Author: Bill Rice

The Web Marketing Association is looking for the Best Fashion or Beauty Websites in the world as part of their 30th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site developmentat www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 86 industries, including Fashion or Beauty websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for Fashion or Beauty websites to enter to be judged is May 29, 2026.

“In the fashion and beauty industry, a website is both a brand statement and a revenue engine,” stated William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Today’s consumers expect immersive visuals, fast-loading mobile experiences, seamless e-commerce checkout, social commerce integration, influencer alignment, personalization engines, and AI-powered product recommendations. Brands must balance storytelling and aesthetics with conversion optimization, inventory accuracy, sustainability transparency, and global fulfillment logistics. In a highly visual and trend-driven marketplace, digital performance directly influences brand loyalty and purchasing behavior. The WebAward Competition provides fashion and beauty brands and their development partners with an objective evaluation against industry benchmarks, along with the high-impact visibility of being recognized as an ‘Award-Winning Website.’ That recognition enhances brand prestige, strengthens search and social discoverability, attracts partnerships, and validates excellence in delivering both style and digital sophistication.”

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

All Fashion or Beauty 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 Fashion or Beauty category will also receive:

• 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
• Social media posts for your company and personal feeds
• A highlight for your resume.
• Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
• Unlimited bragging rights

Each year the Web Marketing Association names the Best Fashion or Beauty Website based on the scores submitted by the competition judges.

Past winners of the Best Fashion or Beauty Web site include:

• 2025 – FirmStudio & BTL Hong Kong for BTL Medical Beauty Product Website
• 2024 – SLT Consulting (SLTC) for Jane Finds – Website Refresh
• 2023 – Vye for mya
• 2022 – Groove Commerce for Cutter & Buck Website Redesign
• 2020 – Cuker for Alp N Rock – Taking Apres-ski Fashion to New Heights
• 2018 – Digibrush for Di Shoes Sri Lanka
• 2017 – Cuker for Amari Responsive eCommerce Website
• 2016 – SapientNitro & Marc Jacobs International, LLC for Re-launch of MarcJacobs.com
• 2015 – SapientNitro for Avon.com Website Redesign
• 2014 – thecorner.com for Best Fashion Website
• 2013 – Small Army and Long’s Jewelers for Long’s Jewelers
• 2012 – e3creative for Socialwear
• 2011 – VML for Bolle Website
• 2010 – Blast Radius for Jumpman 23

Fashion and Beauty Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2026 Best Fashion or Beauty Website WebAward at the WebAward Website.

The 2026 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: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter. Like and follow for news and award updates!

To learn more and to enter the 30th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

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.

As part of its 30th International WebAward Competition, the Web Marketing Association at www.webaward.org is in search of the world’s elite Science websites. This competition, defining benchmarks for 86 sectors, including Science, judges sites on seven essential success criteria. Science websites must submit entries by May 29, 2026.

“In the scientific community, a website is a primary vehicle for sharing discovery, data, and collaboration,” stated William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Research institutions, laboratories, and scientific organizations must communicate complex findings with clarity while ensuring data integrity, accessibility compliance, grant transparency, and global collaboration tools. Today’s science websites often integrate open-access publications, interactive datasets, multimedia explainers, funding disclosures, and secure portals for researchers and partners. In an era where public trust in science and accurate information is paramount, digital precision and credibility are critical. The WebAward Competition provides scientific organizations and their development teams with an objective evaluation against industry benchmarks, along with the high-visibility distinction of being recognized as an ‘Award-Winning Website.’ That recognition strengthens institutional reputation, enhances global discoverability, supports funding efforts, and validates leadership in advancing scientific knowledge through exceptional digital execution.”

Science Websites are assessed on seven essential aspects: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Each entry in the Science category is evaluated in comparison to its category counterparts and then to a broad standard of excellence.

Every Science participant receives constructive feedback, with an evaluation of their scores against the industry standard. They also have the opportunity to obtain specific feedback from the WebAward’s panel of judges on their web development.

Winners of a WebAward in the Science category will also receive:

• 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
• Social media posts for your company and personal feeds
• A highlight for your resume.
• Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
• Unlimited bragging rights

Each year the Web Marketing Association names the Best Science Website based on the scores submitted by the competition judges.

