Month: April 2025

For the 29th consecutive year, the Web Marketing Association’s WebAward Competition, detailed at www.webaward.org, seeks submissions from the leading biotechnology websites worldwide, setting industry standards for 86 categories, , including healthcare, healthcare provider, medical, medical equipment, biotechnology and pharmaceutical websites. The entry deadline for biotech websites is May 30, 2025.

Criteria for website evaluation include design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Each entry in the biotechnology category is rated against other entries in the same category and an established standard of excellence.

Biotech entrants benefit from receiving precise feedback on their performance compared to their industry’s averages. They might also receive particular observations from the WebAward’s seasoned judging panel on their website development efforts.

All biotechnology entrants benefit from receiving valuable feedback in terms of their specific criteria 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 biotechnology category will also receive:

• A limited-edition Commemorative NFT
• Increased visibility for their company
• Marketing opportunity to promote the company website to the media
• Links to your site from the highly ranked WebAward site to help SEO
• 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 medical categories based on the score they receive from the WebAward judges.

Winners of the Best Biotechnology Web Site include:

• 2023 – BDI – BioLife Science for BDI – BioLife Science website
• 2022 – TNG Creative for PROLOCOR CORPORATE WEBSITE
• 2021 – 22 Fillmore for AEGLEA BIOTHERAPEUTICS CORPORATE WEBSITE
• 2020 – 22 Fillmore for Ikena Oncology Corporate Website
• 2019 – Publicis Sapient and Corteva for Corteva Enterprise Web Experience
• 2018 – Bakir Avdic for Labcyte Inc.
• 2017 – WSI for Myoton
• 2016 – 3 Media Web for MatTek Corporation
• 2015 – Bridgeline Digital for YSI Website
• 2014 – SharpMotion for AceCGT NutriGene Website
• 2013 – Euroweb Internet GmbH for Ulrich Berninger Wassertechnik
• 2012 – Bluetube Interactive for Kimberly Clark Product Selector
• 2011 – Phenomenex, Inc. for Phenomenex.com
• 2010 – Naturxan \ CreatiVerge for Naturxan.com
• 2009 – Amgen Oncology for Pioneering New Frontiers in Tumor Angiogenesis
• 2008 – Avenue A | Razorfish for Gene.com
• 2007 – Euro Life x2 for Prolastin
• 2006 – AxxiemCorp for Cara Therapeutics
• 2005 – Risdall Advertising Agency for Hutchinson Technology
• 2004 – Genzyme Corporation/Stellent for Genzyme Web Initiative
• 2003 – Alken-Murray Corporation for Alken-Murray
• 2002 – Hanley-Wood Integrated Marketing for whybiotech.com

biotechnology Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2025 Best Biotechnology Website and other medical-related WebAwards at the WebAward Website.

The 2025 WebAwards are championed by premier sponsors PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association expresses its thanks for their steadfast support of the online marketing community.

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To learn more and to enter the 29th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best publishing Websites in the world as part of their 29th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at the WebAward Web site. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 86 industries, including publishing web sites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. The deadline for publishing web sites to enter to be judged is May 30, 2025.

“In the world of publishing, a website serves as an essential lever for amplifying your books, authors, and literary events, while forging deeper connections with your audience,” declared William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “The WebAward Competition carves out a special niche for web development agencies and entities that construct these pivotal publishing platforms, enabling them to unveil their creative genius, inventive solutions, and proficiency in providing top-tier content and cultivating a dedicated base of readers. This arena celebrates their efforts in enriching the literary community and enhancing reader engagement.”

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

Here are the past Best Publishing Website winners:

• 2024 – Howard Design Group for IEEE Press Website
• 2023 – Drew Stepek for Godless
• 2022 – Hailun (Marco) Feng for MarcoFeng.com
• 2021 – Family Cookbook Project for RecipeCardCookbook.com
• 2020 – The Family Cookbook Project for Familycookbookproject.com
• 2019 – Bristol University Press for bristoluniversitypress.co.uk
• 2018 – Visit Britain for Visit Britain Website

