2019 Webby Awards
The 23rd annual Webby Awards were held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City on May 13, 2019, and hosted by actress Jenny Slate.[1] The Webby Awards have been dubbed the "internet's highest honor".
The nominees were announced on April 2, 2019 and voting was open to the public.[2] The winners were announced on April 23. Winners include Disney, which won Webby's 'Media Company of the Year', Hasan Minhaj, who won the 'Webby Special Achievement' award, and web series 'Fake News Writer',[3] which won the Webby in Video Entertainment.[4]
Winners
- (from [5] and http://webbyawards.com/winners/2019/ )
| Category | Sub-Category | Webby Award Winner | People's Voice Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webby | Video Person of the Year | Issa Rae | |
| Special Achievement | Michael Douglas | ||
| Special Achievement | Hasan Minhaj | ||
| Special Achievement | Desus Nice and The Kid Mero | ||
| Social Movement | Greta Thunberg | ||
| Artist of the Year | Tierra Whack | ||
| Entrepreneur of the Year | Emily Weiss | ||
| Network of the Year | BBDO | ||
| Media Company of the Year | Disney | ||
| Web | Activism | UNSTOPPABLE by Planned Parenthood | Everytown: Moments That Survive |
| Architecture & Design | RLeviev Group | ||
| Art | Photo Exhibition "Brain Drool 2018" | ||
| Associations | SAG-AFTRA Website | Paralympicsgb | |
| Best Data Visualization | Billions of Birds Migrate. Where Do They Go? | ||
| Best Homepage | Barovier E Toso, Universal Love[6] | ||
| Best Navigation/Structure | Rapha, Ocean Shock | ||
| Best Practices | Hodinkee; Safe Birth, Even Here | ||
| Best Use of Animation or Motion Graphics | Oat the Goat | Twenty One Pilots – Bandito | |
| Best Use of Photography | Inside the Border Crisis: Photos from the Front Lines | Project Greenland | |
| Best User Experience | Basic — Moves. | The Most Interesting Job Interview | |
| Best User Interface | Art4GlobalGoals | Google Earth Studio | |
| Best Visual Design – Aesthetic | Your 2018 Wrapped | Nuclear Dissent | |
| Best Writing (Editorial) | BBC Future | Previously Healthy | |
| Corporate Communications | Poki Company Website | Viacom.com | |
| Entertainment | YouTube Rewind 2018 | Hook Studios | |
| Fashion & Beauty | i-D | Vogue.com | |
| Food & Drink | Kopke, The Oldest Port Wine House | Munchies | |
| Government & Civil Innovation | MPD Guardians | NASA | |
| Humor | The Daily Show Presents: The Donald J. Trump Presidential Twitter Library | ||
| News & Politics | FactCheck.org | The Washington Post | |
| Science | NOAA Fisheries | NASA Solar System Website | |
| Sports | NBA Draft Guide | Bleacher Report | |
| Television | The Best TV Episodes of the Century | Mister Rogers' Neighborhood | |
| Travel | Vacation with an Artist | Fodor's Travel | |
| Web Services & Applications | Squarespace | ||
| Weird | Below the Surface | Cat Bounce! | |
| Online Film & Video | Entertainment | Fake News Writer, Director Dani Hanks, Writer Eric Pzena | Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj |
| Music Video | This Is America by Childish Gambino | ||
| Science & Education | The Verge – Verge Science | The Verge – Verge Science | |
| Variety | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert "THE DOSSIER SPEAKS" | Good Mythical Morning | |
| Best Editing | Justin | Kesha – "I Need a Woman" | |
| Best Writing | Deadpool The Musical 2 by Paul Bianchi, Zamurai Productions | Honest Trailers | |
| Best Individual Performance | James Corden's Next, James Corden | James Corden's Next, James Corden | |
| Best Web Personality/Host | Stephen Curry's 5 Minutes From Home | Sean Evans – Hot Ones | |
| Video Series & Channel | Critical Role[7] | Critical Role | |
| Mobile Sites & Apps | Best Streaming Service | HBO Now | |
| Podcasts | Arts & Culture | Still Processing | |
| Best Branded Podcast or Segment | TRAINED By Nike | The Sauce | |
