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Best Legal Web site to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 30th Annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best legal 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 legal 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 legal industry, a firm’s website is often the deciding factor in whether a prospective client makes contact,” remarked William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Today’s legal consumers conduct extensive online research, comparing expertise, case results, client testimonials, thought leadership, and responsiveness before initiating a consultation. Law firm websites must balance professional credibility with strong conversion strategy, mobile-first performance, accessibility compliance, and secure communication tools. In a highly competitive, search-driven marketplace — particularly in practice areas like personal injury, corporate law, and family law — digital visibility directly impacts case acquisition. The WebAward Competition provides law 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 market authority, enhances search presence, builds client trust, and validates excellence in delivering both legal 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 legal category is judged against other legal entries and then against an overall standard of excellence.

All legal 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 legal 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 Legal Website based on the scores submitted by the competition judges.

Past winners of the Best Legal Web site include:

2025 – Omnizant for Law Offices of Dianne Sawaya LLC

2024 – Omnizant for The Stritmatter Firm

2023 – CIE Legal for CEI Legal Website

2022 – Thomson Reuters – Findlaw for The Law Offices of Andrew M. Doktofsky, PC.

2021 – Scorpion for THE MCCLELLAN LAW FIRM

2020 – Zola Media for Surprenant & Beneski

2019 – Zola Creative Media, LLC for Disability Law Group

2018 – Duo Consulting for Much Shelist, P.C.

2017 – Goodwin for Goodwin Website

2016 – Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP for www.msk.com

2015 – Firmseek, Inc. for Weinberg Wheeler Website Design and Development Project

2014 – Postali LLC for Staver Law Group

2013 – Shine Lawyers for Shine Lawyers Website

2012 – Scorpion Design, Inc for Crary Buchanan Website

2011 – Clark/Nikdel/Powell for Peterson & Myers Website

2010 – WilmerHale for WilmerHale Careers

2009 – Thomson-FindLaw for Law Offices of Lisa L. Maki

2008 – The Attorney Store for GETLEGAL.COM

2007 – carbonhouse, inc. for Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC

2006 – Thomson-FindLaw for Yanowitch Law, P.A.

2005 – Frost Brown Todd LLC for Frost Brown Todd LLC Attorneys at Law
2004 – Saturno Design LLC for Pierce Atwood – Attorneys at Law
2003 – Pepper Hamilton LLP for www.pepperlaw.com
2002 – Lane Powell Spears Lubersky LLP for Lanepowell.com

Legal Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2026 Best Legal 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!

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.

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Best Education Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 30th Annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best education 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 education, schools and university websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for education websites to enter to be judged is May 29, 2026.

“In the education sector, a website is often the first classroom a prospective student or parent enters,” noted William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Today’s learners and families expect intuitive navigation, virtual tours, curriculum transparency, admissions guidance, event registration, secure parent portals, and mobile-first performance. Schools must balance compelling storytelling with accessibility compliance, data privacy protections, and seamless integration with learning management systems. In a competitive enrollment environment, digital experience directly influences perception, engagement, and application decisions. The WebAward Competition provides educational institutions 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 institutional credibility, enhances discoverability, supports enrollment marketing, and validates a commitment to delivering an exceptional digital learning environment.”

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

All education entrants benefit from receiving valuable feedback in terms of their specific criteria 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 education categories 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 education categories based on the score they receive from the WebAward judges.

 
Recent winners of the Best Education Web Site include:

2025 – Nixa for TD Summer Reading Club

2024 – Carnegie and Reed College for Reed College Website Redesign

2023 – WSI for Texas Health School

2022 – C&G Partners (Design Firm) and NYU Kress Painting Conservation (Client) for The Kress Program in Paintings Conservation

2021 – Forum One for I’M DETERMINED

2020 – Backpack Interactive for PASSPORT 2 MARS

2019 – Blackbaud K–12 for The Shipley School

2018 – BrandExtract for City of Houston – Out 2 Learn

2017 – eSchoolView for Chagrin Falls School District

2016 – MasterClass for MasterClass Website

2015 – C&G Partners LLC for Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation

2014 – Risdall Advertising Agency for Minneapolis School Finder

2013 – RED Interactive Agency for Walking with Dinosaurs

2012 – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for Cure4Kids for Kids

2011 – Florida Institute of Technology for Florida Tech Decision Dashboard

2010 – Risdall Marketing Group for Mounds View Public Schools

2009 – American University for American University Web Site

2008 – TribalDDB for START A CHAIN REACTION

2007 – Creative Channel Services, LLC for Virgin Mobile – Train on Your Terms

2006 – National Geographic for Discover Antarctica

2005 – Disney Online for Hot Shot Business

2004 – General Motors for GMability Education

2003 – Disney Online for Hot Shot Business

2002 – Freddie Mac for Your Route to Homeownership

Recent winners of the Best School Web Site include:

2025 – Finalsite for Highlander Summer

2024 – Finalsite for Christ the King Catholic School

2023 – Finalsite for The Langley School

2022 – Finalsite for Holderness

2021 – mStoner, Inc. for INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS WEBSITE REDESIGN

