Category: Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association invites the world’s foremost Restaurant websites to enter its 30th annual WebAward Competition, available at /www.webaward.org, to benchmark web development excellence across 86 industries. The deadline for Restaurant site entries is May 29, 2026.

“In the restaurant industry, a website often determines whether a guest ever walks through the door,” remarked William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Diners now expect online reservations, real-time menu updates, mobile ordering, delivery integration, dietary transparency, high-quality photography, and seamless mobile performance. A restaurant’s website must convert interest into bookings within seconds, while reinforcing brand identity, location details, reviews, and social proof. In a hyper-competitive, search-driven marketplace, digital convenience and clarity directly influence foot traffic and revenue. The WebAward Competition provides restaurant owners and their development partners with an objective evaluation against industry benchmarks, along with the powerful marketing distinction of being recognized as an ‘Award-Winning Website.’ That recognition enhances credibility, strengthens local search visibility, attracts new diners, and validates excellence in delivering a compelling digital dining experience.”

Websites undergo evaluation based on seven pivotal criteria: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use.  Each entry in the Restaurant class is compared against fellow Restaurant entries and a universal excellence standard.

Here are the past Best Restaurant WebAward winners:

• 2025 –
• 2024 – ZenChange Marketing for Curious Cork Wine & Provisions
• 2023 – Studio Center for Baker’s Crust Artisan Kitchen
• 2022 – LSM for Wing It On! Website Redesign
• 2021 – WillowTree and Dairy Queen for DAIRY QUEEN
• 2020 – 90 Degree Design for STUNNING WEBSITE AND VIEWS AT ROOFTOP
• 2019 – WSI for Downtown Joe’s Brewery and Restaurant
• 2018 – TMV Group for GreatLakesCoffee.com
• 2017 – Hooters for Hooters Website
• 2016 – Sabre Hospitality Solutions for Olivella Restaurant Website
• 2015 – DynamiX for Marlow’s Tavern
• 2014 – Gourmet Marketing for Agozar Cuban Bistro
• 2013 – SapientNitro for Bertucci’s Rebranding Campaign
• 2012 – LeapFrog Interactive / Texas Roadhouse for Texas Roadhouse Mobile App
• 2011 – The Zimmerman Agency for Bull & Bear Orlando
• 2010 – Empower MediaMarketing for Red Robin Restaurants Website Redesign
• 2009 – Xylem Digital for Famous Dave’s BBQ Web site
• 2008 – Design Lab for Four
• 2007 – Avatar New York for Mr. Broadway Kosher Restaurant
• 2006 – E-Site Marketing for Montage Studio
• 2005 – Apollo Interactive, Inc. for Johnny Rockets
• 2004 – NetSuccess for Mercy Wine Bar
• 2003 – Brann for Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion

Participants in the Restaurant division enjoy the advantage of receiving detailed feedback on their scores in comparison to the average scores within their Restaurant industry. They might also benefit from individualized critique from the WebAward’s panel of professional judges on their website development initiatives.

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

Winners of a WebAward in the restaurant 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

Sponsors of the 2026 WebAwards include key organizations like PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association expresses its appreciation for their commitment to the comprehensive support of the online marketing community.

For the latest updates and news from the Web Marketing Association, join us on our social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter. Remember to like and follow!

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 retail 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 retail, Catalog and shopping websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for retail or shopping websites to enter is May 29, 2026.

“In the dynamic realm of online retail, a website stands as a pivotal component for branding, showcasing products, and delivering unparalleled shopping experiences,” highlighted William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Through the WebAward Competition, developers and firms behind retail websites gain a unique opportunity to exhibit their creative prowess, innovative solutions, and their success in fostering business expansion and consumer satisfaction. Given the intense competitiveness of the online retail sector, earning accolades for your e-commerce platform can propel you beyond your rivals, offering a significant advantage in the market.”

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

All retail 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 Retail 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 Retail Website and Best Shopping Website based on the scores submitted by the competition judges.

