Social Media Week is a proud partner of the 25th Annual Webby Awards, the most prestigious international award honoring Internet excellence.
If you’re making creative work for social media platforms, The Webby Awards is the perfect opportunity to showcase your projects to the world. Whether you’ve made social media projects or experiences in response to COVID-19, new social video series, or experimental social ad campaigns, this anniversary season of The Webby Awards is the perfect place.
Here are 5 reasons you should enter the competition, and take advantage of the best pricing before their early deadline on Friday, October 30th.
Mark Your Spot in History
Since 1997, The Webbys has honored the breadth of the Internet. With Winners ranging from early Web icons, to viral sensations, to digital powerhouses, Webby Winners represent the best of the best. You can claim your space alongside past winners like Glossier (Founder Emily Weiss pictured above), Instagram, The New York Times, The Try Guys, Peloton, Nike, Netflix, MoMA, Wieden + Kennedy, and more.
Stand Out Amongst Your Peers
In today’s digital landscape, it has become hard to stand out. Winning a Webby Award sets you apart from your peers, both as a member of a team and as an individual creator. A Webby signals to your industry that you are the creative to work with, and you deliver high-quality digital work.
Have Your Work Seen by the Best
All entries in The Webby Awards are reviewed by a community of the most prolific digital artists, creatives, innovators, and leaders. Your work will be reviewed by their judging body The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Judges include: Kevin Systrom, Co-Founder, Instagram; Tiffany Rolfe, EVP, Chief Creative Officer US, R/GA; Rick Gomez, EVP, Chief Marketing & Digital Officer, Target; David Droga, Creative Chairman & Founder, Droga5; Linda Boff, CMO, GE; and dream hampton, Filmmaker.
Attract New Partners and Clients
A Webby Award proves that you’re the best of the Internet, and shows people around the world that your team is the one to work with. Over 80% of past Webby Winners report that their win helped drive new business.
Be Awarded in New Categories
This anniversary season of The Webbys has new categories to adapt to the changing nature of the Internet. New categories include expanded Social honors for Interview/Talk Show, Best Editing, Best Influencer, and Performance & Dance. Additional categories include a new suites of Virtual & Remote categories for innovation across virtual events.
The Webby Awards Early Entry Deadline is Friday, October 30th. Work is accepted across Websites and Mobile Sites; Video; Advertising, Media & PR; Social; Podcasts; Games and new this year Apps and Software and Virtual & Remote. Don’t miss your chance to showcase your best work!
Enter today at www.webbyawards.com