25th Annual WebAward Call for Entries Is Now Open
Posted by Bill Rice - 03/03/21 at 11:03:58 am
The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce the call for entries for its 25th annual international WebAward competition. The WebAwards are the standards-defining competition that sets industry benchmarks based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. It recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals in 96 industries all over the world who create and maintain outstanding Web sites. The deadline for entry for the 2021 WebAwards is May 28, 2021. A complete list of past winners and this year’s entry form can be found at www.webaward.org.
Websites are judged on seven criteria, including design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use and receive a numeric score. Each WebAward entry is judged against other entries in its industry category and then against an overall standard of excellence. Entrants also benefit from receiving valuable feedback from the WebAwards professional judging panel on their Web site development efforts.
This year’s top awards will include:
A “Best of Industry” WebAward will be given in each of the 96 industry categories, including financial services, medical, small business, travel, advertising, transportation and government.
The competition’s highest honor, the 2021 WebAward “Best of Show,” will be given to the one site that the judges believe represents the pinnacle of outstanding achievement in Web development. Last year’s Best of Show winner was presented to Publicis Sapient for winning the 2020 Best of Show WebAward for their excellent work on Mercedes-AMG. which also won Best Automotive Website.
The Web Marketing Association will also recognize the interactive agency winning the most awards in the competition with the “Top Interactive Agency” WebAward. WSI was named Top Agency at the 2020 WebAward Competition for the second year in a row, taking home 11 WebAwards. The Top Agency Award is given to recognize the consistently outstanding development going on at interactive firms.
The WebAward Top Agency award recognizes consistency of effort and is given to the interactive agency that wins the most WebAwards in a given year. All locations and offices of a specific agency will be consolidated for the purpose of determining the winner of this award. Each entrant will be awarded points based on the level of award for each award received. A Best of Show will be worth 10 points, Best of Industry 5 points and each Outstanding award 3 points and a Standard of Excellence 1 point. The agency with the most points will be awarded the Top Agency Award for 2021.
Each year, many agencies and some corporations win multiple awards and deserve additional recognition. This year, we will recognize each organization that wins 6 or more WebAwards with an Outstanding Interactive Developer trophy. In 2020, there were 10 agencies/companies recognized with this prestigious award: FirmStudio Ltd, Miles Partnership, Thomson Reuters – FindLaw, Forum One, Nebo, Vital, UP Hotel Internet Marketing, Postali LLC, eSolutions Group and 90 Degree Design.
Interactive and advertising agencies that win a 2021 WebAward will automatically be included in the Award Winning Agency Database with a free premium listing.
Judging for the 25th annual WebAwards will take place in June through August and winners will be announced in September. 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, ING Direct, IBM, 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.
Check out our Web Marketing Association Facebook Page and be sure to like us as we will be providing hints and tips on how to improve your chances on winning a top award though out the award program entry period.
The 2021 WebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: iContact, PR.com, and Webmaster Radio. The Web Marketing Association thanks these companies for their commitment to the entire online marketing community.
To enter the 25th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.
Online Ad Professionals Needed to Judge Best Online Advertising Awards
Posted by Bill Rice - 11/10/20 at 11:11:31 am
The Web Marketing Association’s 19th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Award program is currently accepting entries and is looking for qualified judges to help adjudicate this year’s award program. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising.
To nominate yourself or someone within your organization, please complete the Judge’s Nomination Form. Internet and advertising professionals selected as judges will be contacted during the first week of January.
“We are looking to expand the judging pool for the awards by bring on qualified advertising professionals to help us set the standard of excellence for online advertising,” said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association, Inc. “We created the IAC Awards to highlight the best in this unique advertising medium by industry and need additional individuals who have direct experience developing online advertising. Our judges must have an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in web advertising, an eye for a well-designed ad and the objectivity to score entries according to a predefined set of criteria.”