• 2017 – Authentic for Cengage Web Redesign
• 2016 – Family Cookbook Project for FamilyCookbookProject.com
• 2015 – Westwerk for PollenMidwest.org
• 2014 – SapientNitro for Activision.com Relaunch
• 2013 – The Family Cookbook Project for Familycookbookproject.com
• 2012 – Oxford University Press for BBC College of Journalism
• 2011 – The Family Cookbook Project for Familycookbookproject.com
• 2010 – Creativity-online.com for Creativity-Online
• 2009 – About.com for About.com
• 2008 – My1Stop.com for My1Stop.com
• 2007 – Entrepreneur.com for Entrepreneur Media Inc.
• 2006 – Arcadia Publishing for Arcadia Publishing
• 2005 – Kel Geddes Management Ltd for The Official Anne Geddes Website
• 2004 – Mediapulse for New Homes Guide Website
• 2003 – Association of American Colleges and Universities for AAC&U Web Site

All publishing 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.

Publishing Websites wishing to be considered for the Best Publishing Website can submit their website for consideration at WebAward.org.

Winners of a WebAward in the Publishing 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

The 2025 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.

To learn more and to enter the 29th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

The Web Marketing Association announces the winners of its 23rd annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards, to honor excellence in online advertising and to recognize the individuals and organizations responsible for the best in Internet marketing. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. The Competition web site with a complete list of winners is located at www.IACAward.org

“At a time when creativity and innovation are more important than ever, the winners of the 29th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards showcase the very best in online advertising across 86 industries and 10 advertising formats,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association, Inc. “The Web Marketing Association is proud to continue setting the standard for excellence in digital marketing by recognizing outstanding work across both medium and industry through the IAC Awards.”

Best of Show Winners

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

Here are this year’s Best of Show winners:

Infillion + Zenith for Uncrustables: Don’t Catch The Crust!, Best of Show Online ad

BBDO and Critical Mass for Sleep with Rain, winner of Best of Show Online campaign

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Patients & Purpose & Corcept Therapeutics, Inc. for Cortisol in Control, Best of Show Online Video

Alexander & Tom, Inc for Safe Connections, winner of Best of Show Online Video campaign

RPE Origin for Well-U, winner of Best of Show Online Newsletter campaign

CRC Companies / Molly O’Connor, Marketing Associate for Oakland School’s Holiday Fundraising Campaign, winner of  Best of Show Email message campaign

RPE Origin for Sweeps Email, winner of Best of Show Email message

TMV Group for Lacks Enterprises Social, winner of Best of Show Social Media campaign

Patients & Purpose & Corcept Therapeutics, Inc. for Cortisol in Control, winner of Best of Show Website

Makoto Rheault-Kihara, VP Growth for Hopper’s Travel Deal Tuesday Campaign, winner of Best of Show Integrated ad campaign

VIVIDSITES for ReadyMed Healthcare, winner of Best of Show Interactive Application

Infillion is recognized with the 2025 Top Agency Award for the third year in a row, winning 15 IAC Awards, including a Best of Show award, 19 Best of industry awards and a total of 124 quality points towards the Top Agency Award.  Infillion develops technology solutions that help unify the customer journey for a more personalized approach to advertising, marketing, and operations.

Four additional organizations were recognized as Outstanding Advertising Developers in the 2025 IAC Awards for winning 6 or more awards. They are:

AGENCY (number of awards)                    

• Miles Partnership (7)
• Patients & Purpose (6)
• Alexander & Tom (6)
• TMV Group (6)

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

The Web Marketing Association is looking for the Best Fashion or Beauty Websites in the world as part of their 29th 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 30, 2029.

“In the fashion or beauty industry, a website can be a powerful tool for promoting your brand, products, and services, and engaging with your customers” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “The WebAward Competition provides a platform for interactive agencies and organizations that create these fashion or beauty websites to showcase their creativity, innovation and effectiveness in delivering exceptional value and style to their audience.”

Web sites are judged on seven criteria including design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Each WebAward entry in the 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:

• 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 2025 Best Fashion or Beauty Website WebAward at the WebAward Website.

The 2025 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 29th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

The Web Marketing Association is looking for the Best Telecommunication Websites in the world as part of their 29th 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 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, 2025.

“In the telecom industry, a website can be a powerful tool for showcasing your products, services and expertise” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “The WebAward Competition provides a platform digital agencies and organizations that create these for telecommunication company websites to showcase their creativity, innovation and effectiveness in driving business growth, solving complex problems and shaping the future.”