Here are the past Best Science Website WebAward winners:

• 2025 – C&G Partners and Howard Hughes Medical Institue for HHMI: Beautiful Biology
• 2023 – Forum One for SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
• 2022 – Weave Digital Studio for Resilience to Nature’s Challenges
• 2021 – Hughes PR for Flinders Ranges Ediacara Foundation
• 2020 – Weave Digital Studio for Our Land and Water
• 2019 – Forum One for Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
• 2018 – Keysight Technologies for Keysight Technologies Website Redesign
• 2017 – JUICE Pharma Worldwide, in partnership with Neurocrine Biosciences for Precisely Focused on Tardive Dyskinesia
• 2016 – National Astronomical Observatory of Japan for Multiwavelength Universe
• 2015 – theOrigo & IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach for IAU Directory for World Astronomy
• 2014 – ]init[ AG fuer digitale Kommunikation for Volkswagen Foundation
• 2013 – Risdall Advertising Agency for Zinpro
• 2012 – Blenderbox   ScienceNetLinks for American Association for the Advancement of Science
• 2011 – Aperto AG for Campus Far East
• 2010 – A.D.A.M., Inc. for A.D.A.M. Inside Out
• 2009 – Amgen Oncology for Pioneering New Frontiers in Tumor Angiogenesis
  

Science websites can be entered into consideration for the 2026 Best Science Website WebAward at the WebAward Website.

The 2026 WebAwards count on the sponsorship of key players like PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association expresses its gratitude towards these organizations for their unwavering support of the online marketing ecosystem.

Don’t miss out on any updates from the Web Marketing Association! Join us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter. Like and follow for news and insights on our awards!

To learn more and to enter the 30th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

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.

The Web Marketing Association is looking for the Best Blog Websites in the world as part of their 30th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site developmentat www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 90 industries, including Blogger websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for legal websites to enter to be judged is May 29, 2026.

“Blogs have evolved into powerful digital publishing platforms that shape opinion, build authority, and drive community engagement,” remarked William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Today’s leading blogs must compete in an AI-driven search environment, prioritize original thought leadership, optimize for mobile and Core Web Vitals performance, and integrate multimedia, social amplification, and subscription strategies. With increasing emphasis on authenticity, expertise, and audience trust, successful blogs blend compelling storytelling with data-driven content strategy. The WebAward Competition provides blog publishers and developers with an objective evaluation against industry benchmarks, along with the high-visibility distinction of being recognized as an ‘Award-Winning Website.’ That recognition enhances credibility, strengthens search visibility, and signals to readers, advertisers, and partners that the blog stands among the best in digital publishing.”

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

All Blog 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 Blogger category will also receive:

• 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
• Social media posts for your company and personal feeds
• A highlight for your resume.
• Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
• Unlimited bragging rights

Each year the Web Marketing Association names the Best Blog Website based on the scores submitted by the competition judges.

Past winners of the Best Blog Web site include:

2025 – Family Cookbook Project for CookbookFundraiser.com’s

Cooking.Tips

2024 – Family Cookbook Project for CookbookFundraiser.com Blog

2023 – Fotocasa Life for Fotocasa Website

2022 – Purple Ventures Co. Ltd & Mirum Thailand for Robinhood Travel Website

2021 – Al & Al Morris for Pasta et Al

2020 – Carnegie Museum of Natural History for Carnegie Museum of Natural History

2019 – Carrie Berk for Carrie’s Chronicles: A Style Empowerment Site

2018 – Webstyle Inc. for A Curry Girl

2017 – Dell EMC & Overdrive Interactive for Direct 2 Dell EMC – Tech B2B Blog

2016 – Cool Blue Interactive for Supplemental Healthcare Blog

2015 – Essense of Australia for Pretty Happy Love Blog

2014 – CDW and Ogilvy for CDW Solutions Blog – Experts Who Get IT

2013 – Klick Health for Digital Rx

2012 – Kenexa Creative Team for Kenexa Blog

2011 – Critical Mass & Clorox for Clorox Mom Moments blog

2010 – National Partnership for Women & Families for “From the desk of…” Blog

2009 – Military Officers Association of America for Military Officers Association of America

2008 – Web Associates for SiteLA

2007 – Offscreen Education Programme for 2007 Offscreen Education Student Expedition Website

2006 – Soap Creative for Bannerblog

Blogger Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2026 Best Blog Website WebAward at the WebAward Website.