Judging for the IAC Awards will take place in February, 2021. Judges will consist of a select group of Internet advertising professionals with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web advertising. Past competition judges have included top executives from leading corporations, institutions and media organizations such as Arc Worldwide, Beeby Clark+Meyler, Brunner Digital, Campbell-Ewald, CNN, Deep Interactive Asia, Digitas, EuroRSCG 4D, Google, IBM Interactive, JWT, Mastercard, McCann Worldgroup, Possible, SapientRazorfish, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Small Army, Tectis GmbH, TMP Worldwide, Universal McCann Interactive and Wunderman / Y&R.
The Internet Advertising Competition Awards are open to everyone involved in the process of developing Internet advertising. Entries may be submitted online at http://www.iacaward.org. The deadline for entry is January 31, 2020 and will be judged on creativity, innovation, impact, design, copywriting, and use of the medium.
“It is an honor and an important responsibility when you are chosen to participate as a judge,” said Rice. “Judging an award show like the IAC Awards is a great way to share your experience and expertise with the online advertising community. You are helping to set the standard for award winning advertising throughout the Web.”
The Best Online Advertising To Be Recognized By Web Marketing Association
Posted by Bill Rice - 11/02/20 at 11:11:06 am
The Web Marketing Association announces the Call for Entries for the 19th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. This international award program will evaluate all forms of online advertising, including email, page-based ads, online newsletters, mobile apps, Websites, video, social media and voice skills in 96 industry categories. The Competition Web site is located at www.iacaward.org and the deadline for entry is January 29, 2021.
“Online advertising is driving creative achievement for many companies,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “We created the IAC Awards to highlight the best in this unique advertising medium by industry, and also to help advertising professionals validate their efforts to clients and senior management. The IAC Awards can provide third party confirmation that clients are getting the best creative for their ad dollars. Winning awards is a great way to demonstrate your creative potential.”
The Internet Advertising Competition Awards are open to all organizations and individuals (advertising and interactive agencies, corporate marketing departments, small business owners, etc.) involved in the process of developing Internet advertising. Entries may be submitted online at http://www.iacaward.org. The deadline for entry is January 29, 2021 and will be judged on creativity, innovation, impact, design, copywriting, and use of the medium.
Awards will be presented within each of the industry categories and advertising formats including:
Best Social Media Campaign
Best Online ad (including banner, pop-up or interstitial)
Best Email message
Best Online newsletter
Best Website (including best landing pages and best microsites)
Best Online video
Best Mobile applications
Best Voice Skills or Actions
Best Integrated ad campaign
Best of show award for each format will be selected from among the industry winners. Ads eligible for entry in the competition must have run during the period from January 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021.
Interactive agencies that win multiple awards will also be in the running for Top Agency Award. Each entrant will be awarded points based on the level of award for each award received. A Best of Show will be worth 5 points, Best of Industry 3 points and each Outstanding award 1 point. The agency with the most points will be awarded the Top Agency Award. Agencies winning an IAC Award will also be automatically included in the Award Winning Agencies Database.
In an effort to recognize those organizations that demonstrate exceptional development skills across multiple entries, agencies that win more the 6 awards will also be recognized with an Outstanding Advertising Developer award from the Web Marketing Association. In 2020, eight agencies won this honor.
Judging for the IAC Awards will take place in February, 2021. Judges will consist of a select group of Internet advertising professionals with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web advertising. Past competition judges have included top executives from leading corporations, institutions and media organizations such as Arc Worldwide, Beeby Clark+Meyler, Brunner Digital, Campbell-Ewald, CNN, Deep Interactive Asia, Digitas, EuroRSCG 4D, Google, IBM Interactive, JWT, Mastercard, McCann Worldgroup, Possible, SapientRazorfish, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Small Army, Tectis GmbH, TMP Worldwide, Universal McCann Interactive and Wunderman / Y&R.
The 2021 Internet Advertising Competition Awards are sponsored by PR.Com, iContact, and WMR.FM.
A complete list of past winners can be found at the IAC Award Website.
