog, produce a short video, run an ad in your local paper or favorite trade magazine—or simply include the Official Honoree logo in anything you have going out.

6. Update Your Social Media

Don’t forget to tell your friends and followers about your success. Share your win using #Webbys to connect with other Honorees, and tag us @TheWebbyAwards. It’s a great way to way to share your Webby achievement with an even wider audience.

7. Devise a Press Plan

Write and distribute a press release highlighting your nomination. We’ve got the national media covered, but you can develop and implement media campaigns to generate attention, including broadcast, print, radio, online media, and blogs. Pitch yourself for a feature at industry media outlets, as a way to cover your success, growth, and future plans. In your media outreach, you’ll want to include key facts about The Webby Awards, which you can find here. If media need official Webby press photos, videos, or additional media resources, you’ll find those in the Webby Press Room.Feel free to reach out to webbys@sunshinesachs.com from our PR team at Sunshine Sachs for more information or tips.

You can find a sample press release here.

8. Spice Up Your Company and Personal Bio

Adding this honor to your company or personal bio will show potential customers and partners that your work is award-worthy.

9. Shine in Your Email Signature

Have your team highlight their shiny-new Honoree status in their email signatures.