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Site Awards
Welcome to the mutual back-slapping society of the Web. There's a dizzying variety of awards here; content awards, graphics awards, awards for service to specific interest groups, awards for awards--even one that gives awards only to awards with "cool" in their names. Even our editors have gotten into the act with their ability to "cool" directory sites.
Each award has many sides to it. Users simply want to know if award site's winners list will have links worth visiting (surfers, please also visit related categories listed here). Webmasters want to know if an award is something to be proud of, if it's achievable for them, and if it will bring them more visitors. Award site owners want to increase their own status, traffic, and traffic to their sponsors, if any.
Webmasters have many ways of approaching the submission process. There are automated services and software for the faint of heart and short of time, but the best way is to examine the awards (and a sampling of their winners) in detail, see if they meet your needs, and prepare a submission specifically for each award you desire. Don't chicken out on submitting for very selective awards; you can learn a lot by checklisting your site against their requirements, and you will also improve your submission skills. You will likely find that certain guides to awards are essential to making your time count.
Whether you're a user or a webmaster, happy hunting!
Each award has many sides to it. Users simply want to know if award site's winners list will have links worth visiting (surfers, please also visit related categories listed here). Webmasters want to know if an award is something to be proud of, if it's achievable for them, and if it will bring them more visitors. Award site owners want to increase their own status, traffic, and traffic to their sponsors, if any.
Webmasters have many ways of approaching the submission process. There are automated services and software for the faint of heart and short of time, but the best way is to examine the awards (and a sampling of their winners) in detail, see if they meet your needs, and prepare a submission specifically for each award you desire. Don't chicken out on submitting for very selective awards; you can learn a lot by checklisting your site against their requirements, and you will also improve your submission skills. You will likely find that certain guides to awards are essential to making your time count.
Whether you're a user or a webmaster, happy hunting!
Sites in Site Awards
World Best Website Awards
Three-tiered program requires that sites have already won at least 6 awards rated 4.5-5.0 by Focus Associates Award Sites. Detailed criteria posted and nominee badge available to applicants.
Independent Workers Network Awards
Awards presented for Great Idea and Dedication categories. No posted criteria.
Nancy's Celtic Awards
Program for sites that present the Celtic culture in an informative, entertaining and educational context.
Excellence Community Web Site Award
Recognizing Web sites with a local community slant. Evaluated on quality of family-friendly, local content and ease of navigation.
RealAdventures Travel Awards
Award presented to outstanding websites that promote travel, tourism and a sense of adventure. No other specific criteria posted.
Tomb of Doom Awards
Offers 7 awards to sites, for design, graphics and overall excellence.
Mathjmendl Cool Site Award
Award for personal Web sites with very minimal criteria.
The Mindspan Award
Program that awards sites for insightful thought and intelligence. Site access requires a non-standard plug-in.
Triumph PC Webdesign Award
Monthly award based on overall aesthetic quality and design execution.
Best Practices Award
An award given by peer review for content related to anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, psychology and other social sciences.
Christine's Creations Award
Awards in five categories with no posted criteria.
EOTL Awards
Four free awards that only require Webmaster notification.
Awards By EternitE
Reviews for seven awards that recognize hard work and diligent effort in website creation.
Golden Web Awards
Award program by the International Association of Web Masters and Designers. Seven day review period with no posted criteria.
Star Awards
Offering eight awards for family oriented sites that show time and effort.
Eye Site Award
Award offered to sites that support classic video and computer game communities. Minimal criteria beyond content requirements.
Horizon Interactive Awards
Annual interactive awards competition that recognizes excellence in interactive media production which includes websites, cd-roms, DVDs, and webcasting.
Orion SuperZ Awards
Awards available for sites from India. Detailed criteria with points system.
Awards Scoop
Information site developed by the Web Awards Community. Features a detailed history of Web awards, articles on the topic and a comprehensive FAQ.
Web Development Excellence Award
Award regognizes effort in Web development, using advanced concepts in design, coding and graphics. Minimal criteria listed on site.
Webby Awards
High profile annual fee-based program with awards in 27 categories. Awards ceremony is webcast in July.
Automotive Website Awards
Awards presented weekly to sites featuring automotive content. No winners list.
The Lida Rose Award of Excellence
Awarded to personal Web sites only. Limited criteria judged at Webmaster's discretion.
People's Pick of the Week
Sites selected in a weekly vote of WebbieWorld visitors.
Diamond in the Patty Award
Recognition for sites that feature reviews. Minimal criteria includes requirement that sites be English language, created by non-professionals and maintain good layout.
Kara Art Awards
Award program for sites related to art. Four award levels based on quality, originality and relevance.
JPM's Tagged Site of the Week
Noteworthy sites that feature JPM initials somewhere on their pages.