Best Social Media Campaigns to Be Named by Web Marketing Association
Posted by Bill Rice - 11/01/20 at 11:11:11 am
The Web Marketing Association judges will select the best social media campaigns in 86 industries as part of their 19th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. Anyone wishing to nominate their social media work for consideration may do so at www.IACAward.org before the deadline of January 29, 2021.
“Marketers using social media, like Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Linkedin, to engage consumers is exploding,” said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association. Using either apps or pages can an effective advertising tool to build brand awareness and engage consumers using social media. The IAC Awards provides an opportunity to show the world your expertise in this emerging field. It’s also a great marketing opportunity for the winners to promote their work to senior management, customers and prospects”.
The 2021 Internet Advertising Competition Awards are open to all organizations and individuals (advertising and interactive agencies, corporate marketing departments, etc.) involved in the process of developing Internet advertising. Entries may be submitted online at http://www.iacaward.org. The deadline for entry is January 29, 2021 and will be judged on creativity, innovation, impact, design, copywriting, and use of the medium.
Past Best of Show Winners in the Social Media category include:
2020 Direct Orthopedic Care won by GWL Advertising and Direct Orthopedic Care
2019 Wild Turkey: 101 Years, No Apologies won by Heat
2018 Rip It Social Media won by TMV Group
2017 Put a Price on your Precious won by These Days
2016 Ask Pharma won by Atmosphere Proximity
2015 Which Career Character Are You? AT&T Quiz won by AT&T – Jennifer Terry-Tharp
2014 The Walking Dead Chop Shop won by INNOCEAN USA
2013 Revlon Expression Experiment won by VML
2012 The Source Code Mission won by The Visionaire Group
2011 Coca-Cola Happiness Machine won by Definition 6
In addition to mobile applications, awards will be presented within each of the industry categories and advertising formats such as:
Mobile Apps
Email message campaign
Web sites (including microsites and landing pages)
Online ads (including banner, pop-up or interstitial)
Online applications
Integrated ad campaign
Rich media ads
Online Video
Voice Skills and Actions
Online newsletter campaign
A complete list of past winners can be found at the IAC Award Website.
Best Email Advertising Campaigns to Be Named by Web Marketing Association
Posted by Bill Rice - 11/01/20 at 11:11:47 am
The Web Marketing Association judges will select the best email advertising campaigns in 86 industries as part of their 19th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. Companies or agencies wishing to nominate their email marketing work for consideration may do so at www.IACward.org before the deadline January 29, 2021.
“Email marketing is the workhorse of online marketing for many companies trying to maintain an ongoing relationship with customers and prospects,” said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association. “The creative used in an email marketing campaign has gone from text only to highly personalized ads targeting highly segmented lists. Each email advertisement and campaign will be judged on creativity, innovation, impact, design, copywriting, and use of the medium. The IAC Awards provides an opportunity to find out who is doing an outstanding job creating email advertising. It’s also a great marketing opportunity for the winners to promote their work to senior management, customers and prospects their outstanding work”.
The 2021 Internet Advertising Competition Awards is industry based and will accept entries from 86 industries, including construction, computer hardware, consumer goods, credit unions, medical, financial services, real estate and small business just to name a few. Entries judged to be outstanding will receive an IAC Award. The entry receiving the highest score in each industry will be recognized as the best email advertisement for that industry.
