{"id":3932,"date":"2026-03-26T09:04:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T13:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.webaward.org\/theblog\/?p=3932"},"modified":"2026-02-26T14:07:28","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T18:07:28","slug":"best-association-web-site-to-be-named-by-web-marketing-association-in-30th-annual-webaward-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.webaward.org\/theblog\/best-association-web-site-to-be-named-by-web-marketing-association-in-30th-annual-webaward-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"Best\u00a0Association Web site to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 30th Annual WebAward Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best Association websites in the world as part of their 30th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site developmentat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webaward.org\/?utm_source=WMABlog&amp;utm_medium=Release&amp;utm_term=Legal&amp;utm_content=CFE&amp;utm_campaign=WebAward\">www.webaward.org<\/a>. 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 29, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Associations today face mounting pressure to deliver measurable value in a digital-first environment,&#8221; stated William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. &#8220;Members now expect personalized user experiences, seamless mobile functionality, secure data management, AI-enhanced search visibility, integrated event platforms, and real-time content delivery. At the same time, associations must address challenges such as member retention, accessibility compliance, cybersecurity risks, and proving ROI to boards and sponsors. An association website is no longer simply an information resource \u2014 it is the strategic engine for engagement, advocacy, education, and revenue growth. By participating in the 30th annual WebAward Competition, associations receive a comprehensive evaluation against established industry benchmarks. The recognition and detailed feedback help validate digital investments, strengthen member experience, and position the organization as a leader in an increasingly competitive and technology-driven landscape.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019s professional judging panel on their Web site development efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winners of a WebAward in the Association category will also receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased visibility for their company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marketing opportunity to promote the company website to the media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Links to your site from the highly ranked WebAward site to help SEO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social media posts for your company and personal feeds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A highlight for your resume.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admiration of peers, friends and co-workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unlimited bragging rights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year the Web Marketing Association names the Best Association Website based on the scores submitted by the competition judges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a>Past<\/a> winners of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webaward.org\/category\/Associations\/best-associations-websites.html\">Best\u00a0 Association Web site<\/a> include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2025 \u2013 Global Reach Internet Productions, LLC for Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2024 \u2013 Nebo for AMA Atlanta Website<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2023 \u2013 Howard Design Group for IEEE Photonics Society &#8211; Website Redesign<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2022 &#8211; Forum One for The ALS Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2020 &#8211; Jake Group for Entertainment Software Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2019 &#8211; Beaconfire RED for Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2018 &#8211; Americaneagle.com for Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) Website<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2017 &#8211; Ontario Hospital Association for New OHA.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2016 &#8211; Ontario Teachers&#8217; Pension Plan OTPP for 2015 Inflation Announcement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2015 &#8211; Senior Internet for Newsworks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2014&nbsp;&nbsp; &#8211; National Retail Federation&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Redesign\/Relaunch of NRF.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2013 &#8211; Military Officers Association of America for Military Officers Association of America Website<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2012 &#8211; Blenderbox for The Village Alliance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2011 &#8211; Extractable for GIA &#8211; Gemological Institute of America<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2010 &#8211; envisionit media&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; American Egg Board\/Incredible Egg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2009 &#8211; Siegel+Gale for Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation &amp; Library<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2008 &#8211; Discover Boating for DiscoverBoating.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2007 &#8211; Automated Graphic Systems for American Bar Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2006 &#8211; BrowserMedia for National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2005 &#8211; Xtential Corporation for American Advertising Federation Advertising Hall of Fame<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2004 &#8211; Aesention, Inc. for Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce<br><br>Association Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2026 Best Association Website WebAward at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webaward.org\/?utm_source=WMABlog&amp;utm_medium=Release&amp;utm_content=Legall&amp;utm_campaign=WebAward\">WebAward Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a>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.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please Join the Web Marketing Association on Social Media: <a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/WebMarketingAssociation\">Facebook<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/linkedin.com\/company\/3023547\">LinkedIn Page<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/linkedin.com\/groups\/2974\/\">LinkedIn Group<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WebMarketAssoc\">Twitter. <\/a>Like and follow for news and award updates!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more and to enter the 30th annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webaward.org\/?utm_source=WMABlog&amp;utm_medium=Release&amp;utm_campaign=WebAward24&amp;utm_content=BioTech\">WebAward Competition for Website Development<\/a>, please visit our website and create a nominator account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the WebAwards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmarketingassociation.org\/?utm_source=PRCom&amp;utm_medium=Release&amp;utm_term=CFE&amp;utm_content=CFE&amp;utm_campaign=WebAward\">Web Marketing Association<\/a>&nbsp;was founded in 1997 to help define the standard of excellence for online marketing. Our internationally known award programs, such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.webaward.org\/?utm_source=PRCom&amp;utm_medium=Release&amp;utm_term=CFE&amp;utm_content=CFE&amp;utm_campaign=WebAward\">WebAward Competition for Website Development<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iacaward.org\/?utm_source=PRCom&amp;utm_medium=Release&amp;utm_term=CFE&amp;utm_content=CFE&amp;utm_campaign=WebAward\">Internet Advertising Competition<\/a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobile-webaward.org\/?utm_source=PRCom&amp;utm_medium=Release&amp;utm_term=CFE&amp;utm_content=CFE&amp;utm_campaign=WebAward\">MobileWebAwards<\/a>, recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing the most effective online marketing programs on the Internet today.&nbsp;&nbsp;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best Association websites in the world as part of their 30th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site developmentat www.webaward.org. 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