Recent winners of the Best Retail Web site include:

2025 – Noisy Trumpet Communications for Hazel Smyth Website Design

2024 – Lg Parts for Lg Parts Website

2023 – welcome for Crafted Jewelry

2022 – welcome. for Taste Water

2021 – Digital Operative for Reed’s Jewelers

2020 – G6 Business Technology Solutions for Borden Institute2019 – RiteRug Flooring for RiteRug.com
2018 – LiveArea for YETI
2017 – Braves Development Company for The Battery ATL
2016 – Cibo for Janie and Jack
2015 – Isobar for adidas StellaSport
2014 – Publicis Hawkeye for Magnolia Website Redesign
2013 – One Pica for Electric Visual
2012 – MICROS-Retail for Lilly Pulitzer
2011 – The Zimmerman Agency for Brew Your Costume
2010 – Lbi for M&S.com
2009 – VML for Adidas Made for Beijing
2008 – Arc Worldwide for Hallmark Journeys
2007 – The Home Depot Home Services / Creative Digital Group for The Home Depot Home Services
2006 – Resource Interactive for RBK Music
2005 – R/GA for Nike ID
2004 – PixelMEDIA, Inc. for ECCO USA, Inc Web Site
2003 – Freerun Technologies for Olivier Napa Valley

Recent winners of the Best Shopping Web site include:

2025 – WSI for Decopot

2024 – Encompass Supply Chain Solutions for Samsung Parts

2022 – Adao Ltd for Cotswold Packaging Group

2021 – Digital Operative for Roccat Gaming®

2020 – Nebo for Pet P.L.A.Y. Site Re-Design2019 – Cuker for Hermoza Website
2018 – Conceptual Minds, Inc. for Elegance By Roya
2017 – Corra for Loralette
2016 – DEG for Helzberg Diamonds We Propose You Propose
2015 – Copious for Nau Digital Flagship
2014 – SharpMotion for Plaza Hollywood Official Website
2013 – BlueLuna for Phoodeez
2012 – Nebo for J.J. Buckley Website Redesign
2011 – Wright Strategies for KEEN Footwear Global e-Commerce Website
2010 – Copious Creative for Tactical Distributors Website
2009 – A Far Site Better for Magic Beans
2008 – Cooking.com for Cooking.com
2007 – Rare Bird, Inc. for Gilchrist & Soames
2006 – ShopLocal for ShopLocal
2005 – Ion Global for The Luxury Gift Company Online Shop
2004 – Gevalia and Fry, Inc. for Gevalia Web Site
2003 – Polo Ralph Lauren and AGENCY.COM for RLGirl

Retail and Shopping Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2026 Best Retail 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: LinkedIn Page, LinkedIn Group & Twitter. Like and follow for news and award updates!

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 Professional Services 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 Professional Services websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for Professional Services websites to enter to be judged is May 29, 2026.

“Across the professional services landscape, a firm’s website has become its most influential business development platform,” noted William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Clients today expect clear differentiation, demonstrable results, authoritative insights, and frictionless digital engagement before they ever schedule a consultation. Whether in consulting, legal, accounting, engineering, or advisory services, websites must combine thought leadership, case studies, team credentials, data security, and conversion-focused design to shorten decision cycles and reinforce trust. In a reputation-driven marketplace, digital execution directly impacts revenue growth. The WebAward Competition provides professional service firms and their development partners with an objective evaluation against industry benchmarks, along with the powerful distinction of being recognized as an ‘Award-Winning Website.’ That recognition elevates competitive positioning, strengthens credibility with prospects, enhances search visibility, and validates a firm’s commitment to excellence in both expertise and digital performance.”

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

All Professional Services 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 Professional Services 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 Professional Services Website based on the scores submitted by the competition judges.