Past Best of Show Email Campaigns winners include:
Year Winner for Entry Name
2020 Scoppechio for Longhorn Steakhouse email campaign
2019 TMV Group for Faygo Email Newsletter
2018 Sanky Communications for Vera Fall/Welcome Series
2017 USA Network for Mr. Robot Email Campaign
2016 USA Network for Mr. Robot Email Campaign
2015 Acxiom Digital Impact for L’Oreal Mousse Absolue Campaign
2014 FVM Strategic Communications for OCE “Choose My Future” Email Nurturing Campaign
2013 McCann Digital Israel for Designed for Peace
2012 VerticalResponse for Customers Get Their Deal On VerticalResponse
2011 CDMG Inc. for Coffey Anderson – Email campaign
2010 PGATOUR.COM and Datran Media’s StormPost for PGATOUR.COM Scores Hole in One with Video in Email
Past Best of Show Email Messages Winners include:
Year Winner – Entry Name
2020 Olive Garden for Olive Garden – New Year
2019 Zeta Creative | Giant Food Stores for Giant Food Stores Halloween Sweet Spot
2018 Drum Agency for AT&T Surprise Offer December Email Promotion
2017 Sanky Communications for Covenant House 2,000 Heroes for Homeless Kids
2016 Orange Label Art for Advertising – Greenwell Farms: Holiday Email Campaign
2015 Miles and Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa For Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Email
2014 Acxiom Digital Impact for Garnier Stylefinder Email
2013 Marketing Results, Inc. for Marketing Results Holiday Email
2012 TMP Worldwide for ESPN – Tutu Email
2011 e-Dialog, Inc. for e-Dialog 2010 Holiday Card
2010 e-Dialog, Inc. for e-Dialog 2009 Holiday Card
The 2021 Internet Advertising Competition Awards are open to all organizations and individuals (advertising and interactive agencies, corporate marketing departments, etc.) involved in the process of developing Internet advertising. Entries may be submitted online at http://www.iacaward.org. The deadline for entry is January 31, 2020 and will be judged on creativity, innovation, impact, design, copywriting, and use of the medium.
In addition to individual email creative and email campaigns, Awards will be presented within each of the industry categories and advertising formats such as:
Social Media
Online Video
Rich media ads
Web sites (including microsites and landing pages)
Online ads (including banner, pop-up or interstitial)
Online applications
Online newsletter campaign
Integrated ad campaign
Mobile Apps
Voice Skills and Actions
“We believe that winning an industry specific award is more valuable to the participant. It allows the participants to be judges against their peers, just like in the marketplace,” said Rice.
Interactive agencies that win multiple awards will also be in the running for Top Agency Award. In a change from prior years, each entrant will be awarded points based on the level of award for each award received. A Best of Show will be worth 5 points, Best of Industry 3 points and each Outstanding award 1 point. The agency with the most points will be awarded the Top Agency Award.
In an effort to recognize those organizations that demonstrate exceptional development skills across multiple entries, agencies that win more the 6 awards will also be recognized with an Outstanding Advertising Developer award from the Web Marketing Association. In 2020, seven agencies won this honor.
Judging for the IAC Awards will take place in February, 2021. Judges will consist of a select group of Internet advertising professionals with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web advertising. Past competition judges have included top executives from leading corporations, institutions and media organizations such as Arc Worldwide, Beeby Clark+Meyler, Brunner Digital, Campbell-Ewald, CNN, Deep Interactive Asia, Digitas, EuroRSCG 4D, Google, IBM Interactive, JWT, Mastercard, McCann Worldgroup, Possible, SapientRazorfish, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Small Army, Tectis GmbH, TMP Worldwide, Universal McCann Interactive and Wunderman / Y&R.
A complete list of past winners can be found at the IAC Award Website.
Best Interactive Applications to Be Named by Web Marketing Association
Posted by Bill Rice - 11/01/20 at 11:11:54 amThe Web Marketing Association judges will select the best online interactive apps in 86 industries as part of their 19th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. Anyone wishing to nominate their applications work for consideration may do so at www.IACAward.org before the deadline of January 29, 2021.
“Online apps are an effective advertising tool to build brand awareness and engage consumers wherever they may be,” said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association. “The IAC Awards provides an opportunity to show the world your expertise in this emerging field. It’s also a great marketing opportunity for the winners to promote their work to senior management, customers and prospects”.
The 2021 international Internet Advertising Competition Awards are open to all organizations and individuals (advertising and interactive agencies, corporate marketing departments, etc.) throughout the world involved in the process of developing Internet advertising. Entries may be submitted online at www.IACAward.org. The deadline for entry is January 29, 2021 and will be judged on creativity, innovation, impact, design, copywriting, and use of the medium.