2020 – Finalsite for GREATER ATLANTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

2019 – theOrigo Ltd. & Vocational Training Council for VTC Occupation Dictionary Website

2018 – Colburn School and mStoner, Inc. for Colburn School Website Redesign

2017 – Finalsite for Brooks School

2016 – Blackboard Creative Services for Durham Public Schools

2015 – Blackboard Schoolwires Design Team for Barrington 220 Community Unit School District

2014 – Bradley Chee Web Design for Granite Bay High School Website

2013 – Brightlabs for Mentone Girls’ Grammar School

2012 – Bluetube Interactive for UGA Performing Arts Center

2011 – WhippleHill Communications for Glenelg Country School

2010 – Designkitchen for Wheaton College 150th Anniversary Web Site

2009 – WhippleHill Communications for Latin School of Chicago

2008 – WhippleHill Communications for Vail Mountain School

2007 – Tellus for Bethany School

2006 – WhippleHill Communications for St. George’s School

2005 – Tellus for West Clermont School District

2004 – eSiteful Corporation for Plano Independent School District

Recent winners of the Best University Web Site include:

2025 – San Juan College for San Juan College Website: Modern Design, Intuitive Navigation, Student-Centric Focus

2024 – Red Sage Communications for Alabama Center for the Arts

2023 – Luther College for Luther College Website

2022 – Office of Communications & Marketing for CUNY Graduate Center

2021 – mStoner, Inc. for MARYMOUNT MANHATTAN COLLEGE WEBSITE REDESIGN

2020 – mStoner, Inc. for UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT BRADFORD WEBSITE REDESIGN

2019 – Primacy for Suffolk University Website

2018 – Knowble Media for Illinois College

2017 – The Culinary Institute of America for ciachef.edu

2016 – IN.gov for Ivy Tech Community College

2015 – Westwerk for FOCUS.BoiseState.edu

2014 – Systems Alliance, Inc. for Stevenson University

2013 – Behavior Design for The Cooper Union Website Redesign

2012 – University Marketing and Communications for 30 Days of EnTERPreneurship

2011 – Denison University & Fahlgren Mortine for TheDEN

2010 – Corey McPherson Nash for University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business

2009 – BrowserMedia for University of Maryland Women’s Basketball

2008 – Market United for Murdoch University Switching

2007 – The Art Institute of Pittsburgh for The Art Institute of Pittsburgh

2006 – Xavier University for The Road to Xavier

2005 – Geary Interactive for Sand Diego State University Timeline
2004 – School of Visual Arts for School of Visual Arts web site
2003 – 160over90 for Chestnut Hill College Admissions site
2002 – University of Houston for University of Houston – Division of University Advancement

Educational Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2026 Best Educational Website and other education-related WebAwards 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 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.

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Best Financial Services Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 30th Annual WebAward Competition

The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best Financial Services 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 banking, credit union, insurance, investment, mutual funds, financial services and new categories for cryptocurrency and blockchain websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. The deadline for Financial-related web sites to enter to be judged is May 29, 2026.

“In financial services, a website is often the first step in building long-term client relationships,” emphasized William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Investors and consumers expect secure account access, transparent fee structures, personalized financial tools, real-time data dashboards, educational resources, and seamless mobile performance. At the same time, financial institutions must meet rigorous regulatory compliance standards, data privacy mandates, cybersecurity safeguards, and disclosure requirements. In a trust-driven industry where reputation is everything, digital clarity, performance, and security are non-negotiable. The WebAward Competition provides financial 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 reinforces credibility, strengthens client confidence, enhances discoverability, and validates leadership in delivering innovative yet compliant digital financial experiences.”

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

All financial services entrants benefit from receiving valuable feedback in terms of their specific criteria 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 financial services categories 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 financial services categories based on the score they receive from the WebAward judges.

 
Past winners of the Best Financial Services Website include:

2025 – Visa DXC Team (Digital Experiences & Capabilities) for usa.visa.com

2024 – SCB X Public Company Limited and Mirum Thailand for SCBX Website

2023 – WSI for Impact Financial Enginering

2022 – Risdall Marketing Group for First Advisors

2021- MBC Strategic for ANGEL OAK CAPITAL ADVISORS

2020 – Mastercard for MASTERCARD.COM WEBSITE DESIGN

2019 – Conceptual Minds, Inc. for ClienTax, Inc.

