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Announcing the Gold Standard in Web Design: 27th Annual WebAward Winners for 2023

The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce the winners of its 27th annual WebAward Competition for website development. Entries from around the world were adjudicated in 86 industry categories during this year’s competition. Entries were judged on design, copy writing, innovation, content, interactivity, navigation, and use of technology.

A complete list of the winning sites can be found at the WebAward Web site at www.webaward.org.

” The digital landscape continually transforms, adapting to emerging technologies and better aligning with online user preferences,” noted William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “In this year’s WebAwards competition, we were thrilled to see exceptional contributions from across the globe, embodying innovation and user-centric design. A hearty congratulations to our winners for shaping web experiences that genuinely resonate with their audiences. We congratulate all of our winners for developing websites that deliver for their audiences.”

Best of Show

The 2023 Best of Show WebAward is presented EPAM Systems, Inc. for their outstanding work on the Aston Martin Website.  The site was also recognized as Best Automobile Website.  The discerning Aston Martin customers share a lust for life and pursuing experiences that deliver intense pleasure. They have a true passion for cars and are obsessed with craft and detail.  To meet their specific needs, EPAM Systems created a rich digital transformation that was less a one-off technology project, and more a state of perpetual responsiveness. One that reinforces Aston Martin’s position as the most desirable British luxury performance brand, by delivering a class-leading customer experience.

EPAM Systems was also named an Outstanding Website Developer in the 2023 WebAward Competition, winning a total of six awards.

Top Agency

For the second year in a row, Australia-based welcome. was named Top Agency at the 2023 WebAward Competition, taking home 10 WebAwards and earning 37 quality point this year. The Top Agency Award is given to recognize the consistently outstanding development going on at interactive firms.  welcome. was recognized in the 2023 WebAwards for Best Technology Website, Best Manufacturing Website, Best Retail Website, as well as six Outstanding Website WebAwards and a Standard of Excellence WebAwards. Welcome. crafts brands, digital experiences, products and marketing strategies that grow brands and businesses.

Outstanding Website Developers

Ten agencies or companies were also recognized as Outstanding Website Developer for winning six or more WebAwards in 2023. They include:

AGENCY (Number of Awards)

  • WSI 9
  • Forum One 8
  • Miles Partnership  7
  • UP Hotel Agency 7
  • EPAM Systems, Inc. 6
  • Thomson Reuters – FindLaw 6
  • Radancy 6
  • Jack Henry 5
  • Nebo 5
  • CIPR Communications 5