In addition to online apps, IAC Awards will be presented within each of the industry categories and advertising formats such as:
Social Media
Web sites (including microsites and landing pages)
Online ads (including banner, pop-up or interstitial)
Rich media ads
Email message campaign
Online newsletter campaign
Mobile apps and websites
Integrated ad campaign
Online Video
Voice Skills and Actions
The 2020 Best of Show for Interactive Applications went to Hong Kong Trade Development Council for HKTDC Marketplace App
Past top winners in Interactive Application format include:
Year Entry Name Winner
2020 Big Goals Bracket won by Adams & Knight, Inc.
2019 Words With Friends 2 won by Heat
2018 There’s Beauty in The Build won by Wastell Homes & tbk Creative
2017 Pitbull Messin Around Launch won by Razz Interactive
2016 StopChildPorno Filter won by These Days
2015 Caine’s Quest – Jupiter Ascending won by Thinkingbox
2014 Egg Beaters Benefit Calculator won by POSSIBLE
2013 Manulife – Ride to 65 won by Manulife Financial
2012 Beef Equity – Here’s the Beef won by Wendy’s and The Kaplan Thaler Group
2011 Toyota Sponsafier won by Saatchi & Saatchi LA
2010 Apple Jacks Gliders won by Biggs|Gilmore
Interactive agencies that win multiple awards will also be in the running for Top Agency Award. Each entrant will be awarded points based on the level of award for each award received. The agency with the most points will be awarded the Top Agency Award. Agencies that win more the 6 awards will also be recognized with an Outstanding Advertising Developer award from the Web Marketing Association. In 2018, four agencies won this honor.
Judging for the IAC Awards will take place in February, 2021. Judges will consist of a select group of Internet advertising professionals with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web advertising. Past competition judges have included top executives from leading corporations, institutions and media organizations such as Arc Worldwide, Beeby Clark+Meyler, Brunner Digital, Campbell-Ewald, CNN, Deep Interactive Asia, Digitas, EuroRSCG 4D, Google, IBM Interactive, JWT, Mastercard, McCann Worldgroup, Possible, SapientRazorfish, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Small Army, Tectis GmbH, TMP Worldwide, Universal McCann Interactive and Wunderman / Y&R.
A complete list of past winners can be found at the IAC Award Website.
Internet Ad Competition to Name Best Alexa Skills
Posted by Bill Rice - 11/01/20 at 11:11:18 am
The Web Marketing Association judges will select the best Voice Skills or Actions in 86 industries as part of their 19th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. This is the first international award program to judge the exploding use of voice assistants like Alexa skills or Google Actions in branding and advertising. The Competition Web site is located at www.iacaward.org and the deadline for entry is January 29, 2021.
“Consumer demand for Internet enabled voice devices continues to explode,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Brand marketers are recognizing this opportunity and are creating thousands of grand-breaking skills for Amazon Alexa and actions Google Assistant. There are now more than 50,000 Alexa skills alone, up from 1,000 back in June 2016. The IAC Awards will provide clients of interactive agencies and corporate marketing departments the third-party confirmation that their consumers are getting the best creative for their ad dollars. Winning awards is a great way to demonstrate your creative potential.”
Alexa skills are third-party apps you can add to your Alexa account based on your needs and preferences. Google Assistant’s version of these apps are called Google Actions.
The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. This international award program will evaluate all forms of online advertising, including email, page-based ads, online newsletters, mobile apps, Websites, video, social media and now voice skills and actions in 96 industry categories. Entries may be submitted online at http://www.iacaward.org. The deadline for entry is January 29, 2021 and will be judged on creativity, innovation, impact, design, copywriting, and use of the medium.
A complete list of past winners can be found at the IAC Award Website.
Best Online Newsletters to Be Named by Web Marketing Association
Posted by Bill Rice - 11/01/20 at 11:11:05 am
The Web Marketing Association judges will select the Best Online Newsletters for 2021 in 86 industries as part of their 19th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. Companies or agencies wishing to nominate their email newsletters for consideration may do so at www.IACAward.org before the deadline of January 29, 2021.