| Best Host | Pod Save the People | Ear Biscuits | |
| Best Individual Episode | Dr. Death | Stay Tuned with Preet | |
| Best Mini Series | The Great God of Depression from Radiotopia's Showcase | Believed | |
| Best Original Music / Sound Design | Wolverine: The Long Night | Twenty Thousand Hertz | |
| Best Series | Slow Burn Season 2 | Serial | |
| Best Writing | Serial Season 3 | Stuff You Missed in History Class | |
| Business | Business Wars | Freakonomics Radio – "After the Glass Ceiling, a Glass Cliff" | |
| Comedy | My Dad Wrote a Porno | And That's Why We Drink | |
| Crime & Justice | In the Dark (Season 2) | Criminal | |
| Documentary | Ear Hustle | ||
| Family & Kids | The Longest Shortest Time | Tai Asks Why | |
| Health & Wellness | 10% Happier | ||
| Interview/Talk Show | Everything is Alive | ||
| Lifestyle | Unladylike | Proof by America's Test Kitchen | |
| News & Politics | Pod Save the People | Mueller, She Wrote | |
| Science & Education | American History Tellers | StarTalk Radio with Neil deGrasse Tyson | |
| Sports | 30 for 30 Podcasts: "The Six Who Sat" | ||
| Technology | The Future of Everything (Season 3) | Vergecast | |
| Television & Film | How Did This Get Made? | The Daily Show: Ears Edition | |
| Games | Best Action Game | Just Cause 4 by Square Enix | Warframe by Digital Extremes |
| Best Adventure Game | Astroneer | ||
| Best Art Direction | Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice | Astroneer | |
| Best Multiplayer/Competitive Game | Fortnite by Epic Games | Overwatch by Blizzard Entertainment | |
| Best Sound Design | God of War by Santa Monica Studio | Warframe by Digital Extremes | |
| Best Game Design | Florence | Astroneer | |
| Best Word & Trivia Game | HQ Trivia (Air Max Day), with Nike and R/GA | Heads Up! | |
| Best Visual Design | Gris | Astroneer | |
| Best Writing | We Happy Few | Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice | |
| Puzzle | The Gardens Between | I Love Hue | |
| Sports | Asphalt 9: Legends | ||
| Technical Achievement | The Walking Dead: Our World | Star Trek Fleet Command | |
| Social | Animals | The Dodo | Harlso the Balancing Hound |
| Art & Culture | Drawings for My Grandchildren Instagram Account | ||
| Arts & Entertainment | Depeche Mode: 365 Days, 365 Fans | Breaking Ballet | |
| Best Overall Social Presence | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | ||
| Best Overall Social Presence (Brand/Org) | NASA | ||
| Best Photography & Graphics | National Geographic Instagram | ||
| Best Social Video Series | TED's Small Thing Big Idea | The Daily Show: Between The Scenes | |
| Best Use of Stories | New York Public Library Insta Novels | National Geographic Instagram | |
| Best Use of Video | Fyrestock by Shutterstock | Iceland 'Rang-Tan' | |
| Celebrity/Fan | Spotify – Tha Carter III Anniversary | The Ellen DeGeneres Show | |
| Corporate Communications | NASA Social Media | ||
| Culture & Lifestyle | Migrant Sound | National Geographic's Race Issue and #IDefineMe Campaign | |
| Education & Discovery | The Field Museum Instagram Account | NASA's Mars InSight Mission | |
| Entertainment | DC Comics Social Media | ||
| Events | Annex88's Never Made | Wieden+Kennedy's World Cup | |
| Events & Live Streaming | Verizon's Throwback Thanksgiving Parade 360 Live | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Best Live Streams of 2018 | |
| Experimental & Innovation | BWM Dentsu's Project Revoice | Burger King "Whopper Detour" | |
| Fashion & Beauty | Vice Media's i-D | Teen Vogue Instagram Account | |
| Food & Drink | Bon Appétit | Tastemade | |
| Health & Fitness | Crecer Con Salud | WebMD | |
| How-To & DIY | Bold Beauty for the Transgender Community | PBS Two Cents | |
| Humor | @ConanOBrien | The Daily Show with Trevor Noah | |
| Lifestyle | Girlboss | Apartment Therapy | |
| Music | Contemporary Scenes | Depeche Mode: 365 Days, 365 Fans | |
