Recognition ecosystem · Award tiers

The mark of
digital excellence.

Our awards system spans embeddable website badges and a physical legacy piece for the work that deserves to be seen, shared, and remembered.

5 recognition tiers · Embed badges · Physical award

The medallions.

Embed on your site, ship in proposals
Web Design Awards nominee badge
Foundation
Nominee

A clean recognition mark for shortlisted work that signals your project passed our first curation threshold.

Web Design Awards site of the month badge
Momentum
Site of the Month

For standout launches that define the month through visual ambition, storytelling, and polished execution.

Web Design Awards winner badge
Top Tier
Winner

Our primary mark of excellence for digital experiences that rise above the field in both craft and performance.

Web Design Awards site of the year badge
Hallmark
Site of the Year

Reserved for digital work that sets the benchmark for the entire year across design quality and experience depth.

Web Design Awards agency of the year badge
Studio Honor
Agency of the Year

A recognition layer designed for agencies whose body of work consistently shapes the standard for the industry.

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.

Physical Web Design Awards recognition piece
01

Print-ready showcase

A polished physical award format for studios that want recognition to live beyond a browser tab.

Printformat
02

Presentation-grade asset

Suitable for framing in offices, client rooms, and event displays alongside your digital award embeds.

Frameformat

Extended recognition for specialists.

Live website review · Issued credential
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.
Explore SEO Certification
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.
Explore Web Design Certification

Nominate your site
for recognition.

If your work is ready to be seen, judged, and shared, submit it and enter the path toward nominee, winner, and category-level recognition.