“Online newsletters are a critical marketing tool for many companies trying to maintain an ongoing relationship with customers and prospects,” said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association. “Each online newsletter will be judged on copywriting, creativity, innovation, design, impact, and use of the medium. The IAC Awards provides an opportunity to find out who is doing an outstanding job creating online newsletters. It’s also a great marketing opportunity for the winners to promote their work to their customers, prospects and senior management,”.
In 2020, TMV GROUP won Best of Show Online Newsletter for ROXOR Weekly Dealer Email
Other past Award-Winning Online Newsletters included:
Year Entry Name Winner
2019 Spartan Life Newsletter won by Spartan
2018 The Citizens Daily FiX Online Newsletter won by EMI Strategic Marketing
2017 #YRMatters won by The Regional Municipality of York
2016 Town & Country Bank Website won by Town & Country Bank
2015 L’Oreal Paris USA’s Red Hot Holiday Trends won by Acxiom Digital Impact
2014 African Wildlife Online Newsletter campaign won by Sanky Inc
2013 WWF fundraising email campaign won by rabbit eMarketing GmbH
2012 Bing Travel Horizontal Scroll won by Acxiom Creative
2011 Manulife Solutions won by BlueRush Digital Media Corp.
2010 Online Newsletter campaign for VISIT FLORIDA won by Miles Media
The 2021 Internet Advertising Competition Awards are open to all organizations and individuals (advertising and interactive agencies, corporate marketing departments, etc.) involved in the process of developing Internet advertising. Entries may be submitted online at IACAward.org. The deadline for entry is January 29, 2021 and will be judged on design, creativity, impact, innovation, copywriting, and use of the medium.
In addition to online newsletters, Awards will be presented within each of the industry categories and advertising formats such as:
Social Media Campaigns
Online ad (including banner, pop-up or interstitial)
Online ad campaign
Email message
Rich media ad campaign
Rich media online ad
Online newsletter campaign
Integrated ad campaign
Web sites (including microsites and landing pages)
Online Video
Mobile Apps
Voice Skills and Actions
Interactive agencies that win multiple awards will also be in the running for Top Agency Award. Each award won will count for points. The agency with the most points will be awarded the Top Agency Award. Agencies that win more the 6 awards will also be recognized with an Outstanding Advertising Developer award from the Web Marketing Association. In 2020, seven agencies won this honor.
Judging for the IAC Awards will take place in February 2021. Judges will consist of a select group of Internet advertising professionals with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web advertising. Past competition judges have included top executives from leading corporations, institutions and media organizations such as Arc Worldwide, Beeby Clark+Meyler, Brunner Digital, Campbell-Ewald, CNN, Deep Interactive Asia, Digitas, EuroRSCG 4D, Google, IBM Interactive, JWT, Mastercard, McCann Worldgroup, Possible, SapientRazorfish, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Small Army, Tectis GmbH, TMP Worldwide, Universal McCann Interactive and Wunderman / Y&R.
You enter your best online advertising into the 2021 IAC Awards, go to https://www.IACAward.org
2020 WebAward Competition Winners Announced
Posted by Bill Rice - 09/08/20 at 02:09:20 pm
The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce the winners of its 24th annual WebAward Competition for website development. Entries from 42 countries were adjudicated in 96 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.
” Website development is constantly evolving to take advantage of new technology and better meet the needs of the online audiences,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “This year, the WebAwards competition received remarkable entries from around the world that show impressive creativity and functionality. We congratulate all of our winners for developing websites that deliver for their audiences. ”
Best of Show
The 2020 Best of Show WebAward is presented to Sapient Corporation d/b/a Razorfish for their outstanding work on Mercedes-AMG. The site was also recognized as Best Automotive Website. Mercedes-AMG is the performance wing of Mercedes-Benz. With a complete redesign, Publicis Sapient reinvigorated the brand with a focus on widening the audience while rewarding the hardcore fans. This more dynamic, immersive experience drove a increase in time spent on the page and had more users choosing to explore a vehicle and re-established the brand as a leader in automotive performance.
