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CSSWinner

A long-running web design awards gallery recognizing standout UI/UX and creative websites, with Website of the Day, Winner, and Special Kudos honors judged by a review panel.

The facts.

Founded
2008
Headquarters
Submission fee
Acceptance rate
Monthly traffic
Judging system
A review panel scores each submission on design, creativity, usability, and content; stronger entries earn Special Kudos, Star, Winner, and Website of the Day badges.
Award levels
Nominee, Special Kudos, Star, Winner, Website of the Day
Categories
Website of the Day, UI/UX, Creative, E-Commerce
Official site

What gets scored.

  • Design
  • Creativity
  • Usability
  • Content

Who it fits.

  • UI/UX craft
  • Creative studio portfolios
  • Teams that want a quick design badge

FAQ

  • What does CSSWinner judge?

    CSSWinner evaluates submissions on: Design, Creativity, Usability, Content. Scoring is done by a review panel scores each submission on design, creativity, usability, and content; stronger entries earn special kudos, star, winner, and website of the day badges.

  • How much does CSSWinner cost?

    Free and paid express-review submission options are published on csswinner.com.

  • What award levels does CSSWinner give out?

    CSSWinner recognizes work across 5 levels: Nominee, Special Kudos, Star, Winner, Website of the Day.

  • Who is CSSWinner best for?

    Best fit for UI/UX craft; Creative studio portfolios; Teams that want a quick design badge.

  • How does CSSWinner compare to Web Design Awards?

    Web Design Awards publishes its judging rubric, offers free nominations, and emits structured data on every nominee and winner so awards are citable in Google and LLM retrieval. Compare side-by-side at /compare/css-winner-vs-web-design-awards once that route is published, or browse /awards for the full index.

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Last reviewed: 2026-07-04