The 2026 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: Facebook LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter. Like and follow for news and award updates!

To learn more and to enter the 30th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

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.

The Web Marketing Association’s 30th WebAward Competition at www.webaward.org is calling for the globe’s finest Energy websites to be recognized. This benchmarking competition evaluates 86 industries, including Energy, on seven criteria for a successful website. The deadline for entries from Energy websites is May 29, 2026.

“In the energy sector, a company’s website has become a central platform for transparency, stakeholder communication, and long-term brand positioning,” remarked William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Energy providers today must clearly communicate sustainability commitments, ESG performance, grid modernization initiatives, renewable investments, and regulatory compliance — all while serving customers who expect real-time account access, outage reporting tools, usage dashboards, and mobile responsiveness. As the industry navigates decarbonization goals, infrastructure transformation, and heightened public scrutiny, digital clarity and credibility are essential. The WebAward Competition provides energy companies and their development partners with an objective evaluation against industry benchmarks, along with the high-visibility distinction of being recognized as an ‘Award-Winning Website.’ That recognition strengthens stakeholder confidence, enhances search presence, attracts investors and partners, and validates leadership in innovation and responsible energy advancement.”

The assessment of websites involves seven criteria: design, innovation, content, technological advancement, interactivity, copywriting, and simplicity of navigation. Each submission in the Energy division is compared to others in its category and to a global excellence benchmark.

Each Energy entry benefits from insightful feedback detailing their scores versus industry averages. They are also eligible to receive individualized comments on their web development from the WebAward’s professional judging team.

Winners of a WebAward in the Energy category will also receive:

• 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
• Social media posts for your company and personal feeds
• A highlight for your resume.
• Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
• Unlimited bragging rights

Each year the Web Marketing Association names the Best Energy Website based on the scores submitted by the competition judges.

Past winners of the Best Energy Web site include:

2025 – Make Agency® for ENGIE UK

2024 – Volta Renewables for Volta Renewables Website Refresh

2023 – EPAM Systems, Inc. and SLB for SLB.com

2022 – welcome. for Altogether Group

2021 – SilverTech for Nova Scotia Power

2020 – BrandExtract for Marathon Petroleum Corporation Website

2019 – Energy + Inc. for energyplus.ca

2018 – Galp for Galp Corporate Website

2017 – BrandExtract for Transocean

2016 – Boston Interactive for EnerNOC

2015 – Noble Studios for Enphase Energy site redesign

2014 – Nebo for Mirion Technologies Redesign

2013 – Nebo for MAGE SOLAR USA Website Redesign & PPC

2012 – Mineral for AV – EV Solutions Website

2011 – Weber Shandwick Visual Communications for Luminant Power Track

2010 – Savage for Tenaris Corporate Website

2009 – NJI Media Group for Energy Townhall

2008 – B·U·T for DuPont in Energy

2007 – Dell Global Site Design for Dell Earth

2006 – Edison International for Edison International Website

2005 – Macquariam for AGL Resources
2004 – Abengoa Bioenergy for Abengoa Bioenergy Corp
2003 – APS for aps.com E-care
2002 – Rhino Internet Solutions for Arizona Public Service

Energy related websites can be entered into consideration for the 2026 Best Energy Website WebAward at the WebAward Website.

The 2026 WebAwards are supported by prominent sponsors such as PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association is thankful for their ongoing commitment to the entire online marketing community.

Be part of the Web Marketing Association’s social media community on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter. Like and follow to receive updates on news and awards!

To learn more and to enter the 30th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

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.

In its 30th year, the international WebAward Competition, organized by the Web Marketing Association at www.webaward.org, is on the hunt for the world’s premier Advocacy websites. The WebAwards establishes industry standards for 86 different fields, including Advocacy, Environmental, LGBTQ and Non-profits, judging them on seven critical website effectiveness criteria. Entries for legal websites are open until May 29, 2026.

