The nominees for the 2026 Webby Awards were officially announced on Tuesday, March 31. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the awards, which recognize outstanding achievements across the internet, spanning from viral content to major technological innovations.

The list of nominees showcases a broad spectrum of online success, including prominent tech corporations, renowned actors, and some of the world's biggest musical artists. Major figures like Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, and Taylor Swift are among those recognized.

Music Stars Dominate 2026 Webby Categories

Several high-profile musicians secured nominations across various categories, highlighting their digital impact over the past year. Their nominations span social campaigns, design, and content collaborations.

Individual Artist Recognition

  • Lady Gaga received two nominations: one for Events & Livestreams and Social Campaigns for the 'Monster Press Conference' hosted by Spotify, and another for Best Mobile Visual Design – Aesthetic, Mobile Features & Design for her official website.
  • Taylor Swift is nominated for her YouTube launch of “The Fate of Ophelia” in the Arts, Culture & Lifestyle, Social Campaigns category.
  • Bad Bunny is recognized in two categories: Best Partnership or Collaboration, Social Features, and Best Community or Fan Engagement – Media/Entertainment, Social Features.

Voting and Ceremony Details

Nominees are competing for two distinct honors: The Webby Award, selected by the Academy, and The Webby People’s Voice Award, which is determined by public online voting.

Fans can cast their votes for The Webby People’s Voice Awards now. The online voting period concludes on April 16 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

The official awards ceremony is scheduled to take place live on Monday, May 11, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The event will also be streamed online via the Webby Awards platform.

Notable Nominations Across Digital Media

Beyond music, the nominations highlight excellence in advertising, brand strategy, and creator content. Examples include:

  • Advertising Campaigns: Ramp’s “Brian Baumgartner Box Stunt” for Best B2B Campaign, and Droga5 London’s “Sorry” for Corporate Social Responsibility Campaign.
  • Creator Excellence: Nominations include Nick Pro for Best Prank, Stunt or Activation, and Katie Thompson & Soul People Productions for “I Shaved My Vag For This” in Newsletter or Written Series, Creator Business.
  • Video & Film: Categories feature Amazon’s “What’s Next? with LeBron James,” Duolingo’s “The Death of Duo,” and CNN’s business feature on the shipping industry.
  • Podcasting: Categories include Best Host, Features, with nominations for The Mel Robbins Podcast and Pablo Torre Finds Out.