Past winners of the Best Professional Services Web site include:

• 2025 – Atomicdust for Acosta Website
• 2024 – PwC for TMT Sports Outlook
• 2023 – PwC for PwC’s Digital assets and crypto services
• 2022 – Hughes PR for Madderns
• 2021 – TopSpot for MFD Business Solutions
• 2020 – Prophet for Growth & Transformation Consultants
• 2019 – HigherVisibility for Eclipse Awnings
• 2018 – Hudson Integrated for Rebrand, Web Design & Development of Virginia CPA Firm
• 2017 – Scorpion for BeckWay Group
• 2016 – William Pitt – Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty for The all-new williampitt.com
• 2015 – Copious for ID Experts Corporate Design
• 2014 – Extractable for TRUSTe Website Redesign
• 2013 – Small Army for Small Army Website
• 2012 – designory. for Designory Company Website
• 2011 – Alexander Interactive for Alexander Interactive website
• 2010 – Siteworx for Siteworx.com
• 2009 – Pixelplus Interactive for Hobimle Mutluyum
• 2008 – BGT Partners for BGT Partners New Corporate Website
• 2007 – EditAvenue Incorporated for LanguageScape.com
• 2006 – hirejeffrey.com for Hire Jeffrey
• 2005 – Modem Media for Interviews from Hell
• 2004 – Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt for Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Website

Professional Services Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2026 Best Professional Services 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 looking for the best real estate Websites in the world as part of their 30th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site developmentat the WebAward Web site. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 90 industries, including real estate web sites, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. The deadline for real estate web sites to enter to be judged is May 29, 2026.

“In real estate, digital presence directly influences buying decisions long before a showing is scheduled,” observed William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Today’s real estate websites must integrate real-time MLS data, advanced property search filters, interactive maps, virtual tours, video walkthroughs, mortgage calculators, neighborhood insights, and mobile-first responsiveness. Buyers and investors expect instant access to listings, transparent information, and seamless inquiry tools, while agents rely on lead capture, CRM integration, and marketing automation to convert interest into transactions. In a competitive, search-driven housing market, user experience and performance speed are critical differentiators. The WebAward Competition provides real estate firms 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 brand authority, enhances discoverability, attracts serious buyers and sellers, and validates excellence in delivering a modern digital property experience.”

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 Real Estate Website WebAward winners:

• 2025 – Welcome. For Compass
• 2024 – August Ash, Inc. for Carlson Partners
• 2023 – The Hideout and Miles Partnership for The Hideout Website
• 2022 – welcome. for Clarke & Humel Real Estate
• 2021 – Atlas for Oxford Properties
• 2020 – Proverb for The Kelvin
• 2019 – CRC Companies  for Villages at Belvoir Website
• 2018 – WSI for St. Helena Real Estate
• 2017 – Marlene Quade for Live Where You Love – Hill Country Real Estate Just West of Weird
• 2016 – Vital for Maravilla Los Cabos
• 2015 – Ilene Jablonski – VP of Marketing for Mack-Cali’s Harborside Website
• 2014 – JLOOP for Leverage Global Partners
• 2013 – Foxtons for Foxtons.co.uk – Responsive Real Estate Website
• 2012 – Douglas Elliman for Douglas Elliman Corporate Website
• 2011 – Cleartag for Beirut Terraces
• 2010 – Sabre Hospitality Solutions for Montage Beverly Hills Residences
• 2009 – Hawaii Life Real Estate Services for Hawaii Life Real Estate Services
• 2008 – Empire Group Inc for Elizabeth Lofts
• 2007 – Verandah by Bonita Bay Group for Verandah Website
• 2006 – Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation for coldwellbanker.com
• 2005 – Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation for www.coldwellbankerpreviews.com
• 2004 – RealEstateJournal.com for The Wall Street Journal’s guide to property
• 2003 – The Corcoran Group for Exceptional Real Estate – corcoran.com | where do you want to live?

All real estate 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 Real Estate 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 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 looking for the Best Environmental 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 Advocacy and Environmental 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.

