Recognition ecosystem · Award tiers

The mark of digital excellence.

Five recognition tiers, embeddable badges buyers already trust, and a physical legacy piece for the work that deserves to be seen, shared, and remembered.

5 tiers · embed badges · do-follow backlink · physical award

— 01 / Recognition marks

The medallions.

Each tier ships as an embeddable badge with a do-follow link back to your live site. Embed on your homepage, drop into proposals.

Web Design Awards nominee badge
Foundation

Nominee

A clean mark for shortlisted work that cleared 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 ambition and polish.

Web Design Awards site of the year badge
Hallmark

Site of the Year

Reserved for work that sets the benchmark for the entire year.

Web Design Awards agency of the year badge
Studio honor

Agency of the Year

For agencies whose body of work consistently shapes the standard.

— 02 / 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.

01

Print-ready showcase

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

Print format
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Presentation-grade asset

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

Frame format
Physical Web Design Awards recognition piece
— 03 / Certifications

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, not quiz-based coursework.
Useful for agencies, consultants, and in-house SEO teams needing external validation.
Connects technical execution, search visibility, and conversion-focused review.
Explore SEO Certification
Professional proof

Web Design Certification

A practical certification 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
— 04 / Final step · Submissions open

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.