“Advocacy organizations rely on their websites as mission-critical platforms to mobilize supporters, drive fundraising, influence public policy, and communicate in real time,” remarked William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Today’s advocacy websites must balance compelling storytelling with data-driven targeting, mobile-first engagement, accessibility compliance, cybersecurity protection, and seamless integration with social and donation platforms. With increasing scrutiny around digital transparency and measurable impact, organizations need their online presence to be both persuasive and performance-driven. The WebAward Competition provides advocacy groups with an objective evaluation against industry benchmarks, delivering valuable feedback and national recognition that validates their digital strategy and demonstrates leadership in advancing meaningful change.”

Judging of websites entails analysis across seven criteria design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use.. Each Advocacy category entry is assessed against its peers and a standardized excellence criterion.

All Advocacy 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 Advocacy category will also receive:

• 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
• Social media posts for your company and personal feeds
• A highlight for your resume.
• Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
• Unlimited bragging rights

Each year the Web Marketing Association names the Best Advocacy Website based on the scores submitted by the competition judges.

Past winners of the Best Advocacy Web site include:

2025 – Strilite Foundation for Stay Ready Arkansas

2024 – PwC for 2023 Purpose and Inclusion Report

2023 – The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde for Tumwata Village

2022 – Unity Web Agency for Southern Coalition for Social Justice

2021 – Hearing First and Fivestone for Starts Hear Website Powered by Hearing First

2020 – Emakina Group for UnsmokeYourWorld.com

2019 – RMA for Support Starts With You

2018 – National Parks Conservation Association for My Park Story

2017 – Nebo for PAWS Atlanta Redesign

2016 – Aten Design Group for Human Rights Watch

2015 – Extractable for Energy Upgrade California

2014 – Havas Worldwide Prague for 3 minutes are enough

2013 – Nebo  Eames House 250

2012 – Biggs|Gilmore for Kellogg’s Share Your Breakfast

2011 – IQ for American Cancer Society

2010 – Forum One Communications for County Sin Rankings

2009 – Clarity Coverdale Fury for We All Pay the Price for Tobacco.

2008 – Clarity Coverdale Fury for Are You Ok With That?

2007 – Incendia Health for Banner Moments

2006 – Incendia Health Studios for Live with It

2005 – Tribal DDB for Exhale

2004 – Change for Register and Vote 2004

2003 – International Fund For Animal Welfare for International Fund For Animal Welfare

Advocacy Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2026 Best Advocacy Website WebAward at the WebAward Website.

With PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences as the leading sponsors, the 2026 WebAwards acknowledge these organizations’ contribution to the online marketing community. The Web Marketing Association is thankful for their dedicated support.

Keep connected to the Web Marketing Association via our social media on Facebook LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter. . Like and follow for the newest award news and updates!

To learn more and to enter the 30th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

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.

The Web Marketing Association is looking for the Best Regional Websites in the world as part of their 30th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site developmentat 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 29, 2026.

“For Convention and Visitors Bureaus and destination marketing organizations, a website is the primary driver of visitation and economic impact,” articulated William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Travelers today expect immersive imagery, interactive maps, itinerary builders, event calendars, booking integrations, accessibility information, and real-time updates — all delivered through fast, mobile-first experiences. Destination websites must inspire exploration while also supporting local businesses, group sales, meetings and conventions, and measurable tourism ROI. In an environment where travelers compare multiple destinations within seconds, digital storytelling and usability directly influence visitation decisions. The WebAward Competition provides CVBs and their development partners with an objective evaluation against industry benchmarks, along with the high-visibility distinction of being recognized as an ‘Award-Winning Website.’ That recognition strengthens destination credibility, enhances search visibility, attracts partners and event planners, and validates excellence in promoting community growth through digital innovation.”

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:

• 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
• Social media posts for your company and personal feeds
• A highlight for your resume.
• Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
• Unlimited bragging rights

 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:

2025 – WSI for Visit Calistoga

2024 – TransLink for Metro Vancouver’s Regional Transportation Network Website

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 2026 Best Regional Website WebAward at the WebAward Website.