2018 – Small Army for Country Bank Website

2017 – Great-West Life, London Life, Canada Life for HelloLife Consumer Site

2016 – Edward Jones for Edward Jones Website

2015 – Prudential Financial for Sponsor Center – Supporting Retirement Security Plan Participants

2014 – Nimble for Nimble Website

2013 – Nimble for Nimble Website

2012 – InvestLab & Comrade for InvestLab Tradepop Branding & Design

2011 – Brightworks Interactive Marketing & RBC for RBC Better Student Life

2010 – Standard Chartered Bank and TBWA\TEQUILA\Hong Kong for The Standard Chartered Bank Homepage

2009 Standard Chartered Bank and TBWA\TEQUILA\Hong Kong for The Standard Chartered Private Bank Global Website

2008 Organic Inc for Bank of America Fees & Processes

2007 John Hancock Funds, LLC for Financial Professional Website

2006 T3 (The Think Tank) for Chase Card with Blink

2005 Merrill Lynch for Merrill Lynch Gateway Website

2004 Moving Minds, LLC for Trancentrix Corporate Payment Solutions Website

2003 Weber Shandwick Worldwide for CNBC on MSN Money

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

Past winners of the Best Credit Union Website include:

2025 – ZAG Interactive for WESTconsin Credit Union

2024 – Risdall Marketing Group for Empeople Credit Union

2023 – Jack Henry for Embers Credit Union

2022 – Jack Henry for P1FCU

2021 – Sundin Marketing for ST. JEAN’S CREDIT UNION

2020 – ZAG Interactive for Andrews Federal Credit Union

2019 – ZAG Interactive for University Credit Union

2018 – ZAG Interactive for Coastal Credit Union

2017 – ZAG Interactive for Black Hills Federal Credit Union

2016 – America First Credit Union for America First Credit Union Website

2015 – CU Solutions Group for Water & Power Community Credit Union

2014 – ZAG Interactive for SF Police Credit Union

2013 – Extractable for Logix Federal Credit Union Website

2012 – Boston Interactive for IC Federal Credit Union

2011 – Extractable for Security Service Federal Credit Union

2010 – Extractable for Citizen’s Equity

2009 – America First Credit Union for www.americafirst.com

2008 – Delta Community for CU Delta Community Credit Union

2007 – Extractable for SAFE credit union

2006 – Webnbeyond for Union America Mortgage

2005 – America First Credit Union for www.americafirst.com

2004 – Imirage, Inc for APCI Federal Credit Union

Past winners of the Best Cryptocurrency Web site include:

2025 – iTrustCapital for A Trusted Leader in the Crypto

2024 – iTrustCapital for Crypto IRA Website

2023 – Solid Digital for Cryptotech Solutions

2022 – Certificate Exchange Inc. for CRYPTOBUXX.COM

Past winners of the Best Insurance Web site include:

2025 – Maximus for Healthy Louisiana Website

2024 – SmartFinancial for SmartFinancial Website

2023 – BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee for Health Equity

2022 – theOrigo Ltd. for BOC LIFE WEBSITE

2021 – The Zebra for THE ZEBRA 2021

2020 – TrustedChoice.com for TrustedChoice.com

2019 – 90 Degree Design for Brentwood Services Website

2018 – Antyra Solutions (Private) Limited for Fairfirst Insurance

2017 – TribalVision for Falvey Yacht Insurance

2016 – Insurify for Insurify Website

2015 – GEICO for GEICO Website

2014 – TIAA-CREF Life Insurance Co. for Life Wizard

2013 – Cigna for Health Care Reform for YOU Infographic

2012 – The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies forThe Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, Agency

2011 – American Family Insurance for www.amfam.com

2010 – Liberty Mutual, Hill Holiday, and RED Interactive Agency for 2099 Online Racing Game, Presented by Liberty Mutual

2009 – AXA Equitable for www.axa-equitable.com

2008 – Blue Shield of California for blueshieldcachatbox.com

2007 – Progressive Insurance for Progressive Corp.

2006 – Blue Shield of California

2005 – Internet Communications for Medical Mutual – Ohio’s Get-Well Card TM

2004 – Graficalnter.active for Horizon Empire Blue Cross BlueShield

2003 – Empire BlueCross BlueShield for Empire BlueCross BlueShield web site

2002 – Progressive Insurance for progressive.com

Past winners of the Best Investment Web site include:

2025 – One Equity Partners for One Equity Partners

2024 – Up Hotel Agency for Siggis Capital

2023 – MBC Strategic for Buckingham Strategic Partners

2022 – MBC Strategic for AXIOM INVESTORS

2021 – Sondhelm Partners for CHASE INVESTMENTS

2020 – Cloud Construct for RA Capital

2019 – MBC Strategic for Domos

2018 – PaperStreet Web Design for Aviator Capital

2017 – John Hancock Investments for John Hancock Investments Website

2016 – Boston Interactive for Standish Mellon

2015 – Orbis Investments for Orbis Access

2014 – Behringer for BehringerInvestments.com

2013 – Behringer Harvard for Behringer Harvard.com

2012 – Extractable for Motif Investing Website Redesign

2011 – John Hancock Funds, LLC for John Hancock Funds Financial Professional Website

2010 – Lending Club Corporation for Lending Club

2009 – Razorfish for Investor’s Business Daily

2008 – John Hancock Annuities for jhannuities.com

2007 – Frank Worldwide Inc. for 55 West Wacker- Cape Horn Group

2006 – i33 communications LLC for BetterInvesting web site redesign

2005 – BusinessWeek Online for BusinessWeek Online web site

2004 – Alliet Capital Corporation for Allied Capital Corporation web site

2003 – Summit Partners for Summit Partners web site

2002 – Frank Russell Company for Russell.com

Past winners of the Best Mutual Fund Web site include:

2025 – MBC Strategic for Kensington Asset Management Website

2024 – MBC Strategic for Howard Mutual Funds

2023 – Tom Sudyka Lawson Kroeker Investment Management

2022 – MBC Strategic for HOMESTEAD FUNDS

2020 – Mairs & Power / SunStar Strategic for Mairs & Power Website

2017 – Pacific Life for Pacific Funds Web Site

2015 – Aston Asset Management for Aston Funds Website

2014 – Aston Asset Management for Aston Funds Website

2013 – John Hancock Investments for John Hancock Investments Advisor Site

2012 – John Hancock Funds, LLC for John Hancock Funds Public Website

2011 – John Hancock Funds, LLC for John Hancock Funds Financial Professional Website

2010 – John Hancock Funds, LLC for Mutual Fund Financial Professional Website

2009 – John Hancock Funds, LLC for John Hancock Funds Financial Professional Website

2008 – John Hancock Funds John for Hancock Funds Public Website

2007 – John Hancock Funds, LLC for John Hancock Funds Financial Professional Website

2006 – Cohen & Steers for Cohen & Steers website

2005 – Cohen & Steers for Cohen & Steers website

2004 – bbdigital/SEI Investments for HighMark Funds web site

2003 – Barclays Global Investors for iShares.com

2002 – Pioneer Investments for pioneerfunds.com

Financial Services Websites can be entered into consideration for the 2025 Best Financial Services Website and other financial related 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 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.

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Who Has The Best Website Of 2026? Top Websites 0f 2026 To Be Recognized By Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce the call for entries for its 30th annual international WebAward competition.  The WebAwards are the standards-defining competition that sets industry benchmarks based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site.  This esteemed award program recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals in 86 industries from all over the world who create and maintain outstanding Web sites.  The deadline for entry for the 2026 WebAwards is May 29, 2026.  A complete list of past winners and this year’s entry form can be found at www.webaward.org.

“Website development continues to evolve at an extraordinary pace, driven by advances in AI, personalization, performance optimization, accessibility standards, and ever-rising user expectations,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “Excellence in this environment deserves meaningful recognition. The WebAwards evaluate the complete digital experience — not just visual design, but strategy, innovation, technology, content, usability, and measurable impact. It is not simply a showcase of attractive websites; it is a benchmark-driven competition grounded in real-world performance standards. The goal of the WebAwards is to recognize the teams and organizations building the most effective digital platforms on the Internet today, while also providing entrants with valuable, objective feedback on how their websites compare to industry peers and established standards of excellence.”

Websites are judged on seven criteria, including design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copy writing and ease of use and receive a numeric score.  Each WebAward entry is judged against other entries in its industry category and then against an overall standard of excellence.  Entrants also benefit from receiving valuable feedback from the WebAwards professional judging panel on their Web site development efforts. 

WEBAWARD WINNERS

Winning a WebAward is an outstanding marketing opportunity for both the “Award-Winning Website” and the company and developers who brought the site to life. Winning Websites are honored with a dedicated Winner’s Page on our highly-ranked competition website providing significant SEO benefits, as well as recognizing the teams and individuals responsible for remarkable web development.

Physical award statues, trophies, plaques and certificates will also be available to winners at the conclusion of the competition.

TOP AWARDS

This year’s top awards will include:

A “Best of Industry” WebAward will be given in each of the 86 industry categories, including education, financial services, healthcare, small business, travel, advertising, transportation and government.  

The competition’s highest honor, the 2026 WebAward “Best of Show,” will be given to the one site that the judges believe represents the pinnacle of outstanding achievement in Web development.  Last year’s Best of Show winner was presented to Ava Labs for their outstanding work on the Ava Labs: avax.network Website.

The Web Marketing Association will also recognize the interactive agency winning the most awards in the competition with the “Top Interactive Agency” WebAward.  WSI was also named Top Agency at the 2025 WebAward Competition, taking home 12 WebAwards and earning 41 quality points. The Top Agency Award is given to recognize the consistently outstanding development going on at interactive firms.

The WebAward Top Agency award recognizes consistency of effort and is given to the interactive agency that wins the most WebAwards in a given year. All locations and offices of a specific agency will be consolidated for the purpose of determining the winner of this award. Each entrant will be awarded points based on the level of award for each award received. A Best of Show will be worth 10 points, Best of Industry 5 points and each Outstanding award 3 points and a Standard of Excellence 1 point. The agency with the most points will be awarded the Top Agency Award for 2026.

Each year, many agencies and some corporations win multiple awards and deserve additional recognition. This year, we will recognize each organization that wins 6 or more WebAwards with an Outstanding Interactive Developer trophy. In 2025, there were 10 agencies/companies recognized with this prestigious award: Tyler Technologies, Miles Partnership, Scorpion, welcome, Jack Henry, Milestone Inc., Risdall Marketing Group, Findlaw, The Deciding Factor, and Maximus.

