“University websites must meet exceptionally high standards, as today\u2019s digitally native students expect seamless functionality, engaging content, and innovative design,”<\/em> said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association<\/strong>. “In an era where a university\u2019s website serves as its primary hub for communication, recruitment, and student engagement, institutions must prioritize both usability and creativity. The WebAward Competition provides a premier platform for universities to showcase their excellence in web development, demonstrating their ability to foster learning, enhance student interaction, and deliver an outstanding digital experience. With students increasingly relying on online platforms for academic resources and decision-making, university websites must set a new benchmark in quality, accessibility, and user experience.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n University<\/a> Websites are critiqued based on seven metrics: including design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use. Every entry in the University classification is compared against its category peers and evaluated against a standardized excellence benchmark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All University category participants are provided with important feedback that benchmarks their scores against the industry average. Additionally, they can receive insightful comments from the WebAward’s panel of judges on their efforts in web site development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Winners of a WebAward in the University category will also receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each year, the Web Marketing Association names the Best of Industry for the various education categories based on the score they receive from the WebAward judges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recent winners of the Best University Web Site<\/a> include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 2024 \u2013 Red Sage Communications for Alabama Center for the Arts<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2023 \u2013 Luther College for Luther College Website<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2022 – Office of Communications & Marketing for CUNY Graduate Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2021 \u2013 mStoner, Inc. for MARYMOUNT MANHATTAN COLLEGE WEBSITE REDESIGN<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2020 \u2013 mStoner, Inc. for UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT BRADFORD WEBSITE REDESIGN<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2019 \u2013 Primacy for Suffolk University Website<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2018 \u2013 Knowble Media for Illinois College<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2017 \u2013 The Culinary Institute of America for ciachef.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2016 \u2013 IN.gov for Ivy Tech Community College<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2015 \u2013 Westwerk for FOCUS.BoiseState.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2014 \u2013 Systems Alliance, Inc. for Stevenson University<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2013 \u2013 Behavior Design for The Cooper Union Website Redesign<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2012 – University Marketing and Communications for<\/strong> <\/strong>30 Days of EnTERPreneurship<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2011 \u2013 Denison University & Fahlgren Mortine for TheDEN <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2010 \u2013 Corey McPherson Nash for University of Notre Dame Mendoza College<\/p>\n\n\n\n University Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2025 Best University Website and other education-related WebAwards at the WebAward Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 2025 WebAwards benefits from sponsorships from industry leaders such as PR.com, iContact, and eTailConferences. The Web Marketing Association thanks these organizations for their invaluable commitment to the online marketing community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stay connected with the Web Marketing Association through our social media presence on : Facebook<\/a> LinkedIn Page<\/a>, LinkedIn Group<\/a> & Twitter. <\/a> Ensure you like and follow to get the latest award news and updates!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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