Best of Industry Winners

Winner Entry Award
Critical Mass Critical Mass Best Advertising Website
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Tumwata Village Best Advocacy Website
Studio Center 510 Architects Best Architecture Website
Forum One American Jazz Museum Best Arts Website
Howard Design Group IEEE Photonics Society – Website Redesign Best Associations Website
Aston Martin and EPAM Systems, Inc. Aston Martin Best Automobile Website, Best of Show
Ceibo Ceibo Best B2B Website
Jack Henry First Eagle Bank Best Bank Website
Intuitive Digital and Revere Buoy Beer Company – Website Design and Build Best Beverage Website
BDI-BioLife Science BDI-BioLife Science Best Biotechnology Website
Fotocasa Life Fotocasa Best Blog Website
The Online Flooring Store and Digital Hitmen Digital Hitmen & The Online Flooring Store Best Catalog Website
BrandExtract S&B Website Best Construction Website
TIRONI Tironi Best Consulting Website
Solwey Consulting Cadence Best Consumer Goods Website
The Family Cookbook Project FamilyCookbookProject.com Best Cooking and Recipe Website
Jack Henry Embers Credit Union Best Credit Union Website
Solid Digital Cryptech Solutions Best Crypto Currency Website
Hounder Hounder Website Design Best Design Website
Expert WSI eMarketing (WSI) Texas Health School Best Education Website
CQL Denon Best Electronics Website
Radancy McKesson Careers Site Best Employment Website
EPAM Systems, Inc. and SLB SLB.com Best Energy Website
Mido Lotto Mido Lotto Best Entertainment Website
ONEPAGE by Onebox Creative Limited Swire Properties Sustainable Development Report 2022 Best Environmental Website
Authorink Authorlink.com for editors, agents, writers and readers Best E-Zine Website
Nixa Info Chretienne Best Faith-based Website
Vye mya Best Fashion or Beauty Website
WSI Impact Financial Engineering Best Financial Services Website
Solid Digital Restaurant 365 Best Food Industry Website
Rick Mohr The World of Tessellated Art Best General Interest Website
East Bay Regional Park District Providing Public Safety Messaging During the Seasonal Impacts of Climate Change Best Government Website
Modea Nemours Children’s Health Website Redesign Best Health Care Website
WSI Mybodymoon Best Healthcare Provider Website
WSI Oakville Home Leisure Best Home Building Website
UP Hotel Agency Bunk Best Hotel and Lodging Website
Wolters Kluwer Corporate – Global Branding and Communications ONEWEB Best Information Services Website
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Equity Best Insurance Website
PwC PwC’s Metaverse services Best Interactive Services Website
DOOR3 PRISM Intranet Best Intranet Website
MBC Strategic Buckingham Strategic Partners Best Investment Website
CIE Legal CIE Legal Best Legal Website
Nebo Centennial Yards Best Leisure Website
Outright International Communications and Marketing Team Website Redesign Improves UX, Searchability, + Web Accessibility For Outright International Best LGBTQ Website
New Lines Magazine New Lines Magazine Best Magazine Website
welcome Rondo Best Manufacturing Website
BrandExtract BrandExtract Holiday Card Microsite Best Marketing Website
Interest Media Team Interest Media Best Media Website
Encompass Supply Chain Solutions EZ Stock App Best Mobile Website
Tom Sudyka Lawson Kroeker Investment Management Best Mutual Fund Website
NewsBreak NewsBreak.com Best News Website
Twirling Umbrellas UBC Wild & Immersive Best Non-Profit Website
Nebo #BeKind365 Website Best Online Community Website
Encompass Supply Chain Solutions LG Parts Best Other Website, Best Shopping Website
Novocure | Patients & Purpose Optune.com Best Pharmaceuticals Website
PwC PwC’s Digital assets and crypto services Best Professional Services Website
Drew Stepek Godless Best Publishing Website
NGradio – WebTV NGradio.gr Best Radio Website
The Hideout and Miles Partnership The Hideout Website Best Real Estate Website
Nebo Trust for Public Land Best Recreation Website
Studio Center Baker’s Crust Artisan Kitchen Best Restaurant Website
welcome Crafted jewellery Best Retail Website
Billtrust Redesigned Billtrust.com Best SAAS Website
Finalsite The Langley School Best School Website
Forum One SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Best Science Website
Sundin Associates Steve the Bike Guy Best Small Business Website
WSI The American Express Golf Tournament Best Sports Website
welcome Canary IT Best Technology Website
Wunderman Thompson / Mirum Bangkok NT Website Best Telecommunication Website
DNT Media Van Bortel Aircraft Inc Best Transportation Website
The Okaloosa County Tourism Department and Miles Partnership Destin Fort Walton Beach’s Little Adventures-Focused Website Best Travel Website
Luther College Luther College Best University Website

 

 

Competition Format

The competition was judged by a team of independent Internet professionals representing a variety of relevant disciplines of Web site development. Judges included members of the media, advertising executives, site designers, creative directors, corporate marketing executives, content providers and webmasters.

The WebAward competition format allows Web sites to compete head-to-head with other sites within their industry to win the Best of Industry award.  Entries also compete against a standard of excellence to win Outstanding Website and Standard of Excellence WebAwards.  Each site is judged on seven different criteria and earns a score between 0 and 70 points.  The highest score in a given category wins Best of Industry for that category. If the remaining entries receive a score of 60 or greater, they receive the Outstanding Web site award. Entries that score higher than their industry average and below 59.9 receive the Standard of Excellence.

The 2023 WebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: PR.com, WMR.FM eTail Conferences, and iContact.

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Mobile Development Professionals Needed to Judge 2023 MobileWebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association’s MobileWebAwards competition is currently accepting entries and is looking for additional qualified judges to help adjudicate this year’s award program.  This award program recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals all over the world who create and maintain the best mobile websites and the best mobile applications.   The Competition Web site is located at http://www.mobile-webaward.org and the deadline for entry is September 29, 2023

To nominate yourself or someone within your organization, please complete the Judge’s Nomination Form. Mobile development professionals selected as judges will be contacted during the first week of October.

