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Web Marketing Association Announces Winners of the 30th Annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce the winners of its 30th annual WebAward Competition for website development. Entries from around the world were adjudicated in 86 industry categories during this year’s competition. Entries were judged on design, copy writing, innovation, content, interactivity, navigation, and use of technology.

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

“The caliber of entries this year has been truly remarkable,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “It’s clear that the evolution of web design continues to reach new heights, with participants demonstrating not only creative excellence but also a deep understanding of functionality and user experience. We’re proud to recognize these exceptional websites, which are setting new benchmarks for innovation, engagement, and performance. Congratulations to all of our winners for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in website development.”

Best of Show

The 2026 Best of Show WebAward is presented FRUM for their outstanding work on the Hyundai Motor Group PR Website.  The site was also recognized as Best Automobile Website, Best Media Website, Best News Website, and Best Public Relations Website.  Hyundai Motor Group built a unified PR platform to express its evolution beyond mobility into robotics, AI, and smart factories. Powered by real-time data, it enables intuitive content discovery while delivering a cohesive narrative of its vision, businesses, and future potential.

Top Agency

Miles Partnership was named Top Agency at the 2026 WebAward Competition, taking home 12 WebAwards and earning 37 quality points this year. The Top Agency Award is given to recognize the consistently outstanding development going on at interactive firms.  Miles Partnership is a strategic marketing consultancy focused exclusively on travel and tourism. They work with more than 150 destinations, hospitality businesses and other travel industry clients worldwide to develop marketing and management strategies that amplify local experiences, boost visitation, improve community relations and increase overall economic impact.

Outstanding Website Developers

Eleven agencies or companies were also recognized as Outstanding Website Developer for winning five or more WebAwards in 2026. They include:

AGENCY (Number of Awards)