Top Agency
For the second year in a row, WSI was named Top Agency at the 2020 WebAward Competition, taking home 11 WebAwards and earning 33 quality point this year. The Top Agency Award is given to recognize the consistently outstanding development going on at interactive firms. The agency was recognized in the 2020 WebAwards for Best Home Building Website and Best Political Website, six Outstanding Website WebAwards and three Standard of Excellence WebAwards. WSI is the largest digital marketing network of its kind and have partners and clients in every corner of the world. We have the passion and expertise to help any business do better marketing – no matter where they are located.
10 agencies or companies were also recognized as Outstanding Website Developer for winning six or more WebAwards in 2020. They include: FirmStudio Ltd (11 wins), Miles Partnership (10), Thomson Reuters – FindLaw (10), Forum One (10), Nebo (9), Vital (8), UP Hotel Internet Marketing (7), Postali, LLC (7), eSolutions Group (6) and 90 Degree Design (6).
Best of Industry Winners
The following companies were recognized with the top prize within their industry category:
| Independent Creative Agency for &UGO – Best Advertising Website |
| Emakina Group for UnsmokeYourWorld.com – Best Advocacy Website |
| Websolute S.p.A. for Atlas Concorde – New digital ecosystem – Best Architecture Website |
| Midland Center for the Arts for Site redesign aimed at broadening patron connections successfully engages visitors via optimized navigation, mobile experience, and commerce integration. – Best Arts Website |
| Jake Group for Entertainment Software Association – Best Associations Website |
| Vital for PLT Health – Best B2B Website |
| Jack Henry & Associates / Banno Group for Think Bank – Best Bank Website |
| LEAP Amp for Lunazul Tequila – Best Beverage Website |
| 22 Fillmore for Ikena Oncology Corporate Website – Best Biotechnology Website |
| Carnegie Museum of Natural History for Carnegie Museum of Natural History – Best Blog Website, Best Family Website |
| TopSpot Internet Marketing for Steel Warehouse Website – Best Catalog Website |
| Lenovo for Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold – Best Computer: Hardware Website, Best Marketing Website, Best Technology Website |
| Hypergiant Industries for Hypergiant Industries – Best Computer: Software Website |
| 90 Degree Design for Equestrian Excellence with Buckley Fence – Best Construction Website |
| 90 Degree Design for Bold and Fearless HR Consulting – Best Consulting Website |
| FirmStudio HK Web Design & Creative Digital Agency for Emphasis Jewellery Brand Website & Membership Portal – Best Consumer Goods Website |
| Family Cookbook Project for RecipeCardCookbook.com – Best Cooking and Recipe Website |
| ZAG Interactive for Andrews Federal Credit Union – Best Credit Union Website |
| Logitech for Start A Following – Best Design Website |
| Team SI / MHP for Uplift Arkansas – Best Directory or Search Engine Website |
| Ideas On Purpose for Raytheon Technologies Corporate Site – Best Diversified Business Website |
| Backpack Interactive for Passport 2 Mars – Best Education Website |
| Synopsys Corporate Marketing for Smart Everything Digital Experience – Best Electronics Website |
| BAYADA Home Health Care for BAYADA Home Health Care Careers Website – Best Employment Website |
| BrandExtract for Marathon Petroleum Corporation Website – Best Energy Website |
| NBCUniversal – E! Entertainment for Project-X: The new and completely responsive E! Online – Best Entertainment Website |
| Kawartha Conservation for kawarthaconservation.com – Best Environmental Website |
| Vital for Obstacle Course Racing World Championships – Best Events Website |
| Hong Kong Trade Development Council for HKTDC Product Magazines minisite – Best E-Zine Website |
| Westmont College for Westmont College Website – Best Faith-based Website |
| Cuker for Alp N Rock – Taking Apres-ski Fashion to New Heights – Best Fashion or Beauty Website |
| Mastercard for Mastercard.com Website Design – Best Financial Services Website |
| Abby Ryan Design for L.A. Creamery – Best Food Industry Website |
| Alexander & Tom, Inc. for Fort McHenry Virtual Tour – Best General Interest Website |
| Websparks Pte Ltd for Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) – Best Government Website |