The 2026 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: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter. Like and follow for news and award updates!

To learn more and to enter the 30th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

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.

The Web Marketing Association is inviting the globe’s elite University websites to participate in its 30th annual WebAward Competition for website development, showcased at WebAward.org. Setting industry standards across 86 categories, including Educational, School and University websites. The competition welcomes entries from websites until the May 29, 2026 deadline.

“In the realm of University web development, the bar is set exceptionally high due to the discerning nature of a digitally savvy student body,” remarked William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “In the modern digital landscape, the website of a University stands as its primary channel for communication, the dissemination of information, and student engagement. The WebAward Competition emerges as a paramount platform for educational websites, offering them a stage to showcase their ingenuity, artistic flair, and efficiency in nurturing educational engagement and promoting student success. Given the digital proficiency of today’s students, who have been navigating the internet from a very young age, University websites are scrutinized under a more rigorous lens, demanding unparalleled quality to captivate and maintain the interest of the educational community.”

University Websites are critiqued based on seven metrics: including design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Every entry in the University classification is compared against its category peers and evaluated against a standardized excellence benchmark.

All University category participants are provided with important feedback that benchmarks their scores against the industry average. Additionally, they can receive insightful comments from the WebAward’s panel of judges on their efforts in web site development.

Winners of a WebAward in the University category will also receive:

• Increased visibility for their school
• Marketing opportunity to promote the company website to the media
• Links to your site from the highly ranked WebAward site to help SEO
• Social media posts for your company and personal feeds
• A highlight for your resume.
• Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
• Unlimited bragging rights

Each year, the Web Marketing Association names the Best of Industry for the various education categories based on the score they receive from the WebAward judges.

Recent winners of the Best University Web Site include:

2025 – San Juan College for San Juan College Website: Modern Design, Intuitive Navigation, Student-Centric Focus

2024 – Red Sage Communications for Alabama Center for the Arts

2023 – Luther College for Luther College Website

2022 – Office of Communications & Marketing for CUNY Graduate Center

2021 – mStoner, Inc. for MARYMOUNT MANHATTAN COLLEGE WEBSITE REDESIGN

2020 – mStoner, Inc. for UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT BRADFORD WEBSITE REDESIGN

2019 – Primacy for Suffolk University Website

2018 – Knowble Media for Illinois College

2017 – The Culinary Institute of America for ciachef.edu

2016 – IN.gov for Ivy Tech Community College

2015 – Westwerk for FOCUS.BoiseState.edu

2014 – Systems Alliance, Inc. for Stevenson University

2013 – Behavior Design for The Cooper Union Website Redesign

2012 – University Marketing and Communications for 30 Days of EnTERPreneurship

2011 – Denison University & Fahlgren Mortine for TheDEN

2010 – Corey McPherson Nash for University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business

2009 – BrowserMedia for University of Maryland Women’s Basketball

2008 – Market United for Murdoch University Switching

2007 – The Art Institute of Pittsburgh for The Art Institute of Pittsburgh

2006 – Xavier University for The Road to Xavier

2005 – Geary Interactive for Sand Diego State University Timeline
2004 – School of Visual Arts for School of Visual Arts web site
2003 – 160over90 for Chestnut Hill College Admissions site
2002 – University of Houston for University of Houston – Division of University Advancement

University Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2026 Best University Website and other education-related WebAwards at the WebAward Website.

The 2026 WebAwards benefits from sponsorships from industry leaders such as PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association thanks these organizations for their invaluable commitment to the online marketing community.

Stay connected with the Web Marketing Association through our social media presence on : Facebook LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter.  Ensure you like and follow to get the latest award news and updates!

To learn more and to enter the 30th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

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.

The Web Marketing Association is looking for the Best Employment Websites in the world as part of their 30th 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 Employment websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for Employment websites to enter to be judged is May 29 2026.