“Since 1997, the WebAwards have helped define the standards for website development. The MobileWebAwards are doing the same for responsive websites, mobile-specific websites and apps designed for mobile devices,” said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association.  “Smartphones and tablet computer use continues to explode and companies are racing to allow users to connect and interact with them using mobile devices. We are looking for individuals who have direct experience developing for the expanding mobile platform. Our judges must have an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in mobile development, an eye for a well-designed interface and the objectivity to score entries according to a predefined set of criteria”.

Judging for the MobileWebAwards will take place in Mid-October, 2023, and winners will be notified by e-mail one week prior to the general announcement of winners in December, 2023. Judges will consist of a select group of Internet advertising professionals with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in mobile website design and mobile application development. Past competition judges have included top executives from leading corporations, institutions and media organizations such as Ogilvy Interactive, R/GA , Saatchi & Saatchi, Blattner Brunner, Sun Microsystems, National Cable & Telecom Association, Refinery, Euro RSCG, E Television Networks , New York Post Interactive, Ernst & Young , J. Walter Thompson, Xerox, Art Institute of Pittsburgh, and Aristotle.

Entries will be accepted in both the Mobile Website and the Mobile Application formats. Entries will be judged on seven criteria:

  • Creativity
  • Impact
  • Design
  • Content
  • Interactivity
  • Ease of Use
  • Use of the medium

“Judging an award show like the MobileWebAwards is a great way to share your experience and expertise with the mobile development community, said Rice. “It is an honor and an important responsibility when you are chosen to participate as a judge. You are helping to set the standard for award winning advertising throughout the Web”.

About the Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association is an organization working to create a high standard of excellence for Web site development and marketing on the Internet. Staffed by volunteers, it is made up of Internet marketing, advertising, PR and design professionals who share an interest in improving the quality of online advertising, Internet marketing and promotion used to attract visitors to Web sites. The Web Marketing Association’s annual award programs, the WebAward Competition, the Internet Advertising Competition Awards and the MobileWebAwards, have been helping interactive professionals promote themselves, their companies, and their best work to the outside world since 1997.

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Best Mobile Websites and Best Mobile Apps of 2023 To Be Named By Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce the call for entries for its 12th annual international MobileWebAward competition.  It recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals all over the world who create and maintain outstanding mobile Websites and mobile applications.  The deadline for entry in the 2023 MobileWebAwards is September 29, 2022.  The entry form for this award program can be found at http://www.mobile-webaward.org.

“Today there are more than 15 billion mobile devices in the world today, up more than 1 billion devices in the past year alone. If a company is not effectively using mobile to reach its audience, it’s dead in the water.” said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association.  “The goal of the MobileWebAwards is to both recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective mobile Web sites and mobile apps on the Internet. Whether a responsive website, mobile-specific website or a mobile app, our expert judges will select the best offerings in 86 industries.”

The MobileWebAwards were judged on seven criteria seen as requirements for a success mobile website or mobile app. They include Creativity, Impact, Design, Content, Interactivity, Ease of use and Use of the medium. Each mobile website or mobile app entry is judged against other entries of the same format in its industry category and then against an overall standard of excellence.

This year’s top awards will include:

  • A “Best of Industry” MobileWebAward will be given in each of the 86 industry categories, including financial services, medical, small business, travel, advertising, transportation and government.
  • The competition’s highest honor, the 2023 MobileWebAward “Best of Show,” will be given to the one best mobile website and one best mobile app that the judges believe represents the pinnacle of outstanding achievement in Web development.
  • The Web Marketing Association will also recognize the interactive agency winning the most awards in the competition with the “Top Interactive Agency” MobileWebAward.
  • Each organization that wins 5 or more MobileWebAwards will be awarded an Outstanding Mobile Interactive Developer trophy.

Last year’s top awards winners were:

  • Patients & Purpose  won Best of Show Mobile Website for ” Type1Tested.com” which was also recognized as Best Consumer Goods Mobile Website.
  • Bell Canada won Best of Show Mobile Application for “MyBell App” which also was recognized as Best Telecommunication Mobile Application.
  • Radancy was named Top Interactive Agency for the 2022 MobileWebAwards competition.