Judging for the 30th annual WebAwards will take place in June through August and winners will be announced in September.  Judges will consist of a select group of Internet professionals who have direct experience designing and managing Web sites –including members of the media, interactive creative directors, site designers, content providers and webmasters – with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web site development and technology. Past judges have included top executives from leading organizations such as Adobe, Universal McCann, SapientNitro, Brunner, Disney, Euro RSCG, Boeing, Huge, Bank of Montreal, IBM, VML, Facebook, J. Walter Thompson, Gartner, Possible Worldwide, YUM!, Cuker Interactive, PayPal, Razorfish, Munich Re, Refinery, Ernst & Young, Magellan Health Service, Microsoft, New York Times, R/GA, Family Cookbook Project, Saatchi & Saatchi, SAP, and Welcome.

The 2026 WebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: iContact, PR.com 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, Facebook, Instagram, & X (formally Twitter). Like and follow for news and award updates!

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.

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Best Mobile Web Sites and Best Mobile Apps of 2025 Named by Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce the winners its 14th annual international MobileWebAward competition.  This award program recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals all over the world who create and maintain the best mobile websites and the best mobile applications.  The complete list of winners for each of the 86 industries covered can be found at www.mobile-webaward.org.

“Use of smartphones and tablet computers continue to explode and companies are racing to have users connect and interact with them using mobile devices,” said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association.  “The goal of the MobileWebAwards is to both recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective mobile Web sites and mobile apps on the Internet.”

This year’s top awards include:

Cuker Agency won Best of Show Mobile Website for “Kane – Come Back Better” which was also recognized as Best Fashion or Beauty Mobile Website. ANE Footwear is a leader in the recovery footwear market with innovative designs and a commitment to comfort.

 
Chris Curd won Best of Show Mobile Application for “Lauren Jumps” which also was recognized as Best Sports Mobile Application. The Fancy Feats app by Lauren Jumps is designed for jump rope enthusiasts at all levels, from complete beginners learning their first single-unders to advanced users mastering complex tricks and combos.

VML Group Thailand was named Top Interactive Agency for the 2025 MobileWebAwards competition. They received 4 awards (and 24 quality points) including Best Automotive Mobile Website, Best Real Estate Mobile Website, Best Retail Mobile Website and Best Construction Mobile Website.  VML is a global leader in creative services, specializing in brand experience, customer engagement, and commerce to build connected brands and accelerate growth. 

Other top winners include:

WinnerEntryAward
VML Group ThailandMazda Thailand WebsiteBest Automobile Mobile Website
VIVIDSITESLove GroomersBest B2B Mobile Website
VML Group ThailandOne Bangkok WebsiteBest Construction Mobile Website, Best Retail Mobile Website
FamilyCookbookProject.comFamily Cookbook Mobile AppBest Cooking and Recipe Mobile Application
Knoxville TVA Employees Credit UnionKnoxville TVA Employees Credit Union Teen Debit Card WebpageBest Credit Union Mobile Website, Best Financial Services Mobile Website
MaximusVirginia Cardinal Care Mobile AppBest Design Mobile Application
Ignite + Kim FrenchKim FrenchBest Education Mobile Application
Columbia Business SchoolColumbia Business SchoolBest Education Mobile Website
GraVocFlip 7 Score Tracker AppBest Entertainment Mobile Website
The Serpent & The Seed TeamDiscipleship TechBest Faith-based Mobile Application
MaximusHealthy Louisiana Mobile AppBest Government Mobile Application, Best Health Care Mobile Application
Clarity PartnersCook County Digital EquityBest Government Mobile Website
Lemieux Bedard x UCB: They chose BIMZELXLemieux Bedard x UCB: They chose BIMZELXBest Health Care Mobile Website
National Life GroupNational Life Mobile AppBest Insurance Mobile Application
FindLawThe Mozingo Law Firm, LLCBest Legal Mobile Website
Clarity PartnersChicago Cook Workforce Partnership (CCWP)Best Non-Profit Mobile Website
Family Cookbook ProjectCookbookFundraiser.comBest Publishing Mobile Website
VMLSingha Estate Residential Website RevampBest Real Estate Mobile Website
Lowe’sLowe’s Mobile AppBest Retail Mobile Application
VIVIDSITESRoxyBest Shopping Mobile Website
Cloudera Web MarketingCloudera.com Mobile ExperienceBest Technology Mobile Website
DHL Digital Customer Interaction & Sales TeamDHL.comBest Transportation Mobile Website
Extra Solid Media, LLCUMass Dining ServicesBest University Mobile Application
Digital Wave and Wesleyan UniversityWesleyan UniversityBest University Mobile Website

A complete list of winners can be found on the award program’s Website.

The MobileWebAwards were judged on seven criteria seen as requirements for a success mobile website or mobile app. They include Creativity, Impact, Design, Content, Interactivity, Ease of use and Use of the medium. Each mobile website or mobile app entry is judged against other entries of the same format in its industry category and then against an overall standard of excellence.

