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

As a Nominee in the 28th Annual Webby Awards, your work has been selected as one of five in its category. Out of the 13,000 projects submitted from around the world, your work is among the top 12%. You are now competing for the Internet’s two biggest awards: The Webby Award and the Webby People’s Voice Award.

While The Webby Award is chosen by our judging academy, the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, The Webby People’s Voice Award is voted on by the public. Both awards are a mark of international distinction for Internet excellence.

Now it’s time to promote your nomination for the People’s Voice Awards, generate excitement, and introduce your work to new audiences. Below you’ll find resources to get you started.  

Promote Your Nomination

Being selected as a Webby Nominee is a prime opportunity to show the world what you’ve been up to, and why your work is the best. Below are a few reasons to spread the news, and ways to do it:

1. Kickstart Your People’s Voice Campaign with the Webby Awards Campaign Kit

Voting in the Webby People’s Voice Awards is now open through Thursday, April 18th at 11:59pm PDT.

Share the news of your achievement to inform your supporters, and get them to the polls. To help you, we’ve designed the Webby Awards Campaign Kit that includes ready-to-post assets you can use to kickstart your campaign. Download the Campaign Kit to share your achievement on social and tag @The Webby Awards on LinkedIn, Instagram and X so we can amplify your posts!

We also put together a few social media and promotional tips to get you going. See below for sample posts that can also help you.

2. You Are Officially an Industry Leader.

You’ve joined the ranks of the Internet’s best and brightest. Past Webby Nominees include: HBO Max, Nike, Megan Thee Stallion, Smartless Podcast, The BBC, Gucci, Instagram, NASA & National Geographic.

3. You’ll Impress Clients.

Whether it’s maintaining current clients or winning new business, a Webby Award nomination validates your work and gives prospects the confidence they need to invest in you.

4. You Can Make Headlines.

Past Webby Nominees and Winners have garnered coverage around the world: from CNN, BBC, USA Today, The New York Times, and entertainment outlets such as E! and People. Last year’s Webby Awards received over 9 billion media impressions worldwide. Read our media coverage here. A Webby nomination offers countless publicity opportunities in national, local, and trade media, or on internal communications and marketing materials.

5. You Can Salute Your Team in a Meaningful Way.

Your nomination is proof that hard work and creative work don’t go unnoticed. Shouting out your team demonstrates that their work is award-worthy, and that they are experts in creating for digital.

6. You Can Deliver a Hallmark 5-Word Speech during our Star-Studded, Virtual Show.

This year, the 28th Annual Webby Winners will be celebrated during a star-studded, show hosted at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, May 13th! All Winners will have the chance to mark their win in history and share their 5-Word Speech with the world.