How do I submit a website for a Web Design Award?

To submit your website, create an account on Web Design Awards, fill in your site details including URL, category, and description, then select a submission tier. Your site will be reviewed by our expert judging panel.

What types of websites can be submitted for a web design award?

Any professional website can be submitted across categories including SaaS, ecommerce, healthcare, fashion, technology, branding, agency portfolios, and more. Both new and established websites are eligible.

How long does the judging process take?

The judging process typically takes 2-4 weeks from submission. You will be notified of the outcome via email once judging is complete.

What are the benefits of winning a Web Design Award?

Winners receive a verified award badge for their website, global recognition and exposure, a listing in the winners directory, and increased credibility with clients and employers. Agency winners gain premium placement in our agency rankings.

Submissions open · September 2026 edition

Win the award clients actually search for.

Submit one launch for an expert score across seven criteria. Winners get a permanent, Google-indexed award page, a shareable badge, and a spot in the index hiring teams already browse.

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No charge until you submit · drafts save on this device · resume link emailed once you add your address

From

Free, premium, or 48h rushed

Decision in

30d

48 hours on rushed entries

Read by

84k/mo

Designers, agencies, buyers

Award page

yours

Permanent, indexed on Google

- Submission · September 2026 editionSaves automatically as you go

Tell us about your work.

01 - Site informationRequired

Website URL

Start here. We auto-detect the title, summary, and a cover image when metadata is available.Contact emailWe email a one-click sign-in link once you submit - no password to create. Site titleBrief description0 / 280

This site is

02 - Visuals & categories

Cover image · recommended, ≥ 1600px wide

↑Drop your cover image or browsePNG / JPG / WEBP · min 1600px · 10MB maxOptional - if you don't add one, we'll use your site's preview image automatically.

Highlight shots · optional, up to 5

Categories · pick up to 5 that fit

0 of 5 selected

Add tools & social links - optional

Tools used

0 of 30 selected

Social links

03 - Choose your path

Every path is judged by the same jury on the same 7-criteria rubric - you're choosing the review timeline and what's included.

What you getFreePremium

Judged against the same rubricYesYes

Decision timeline~August 6, 20272-4 weeks

Permanent public nominee pageNot guaranteedYes

Eligible for Site of the Month—Yes

Award certificate if you win—Yes

Social + editorial promotion—Yes

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- Judging rubric · public · 7 criteria · scored 0–10

What the jury actually scores.

Rubric, math, and jurors are published. If a piece wins, you can trace exactly why.

- 0115%

User Experience & Strategy

Intentional journeys that earn the visitor's time. Strategy must be visible in the design, not assumed.

- 0215%

Visual Design & Branding

Visuals that feel both original and unmistakably on brand. Decorative competence is not enough.

- 0310%

Content & Storytelling

Messaging that communicates value quickly and rewards deeper exploration. Words count as much as pixels.

- 0410%

Accessibility & Inclusivity

Inclusive practices that serve diverse needs. Baseline compliance is the floor, not the ceiling.

- 0520%

Performance & Technical Implementation

Engineering that makes the experience feel immediate, stable, and trustworthy. Heavy sites do not win.

- 0610%

Responsiveness & Multi-device Support

Layouts that adapt fluidly across breakpoints and input modes - not just a mobile fallback of the desktop view.

- 0720%

Innovation & Future Readiness

Work that pushes the medium forward - original concepts, responsible use of new technology, durable thinking.

- How it works · decision within 30 days, typically 2–4 weeks

From submission to verdict.

Submit your work

Paste your live URL, autofill what we can from metadata, choose a path, and tell the jury what you are proudest of.

Today

First read by editors

An editor confirms technical baselines - accessibility, performance, original work - and routes it to the right pool.

Within 48 hours

Jury scoring

Jurors score independently against the public seven-criteria rubric; the weighted result becomes your published 0–10 score. Names stay hidden while scoring.

Weeks 1–3

Result & publishing

Outcomes go out by email. Winners are featured site-wide and in the newsletter. Your nominee page goes live the same day.

Within 30 days

- Frequent questions

Things people always ask.

Do I need an account to submit?

Yes. Creating an account connects the nomination to your profile, keeps the draft saved on your device, and lets us send you a secure resume link if you leave before submitting.

What assets should I prepare?

Have a cover image, up to five highlight screenshots, a short description, and links to your live site and socials.

How long does judging take?

Timing depends on the submission path. Rushed judging is completed within 48 hours, while premium nominations receive email updates as they move through review and publication. Free submissions join the community queue as editorial capacity allows.

Can I edit my nomination after submitting?

You can update details before payment. For changes afterward, email hello@webdesignawards.io within 24 hours and our team will help.

Can one project fit multiple categories?

Yes. Pick every category that matches your work so judges evaluate it across the right disciplines.

- Submissions are open · September 2026 edition

Make this the cycle you get judged.

Pay only at the end - drafts save as you type. Free, premium, or 48-hour rushed. If you win, the award page is yours to keep.

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