Judging for the 2023 MobileWebAwards will take place in October and winners are expected to be announced in late December.  Judges will consist of a select group of Internet professionals who have direct experience designing and managing mobile Websites,–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 WebAward  judges have included top executives from leading organizations such as A&E Television Networks, Agency.com, Beeby Clark+Meyler, The Cincinnati Enquirer, Comedy Central, Disney, Euro RSCG, Ford Motor Company, Ion Global, IBM, J. Walter Thompson, John Deere Company, New York Post Interactive, Organic, Inc., Refinery, R/GA, Saatchi & Saatchi, SAP, SapientRazorfish, Sun Microsystems, Warner Bros. Online, Xerox and Website Magazine.

The 2023 MobileWebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: PR.com, iContact, and WMR.FM. The Web Marketing Association thanks these companies for their commitment to the entire online marketing community.

About the WebAwards

The Web Marketing Association’s 12th annual MobileWebAwards are based upon the success of its long running international WebAward Competition for Website Development and the Internet Advertising Competition. All Web Marketing Association award programs 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 entry.

 

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Winners of the 2023 Internet Advertising Competition Awards

The Web Marketing Association announces the winners of its 21st annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards, to honor excellence in online advertising and to recognize the individuals and organizations responsible for the best in Internet marketing. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. The Competition web site with a complete list of winners is located at www.IACAward.org

“At a time when everyone could use a morale boost, the winners of the 21st annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards represent the best in online advertising in 86 industries and 10 advertising formats,” said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association, Inc.  “The Web Marketing Association is pleased to help set the standard for Internet excellence with the IAC Awards by highlight the best in online advertising by medium and industry.”

 

Best of Show Winners

These Best of Show winners represent the pinnacle of achievement across all industries.  The Web Marketing Association is pleased to help set the standard for Internet excellence with the IAC Awards by highlight the best in online advertising by medium and industry.

Here are this year’s Best of Show winners:

Best of Show Online Ad: Infillion + Horizon Media for Benjamin Moore

Best of Show Online Video Campaign: Manly Bands, Michelle Luchese, Jason Bettis for Rings of Power

Best of Show Online Video: First Liberty Institute for No Better Letter

Best of Show Online Newsletter Campaign: Marriott International & Data Axle for Engaging Marriott Bonvoy Members Worldwide with Personalized Content at Scale to Drive Bookings

Best of Show Email Message: Marriott International & Data Axle for Marriott Bonvoy Year in Review Generates Engagement with Hyper-Personalized Content

Best of Show Email Campaign: John Hancock for Year 1 Onboarding

Best of Show Mobile Application: John Hancock for John Hancock’s retirement app

Best of Show Social Media Campaign: PPK for Florida Lottery’s Scratch Factor Livestream

Best of Show Website: Lapero for Arkansas Foodbank Website

Best of Show Online Campaign: Glacier Digital for Dundurn Press BIPOC Amplifier

Best of Show Integrated ad Campaign: Critical Mass & BBDO for Even in the Madness of March

Best of Show Interactive Application: Hands Lab – Hands Mobile for Inpev

 

Top Agency Winners

The Web Marketing Association recognizes the agency that demonstrates consistent excellence in online advertising development by winning more IAC Awards than any of their peers in a single competition. Each entrant was awarded points based on the level of award for each award received. The agency with the most points is awarded the Top Agency Award.

Infillion is recognized with the 2023 Top Agency Award, winning 22 IAC Awards, including a Best of Show award, 21 Best of industry awards and a total of 136 quality points towards the Top Agency Award.  Infillion develops technology solutions that help unify the customer journey for a more personalized approach to advertising, marketing, and operations.

Five additional organizations were recognized as Outstanding Advertising Developers in the 2023 IAC Awards for winning 6 or more awards. They are:

AGENCY (number of awards)

TMV Group (8)

Zeta Global (7)

GMMB (7)

Radancy (6)

LEAP Group (6)

Manulife Financial (6)

The IAC Awards web site with a complete list of winners is located at www.IACAward.org

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Internet Professionals Needed To Judge 27th annual WebAward Competition

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”.

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

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The Web Marketing Association Thanks PR.com for its Support

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Every year, Web Marketing Association needs to get the word out for its three creative recognition programs, WebAward Competition for Website Development, the Internet Advertising Competition awards, and the MobileWebAwards.

For the last 15 years. We have relied on PR.com to distribute our press releases to the media and to the major search engines. This allows us to be found by prospects, journalists, influencers. It also generates social media engagement and helps us Improve brand recognition to important audiences.

