The Hollywood Reporter, Heated Rivalry, Bad Bunny, Timothée Chalamet and Sabrina Carpenter are among the winners for the 30th annual Webby Awards.
Other winners include Selena Gomez, Cardi B, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Jimmy Fallon, Alex Warren, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Amy Poehler, Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes & Will Arnett, Don Lemon, Jason & Travis Kelce, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Heated Rivalry, Sinners, The White Lotus, SNL, Severance, WAYMO, Apple, Lady Gaga, KATSEYE, NPR, Stranger Things, Sinners, Abbott Elementary, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Sesame Street.
The awards, which are run by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, honor “excellence on the Internet and celebrat[e] the creators, companies, platforms, and personalities shaping today’s cultural and technological landscape.”
All nominees are eligible to win two awards: the Webby Award, selected by the Academy, and the Webby People’s Voice Award, voted on by the online community. The Hollywood Reporter won the People’s Voice Award in the category of Entertainment, General Desktop & Mobile Sites (Websites & Mobile Sites).
Winners will be recognized May 11 at a special 30th-anniversary awards ceremony hosted by Emmy-nominated stand-up comedian and The Daily Show correspondent Josh Johnson in New York City. The ceremony is known for requesting that winners give speeches that are only five words long.
This year, the Webby Awards will also honor several folks with Special Achievement Awards for their “outstanding contributions to Internet culture.” They include Claude (Webby Person of the Year Award); Shonda Rhimes (Webby Streaming Person of the Year Award); Kylie Kelce (Webby Podcast of the Year Award); Taraji P. Henson (IADAS and NAACP Webby Advocate of the Year Award); Druski (Webby Special Achievement Award); and Pete Davison (Webby Special Achievement Award). Adobe and the Webbys also will present the Special Achievement in Creative AI Award to James Gerde.
In addition, Google will be honored as brand of the year, iHeart Media will receive the Webby Podcast Company of the Year achievement, and PBS will be recognized as the Webby Media Company of the Year.
“This 30th Anniversary class of Webby Winners is a reflection of the Internet at its best: vibrant, diverse, and continuously innovative,” said Jesse Feister, executive director of Webby Media Group. “From global superstars, viral online personalities, and culture-defining entertainment, to AI platforms like Google Gemini and Claude Code, these honorees are the voices setting the standard for digital excellence. We are proud to champion their creativity and celebrate the extraordinary ways they are shaping the future of the online world.”
A partial list of winners follows. See the full list on the Webby Awards website.
- Air: Where All Creators are Heroes featuring The Rizzler won the Webby Award for Best Creative Use of AI & Technology, Creator Excellence (Creators)
- Apple Pay won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Shopping & Retail, Consumer Apps (Apps, Software & Immersive)
- Are You Okay? won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Interview or Talk Show, Social Content Series (Social)
- Bye Bye Dongle – Logitech won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for B2B, Branded Content (Advertising, Media & PR)
- Claude Code won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Best Product or Service, AI Features & Innovation (AI)
- Colin & Samir won the Webby Award for Best Duo or Group, Creator Excellence (Creators)
- Feel Good Foodie won the People’s Voice Award for Creator Launch or Drop, Creator Business (Creators)
- Flow won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Creative Tools, AI Experiences & Applications (AI)
- FidoCure: Revolutionizing dog cancer treatment won the People’s Voice Award for Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI Experiences & Applications (AI)
- Figma Slides: All Hands on Deck won the Webby Award for B2B, Branded Entertainment (Video & Film)
- GoFundMe Giving Funds won the People’s Voice Award for Responsible Innovation, Responsible Technology (Websites & Mobile Sites)
- Google Gemini 3 won the Webby Award for Best AI Technical Achievement, AI Features & Innovation (AI)
- Good Hang With Amy Poehler won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Best Host, Features (Podcasts)
- Heated Rivalry social won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Best Social Campaign, Social Features (Social)
- Justin Bieber Livestream on Twitch won the Webby Award for Creator Launch or Drop, Creator Business (Creators)
- KATSEYE and GAP’s “Better in Denim” won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle, Branded Entertainment (Video & Film)
- Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “Luther” won the Webby Award for Music Video, General Video & Film (Video & Film)
- Lady Gaga Monster Press Conference – Spotify won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Events & Livestreams, Social Campaigns (Social)
