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.
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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.