“For environmental organizations, a website is a mission platform as much as it is a communication tool,” articulated William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Today’s environmental groups must combine compelling storytelling with data transparency, interactive impact reporting, donation optimization, mobile activism tools, and real-time campaign updates. Supporters expect clear metrics around sustainability outcomes, policy initiatives, climate data, and measurable results — all delivered through accessible, secure, and high-performing digital experiences. In an era of increased public scrutiny and digital noise, credibility and clarity are essential. The WebAward Competition provides environmental organizations and their development teams with an objective evaluation against industry benchmarks, along with the powerful visibility of being recognized as an ‘Award-Winning Website.’ That recognition enhances donor trust, strengthens public awareness, improves search presence, and validates the organization’s leadership in driving meaningful environmental change.”

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

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

Past winners of the Best Environmental Web site include:

• 2025 – Abby Ryan Design for Bennett Compost
• 2024 – Nixa for Power Sustainable
• 2023 – ONEPAGE by Onebox Creative Limited for Swire Properties Sustainable Development Report 2022
• 2022 – BrandExtract for Milestone Website
• 2021 – Forum One for NRDC 50 Year Anniversary
• 2020 – Kawartha Conservation for kawarthaconservation.com
• 2019 – VERTEX Digital Marketing Team for The Vertex Companies, Inc.
• 2018 – Alexander & Tom, Inc. for World Heritage USA Website
• 2017 – National Parks Conservation Association for NPCA.ORG
• 2016 – re:group inc. for Recycle Ann Arbor website design/dev
• 2015 – Arjowiggins Graphic for Recycled Papers
• 2014 – ISITE Design for Northwest Earth Institute (NWEI) Website
• 2013 – Arnold Worldwide for Reality Drop
• 2012 – McMillan for Canadian WildLife Federation timeline
• 2011 – ARKive for ARKive: Promoting the Conservation of the World’s Threatened Species, Through the Power of Wildlife Imagery
• 2010 – Sabre Hospitality Solutions for See the Bigger Picture – National Geographic
• 2009 – BLITZ Agency for Starbucks Shared Planet Web Site

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.

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

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’s 30th annual WebAward Competition, hosted at www.webaward.org, seeks to honor the best bank websites globally. This standards-defining event benchmarks 86 industries, including banking, credit union, insurance, investment, mutual funds, financial services, cryptocurrency and blockchain websites, based on seven criteria of website success. Entries for financial-related websites are due by May 29, 2026.

“In today’s banking environment, a financial institution’s website is often the first and most important touchpoint for building trust,” stated William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Customers expect secure, mobile-first experiences, seamless digital account opening, real-time support, personalized financial tools, and transparent communication — all while institutions must meet strict regulatory, privacy, and cybersecurity requirements. Banking websites must balance innovation with compliance, delivering frictionless user journeys without compromising data protection. The WebAward Competition provides banks and financial institutions with an objective evaluation against industry benchmarks, along with the powerful visibility of being recognized as an ‘Award-Winning Website.’ That distinction enhances credibility, reinforces consumer trust, strengthens SEO presence, and validates the institution’s commitment to digital excellence in a highly competitive financial marketplace.”

The appraisal of bank websites covers seven areas: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Each entry in the bank category is evaluated alongside similar bank entries and then to a universal standard of web excellence.

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

Participants in the bank category are rewarded with valuable feedback, showing where their scores stand compared to the averages in their industry. They also have the chance to receive particular feedback from the WebAward’s judging panel on their website development efforts.

Winners of a WebAward in the bank 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 of Industry for bank category based on the score they receive from the WebAward judges.