The 2025 MobileWebAwards are sponsored by the following leading organizations: PR.com, iContact, and eTail conferences. The Web Marketing Association thanks these companies for their commitment to the entire online marketing community.

About the MobileWebAwards

The Web Marketing Association’s 14th annual MobileWebAwards are based upon the success of its long running international WebAward Competition for Website Development and the Internet Advertising Competition. All Web Marketing Association award programs 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 entry.

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Online Ad Professionals Needed to Judge Best Online Advertising Awards

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.

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Best Email Advertising Campaigns to Be Named by Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association judges will select the best email advertising campaigns in 86 industries as part of their 24th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. Companies or agencies wishing to nominate their email marketing work for consideration may do so at www.IACward.org before the deadline January 30, 2026.

“Email marketing remains the connective tissue of the modern marketing mix—linking search, social, content, and paid media into a coherent customer journey,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “What began as simple text blasts has evolved into sophisticated, highly personalized campaigns that speak to specific segments with precision. The most effective programs marry creativity and innovation with disciplined design, accessibility, and measurement. That’s exactly what the IAC Awards recognize. When your email work earns an IAC, you gain independent validation that your lifecycle strategy doesn’t just perform—it leads. That credibility strengthens budget discussions, reassures executives, and gives sales and account teams a powerful proof point with clients and prospects.”

The 2026 Internet Advertising Competition Awards is industry based and will accept entries from 86 industries, including construction, computer hardware, consumer goods, credit unions, medical, financial services, real estate and small business just to name a few. Entries judged to be outstanding will receive an IAC Award. The entry receiving the highest score in each industry will be recognized as the best email advertisement for that industry.

Past Best of Show Email Campaigns winners include:                                              

2025    CRC Companies for Oakland School’s Holiday Fundraising Campaign

2024    Ad Cucina for Biscuit Belly e-mail campaign

2023    John Hancock for Year 1 Onboarding

2022    Data Axle for Defy Logic Email

2021    Zeta Global | Sprint | Tmobile for SPRINT Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Launch

2020    Scoppechio for Longhorn Steakhouse email campaign

2019    TMV Group for Faygo Email Newsletter

2018    Sanky Communications for Vera Fall/Welcome Series

2017    USA Network for Mr. Robot Email Campaign

2016    USA Network for  Mr. Robot Email Campaign

2015    Acxiom Digital Impact for L’Oreal Mousse Absolue Campaign

2014    FVM Strategic Communications for OCE “Choose My Future” Email Nurturing Campaign

2013    McCann Digital Israel for Designed for Peace

2012    VerticalResponse for Customers Get Their Deal On VerticalResponse

2011    CDMG Inc. for Coffey Anderson – Email campaign

2010    PGATOUR.COM and Datran Media’s StormPost for PGATOUR.COM Scores Hole in One with Video in Email

Past Best of Show Email Messages Winners include:         

2025    RPE Origin for Sweeps Email

2024    Ad Cucina for Biscuit Belly e-mail campaign

2023     Marriott International & Data Axle for Marriott Bonvoy Year in Review Generates Engagement with Hyper-Personalized Content

2022    University of Guam for University of Guam Student Recruitment Campaign Fall 2021

2021    Sanky Inc for Habitat for Horses Giving Tuesday Campaign

2020    Olive Garden for Olive Garden – New Year

2019    Zeta Creative | Giant Food Stores for Giant Food Stores Halloween Sweet Spot

2018    Drum Agency for AT&T Surprise Offer December Email Promotion

2017    Sanky Communications for Covenant House 2,000 Heroes for Homeless Kids

2016    Orange Label Art for Advertising – Greenwell Farms: Holiday Email Campaign

2015    Miles and Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa For Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Email

2014    Acxiom Digital Impact for Garnier Stylefinder Email

2013    Marketing Results, Inc. for Marketing Results Holiday Email

2012    TMP Worldwide for ESPN – Tutu Email

2011    e-Dialog, Inc. for e-Dialog 2010 Holiday Card

 2010   e-Dialog, Inc. for e-Dialog 2009 Holiday Card

The 2026 Internet Advertising Competition Awards are open to all organizations and individuals (advertising and interactive agencies, corporate marketing departments, etc.) 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.

In addition to individual email creative and email campaigns, Awards will be presented within each of the industry categories and advertising formats such as:

  • Social Media
  • Online Video
  • Rich media ads
  • Web sites (including microsites and landing pages)
  • Online ads (including banner, pop-up or interstitial)
  • Online applications
  • Online newsletter campaign
  • Integrated ad campaign
  • Mobile Apps

“We believe that winning an industry specific award is more valuable to the participant.  It allows the participants to be judges against their peers, just like in the marketplace,” said Rice.

Interactive agencies that win multiple awards will also be in the running for Top Agency Award. In a change from prior years, each entrant will be awarded points based on the level of award for each award received. A Best of Show will be worth 5 points, Best of Industry 3 points and each Outstanding award 1 point. The agency with the most points will be awarded the Top Agency Award.

