Foundation
Nominee
A clean recognition mark for shortlisted work that signals your project passed our first curation threshold.
Recognition Ecosystem
The mark ofdigital excellence.
Our awards system spans embeddable website badges and a physical legacy piece for the work that deserves to be seen, shared, and remembered.
Digital Identity
Badge assets built for websites, decks, and agency pages.
Each badge can be used as a lightweight embed asset so winners and nominees can bring the recognition directly into their own digital presence.
Momentum
Site of the Month
For standout launches that define the month through visual ambition, storytelling, and polished execution.
Top Tier
Winner
Our primary mark of excellence for digital experiences that rise above the field in both craft and performance.
Hallmark
Site of the Year
Reserved for digital work that sets the benchmark for the entire year across design quality and experience depth.
Studio Honor
Agency of the Year
A recognition layer designed for agencies whose body of work consistently shapes the standard for the industry.
Physical Legacy
Recognition that belongs on the wall.
For milestone wins, the awards system extends into a physical format designed to feel collectible, ceremonial, and worthy of a permanent place in the studio.
Print-ready showcase
A polished physical award format for studios that want recognition to live beyond a browser tab.
Presentation-grade asset
Suitable for framing in offices, client rooms, and event displays alongside your digital award embeds.
Certifications
Extended recognition for SEO specialists and web designers.
Beyond awards and badges, Web Design Awards also offers certification tracks for professionals who want external review tied to live websites and production-ready work.
Credential Layer
SEO Certification
An audit-backed certification for professionals who want to validate technical SEO, on-page execution, and conversion awareness through a live website review.
- Built around real submitted websites rather than quiz-based coursework.
- Useful for agencies, consultants, and in-house SEO teams that need external validation.
- Connects technical execution, search visibility, and conversion-focused review.
Professional Proof
Web Design Certification
A practical certification designed for designers and studios that want verified recognition for performance, UX clarity, and SEO-ready implementation on live work.
- Focused on production quality, not theory-only design exams.
- Reviews Core Web Vitals, conversion-focused UX, and search-friendly structure together.
- Creates stronger proof for freelancers and agencies presenting client work.
Final Step
Nominate your site for recognition.
If your work is ready to be seen, judged, and shared, submit it to Web Design Awards and enter the path toward nominee, winner, and category-level recognition.