# Web Design Awards Pricing

> Source: https://www.webdesignawards.io/pricing
> Currency: USD. Prices and terms are authoritative as of the request time and may change without notice.
> Web Design Awards is a human-judged recognition platform for live websites and the agencies, designers, and technologies behind them. Every submission gets a real review by working judges and a permanent public nominee page.

## At a glance

- Standard Nomination — $49, one-time, per submission. 1 site, permanent nominee page, monthly scoring, annual award eligibility.
- Rushed Judging — $98, one-time, per submission. Judged within 48 hours, same rubric as standard.
- Agency plans — $0 to $5,000 per year. Profile, included submissions, lead access, and visibility.
- Website Design Review — $2,000, one-time. Expert audit with prioritized backlog, 5-day turnaround.
- Judge / Partner Membership — $499 per year. Panel seat and partner visibility.
- Company Spotlight — from $990, one-time campaign. Editorial coverage and site-wide promotion.
- Get Matched (clients hiring an agency) — free.

## Nomination plans

### Standard Nomination — $49 (one-time, per submission)

Submit one live website for human review by the Web Design Awards judging panel. Includes a permanent public nominee page with a backlink, monthly scoring eligibility, and an annual award track. Checkout: https://www.webdesignawards.io/submit-for-an-award

- Website nomination entry
- Dedicated nomination page
- Social media post for nominee
- Ranked in monthly scoring
- Eligible for “Design of the Month” award
- PDF Award Certificate (if won)
- Enhanced Credibility
- Increased Visibility
- Professional Recognition
- SEO Boost & Backlinks
- Marketing Material
- Community Engagement

### Rushed Judging — $98 (one-time, per submission)

Same nomination package as Standard, judged within 48 hours of confirmed checkout. Built for launches, investor reviews, and client presentations on a deadline. Checkout: https://www.webdesignawards.io/rushed-judging

- Reviewed within 48 hours of confirmed checkout
- Priority placement with the judging panel
- Same scoring rubric, written commentary, and eligibility as standard
- Dedicated nomination page and ranking consideration
- Direct status updates from the team

## Agency plans (annual)

### Free — $0 (forever)

A free directory listing for your agency. Claim or sign up, customize your profile, and upgrade any time for premium visibility.

- Support: community

Features:
- Public directory listing with basic profile
- Logo, website, short bio, location
- Award submission eligibility (entry fees apply)
- Community support

### Bronze — $499 (per year)

The essential annual agency plan for a polished profile, directory presence, and included award submissions.

- Support: standard
- Can pitch on client briefs: yes

Features:
- Basic agency profile page
- Directory listing
- Standard search visibility
- Award eligibility
- Standard support

### Silver — $1,500 (per year)

A growth-focused annual tier with stronger discovery, more submissions, verified branding, and reporting.

- Included submissions per year: 6
- Nomination fee discount: 15%
- Included client brief unlocks per year: 2
- Badge: Verified Agency
- Analytics: basic
- Support: priority
- DoFollow backlink: yes
- Can pitch on client briefs: yes

Features:
- Everything in Bronze
- Enhanced agency profile page
- Priority search visibility
- Category placement
- Verified Agency badge
- Up to 6 project submissions per year
- DoFollow backlink
- Limited featured placement on award pages
- Occasional newsletter inclusion
- Submission fee discounts
- Basic analytics dashboard
- Priority support
- Early access to select opportunities
- Badge assets for use on agency website

### Gold — $5,000 (per year)

The premium annual tier for agencies that need the highest visibility, unlimited submissions, and dedicated support.

- Included submissions per year: Unlimited
- Nomination fee discount: 25%
- Included client brief unlocks per year: 8
- Badge: Gold Agency
- Analytics: advanced
- Support: dedicated
- DoFollow backlink: yes
- Homepage exposure: yes
- Direct inbound lead routing: yes
- Can pitch on client briefs: yes

Features:
- Everything in Silver
- Premium custom-style agency page
- Top-tier search visibility
- Pinned category placement
- Gold Agency badge
- Unlimited project submissions
- Priority review
- Premium backlink placement
- Prominent featured placement on award pages
- Guaranteed homepage exposure
- Dedicated agency landing page
- Multiple case study highlights per year
- Guaranteed newsletter features
- Priority and recurring social promotion
- Direct inbound lead routing
- Inclusion in exclusive top agency lists
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Dedicated support

### Leads Only — $100 (per year)

The lowest-cost way to pitch on client project briefs. No public profile, no directory listing — just lead access. Pay per unlock to introduce yourself.

- Support: community
- Public directory listing: no
- Can pitch on client briefs: yes

Features:
- Pitch on client project briefs (pay per lead)
- Buy leads à la carte
- Internal dashboard only — no public profile
- No directory listing
- Standard community support

## Add-ons and services

### Website Design Review — $2,000 (one-time, 5-day turnaround)

An expert audit from our judges with a prioritized backlog of fixes and an annotated Loom walkthrough. Booking: https://www.webdesignawards.io/hire-us-website-review

- 40+ point heuristic scorecard with rationale
- Annotated Loom walkthrough for your team
- Prioritized backlog sorted by impact and effort

### Become a Judge — $499 / year (membership)

Join the judging panel. Featured as an official judge or partner with platform-wide visibility. Apply: https://www.webdesignawards.io/become-a-web-design-judge

- Featured on the judges and partners page
- Participate in scoring and platform recognition
- Official digital badge and member visibility

### Company Spotlight — from $990 (one-time campaign)

Editorial coverage and site-wide promotion across the Web Design Awards network. Packages: https://www.webdesignawards.io/company-spotlight

- 2-Week Spotlight — $990 (homepage spotlight, editorial coverage, two weeks of placement)
- 4-Week Spotlight — $2,250 (everything in 2-Week, plus deeper editorial coverage and four weeks of placement)
- Live within 48 hours once assets arrive

### Get Matched (for clients hiring an agency) — Free

Submit a project brief and our editorial team matches you with up to 5 vetted agencies. There is no fee for clients. Form: https://www.webdesignawards.io/get-matched

## FAQs

**What does the submission fee include?** The $49 fee covers a review by industry experts, a permanent listing with a backlink, promotion on our social channels, and a digital certificate for winners.

**Can I submit more than one website?** Yes. Each site requires its own $49 submission, but you can submit as many websites as you like.

**Do you offer refunds if my site is not selected?** The submission fee is non-refundable since the review is performed whether or not your site wins an award.

**How long does the review process take?** Rushed judging is completed within 48 hours. Standard nominations receive email updates as they move through review and publication.

**Can I update my submission after paying?** If you need to change details, contact support within 24 hours of submitting and we'll help update your entry.

**Will my site stay listed if it does not win?** Yes. Every submission receives a permanent listing with a backlink, regardless of whether it wins an award.

## Contact

- Email: hello@webdesignawards.io
- Pricing page (human-readable): https://www.webdesignawards.io/pricing
- Agency tiers: https://www.webdesignawards.io/list-my-agency
- Knowledge graph manifest: https://www.webdesignawards.io/llms.txt