Categories
Below is a list of the categories & definitions.The Webby Awards accepts eight types of entries:
- Websites & Mobile Sites, honors exceptional websites designed for any screen, including desktop and mobile. Categories include General Desktop & Mobile Sites, Email Newsletters, Features & Design, Mobile Features & Design, and Responsible Technology – new this year – Employment & Career Services, Mobile Innovation & Emerging Tech, and Charitable & Non-Profit (Local & Community Organizations and National & Global Organizations).
- Video & Film, honors outstanding video and film created exclusively for online and streaming, including Branded Entertainment, General Video & Film, Series & Channels, Limited-Series & Specials, and Performance & Craft – new this year – Best Use of Immersive and Documentary: Midform.
- Advertising, Media & PR, honors the diverse landscape of digital advertising, brand creative, mobile and social campaigns, and PR. Categories include Advertising Campaigns, Media Campaigns, PR Campaigns, Branded Content, Individual, and Craft – new this year – Video Ad: Midform and Best Direct Response Campaign.
- Podcasts, honors exceptional work in podcasts, video podcasts, and audio, including Shows, Individual Episodes, Limited-Series & Specials, and Features – new this year – Best New Podcast and Best Video Podcast Host.
- Social & Games, honors creative social media content and gaming experiences across all platforms, including General Social, Social Campaigns, Social Content Series, Social Features, Social Video Short Form, Games General, and Games Excellence – new this year – Best Community Experience, Best AR/VR Immersive Game, Best Overall Social Presence – Organization/Institution, and Best Social Video Series – Shortform & Longform.
- Apps, Software & Immersive, honors innovative apps, software services, platforms, and immersive experiences. Categories include App Excellence, Business Software & Services, Consumer Apps, Immersive Experiences, and Immersive Content – new this year – Developer Tools & APIs and Best Immersive Storytelling.
- Creators, honors outstanding content and creativity by creators and influencers across business, marketing, and digital platforms. Categories include General Creator, Creator Excellence, and – new this year – Creator Business, with new honors including Home & Design, Podcast, Best Livestream, Creator Launch or Drop, and Multi-Creator Campaign.
- AI, The Webby Awards are excited to introduce a brand new suite of honors for AI-powered applications, products, and experiences. Categories include AI Experiences & Applications and AI Features & Innovation – new this year – Best AI Agent, Best Real-Time Engagement, Healthcare & Life Sciences, and AI Technical Achievement.
Descriptions for each category are listed below the category lists and can be accessed by clicking the category link. If you don’t find what you’re looking for here, or have any questions at all please email Webby Awards Producer Evey Long at evey@webbyawards.com
# In order to support a vibrant Internet community, categories denoted by # can be entered for $235. Student categories can be entered for $90.
New Categories are highlighted in green.
New categories highlighted in green
# Denotes $235 categories