Past winners of the Best Bank Website include:

• 2025 – ZAG Interactive for Berkshire Bank
• 2024 – Jack Henry for Hocking Valley Bank
• 2023 – Jack Henry for First Eagle Bank
• 2022 – First National Bank and Trust for A BETTER DIGITAL USER EXPERIENCE
• 2021 – Jack Henry Digital – Banno for THE BANK OF PRINCETON
• 2020 – Jack Henry & Associates / Banno Group for THINK BANK
• 2019 – ZAG Interactive for Berkshire Bank
• 2018 – Mirum (Thailand) Co., Ltd. For Krungthai Bank Website
• 2017 – Reichl und Partner eMarketing for DADAT Direct Bank
• 2016 – Western Alliance Bancorporation for Western Alliance Bancorporation Website Redesign
• 2015 – TURKIYE IS BANKASI (ISBANK) for Turkiye Is Bankasi New Privia Website
• 2014 – Ally Bank for Ally Bank Product Pages
• 2013 – Group Digital Banking for The New Standard Chartered Bank India Website
• 2012 – Cleartag SAL for Audi Card Artist Website
• 2011 – Finn Digital on behalf of Johnson Financial Group for Johnson Bank Website Redesign
• 2010 – Standard Chartered Bank and TBWA\TEQUILA\Hong Kong for The Standard Chartered Bank Homepage
• 2009 – Organic, Inc. for Bank of America – Morris on Campus (2009 Best of Show Winner)
• 2008 – TBWA\TEQUILA\ HK for Standard Chartered Bank/People in Action
• 2007 – Organic, Inc. for Bank of America No Fee Mortgage Plus
• 2006 – Carat Fusion for Wachovia Championship 17
• 2005 – Agency.com for Sainsburysbank.co.uk
• 2004 – Ion Global Limited for HSBC Card Services HK

Leading the sponsorship of the 2026 WebAwards, organizations such as PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences have shown their commitment to the online marketing community. The Web Marketing Association extends its gratitude for their support and dedication.

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

Bank Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2026 Best Banking Website and other financial related WebAwards at the WebAward Website.

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 healthcare 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 healthcare, healthcare provider, medical, medical equipment, biotechnology and pharmaceutical websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for Healthcare websites to enter to be judged is May 29, 2026.

“In healthcare, a website is often the first point of care in the patient journey,” remarked William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Patients now expect secure patient portals, online appointment scheduling, telehealth integration, symptom checkers, provider search tools, price transparency, and mobile-optimized access to medical information. At the same time, healthcare organizations must navigate strict HIPAA compliance, accessibility requirements, cybersecurity risks, and the responsibility of delivering accurate, evidence-based content. Trust, clarity, and performance are non-negotiable in this environment. The WebAward Competition provides healthcare organizations 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 credibility, strengthens patient confidence, improves search visibility, and validates a provider’s commitment to delivering high-quality digital care experiences.”

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

All entrants in the healthcare category receive essential feedback comparing their specific scores to their industry’s averages. Additionally, they can get direct feedback from the WebAward’s panel of expert judges on their web development projects.

Winners of a WebAward in the health care 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 of Industry for the various health care categories based on the score they receive from the WebAward judges.

 
Winners of the Best Health Care Web Site include:

• 2025 – Premier Digital Team for Premierinc.com: Powering Healthcare Transformation Online
• 2024 – Modea for Vanderbilt Health Website
• 2023 – Modea for Nemours Children’s Health Website Redesign
• 2022 – Patients & Purpose for What is Hep Delta?
• 2021 – Living Online for INTELICARE WEB DESIGN PROVIDING PEACE OF MIND
• 2020 – Forum One for County Health Rankings
• 2019 – Spectrum Health for Spectrum Health Beat
• 2018 – Harley Therapy Platform Ltd for HarleyTherapy.com – Everyone needs a therapist
• 2017 – Shawnee Mission Health, hippo, c2b solutions & Canister Studio for MyHealthKC.com
• 2016 – IPG Marketing Team for IPG.com Website Re-Design
• 2015 – Ha Design Studio for Trainer Rx
• 2014 – Corcept Therapeutics & Heartbeat Ideas for Cushing’s Connection
• 2013 – Incubate for Shire: HealTogether
• 2012 – Cyber-Duck Ltd for London Cardiovascular Clinic
• 2011 – Siren Interactive for Diagnosing Acute Intermittent Porphyria
• 2010 – Bridge Worldwide for Prilosec OTC – The Official Sponsor of You
• 2009 – Healthline Networks for Healthline
• 2008 – Global Beach for Terrence Higgins Trust (THT)
• 2007 – Rosetta for LIVE Outside the Bottle
• 2006 – Critical Mass for Kaiser Permanente Interactive Health Plan Advisor
• 2005 – DLC Solutions & Siteworx for Cochlear Website
• 2004 – Roche Diagnostics for Diabetes Assistant
• 2003 – Columbus Children’s Hospital for Columbus Children’s Hospital web site
• 2002 – Phoenix Children’s Hospital for Phoenix Children’s Hospital Web site