“In the employment and recruitment sector, a website is no longer just a job board — it is a talent acquisition engine,” stated William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Today’s candidates expect intuitive search functionality, AI-powered job matching, mobile-first applications, transparent employer branding, and seamless integration with applicant tracking systems. At the same time, employers demand analytics, compliance safeguards, diversity and inclusion visibility, and tools that reduce time-to-hire in an increasingly competitive labor market. Employment websites must deliver speed, personalization, and trust at every stage of the hiring journey. The WebAward Competition provides recruitment platforms and their development teams with an objective evaluation against industry benchmarks, along with the high-impact recognition of being named an ‘Award-Winning Website.’ That distinction enhances employer credibility, attracts top-tier talent, improves visibility in a crowded marketplace, and validates the organization’s commitment to modern, effective workforce solutions.”

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

All 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 Employment category will also receive:

• 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
• Social media posts for your company and personal feeds
• A highlight for your resume.
• Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
• Unlimited bragging rights

Each year the Web Marketing Association names the Best Employment Website based on the scores submitted by the competition judges.

Here are the past Best Employment Website WebAward winners:

• 2025 – Radancy for AT&T Career Website
• 2024 – FINE for Kirk Palmer Associates
• 2023 – Radancy for McKesson Careers Site
• 2022 – Square Enix Montréal for Square Enix Montréal: People Before Products
• 2021 – TMP Worldwide for Spectrum Careers
• 2020 – BAYADA Home Health Care for BAYADA Home Health Care Careers Website
• 2019 – J. Walter Thompson INSIDE for MUFG Careers Site
• 2018 – J. Walter Thompson INSIDE for ANN INC. Careers
• 2017 – AIA Worldwide for M&S Sandwich Maker
• 2016 – J. Walter Thompson INSIDE for Comcast Careers
• 2015 – DGT MEDIA SRL for Whirlpool Wall of Frames
• 2014 – AT&T – Jennifer Terry-Tharp for AT&T and Me Site
• 2013 – Berwin Leighton Paisner for Berwin Leighton Paisner graduate recruitment microsite
• 2012 – TMP Worldwide for ESPN Career Site
• 2011 – Jennifer Terry for AT&T Career Website
• 2010 – JWT INSIDE for NewYork-Presbyterian Careers Web site
• 2009 – TMP Worldwide for Big at Small
• 2008 – Worktank for Microsoft Diversity
• 2007 – JWT Employment Communications for FedEx Air Ops Microsite
• 2006 – Modem Media for Dice.com Being IT
• 2005 – InteliMark Enterprises for Au Pair & Nanny Agency
• 2004 – Idea Integration in association with Caldwell Marketing and Beverly Enterprises for Aegis Therapies
• 2003 – Kelly Services Internet Team for Kelly Services
  

Employment websites can be entered into consideration for the 2026 Best Employment Website WebAward at the WebAward Website.

Leading organizations, including PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences, are the proud sponsors of the 2026 WebAwards. The Web Marketing Association acknowledges and appreciates their dedication to the broader online marketing community.

Join the conversation with the Web Marketing Association on social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter. Like and follow for regular competition call for entry news and award updates!

To learn more and to enter the 30th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

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.

The Web Marketing Association is looking for the Best Telecommunication Websites in the world as part of their 30th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site developmentat www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 86 industries, including Telecommunication websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for Telecom websites to enter to be judged is May 30, 2026.

“In the telecommunications field, a website functions as a vital channel for displaying your offerings, services, and know-how,” stated William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “The WebAward Competition offers a stage for digital agencies and organizations responsible for crafting telecommunication company websites to exhibit their creativity, breakthroughs, and proficiency in catalyzing business expansion, addressing intricate challenges, and influencing future directions. This platform highlights their role in enhancing connectivity and advancing the telecom landscape.”

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

All Telecommunication 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 Telecommunication category will also receive:

• 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
• Social media posts for your company and personal feeds
• A highlight for your resume.
• Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
• Unlimited bragging rights

 Each year the Web Marketing Association names the Best Telecommunication Website based on the scores submitted by the competition judges.