| Forum One for County Health Rankings – Best Health Care Website |
| Capital Caring Health Marketing & Communications for Capital Caring Health Corporate Website – Best Healthcare Provider Website |
| WSI for Van Beek’s Landscaping Supply – Best Home Building Website |
| UP Hotel Internet Marketing for Maison Panth̬re РBest Hotel and Lodging Website |
| TrustedChoice.com for TrustedChoice.com 2020 Web Awards Entry – Best Insurance Website |
| Overdrive Interactive for Goltens Website Redesign – Best International Business Website |
| Acenda for ACE: Acenda Communications for Employees – Best Intranet Website |
| Cloud Construct for RA Capital – Best Investment Website |
| Zola Media for Surprenant & Beneski – Best Legal Website |
| TURNNT and Patients & Purpose for TURNNT: The Turning Point for Trans Health – Best LGBTQ Website |
| Hong Kong Trade Development Council for HKTDC Enterprise Yearbook minisite – Best Magazine Website |
| Rightpoint for Knauf Insulation North America – Best Manufacturing Website |
| Progressive Productions for PROGRESSIVEPRODUCTIONS.EU – Best Media Website |
| Vital for AgaMatrix – Best Medical Equipment Website (tie) |
| Restorative Therapies, Inc. for Restorative Therapies Website Redesign – Best Medical Equipment Website (tie) |
| LivaNova for LivaNova – Best Medical Website |
| Realogy for Realogy Military Rewards Program – Best Military Website |
| for Martin UAV – Best Mobile Website |
| theOrigo Ltd. & HK Phil for Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra – Best Music Website |
| Mairs & Power / SunStar Strategic for Mairs & Power Website – Best Mutual Fund Website |
| Vital for Zone Coverage – Best News Website |
| American Lung Assocation + Rise Interactive for Building a Healthier World with American Lung Association – Best Non-Profit Website |
| Sapient Corporation d/b/a Razorfish for Mercedes-AMG – Best of Show, Best Automobile Website |
| Vital for VIP Tires & Service – Best Other Website |
| Eisai Inc. for Ella the Jellyfish – Best Pharmaceuticals Website |
| WSI for Doris Gentry – Best Political Website |
| Prophet for Growth & Transformation Consultants – Best Professional Services Website |
| PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero), Tbk. for PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Corporate Website 2020 – Best Public Relations Website |
| The Family Cookbook Project for Familycookbookproject.com – Best Publishing Website |
| NGradio – WebTV for NGradio.gr – Best Radio Website |
| Proverb for The Kelvin – Best Real Estate Website |
| 90 Degree Design for Stunning Website and Views at Rooftop – Best Restaurant Website |
| G6 Business Technology Solutions for Borden Institute – Best Retail Website |
| Finalsite for Greater Atlanta Christian School – Best School Website |
| Weave Digital Studio for Our Land and Water – Best Science Website |
| Nebo for Pet P.L.A.Y. Site Re-Design – Best Shopping Website |
| LEAP Spark for Kern’s Kitchen – Best Small Business Website |
| Madsack OnlineService for Fightholics – Best Sports Website |
| Primary Wave Media for RingBoost Custom Phone Numbers – Best Telecommunication Website |
| Hong Kong Trade Development Council for HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair (Online) – Best Toy & Hobby Website |
| RPM for RPMmoves.com – Best Transportation Website |
| 4 Roads for Natural World Safaris – Best Travel Website |
| mStoner, Inc. for University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Website Redesign – 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 2020 WebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: PR.com, Webmaster Radio and iContact.
Mobile Development Professionals Needed to Judge 2020 MobileWebAward Competition
Posted by Bill Rice - 08/14/20 at 11:08:54 am
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 31, 2020
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 be 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, 2020, and winners will be notified by e-mail one week prior to the general announcement of winners in December, 2020. 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, A&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”.
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