Submissions open · October 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

Awarding since

2014

Judged year-round

Verdict by

Nov 12

On Premium · 48 hours on rushed

Read by

84k/mo

Designers, agencies, buyers

Award page

yours

Permanent, indexed on Google

- Submission · October 2026 editionSaves automatically as you go

Tell us about your work.

01 - Site informationRequired

Website URL

Start here. We auto-detect the title, description, 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 & categoriesOptional

Cover image · 1600px+ wide looks best

↑Drop your cover image or browsePNG / JPG / WEBP · 4MB maxSkip it and 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 selectedBuilt using AITick this if AI helped design, write, or build the site - or if it powers a feature inside it. Entries appear in the Built with AI showcase.

Add tools & social links - optional

Tools used

0 of 30 selected

Social links

03 - Choose your path

What you're choosing is when you hear back: by Nov 12 on Premium, or around Oct 2027 in the free queue. The jury and the seven criteria are the same on every path.

What you getFreePremium

Your verdict~Oct 2027By Nov 12

Permanent public nominee pageNot guaranteedYes

Eligible for Site of the MonthNoYes

Award certificate if you winNoYes

Social + editorial promotionNoYes

Judged against the same rubricYesYes

- Or wait in the free queue

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

What the jury actually scores.

Criteria and weights are public, and every scored entry's breakdown is published on its nominee page - so you can trace exactly where a score came from.

- 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.

- Your turn

Ready to be scored?

Every entry is scored against exactly these criteria and weights. Anything you have already typed in the form is saved.

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

From submission to verdict.

Submit your work

Paste your live URL, let autofill pull in the title and description, choose a path, and submit. Drafts save as you go.

Today

Automated measurement

Google PageSpeed Insights tests the live site on mobile and desktop, giving the judge a measured starting point for accessibility, performance, and responsiveness.

When your entry goes live

Scored against the rubric

A judge reviews the live site and scores each of the seven public criteria from 0 to 10. The rubric weights turn those into one score out of 10.

Premium within 30 days · Rushed 48h · Free as capacity allows

Scorecard & awards

Your criterion scores and weighted score go live on your nominee page. Each month, entries that clear the winning score become winners.

Monthly awards

- Frequent questions

Things people always ask.

What does Premium add over the free path?

The same jury scores every path against the same seven criteria. Premium buys time and eligibility: a decision within 30 days instead of the community queue's roughly year-long wait, a guaranteed permanent nominee page on our DA 58 domain, Site of the Month eligibility, an award certificate if you win, and social and editorial promotion. If we can't judge your submission, you get a full refund.

Do I need an account to submit?

No - there's no password to set up. Add your email in the form and submit; we connect the nomination to that address and email you a one-click sign-in link to follow it. Drafts save on your device as you type, and once you've added your email we can send a resume link if you leave before submitting. Already have an account? Sign in first and the entry is added to it.

What do I need to submit?

Your live URL, a site title, a two or three sentence description, and your email. Autofill can pull the title, description, and a cover image from your site's metadata. A cover image (1600px+ wide looks best), up to five highlight screenshots, categories, tools, and social links are optional - without a cover, we use your site's preview image.

How long does judging take?

It depends on the path. Premium entries get a decision within 30 days, typically 2-4 weeks, with email updates along the way. Rushed entries get a verdict within 48 hours. Free entries join the community queue and are reviewed as jury capacity allows - currently about a year out, and publication isn't guaranteed.

What do winners get?

A winner badge for your site, a permanent, Google-indexed nominee page showing the award and your full scorecard, and a place in the winners archive. If an agency is credited, the win counts toward its place in our agency rankings. Premium winners also get a PDF award certificate, and only Premium entries are eligible for Site of the Month.

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 up to five categories that match your work so it's listed in the right places.

- Submissions are open · October 2026 edition

Make this the month you get judged.

Premium entries get a decision within 30 days, or 48 hours on rushed. Drafts save as you type, nothing is charged until the final step, and if you win, the award page is yours to keep.

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