Jack Henry 10

welcome 9

Findlaw 9

UP Hotel Agency 7

Risdall Marketing Group 7

DNT Media 7

Milestone Inc. 7

Firmstudio Ltd 6

XPORT communication GmbH 5

Tyler Technologies 5

FRUM 5

Best of Industry Winners

WinnerSiteAward
Hypthon LimitedBravo Media Website RevampBest Advertising Website
Family Cookbook Project, LLCCookbookFundraiser.comBest Advocacy Website
Frasers Property and VML ThailandOne Bangkok WebsiteBest Architecture Website
FirmStudio & Poly MGM MuseumPoly MGM Museum WebsiteBest Arts Website
Twirling UmbrellasCanadian Society of Nutrition Management – WebsiteBest Associations Website
FRUMHyundai Motor Group PR WebsiteBest Automobile Website, Best Media Website, Best News Website, Best Public Relations Website
LevelBlueLevelBlueBest B2B Website, Best SAAS Website
Jack HenryGreat Southern Bank – Community MattersBest Bank Website
Critical MassThe BarBest Beverage Website, Best Design Website
22 FillmoreKardigan Corporate WebsiteBest Biotechnology Website
TetrafiEnhancing stablecoin and digital asset liquidity for underserved marketsBest Blockchain Website
Family Cookbook ProjectCookbookFundraiser.com BlogBest Blog Website
VyeCapmation WebsiteBest Computer: Software Website
Granger ConstructionGranger ConstructionBest Construction Website
WelcomeGarran AdvisoryBest Consulting Website
Restorex Web SiteRestorex WebsiteBest Consumer Goods Website
The Family Cookbook ProjectFamilyCookbookProject.comBest Cooking and Recipe Website
Mid Minnesota Federal Credit UnionMid Minnesota Federal Credit Union Website: Community-Driven Digital Banking ExperienceBest Credit Union Website
iTrustCapitaliTrustCapitalBest Crypto Currency Website
University of PortlandUniversity of PortlandBest Education Website
Risdall Marketing GroupLantroinxBest Electronics Website
FitzMartinSPOC EnergyBest Energy Website
Americaneagle.comPENN EntertainmentBest Entertainment Website
Hypthon LimitedChinachem Group Sustainability Report 2024-2025 WebsiteBest Environmental Website
WelcomeSight AgencyBest Events Website
Centerline AthleticsCenterline Athletics – Performance Cross-Sport ApparelBest Fashion or Beauty Website
National Business CapitalNational Business CapitalBest Financial Services Website
DoyfarmDoyfarm Web SiteBest Food Industry Website
Tyler TechnologiesColorado Department of Personnel and AdministrationBest Government Website
Twirling UmbrellasPersona Informatics – WebsiteBest Health Care Website
Risdall Marketing GroupDungarvin WebsiteBest Healthcare Provider Website
WelcomeMarston LivingBest Home Building Website
UP Hotel AgencyArcusBest Hotel and Lodging Website
MaximusGet Covered Illinois WebsiteBest Insurance Website
Nebo AgencyHuman-Centered AI with Nebo IgniteBest Interactive Services Website
Rubikon Werbeagentur GmbH and Anton Paar Group AGAnton Paar Group – Precision meets VersatilityBest International Business Website
SunStar StrategicSanJac AlphaBest Investment Website
FirmseekNossaman WebsiteBest Legal Website
Twirling UmbrellasCanadian Queer Chamber of Commerce – WebsiteBest LGBTQ Website
Aramco AmericasAramcoWorld WebsiteBest Magazine Website, Best Photography Website
Vegusa MaquinariaVegusa Maquinaria Website: Industrial Machinery & Forklift Solutions in MexicoBest Manufacturing Website
Rare Bird, Inc.Rare Bird WebsiteBest Marketing Website
D2 CreativeSony Biotechnology WebsiteBest Medical Equipment Website
Marketing SixThe Dunes East HamptonBest Medical Website
Websparks Pte. Ltd.Defence PIONEERBest Military Website
MBC StrategicFirst Pacific AdvisorsBest Mutual Fund Website
Global Reach Internet ProductionsIowa Natural Heritage FoundationBest Non-Profit Website
Ladybugz Interactive AgencyFlightPath Biosciences, a clinical-stage microbiome biotech company in Detroit, Michigan, partnered with Ladybugz to create a bold biotech platform website design and refine its brand positioning. As the company prepared for SerFlightpath Biosciences WebsiteBest Pharmaceuticals Website
Peel RegionMajor Redevelopment of Accessible Website – Peelregion.caBest Political Website
The Abbey at Westminster Plaza & DNT MediaThe Abbey at Westminster PlazaBest Professional Services Website
Howard Design GroupIEEE Access Website RedesignBest Publishing Website
NGradio – WebTVNGradio.grBest Radio Website
Living OnlineSelect LivingBest Real Estate Website
Waco SurfWaco Surf – Waco Surf ResortBest Recreation Website
Vanessa Weeks & DNT MediaDeveloping Howard CountyBest Regional Website
World Equestrian Center and Miles PartnershipSeagar’s WebsiteBest Restaurant Website
Welcome.Grew & CoBest Retail Website
FinalsiteBriarcrest Christian SchoolBest School Website
Prism MarketingKibow BiotechBest Science Website
DNT MediaDNT MediaBest Small Business Website
WelcomeGolfspaceBest Sports Website
ImarcSecurity Scorecard: Building a bespoke, bold, accessible cybersecurity brand experienceBest Technology Website
SyniverseSyniverse Web Awards 2026Best Telecommunication Website
Prague AirportPrague Airport websiteBest Transportation Website, Best Travel Website
UCM and IT AWSUniversity of South Florida Main HomepageBest 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 each 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.   

“We are incredibly grateful to our panel of industry experts for their dedication and expertise,” said Rice. “Their commitment to the online web development community and the WebAwards program is invaluable. By generously donating their time and insights, they help set the standards for excellence in website development. We deeply appreciate their contribution to making this year’s competition a success.” See a list of Webaward judges here.

The 2026 WebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: PR.com, eTail Conferences, and iContact.

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About the Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association is working to create a high standard of excellence for Web site development and marketing on the Internet. Staffed by volunteers, it is made up of Internet marketing, advertising, PR and design professionals who share an interest in improving the quality of Website development and marketing on the Internet. Since 1997, the Web Marketing Association’s annual WebAward, Internet Advertising Competition and MobileWebAward award programs  have been helping interactive professionals promote themselves, their companies, and their best work to the outside world. Now in its 30th year, the WebAward Competition is the premier award event for Web developers and marketers worldwide.

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