PR.com‘s ability to target individual industries allows Web Marketing Association to reach out to our target audiences in 86 industry categories using industry specific releases and provide detailed information for each industry audience.

Each year we generate a significant amount of traffic to our website though our use of industry specific press releases distributed by PR.com and we thank them for their continuous support of online marketing community.

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Best Public Relations Web sites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 27th Annual WebAward Competition

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.

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

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.

 

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Best Regional Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 27th Annual WebAward Competition

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!

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Best Professional Services Website to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 27th Annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association is looking for the Best   Professional Services 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 Professional Services websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for Professional Services websites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2023.

“In the professional services industry, a website can be a powerful tool for showcasing your expertise, services, and thought leadership” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “The WebAward Competition provides a platform for digital agencies and organizations that create these professional services websites to showcase their creativity, innovation and effectiveness in communicating their value proposition and building trust with their clients.”

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

All Professional Services 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 Professional Services 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 Professional Services 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 Professional Services Website based on the scores submitted by the competition judges.

Past winners of the Best Professional Services Web site include:

  • 2022 – Hughes PR for Madderns
  • 2021 – TopSpot for MFD Business Solutions
  • 2020 – Prophet for Growth & Transformation Consultants
  • 2019 – HigherVisibility for Eclipse Awnings
  • 2018 – Hudson Integrated for Rebrand, Web Design & Development of Virginia CPA Firm
  • 2017 – Scorpion for BeckWay Group
  • 2016 – William Pitt – Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty for The all-new williampitt.com
  • 2015 – Copious for ID Experts Corporate Design
  • 2014 – Extractable for TRUSTe Website Redesign
  • 2013 – Small Army for Small Army Website
  • 2012 – designory. for Designory Company Website
  • 2011 – Alexander Interactive for Alexander Interactive website
  • 2010 – Siteworx for Siteworx.com
  • 2009 – Pixelplus Interactive for Hobimle Mutluyum
  • 2008 – BGT Partners for BGT Partners New Corporate Website
  • 2007 – EditAvenue Incorporated for LanguageScape.com
  • 2006 – hirejeffrey.com for Hire Jeffrey
  • 2005 – Modem Media for Interviews from Hell
  • 2004 – Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt for Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Website

Professional Services Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2023 Best Professional Services 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!

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Best Music Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 27th Annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association is looking for the Best   Music 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 Music websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for Music websites to enter to be judged is May 31, 2023.

“In the music industry, a website can be a powerful tool for promoting your music, engaging with your fans, and selling merchandise” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “The WebAward Competition provides a platform for interactive agencies and organizations that create these music websites to showcase their creativity, innovation and effectiveness in delivering exceptional value and entertainment to their audience.”

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

All Music 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 Music 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 Music 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 Music Website based on the scores submitted by the competition judges.

Past winners of the Best Music Web site include:

  • 2022 – BubbleUp for Khruangbin Official Website & The Khru Fan Club
  • 2021 – Nixa   Hitlab for DEAS
  • 2020 – theOrigo Ltd. & HK Phil for Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
  • 2018 – Razz for Interactive Juanes
  • 2017 – BubbleUp Digital Marketing and Epic Rights for Celine Dion
  • 2016 – Lisem Enterprises, Inc for Music Notes from Wonder of Sound
  • 2015 – Websolute S.p.A. for Demosend
  • 2014 – Critical Mass for JerryGarcia.com
  • 2013 – Metropole Tweetphony for Metropole Tweetphony
  • 2012 – Next Street Agency for Emi Ferguson
  • 2011 – Waggener Edstrom Worldwide for Sasquatch! Music Festival 2011
  • 2010 – BubbleUp and Margaritaville for Margaritaville
  • 2009 – Vitrue for The Watchmen Experience on Facebook
  • 2008 – Tribal DDB Worldwide for SEDUCTION BY LIGHT
  • 2007 – BubbleUp Ltd and Margaritaville Holdings Inc. for Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville.com
  • 2006 – Tellus for Metzler Violin
  • 2005 – Red Bull North America & Zugara for Red Bull Music Labs
  • 2004 – Mach18 for Sting: Public & Pay Member Site
  • 2003 – Live365 Inc. for Live365

Music Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2023 Best Music 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!