The 21st Annual w3 Awards

Congratulations to the 2026 Winners!

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Honoring the Best Digital Experiences, Content and Creativity

2026 Best in Show Winners

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Joby Aviation by TinyWins
Website Features: Best Structure & Navigation
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Cracking the date of Google I/O 2025 by Left Field Labs
AI Creative Innovation: Game Design
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Emotional Baggage
by 2045 Agency
Marketing Features: Best Data-Driven Marketing
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A More Intuitive OURA App
by Instrument
Mobile Features: Best User Interface
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Wake Up with CrAIg
by West BBDO & Critical Mass
Integrated Marketing: B2B Integrated Campaign
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Wonderful Combinations Brand Anthem Video
by University of Rochester
General Video: Schools & Universities
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The Living Corpse
by Now Media, LLC
Podcast Individual Episodes & Specials: History & Biography
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Reinventing Joe & The Juice’s digital experience
by EPAM Systems
Mobile Apps & Sites: Food & Beverage
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Should We Be Worried About AI Slop? by AARP
General Video: Cause Awareness
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IBM Concert Platform by IBM
AI Applications & Platforms: AI Chatbot & Conversational AI
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The Re-Rebrand by Razorfish
Social Campaigns: Arts, Culture & Entertainment
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Mattel Brickshop 'Little Listings' by Thinkerbell
Integrated Marketing: Product Launch Campaign
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Bucks Sauce — Small-Batch BBQ Sauce E-Commerce Website by Buzzworthy Studio
General Websites: Food & Beverage
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One in Ten
by National Children's Alliance
Podcast Series: Associations
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The GRAND NATIONAL Breakdown Part 1: wacced out murals by unRapped
Creators: Best Short-Form Creator
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Omaha Central Library: Find Your Place Through Art
by Story Sellers Group
Video Series: Cultural Institutions
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Stan Druckenmiller: Invest, Then Investigate (Hard Lessons) by Morgan Stanley
Podcast Individual Episodes & Specials: Financial Services & FinTech
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CoMove by Yifei Chen
Mobile Apps & Sites: AI-Powered App
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The Boys Season 5: Vought Experience by Light Sail VR
Website Features: Best User Experience
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The Longest Runway
by 2045 Agency
Creators: Creator/Brand Collaboration
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Playspace: Instrument’s growing suite of AI-powered tools by Instrument
AI Applications & Platforms: Generative AI Application

Built to Win Best in Show

A superhero megacorp you can explore, model cars in real dealerships and AI agents running IT ops. See the best projects from Light Sail VR, TinyWins, Thinkerbell, Morgan Stanley, AARP, Instrument, Razorfish, National Children's Alliance and more.

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Our Team's Personal Favorites

True crime podcasting, fashion-forward mobile design and The Simpsons teaming up with MONOPOLY GO! are just a few ways this season's winners delivered. Check out projects from CBS News, Work & Co, Zebra Partners and more that stood out to us.

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Built to Recognize the Best Work

Evaluations are officially wrapped, and the AIVA Jury is eager to share what inspired them this season. Hear insights from experts at Dean&Co., Google Home, Publicis Brazil and Esquire Digital about the work that stuck with them this season and why they're excited for what's next in digital.

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2026 Gold Award Winners

Image for If You Please...Himan Brown's Radio Mystery Theater by StardustBlueMedia, LLC

If You Please...Himan Brown's Radio Mystery Theater by StardustBlueMedia, LLC

Marketing Campaigns: Social Campaign
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Something's Off by ON Advertising

Video Series: Government & Municipal
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PEN America by Kanopi Studios

Website Features: Best Practices
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The Little Things That Moves The World by Tomakti Studio

General Video: Animation
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Hyundai Motor Group PR Website by FRUM

General Websites: Corporate Communications
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ai: For the Experience - American Airlines Centennial by Walton Isaacson

AI & Tech Features: Best AI Creative Integration
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w3 Awards Executive Jury

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Matt Dean

Co-Founder, Strategy & CEO, Dean&Co.
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Megan Gilbert

VP, FORTUNE Brand Studio, Fortune Media
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Milton Lebron

Co Founder, Executive Creative Director, Might And Matter
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Sarah El-Atm

General Manager, August
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Sirui Hua

Head of Audience and Analytics, NowThis Media
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Rodolpho Henrique

Design Lead, Google
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Dan Ferguson

Partner, Groove Jones
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Deborah Beckman

Director Marketing, North America & ANZ, 2K Games
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Mat Zucker

Chief Marketing Officer, Prophet
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Fabian Geyrhalter

Principal, FINIEN
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Liliana Farinha

Head of Service Management, WYcreative
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Joe Pilcavage

VP, Marketing, Blue Tees Golf
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Jonny Zeller

Director & Storyverse Architect, Champagne & Gyoza
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Jay Schacher

EVP, Executive Design Director, Klick
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Award Categories

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Websites

Websites, microsites, and web experiences built to promote a service, product, message, or brand, with expanded recognition for digital craft, AI integration, and e-commerce.
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Online Marketing

The strategy, craft, and execution of promoting products and services across Branded Content, General Marketing, Marketing Features, and a new Integrated Marketing section honoring campaigns built across multiple channels.
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Social & Creators

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Content and campaigns created for social platforms, with a brand new Creators section dedicated to individual creators and their work.
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Mobile Apps & Sites

Applications, sites, and digital experiences created for mobile devices across Mobile Apps & Sites, Mobile Features, and Mobile Game Features, including new categories for AI-powered apps and AI-integrated gaming.
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Web Video

Video content created for digital platforms, with new recognition for short-form and vertical video, narrative film, and AI-driven production.
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Podcasts

Downloadable and streaming audio content across Series, Individual Episodes & Specials, and Podcast Features, including new categories for video podcasts, AI-enhanced production, and creator collaborations.
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AI, Immersive & Software

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Work that leverages AI, immersive technology, and software innovation, including generative AI, AR, VR, spatial computing, independent platforms, and AI-driven experiences.
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