In an effort to recognize those organizations that demonstrate exceptional development skills across multiple entries, agencies that win more the 6 awards will also be recognized with an Outstanding Advertising Developer award from the Web Marketing Association. In 2025, four agencies won this honor.

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.

A complete list of past winners can be found at the IAC Award Website.

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.

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Best Interactive Applications to Be Named by Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association judges will select the best online interactive apps in 86 industries as part of their 24th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. Anyone wishing to nominate their applications work for consideration may do so at https://www.iacaward.org before the deadline of January 30, 2026.

“From utilities and loyalty wallets to immersive AR and service portals, apps are now central to brand building and performance marketing,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “They convert sporadic impressions into repeat engagement and measurable retention—exactly what modern CMOs need. The IAC Awards spotlight app initiatives that align creative insight with technical excellence and privacy-minded data use. Winning is more than recognition; it’s a credible endorsement that elevates internal conversations, strengthens RFP responses, and gives sales teams a trusted proof point with decision-makers.”

The 2026 international Internet Advertising Competition Awards are open to all organizations and individuals (advertising and interactive agencies, corporate marketing departments, etc.) throughout the world involved in the process of developing Internet advertising. Entries may be submitted online at https://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.

In addition to online apps, IAC Awards will be presented within each of the industry categories and advertising formats such as:

  • Social Media
  • Web sites (including microsites and landing pages)
  • Online ads (including banner, pop-up or interstitial)
  • Rich media ads
  • Email message campaign
  • Online newsletter campaign
  • Mobile apps and websites
  • Integrated ad campaign
  • Online Video

The 2025 Best of Show for Interactive Applications went to VIVIDSITES for ReadyMed Healthcare

Past top winners in Interactive Application format include:

Year    Entry Name                 Winner

2024    Portfolio Insight: An intuitive, powerful portfolio-building tool for advisors and investors won by John Hancock Investment Management

2023    Hands Lab won by Hands Mobile

2022    The Hunger Project High Touch Campaign won by Sanky Communications

2021    Amadeus Integrated Booking Suite – Village Hotels won by Amadeus Hospitality (TravelClick)

2020    Big Goals Bracket won by Adams & Knight, Inc.

2019    Words With Friends 2 won by Heat

2018    There’s Beauty in The Build won by Wastell Homes & tbk Creative

2017    Pitbull Messin Around Launch won by Razz Interactive

2016    StopChildPorno Filter won by These Days

2015    Caine’s Quest – Jupiter Ascending won by Thinkingbox

2014    Egg Beaters Benefit Calculator won by POSSIBLE

2013    Manulife – Ride to 65 won by Manulife Financial

2012    Beef Equity – Here’s the Beef won by Wendy’s and The Kaplan Thaler Group

2011    Toyota Sponsafier won by Saatchi & Saatchi LA

2010    Apple Jacks Gliders won by Biggs|Gilmore

Interactive agencies that win multiple awards will also be in the running for Top Agency Award. Each entrant will be awarded points based on the level of award for each award received. The agency with the most points will be awarded the Top Agency Award. Agencies that win more the 6 awards will also be recognized with an Outstanding Advertising Developer award from the Web Marketing Association. In 2025, four agencies won this honor.

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.

A complete list of past winners can be found at the IAC Award Website.

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.

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Best Mobile Apps to Be Named by Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association judges will select the best mobile applications for 2026 in 86 industries as part of their 24th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. Companies or agencies wishing to nominate their mobile development work for consideration may do so at http://www.iacaward.org before the deadline of January 30, 2026.

“Mobile applications have revolutionized the way brands connect with consumers, transforming everyday convenience into dynamic touchpoints for marketing,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “These pocket-sized powerhouses are pivotal in building brand awareness and ensuring engagement is always at the consumer’s fingertips. As essential components of the modern marketing toolkit, especially for iPhone and Android devices, apps represent the cutting edge of consumer interaction. The IAC Awards are the platform to demonstrate your mastery in this rapidly evolving arena, offering winners the invaluable chance to showcase their innovative contributions to an audience that matters—from the C-suite to the customer. Join the ranks of those leading the charge in mobile marketing,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association.”

The 2026 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.

In addition to mobile applications, Awards will be presented within each of the industry categories and advertising formats such as:

  • Social Media
  • Web sites (including microsites and landing pages)
  • Online ads (including banner, pop-up or interstitial)
  • Rich media ads
  • Email message campaign
  • Online newsletter campaign
  • Online applications
  • Integrated ad campaign
  • Online Video

“We believe that winning an industry specific award is more valuable to the participant.  It allows the participants to be judges against their peers, just like in the marketplace,” said Rice.