Winners of the Best Health Care Provider Web Site include:

• 2025 – Studio 3 Marketing for Chu Vision Institute
• 2024 – 8AM Creative for Austin Urology Institute – A Center of Excellence in Advanced Urologic Procedures
• 2023 – WSI for Mybodymoon
• 2022 – Etna Interactive for Amélie Specialized Aesthetics
• 2021 – WSI for DR. JONATHAN CHA
• 2020 – Capital Caring Health Marketing & Communications for Capital Caring Health Corporate Website
• 2019 – Primacy for The University of Kansas Health System Website
• 2018 – ParaMed Inc. & tbk Creative for Utilizing the Web to Achieve HR Recruitment Success
• 2017 – Scorpion for Ashley County Medical Center
• 2016 – SapientNitro & Harken Health for Harken Health Public Site
• 2015 – Scorpion for Good Samaritan Hospital
• 2014 – Christiana Care Health System for Christiana Care News
• 2013 – Concord Hospital and Geonetric for Concord Hospital Website
• 2012 – Acodez IT Solutions for Mother Dental Super Speciality Clinic
• 2011 – St. Louis Children’s Hospital for St. Louis Children’s Hospital
• 2010 – Resurrection Health Care for Resurrection Health Care
• 2009 – Massachusetts General Hospital for Massachusetts General Hospital Redesign
• 2008 – Seena Rose Chettiveettil for Washington Hospital Center Website
• 2007 – eSiteful Corporation for The Methodist Hospital System
• 2006 – Clockwork Active Media Systems for J&D Dental
• 2005 – Twist Image for Mount Sinai Hospital Montreal
  

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

The sponsorship of the 2026 WebAwards comes from leading organizations PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association thanks them for their dedicated commitment to the online marketing community at large.

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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 Transportation 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 Transportation 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.

“In the transportation industry, a website functions as a real-time command center for passengers, partners, and logistics operations,” noted William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Travelers and commercial clients expect live scheduling updates, route mapping, ticketing integration, cargo tracking, mobile alerts, accessibility tools, and seamless customer support. Transportation providers must also communicate safety protocols, regulatory compliance, sustainability initiatives, and operational transparency — all while delivering fast, mobile-first performance. In a sector where timing and reliability are everything, digital precision directly impacts customer satisfaction and brand reputation. The WebAward Competition provides transportation organizations 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 public trust, strengthens competitive positioning, increases discoverability, and validates excellence in delivering streamlined, technology-driven travel experiences.”

