Winners will be announced April 21 and recognized May 11 at a special 30th-anniversary awards ceremony hosted by 'The Daily Show' correspondent Josh Johnson in New York City.
, Netflix, PBS, MrBeast, Google Gemini, KATSEYE, Steven Bartlett, Justin Bieber, ACLU, Lady Gaga, Cardi B, Dwayne Johnson, Pedro Pascal, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, LeBron James, Rosalía, Keith Lee, Reese Witherspoon, Sydney Sweeney, LISA, Carmelo Anthony, Trixie Mattel,has been nominated in the category of entertainment, general desktop and mobile sites.
The awards, which are run by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, honor “excellence on the Internet and celebrat the creators, companies, platforms, and personalities shaping today’s cultural and technological landscape.” This year, the Webbys expanded several of its categories, adding additional awards in the areas of AI, creators, podcasts and social media. The AI categories were broadened to encompass the “tools, applications and innovations setting new benchmarks,” while a group of new awards spotlighting “creator business” aim to recognize “creators who are building brands, businesses and communities that shape today’s digital landscape.” The podcast categories include new awards such as best new podcast, best video podcast and best video podcast host, while the social media group added new categories such as best social video series – longform for social honors and best community experience for games honors. “The Webby Awards’ 30-year legacy reflects how the Internet continues to expand how we create, connect and express ourselves,” said Jesse Feister, executive director of the Webby Media Group. “Each wave of technology reshapes our lives and the standards of what great work looks like online. From the birth of eBay to the rise of TikTok, the Webbys have defined excellence in those moments. This year, by recognizing new frontiers in AI and creators, we’re continuing to champion the kinds of creativity that challenge our conventions.” Organizers said they received more than 13,000 entries from over 70 countries. Fewer than 17 percent of submissions were named nominees. The organizations with the most noms include Google , PBS , Apple , The Walt Disney Company , NBCUniversal and Netflix . The Webbys also hand out awards for podcast company of the year, media company of the year and brand of the years for the groups that garner the most recognition across relevant categories. Organizations in contention for the podcast honor include iHeartMedia , Audible , SiriusXM , Wondery , and Audacy . Media company of the year finalists include PBS , The Walt Disney Company , NBCUniversal , Netflix , National Geographic , and Warner Bros. Discovery . Brands in the running include Google , Apple , Amazon , Sony , Microsoft , Nike and Marriott International . All nominees are eligible to win two awards: the Webby Award, selected by the Academy, and the Webby People’s Voice Award, voted on by the online community. Voting for the People’s Voice Awards is open through April 16 at Winners will be announced April 21 and recognized May 11 at a special 30th-anniversary awards ceremony hosted by Emmy-nominated stand-up comedian andcorrespondent Josh Johnson in New York City. The ceremony is known for requesting that winners give speeches that are only five words long.Bye Bye Dongle – Logitech – LogitechGoogle Gemini Marketing Site – Google Amazon introduces agentic Health AI assistant for simpler, personalized, and more actionable health care – AmazonG42.ai – R/GAElevenLabs Agents Platform – ElevenLabsQatar Museums AI Tour – Qatar MuseumsBest Prank, Stunt or Activation, Creator ExcellenceWhere Are You Going? – UncommonThe Trauma Behind the KO. Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Dynamo HealthDwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Surprises Apalachee High School Football Team, Attends First Home Game – Seven Bucks MarketingMost Viral, Creator ExcellenceBest Partnership or Collaboration, Features The Rest Is History: The Complete History of The Beatles with Tom Holland and Conan O Brian – GoalhangerNot Gonna Lie, with Kylie Kelce “My Disney Spectacular” from Walt Disney World, Episode 43 – Disney ExperiencesUNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett Cunningham – The MeteorOn Par with Maury Povich Podcast/Kathy Griffin Talks About Being The Most Hated Woman In America in 1-On-1 Interview With Maury – A Better Life MediaOn Purpose with Jay Shetty – On PurposeMichelle Obama Reveals All: Life-Changing Lessons on Fear, Faith & Hope – The Jamie Kern Lima Show – The Jamie Kern Lima ShowJustin Bieber Livestream on Twitch – StagePilotFashion & Beauty, General SocialNASA’s Webb Telescope and the Universe: Using social media to connect us all – NASA’s Goddard Space Flight CenterDelta Air Lines’ Travel With Confidence Series – Delta Air LinesLoctite’s Museum of Second Chances – Kill Boring DeadLady Gaga Monster Press Conference – SpotifyBenson Boone – Coachella Performance with Brian May – Warner Records GiaNina’s Dance that started the JLo ‘on the floor’ Trend and hit over half a Billion views – Anderson Group Public RelationsThe World’s #1 Sushi Restaurant That’s Impossible To Book – Alvin Zhou FilmsI’m Building an Algorithm That Doesn’t Rot Your Brain – PatreonA bold idea to rebuild the working class – TED ConferencesNew York Road Runners – m ss ng p ecesLong Form, Branded EntertainmentPlus Icon The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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