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Submissions open · 2026 cycle
Win a Web Design Award — and turn a launch into the proof your next client asks for.
Submit, get judged, get published — read by 84,000 designers and buyers a month.
Every entry gets a scored, expert review and — if it wins — a permanent public award page, a shareable badge, and a slot in the index hiring teams and design buyers actually browse.
Decision in 30 days · $49 per submission, free path available · Public award page if you win
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— 01 / This week, in focus
Awarded this week.
Get 15% off your first nomination — just for joining the newsletter.
Drop your email and we'll send the code, plus eight hand-picked sites every Friday with the score behind each and one short note from a juror. ~14,000 readers, no tracking pixels.
— 02 / Two ways in
Nominate a site, or list your studio.
Nominate a sitePer-launch · free path available
$49per submission
Turn one launch into permanent proof you can ship in proposals.
Expert review, a scored award page indexed on Google, and — if you win — a badge and certificate. Decision in 30 days, 48-hour rushed path available.
- Reviewed by our expert judging panel
- Permanent nominee page with score breakdown
- Eligible for Site of the Month and annual Winner
- PDF certificate and shareable badge if you win
- Ranked in monthly scoring
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Claim a free directory listing in 60 seconds. Upgrade for verified badges, included submissions, lead routing, and homepage exposure when you're ready.
- Free: public directory listing, logo, bio, location
- Bronze ($499/yr): polished profile, standard search visibility
- Silver ($1,500/yr): 6 included submissions, verified badge, 15% off nominations
- Gold ($5,000/yr): unlimited submissions, homepage exposure, 25% off, direct lead routing
- Every winning nominee credits the studio publicly
— 03 / The prize
What winners get to ship.
Annual
Winner 2026
Monthly
Site of the Month
Annual
Site of the Year
Annual
Nominee 2026
Annual
Agency of the Year
— In review
Currently nominated.
— 04 / How we judge
Judged with care, weighted, normalized, public.
Every submission is reviewed against the same seven criteria. Scores are published with the award. Nothing is anonymous, nothing is paid.
01
User Experience & Strategy
Intentional journeys that earn the visitor's time. Strategy must be visible in the design, not assumed.
15%weight
02
Visual Design & Branding
Visuals that feel both original and unmistakably on brand. Decorative competence is not enough.
15%weight
03
Content & Storytelling
Messaging that communicates value quickly and rewards deeper exploration. Words count as much as pixels.
10%weight
04
Accessibility & Inclusivity
Inclusive practices that serve diverse needs. Baseline compliance is the floor, not the ceiling.
10%weight
05
Performance & Technical Implementation
Engineering that makes the experience feel immediate, stable, and trustworthy. Heavy sites do not win.
20%weight
06
Responsiveness & Multi-device Support
Layouts that adapt fluidly across breakpoints and input modes — not just a mobile fallback of the desktop view.
10%weight
07
Innovation & Future Readiness
Work that pushes the medium forward — original concepts, responsible use of new technology, durable thinking.
20%weight
— 05 / The index
Every winner, in order.
Sort: Most recent ↓
01
ABA RankSite of the Month
HealthcareHigglo Digital
8.4/10
05.03.26
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02
Quantum Computing DataWinner
TechnologyDynamic Wave Consulting
7.6/10
05.03.26
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03
MetajiveSite of the Month
Digital MarketingIndependent submission
8.2/10
05.03.26
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04
Acenda Integrated HealthWinner
NonprofitIndependent submission
7.5/10
05.03.26
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05
Iran War SparknotesWinner
Media ProductionHigglo Digital
7.8/10
05.03.26
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06
Nnamdi Okogwu (Nams)Winner
Graphic DesignerIndependent submission
7.7/10
05.03.26
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07
Laser and MeWinner
HealthcareIndependent submission
7.5/10
05.03.26
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08
Pratik PolWinner
Independent submission
7.5/10
05.03.26
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09
FlywardSite of the Month
TravelIndependent submission
8.2/10
05.03.26
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10
Potent products & experiencesWinner
AgencyIndependent submission
7.5/10
05.03.26
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— 06 / Featured partner
Company spotlight.
Higglo Digital
Conversion-minded strategy with high-end visual craft.
A digital marketing studio trusted by ambitious brands that need premium execution, clearer positioning, and growth strategy that reaches beyond launch week.
/01Website Design & Development
/02Search Engine Optimization
/03Digital Advertising
/04Generative Engine Optimization
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Winners
27
Nominees
08
SOTM
— Selected client roster
BlizzardItalicZeniMaxBethesdaHuluMotivity
— 07 / Featured studios
Agencies making waves.
— 08 / From the desk
Notes & field reports.
April 22, 2026
How to win a Web Design Award — a practical guide for designers.
Winning isn't about aesthetics alone. It's deliberate strategy, technical precision, and a deep understanding of user experience — earned through iteration, research, and disciplined execution.
Read article →
April 18, 2026
LUNAVER is rebuilding writing from the ground up — starting with accessibility.
Designed for the blind and visually impaired from day one. On-device privacy plus a system that iteratively refines content into publication-ready books.
Read article →
April 10, 2026
Top Web Design Awards: elevating user experience.
Recognition that every designer dreams of — a testament to skill, vision, and impact on the user experience. A primer on what we look for, and why.
Read article →
— 09 / The cycle is open
Make this the launch
you get judged on.
$49 per submission · decision in 30 days · permanent public award page if you win. Free path available — no credit card.