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

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

Past winners of the Best Transportation Web site include:

• 2025 – Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) for RideMETRO Website
• 2024 – WSI Next Gen Marketing for Aerial Lift Service
• 2023 – DNT Media for Van Bortel Aircraft Inc
• 2022 – Hughes PR for Flinders Port Holdings
• 2021 – Vital for Merchants Fleet
• 2020 – RPM for RPMmoves.com
• 2019 – Intrepy Healthcare Marketing for Ride Gotcha Website
• 2018 – DHL Parcel & One Shoe for My DHL Parcel
• 2017 – TopSpot Internet Marketing for Great Western Leasing & Sales Website
• 2016 – Media Lab & PeruRail for PeruRail Web Site
• 2015 – MTR Corporation Limited for MTR Website
• 2014 – RED Interactive Agency for Lionel Tracks
• 2013 – Freightopolis for Freightopolis.com
• 2012 – In10sity for Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
• 2011 – FreightCenter.com for FreightCenter.com
• 2010 – Organic, Inc. for The 2010 Dodge Charger Experience
• 2009 – Definition 6 for Parking Company America Airports Website Redesign
• 2008 – Sapient for HondaJet Redesign Phase 3
• 2007 – Wunderman Team Detroit for Reach Higher
• 2006 – Arnold Worldwide and IQ Interactive for Freedom of the Seas website
• 2005 – eCourier for ECourier
• 2004 – Onlinefocus for FedEx Identity
• 2003 – IS Solutions for GetMeThere

Transportation Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2026 Best Transportation 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 looking for the best B2B 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 business to business, based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. The deadline for B2B web sites to enter to be judged is May 29, 2025.

“In the B2B landscape, a company’s website is often its most important sales asset,” remarked William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Today’s B2B buyers complete the majority of their research online before ever engaging with sales, which means websites must deliver authoritative content, clear value propositions, seamless user journeys, and strong conversion architecture. From account-based personalization and AI-driven content recommendations to CRM integration and marketing automation, B2B websites have become sophisticated revenue engines. The WebAward Competition provides companies and their development partners with an objective evaluation against industry benchmarks, along with national recognition as an ‘Award-Winning Website.’ That designation enhances credibility, increases visibility, strengthens SEO presence, and serves as powerful third-party validation that builds trust with prospects, partners, and stakeholders in a highly competitive marketplace.”

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.

All B2B Website 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 B2B 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

Here are the past Best B2B WebAward winners:

2025 – Ava Labs for Ava Labs: avax.network (2025 Best of Show Winner)

2024 – TMV Group for Lacks Enterprises

2023 – LFI for CEIBO

2022 – PwC for Tech Effect

2021 – Forcepoint for FORCEPOINT.COM: DRIVING LEAD GEN AND CONVERSION BY HUMANIZING THE CYBER-SECURITY EXPERIENCE

2020 – Vital for PLT HEALTH

2019 – WSI for ISI Crunch

2018 – Top Spot Marketing for ALBIN PUMP USA Website

2017 – Nebo for Buy-Rite Beauty Redesign

2016 – Merrill Corporation for Merrill Corporation Website Redesign

2015 – Red Hat for Red Hat Website

2014 – Property Solutions for Property Solutions Summit

2013 – Flightpath for TransitChek Website

2012 – Imprivata for Imprivata Corporate Website

2011 – Blue Fountain Media for Blue Fountain Media Website

2010 – Zer0 to 5ive for Airclic Website

2009 – Eden Springs Europe SA for Eden Springs UK

2008 – Risdall Advertising Agency for The Occasions Group – Stratford Hall division

2007 – IQ INTERACTIVE for UPS Whiteboard

2006 – Luckie and Company- Interactive for Bottlerocket Post

2005 – WORX Multimedia Consulting GmbH for Signity – Inspiration, Innovation, Information

2004 – Universal Studios CPG for Universal Studios Consumer Products Group

All B2B Website 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.

B2B Websites wishing to be considered for the Best B2B Website can submit their website for consideration at WebAward.org.

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!

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 24th 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, 2026. 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 30, 2026 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 2026 Internet Advertising Competition Awards are sponsored by PR.com, iContact and eTail Conferences.

About the Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association is an organization 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 online advertising, Internet marketing and promotion used to attract visitors to Web sites. The Web Marketing Association’s annual award programs, the WebAward Competition, MobileWebAwards and the Internet Advertising Competition Awards, have been helping interactive professionals promote themselves, their companies, and their best work to the outside world since 1997.