Past winners of the Best Telecommunication Web site include:

• 2025 – Bell for My Bell Mobile
• 2024 – United Communications for Originally aspirational, shifting to inspirational
• 2023 – Wunderman Thompson / Mirum Bangkok for NT Website
• 2022 – Reach Mobile for Reach Mobile Website
• 2020 – Primary Wave Media for RingBoost Custom Phone Numbers
• 2019 – TMP Worldwide for AT&T Career Website
• 2018 – Stray Media Group LLC for gondtc.com Website Redesign
• 2017 – ShoreTel Web Team for ShoreTel, Inc.
• 2016 – ShoreTel, Inc. for ShoreTel Website
• 2015 – Cricket Wireless Digital Experience and Development Teams for Cricket Wireless
• 2014 – Risdall Advertising Agency for Spanlink
• 2013 – Red Clay Interactive for SouthernLINC 3G
• 2012 – LBi for Xperia Studio
• 2011 – TELUS Enterprise Solutions for Enterprize. Power to Solve
• 2010 – NeboWeb for Vocalocity Website Redesign
• 2009 – Grasshopper.com for Grasshopper
• 2008 – These Days for Nokia Finland – Daniel Goodall for Nokia Jealous Computers
• 2007 – Arnold for Vonageland
• 2006 – Teehan+Lax for TELUS Mike Microsite
• 2005 – Disney Mobile Studios for Disney Mobile Studios
• 2004 – Organic, Inc. for Sprint PCS Ready Link
• 2003 – THINK for BellSouth e-Bill Flash Demo

Telecommunication Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2026 Best Consumer Goods Website WebAward at the WebAward Website.

The 2026 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: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter. Like and follow for news and award updates!

To learn more and to enter the 30th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

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.

The Web Marketing Association invites entries from top-notch Cryptocurrency websites globally for its 30th annual WebAward Competition, hosted at www.webaward.org. This competition, a benchmark-setting event across 86 sectors like Cryptocurrency and blockchain, evaluates entries on seven key success criteria. Crypto websites have until May 29, 2026, to submit their entries for evaluation.

“The cryptocurrency and blockchain sector continues to evolve rapidly, shaped by regulatory shifts, security concerns, and growing demand for real-world utility,” noted William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Today’s crypto platforms must balance innovation with trust — delivering intuitive user experiences, transparent tokenomics, wallet integration, smart contract clarity, and airtight cybersecurity. As mainstream adoption increases, users expect educational resources, compliance transparency, performance speed, and seamless cross-platform functionality. In an industry where credibility can determine survival, digital presentation is critical. The WebAward Competition provides cryptocurrency companies and their development partners with an objective evaluation against industry benchmarks, along with the high-visibility distinction of being recognized as an ‘Award-Winning Website.’ That recognition enhances legitimacy, builds investor and user confidence, strengthens search presence, and validates leadership in a highly scrutinized and fast-moving digital economy.”

The judging of Crypto websites encompasses seven critical areas: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Every Crypto category entry faces comparison with similar Crypto entries and then a set standard of website excellence.

Cryptocurrency contestants gain from detailed feedback comparing their scores with the average scores in their Crypto industry. They also stand a chance to receive customized feedback from the WebAward’s panel of experienced judges on their website development work.

Winners of a WebAward in the Cryptocurrency category will also receive:

• 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
• Social media posts for your company and personal feeds
• A highlight for your resume.
• Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers
• Unlimited bragging rights

Each year the Web Marketing Association names the Best Cryptocurrency Website based on the scores submitted by the competition judges.

Joining the WebAward lineup in 2022, Past winners of theBest Cryptocurrency Web site was:

2025 – iTrustCapital for A Trusted Leader in the Crypto

2024 – iTrustCapital for Crypto IRA Website

2023 – Solid Digital for Cryptech Solutions

2022 – Certificate Exchange, Inc. for CryptoBuxx.com

Crypto Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2026 Best Cryptocurrency Website WebAward at the WebAward Website.

Leading organizations, including PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences, are the proud sponsors of the 2026 WebAwards. The Web Marketing Association acknowledges and appreciates their dedication to the broader online marketing community.

Engage with the WMA through our social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter. Like and follow to receive the latest on competition news and award-winning announcements!

To learn more and to enter the 30th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

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.