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:

• 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 2025 Best Consumer Goods Website WebAward at the WebAward Website.

The 2025 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 29th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

Calling all Cooking and Recipe websites around the globe, the Web Marketing Association’s 29th annual WebAward Competition, hosted online at www.webaward.org, aims to set the benchmark in web development across 86 industries, including Cooking and Recipe, by evaluating seven key success criteria. Cooking and Recipe websites aiming to participate should submit by May 30, 2025.

“In the culinary world, particularly within the cooking and recipe sector, a website serves as an essential ingredient for motivating and captivating home chefs and gastronomy aficionados,” expressed William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Yet, distinguishing oneself in a kitchen filled with diverse flavors and ingredients can be challenging. The WebAward Competition furnishes a stage for cooking and recipe sites to display their culinary creativity, pioneering ideas, and success in disseminating mouthwatering recipes, culinary advice, and cooking methods. This accolade not only spotlights the excellence of the award-winning site but also garners valuable feedback and marketing opportunities for both the site and the masterminds behind its creation, underscoring their dedication to enhancing the art and science of cooking.”

Cooking and Recipe Websites face judgment on seven fundamental criteria: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Each entry in the Cooking and Recipe segment is measured against other Cooking and Recipe entries in its category and a general standard of excellence.

Cooking and Recipe category entrants get valuable feedback on how their scores compare with industry averages. They also have the chance to receive specific advice from the WebAward’s panel of judges on their website development strategies.

Winners of a WebAward in the Cooking and Recipe 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 Cooking and Recipe Website based on the scores submitted by the competition judges.

Added to the WebAwards in 2020, Past winners of the Best Cooking and Recipe Web site include:

2024 – The Family Cookbook Project for FamilyCookbookProject.com

2023 – The Family Cookbook Project for FamilyCookbookProject.com

2022 – The Family Cookbook Project for FamilyCookbookProject.com

2021 – TAG Marketing Solutions for Bake and Cake Gourmet

2020 – Family Cookbook Project for RecipeCardCookbook.com

The 2025 WebAwards are made possible by the sponsorship of leading organizations such as PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association extends its gratitude to these companies for their support of the entire online marketing community.

The Web Marketing Association invites you to follow our social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter.  Like and follow to stay ahead with award news and updates!

 Cooking and Recipe Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2025 Best Cooking and Recipe Website WebAward at the WebAward Website.

To learn more and to enter the 29th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.

The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best Association websites in the world as part of their 29th 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 Association websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for Association websites to enter to be judged is May 30, 2025.

“”Associations play a critical role in bringing together like-minded individuals and organizations. “said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Their websites should provide a resource for networking and gathering important industry trends and data. A website can be a powerful tool for communication, member engagement and advocacy. The WebAward Competition provides a unique opportunity for association websites to showcase their effectiveness, creativity and impact.”.

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

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

Past winners of the Best  Association Web site include:

• 2024 – Nebo for AMA Atlanta Website
• 2023 – Howard Design Group for IEEE Photonics Society – Website Redesign
• 2022 – Forum One for The ALS Association
• 2020 – Jake Group for Entertainment Software Association
• 2019 – Beaconfire RED for Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)
• 2018 – Americaneagle.com for Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) Website
• 2017 – Ontario Hospital Association for New OHA.com
• 2016 – Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan OTPP for 2015 Inflation Announcement
• 2015 – Senior Internet for Newsworks
• 2014   – National Retail Federation          Redesign/Relaunch of NRF.com
• 2013 – Military Officers Association of America for Military Officers Association of America Website
• 2012 – Blenderbox for The Village Alliance
• 2011 – Extractable for GIA – Gemological Institute of America
• 2010 – envisionit media       American Egg Board/Incredible Egg
• 2009 – Siegel+Gale for Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Library
• 2008 – Discover Boating for DiscoverBoating.com
• 2007 – Automated Graphic Systems for American Bar Association
• 2006 – BrowserMedia for National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities
• 2005 – Xtential Corporation for American Advertising Federation Advertising Hall of Fame
• 2004 – Aesention, Inc. for Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce
  
  Association Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2025 Best Association Website WebAward at the WebAward Website.

The 2025 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 29th annual WebAward Competition for Website Development, please visit our website and create a nominator account.