| News & Politics | The Washington Post on Twitter | CNN | |
| Public Service & Activism | #WhyIDidntReport Instagram Account | Sleeping Giants Twitter Account | |
| Sports | HBO's #MyAndreStory | I Am Shaquem Griffin | |
| Television & Film | Schitt's Creek Social Media | ||
| Travel | Visit Britain – I Travel For | Atlas Obscura | |
| Weird | Address_The_Future | Laura Clery – Facebook Watch | |
| Apps, Mobile & Voice | Art & Experimental | Jimmy Nelson – Homage to Humanity | David Bowie Is |
| Best Practices | WW App | ||
| Best Streaming Service | HBO Now | ||
| Best Use of Augmented Reality | KLM Hololens | Night Sky | |
| Best Use of GPS or Location Technology | Dustee | Road Tales | |
| Best Use of Machine Learning | Adobe Spark | ||
| Best User Experience | Morse Code for Gboard | National Geographic | |
| Best User Interface | HBO Now | ||
| Best Visual Design – Aesthetic | Basic — Moves. | Calm | |
| Best Visual Design – Function | Tintoretto2go | Entale: The Visual Podcast App | |
| Best Writing | Mr. Robot: The Daily Five/Nine | ||
| Business & Finance | Harvard Business Review Management Tip | The Reimagined United Mobile App | |
| Connected Products & Wearables | Brixels | Muse: The Brain Sensing Headband | |
| Culture & Events | Anne Frank House | Unravel Van Gogh | |
| Education & Reference | Night Sky | Parents vs. Kids | |
| Entertainment | Reelgood for iOS | Marvel Unlimited | |
| Experimental & Innovation | Accessibility Mat | The New York Times – MagicLeap: David Bowie in Three Dimensions | |
| Family & Kids | Nickelodeon's Noggin | The Cat in the Hat Builds That | |
| Fashion & Beauty | Nike Reactor | Warby Parker Virtual Try-On | |
| Financial Services & Banking | TurboTax. Free Free Free Free Free Free! | MoneyLion | |
| Food & Drink | The Oh She Glows Plant-Based Recipe App | Nom Nom Paleo | |
| Health & Fitness | Headspace | ||
| Lifestyle | What to Expect's Pregnancy Due Date Calculator | Shine | |
| Music | SoundHound | ||
| News & Magazines | The Guardian app for iOS and Android | The New Yorker Today app | |
| Productivity | Monday.com | Trello | |
| Sports | Bleacher Report App | ESPN | |
| Travel | Hopper | Guides by Lonely Planet | |
| Advertising & Media | Best Influencer Endorsements | BBDO New York's Monica Lewinsky – #DefyTheName campaign | |
| Best Use of Machine Learning | HBO's Westworld: The Maze | ||
| Experimental and Innovation | Accessibility Mat by GTB Brazil | ||
| Best Launch | The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Carnegie Deli Pop-Up by Tool | ||
| Best Cause Related Campaign | #ExcuseMe by McCann NY | ||
| Social Media Campaign | Bacardi – Live Moves by BBDO New York | ||
| Best User Experience | The Most Interesting Job Interview by Cummins & Partners | ||
| Public Service and Activism Branded Content | The Uncensored Playlist by MediaMonks | ||
| Corporate Social Responsibility | Minecraft Coral Crafters by 215 McCann | ||
| Branded Entertainment Short Form | Taco Bell's Web of Fries by Deutsch | ||
| Integrated Campaign | Dream Crazy by Wieden+Kennedy | Dundee: The Son of a Legend Returns Home by Droga5 | |
References
- ^ "Jenny Slate to Host 2019 Webby Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. March 26, 2019. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
- ^ "Will Smith, Childish Gambino and Chance the Rapper Among 2019 Webby Award Nominees". The Wrap. April 2, 2019. Retrieved April 2, 2019.
- ^ Fake News Writer (October 15, 2018), Fake News Writer | Episode 1 | YouTube Series, retrieved May 4, 2019
- ^ "Winners – The Webby Awards". Retrieved May 4, 2019.
- ^ Liao, Shannon (April 23, 2019). "Here are all the winners of the 2019 Webby Awards". The Verge. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
- ^ Archived January 19, 2019, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "NEW Webby Gallery + Index". NEW Webby Gallery + Index. Retrieved October 21, 2020.