- LEGO Party! won the Webby Award for Kids & Family, Games General (Games)
- Lionel Messi Intercepts the Super Bowl – Apple won the Webby Award for Social Video, Individual (Advertising, Media & PR)
- MasterClass On Call won the Webby Award for Best Real-Time Engagement, AI Features & Innovation (AI)
- More Than A Game – ACLU won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Sports, General Video & Film (Video & Film)
- MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories won the People’s Voice Award for Newsletter or Written Stories, Creator Business (Creators)
- Mythical Kitchen won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Food & Drink, General Social (Social)
- NASA’s Curious Universe: The Earth Series won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Health, Science & Education, Limited-Series & Specials (Podcasts)
- NikeSKIMS Spring ’26 Campaign featuring Blackpink’s LISA won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Launch or Drop, Advertising Campaigns (Advertising, Media & PR)
- New Heights With Jason & Travis Kelce won the People’s Voice Award for Sports, Shows (Podcasts)
- Now You See Me: Now You Don’t – Making Music Happen With Zach King won the Webby Award for Entertainment or Meme, General Creator (Creators)
- NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Entertainment & Music, Series & Channels (Video & Film)
- PayPal Open: From Farmers Market to Global Markets won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Best B2B Campaign, Media Campaigns (Advertising, Media & PR)
- Sabrina Carpenter “Tears” won the People’s Voice Award for Music Video, General Video & Film (Video & Film)
- Samsung x Google Gemini Museum Tour won the Webby Award for Best Immersive Technology Innovation, Immersive Experiences (Apps, Software & Immersive)
- Severance S2 – Tune-In Campaign won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Social Media Campaign, Advertising Campaigns (Advertising, Media & PR)
- Sinners Theatrical Social Campaign won the Webby Award for Best Overall Social Presence – Media/Entertainment, Social Features (Social)
- Smirnoff x Troye Sivan: Go Off! won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Digital Campaign, Advertising Campaigns (Advertising, Media & PR)
- SNL50: The Anniversary Special won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Events & Live, Limited-Series & Specials (Video & Film)
- Steph Curry Shoots the Moon won the People’s Voice Award for Best Use of Earned Media, Media Campaigns (Advertising, Media & PR)
- Take a Moment With Elmo and Jonathan Bailey won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Health & Wellness, Social Video Short Form (Social)
- Thanks Dad With Ego Nwodim won the Webby Award for Interview or Talk Show – Entertainment & Culture, Shows (Podcasts)
- The Beatles Anthology 2025 won the People’s Voice Award for Arts, Culture & Lifestyle, Social Campaigns (Social)
- The Daily Show won the Webby Award for Comedy, General Social (Social)
- The @MeetCutesNYC Universe won the Webby Award for Cross-Platform Presence, Creator Business (Creators)
- The Don Lemon Show won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Best Video Podcast Host, Features (Podcasts)
- The Intersection by MeidasTouch won the People’s Voice Award for Best New Podcast – News, Business & Society, Features (Podcasts)
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Entertainment, General Social (Social)
- The Way Meditation App won the People’s Voice Award for Best Visual Design – Function, App Excellence (Apps, Software & Immersive)
- Timothée Chalamet for Cash App won the Webby Award for Short Form, Branded Entertainment (Video & Film)
- Toast x Keith Lee “It’s the Little Things” won a Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Creator/Influencer Partnership or Collaboration – Brand, Creator Business (Creators)
- Touch: Beyond Vision – AI for Blind won the Webby Award for Belonging & Inclusion, AI Experiences & Applications (AI)
- Tracking Bad Bunny won the Webby Award for Best Community or Fan Engagement – Media/Entertainment, Social Features (Social)
- Trixie Mattel won the People’s Voice Award for Entertainment or Meme, General Creator (Creators)
- Try Guys Try Ghost Hunting won the Webby Award for Best Creator-to-Creator Collaboration, Creator Excellence (Creators)
- Waymo | Safety Hub won the Webby Award for Best Responsible AI Implementation, AI Features & Innovation (AI)
- The White Lotus Official Podcast won the Webby Award for Television & Film, Individual Episode (Podcasts)
- Zarna Garg & Malala: Almost-Therapy Skit won the People’s Voice Award for Best Shortform Video, Creator Excellence (Creators)
- Zohran for NYC (New York City Mayoral Primary) won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Politics & Advocacy, Branded Content (Advertising, Media & PR)
- Beeble.ai won a 2026 Webby Award for Best Use of AI & Machine Learning (Apps, Software & Immersive)
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