Other past Best of Show winners in the mobile application category include:

2025

2024    Hong Kong Trade Development Council for HKTDC Marketplace App

2023     John Hancock for John Hancock’s retirement app

2022    GEICO for GEICO Mobile

2021    GEICO for GEICO Mobile

2020    GEICO for GEICO Mobile

2019    Hong Kong Trade Development Council for HKTDC Marketplace App

2018    T3 for QuickTrip Route Planner for iOS

2017    TVGla for PetMOJI

2016    SapientNitro for Voice Cooking

2015    Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) Pvt. Ltd for Fundtastic Cup

2014    Lowe Campbell Ewald for Navy: SeaPerch App

2013    RED Interactive Agency for Battleship: Destroyer Experience

2012    Nissan North America & Critical Mass for Nissan Versa iPad Experience

2011    HBO for Eastbound & Down S2 – Kenny Powers Home Run Fiesta

2010    imc2 for Pizza Hut iPhone App

In an effort to recognize those organizations that demonstrate exceptional development skills across multiple entries, agencies that win more the 6 awards will also be recognized with an Outstanding Advertising Developer award from the Web Marketing Association. In 2025, four agencies won this honor.

Judging for the IAC Awards will take place in February, 2026, and winners will be notified by e-mail in March, 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.

To learn more and enter, visit www.IACAward.org.

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.

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Best Best Page-Based Online Ads to Be Named by Web Marketing Association

The Web Marketing Association judges will select the best online ads and campaigns in 86 industries as part of their 24th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. The IAC Awards are the first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated exclusively to online advertising. Anyone wishing to nominate their applications work for consideration may do so at https://www.iacaward.org before the deadline of January 30, 2026.

“From high-impact leaderboards and sticky side rails to native placements and conversion-focused landing pages, page-based ads remain the backbone of digital reach and response,” said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. “They transform attention into action across the open web—driving awareness, qualified traffic, and measurable ROI. The IAC Awards spotlight page-based initiatives that blend creative insight with smart media execution, brand-safe placement, and privacy-minded data use. Winning is more than recognition; it’s a credible endorsement that elevates internal conversations, strengthens RFP responses, and gives sales teams a trusted proof point with decision-makers.”

The 2026 international Internet Advertising Competition Awards are open to all organizations and individuals (advertising and interactive agencies, corporate marketing departments, etc.) throughout the world involved in the process of developing Internet advertising. Entries may be submitted online at https://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.

In addition to online apps, IAC Awards will be presented within each of the industry categories and advertising formats such as:

  • Social Media
  • Web sites (including microsites and landing pages)
  • Interactive Applications
  • Email message campaign
  • Online newsletter campaign
  • Mobile apps and websites
  • Integrated ad campaign
  • Online Video

Past top winners in Online Ad Campaigns format include:

YearWinnerEntry Name
2025BBDO and Critical MassSleep with Rain
2024Sanky CommunicationsAfrican Wildlife Foundation: Let this sink in
2023Glacier DigitalDundurn Press BIPOC Amplifier
2022tbkDriving New Revenue Despite a Global Pandemic
2021DELVEDELVE Applies Data Science to Deliver 200% ROAS for UNICEF USA
2020AIA WorldwideFuture Hunters
2019Undertone, Havas, & HugeUndertone for Airheads/Perfetti
2018TROSSRhinoWolf Video
2017These DaysSound of Tomorrow
2016Western UnionWesternunion.com American Dream Sweepstakes
2015Threshold InteractiveGetting Try-Curious With Butterfinger Cups
2014POSSIBLE / GreyGillette Precision Play of the Week
2013These DaysNon-Stop Rap Marathon
2012Definition 6Where Will Happiness Strike Next
2011Critical Mass & TBWA\Chiat\Daythe new car
2010Conde Nast DigitalProcter & Gamble: Must Have Its

Past top winners in Online Ad format include:

YearWinnerEntry Name
2025Infillion + ZenithUncrustables: Don’t Catch The Crust!
2024Infillion and RufusAmazon
2023Infillion + Horizon MediaBenjamin Moore
2022true[X] and Carmichael Lynch76 Presents: Jean and Gene’s Awesome Adventure Road Trip
2021true[X]Walgreens
2020DP+Subway HTML5
2019IBM Watson AdvertisingIBM Watson Advertising and Behr Paint: IBM Watson Ads
2018Inoventiv Canada CorpWilliam Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty
2017DCPI Creative GroupDisney x Coach
2016Eyestorm ProductionsPint Class Ep. 2 – Temple of Stone
2015MRM McCann WestSydney
2014RESOLUTION MEDIALets be amazing
2013Biggs|GilmoreFroot Loops – Sooper Loopers
2012The Liv Ballard CollectionIeri Oggi Domani (Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow)
2011GEICO Insurance inconjunction with CDG InteractiveGEICO Gecko Wheel of Wisdom iAD
2010Mattel & RazorfishHot Wheels Battle Force 5

Interactive agencies that win multiple awards will also be in the running for Top Agency Award. Each entrant will be awarded points based on the level of award for each award received. The agency with the most points will be awarded the Top Agency Award. Agencies that win more the 6 awards will also be recognized with an Outstanding Advertising Developer award from the Web Marketing Association. In 2025, four agencies won this honor.

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.

A complete list of past winners can be found at the IAC Award Website.

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.