Awwwards
The largest web design awards community, best known for Site of the Day, Site of the Month, and Site of the Year recognition voted by a global jury.
The facts.
What gets scored.
- Design (40%)
- Usability (30%)
- Creativity (20%)
- Content (10%)
Who it fits.
- Visual-first portfolio agencies
- Motion-heavy work
- Brand storytelling sites
FAQ
What does Awwwards judge?
Awwwards evaluates submissions on: Design (40%), Usability (30%), Creativity (20%), Content (10%). Scoring is done by each entry is scored by a minimum of 18 jurors on design (40%), usability (30%), creativity (20%), and content (10%); the weighted average produces sotd, sotm, and soty winners. an approved site stays eligible for site of the day for three months.
How much does Awwwards cost?
$65 for a single submission, or $165 per year for three. PRO membership is priced separately - current figures on awwwards.com.
What award levels does Awwwards give out?
Awwwards recognizes work across 4 levels: Honorable Mention, Site of the Day, Site of the Month, Site of the Year.
Who is Awwwards best for?
Best fit for Visual-first portfolio agencies; Motion-heavy work; Brand storytelling sites.
How does Awwwards compare to Web Design Awards?
Web Design Awards publishes its judging rubric, offers a free nomination route alongside the $49.99 judged one, and emits structured data on every nominee and winner so awards are citable in Google and LLM retrieval. Compare side-by-side at /compare/awwwards-vs-web-design-awards, or browse /awards for the full index.
Or look at the others.
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- CSSWinnerA long-running web design awards gallery recognizing standout UI/UX and creative websites, with Site of the Day, Star, and Winner honors decided by a review panel plus a public vote.→
- The Webby AwardsThe leading international awards for excellence on the internet - presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences across websites, apps, video, podcasts, and social.→
- The FWAOne of the oldest digital design awards, with a long history of recognizing experimental, interactive, and motion-driven web work.→
Last reviewed: 2026-08-24