Diehl Design Awards
Awards given to sites reflecting creativity and general excellence. No posted criteria.
The 5k Award
Annual Web developers contest that awards the most creative sites no larger than 5 kilobytes.
The Drivel Award
Awarded to sites that feature light-hearted content. No other posted criteria.
An Angels Poetry
Offers 3 general awards and 2 pet awards with minimal criteria. Winners not listed.
iQuality Content Award
Program from the Student Media Network awarding sites with outstanding content.
Cloclo's Awards.
Multiple awards for general excellence based on minimal criteria and discretionary judging.
ACE Awards
Offers free awards to all sites for creativity in Web site design.
Ass Kickin' Music Website Award
Offers awards to music Web sites for classic rock, southern rock, rock & roll, heavy metal, blues, and jazz
UglyWebdesign.com
Offers award for ugly Web design for commercial sites.
Aussie Awards
Index of awards offered by Australian-based sites. Awards listed in 13 different categories.
WebAward Competition
The Web Marketing Association's award for overall excellence. Entries are submitted by interactive agencies or marketing and e-commerce departments worldwide. Site includes criteria, judges profiles, entry form and winners list.
NetMedia Awards
Annual European Online Journalism Awards. International judging panel determines awards in over 20 categories. Site features detailed criteria, winners list and online entry form.
Redngrey Webawards
Volunteer program honoring websites demonstrating excellence in design. Criteria, site submissions, links to winning sites.
The International Web Page Awards
Independent festival of graphic artists and web designers meeting to judge and evaluate each others creativity on the internet.
Web-Site-Awards
Features the Good Internet Citizenship Badge to honor webmasters who fulfill award requirements.
Iakamai Web Award
Fee-based awards for Hawaii-related Web Sites. Point system requires innovation, easy navigation and a useful service to visitors.
Afro American Awards
Award for Afro-American related sites requires reciprocal link.
Antique Collector Award
Award graphics for information-based sites. Full criteria listed and images may be personalized.
The Butterfly Site Award
Award graphic for well-designed family-safe sites with easy navigation.
Bali Web Directory Awards
Awards for Balinese-related sites. Code must be W3C compliant and sites must be well-designed, easy to navigate and contain unique content.
Gold Awards for Design Excellence
Award judged on compatibility, aesthetics, speed, user experience and content. Includes detailed criteria and winners list.
IRC WebWatchers Awards
Multiple awards for IRC-related sites. Includes detailed criteria and winners list.
HIV/AIDS Web Award
Hosted award graphic for related sites. Requires reciprocal link to program's search engine.
AdesAward
Award for creative Web design and unique content. Includes basic criteria and winners list.
Student Web Awards
Web design awards for middle and high school students. Includes detailed entry information and judging criteria plus areas for teachers and media.
American Design Awards
Monthly and annual awards for individual Web designers and graphic design firms. Includes detailed criteria and winners list.
Misty's Diamond Award
Award for excellent non-commercial website design. Minimal criteria requires reciprocal link.
Awards I Give
Award graphics with no listed criteria. Requires reciprocal link.
Sacred Feminine Award
Graphics awarded to sites that promote healing, love and peace.
The Amateur Webmaster Awards
Two award levels offered to amateur webmasters.
Lexi's Animation Attic Award
Award of Excellence is a single award is an award given to the best of the net. Judging is based on design, content and ease of navigation.
Perfect Vision Website Awards
Award program with three levels of criteria. Includes online application, evaluation status and winners list.
Breton Award
Multiple award categories with simple criteria. Site includes basic requirements, application form and winners list.
Web Smarty Awards
Program with limited criteria that requires applicant sites have a hosted domain. Awards include Featured Site, Site of the Month and Site of the Year.
International Multimedia Awards
Fee-based international awards honoring websites, web ads, flash, CD's, kiosks and DVD's in over 80 categories. Site features detailed criteria, entry form and related FAQ.
Bontane Awards
Program with four award levels based on design, structure, and content of applicant sites. Includes criteria, scoring process and a winners list.
The Academy Of Fine Awards
Comprehensive awards program with multiple levels. Site includes detailed criteria, status tracking and a resource center.
Litha's World Site Awards
Awards in nine categories. Limited criteria requires that applicant sites are child-friendly.
Eminent Choice Web Award
Award program with multiple levels, including Site of the Month and Site of the Year. Site includes detailed criteria and winners gallery.
JY Entertainment Website Awards
Multiple award levels for personal and commercial sites. Five basic criteria determine winners.
The Symmetry Awards
Award for personal domains and hobby sites, recognizing amateur web developers. Includes simple rules and voting procedures plus a winners list and update of nominated sites. |
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