The nominees for the 30th edition of the Webby Awards have been announced, celebrating excellence across the internet. This year's list highlights extremely online moments, ranging from major celebrity campaigns to viral stunts.

Webby Awards 2026 Details

Ceremony and Hosting

The awards show, which recognizes achievements in digital content, is scheduled for May 11 in New York City. Comedian and correspondent Josh Johnson is set to host the ceremony.

Diverse Categories Recognized

The Webbys cover a broad spectrum of digital achievements. Categories span areas such as AI, viral marketing, social media, podcasts, digital creators, and music videos.

Major Celebrity Nominations

Taylor Swift and Social Campaigns

Taylor Swift received a nomination in the Arts, Culture & Lifestyle, Social Campaigns category. The nod recognized the work done by the company We Are Social North America in promoting one of Swift's launches.

Bad Bunny's Interactive Campaign

The interactive campaign "Tracking Bad Bunny" earned two nominations for the ad agency DDB Latina Puerto Rico. This campaign cleverly linked various locations across Puerto Rico to the reveal of the artist's tracklist.

Sydney Sweeney's Viral Stunt

Sydney Sweeney’s promotion involving her bathwater was recognized as a strong contender. It was considered a lock for a nod in the Best Viral PR Campaign category.

Viral Competition Heats Up

The Best Viral PR Campaign category features stiff competition. Other nominees include Fanatics’ and OBB Media’s "Bet on Kendall" advertisements featuring Kendall Jenner, and Duolingo’s campaign titled "The Death of Duo."

Other Noteworthy Digital Achievements

Campaigns and Creators Honored

The full list of nominees offers a comprehensive look at the past year in online culture. Both Timothée Chalamet and Cash App secured several nominations for their respective digital efforts.

Other recognized campaigns include Katseye’s Gap denim promotion and Lady Gaga’s Little Monster press conference held with Spotify. Justin Bieber’s recent Twitch livestream also garnered a nomination.

Podcast Recognition

The podcast categories saw recognition for several personalities. Amy Poehler, along with brothers Travis and Jason Kelce, all received nominations in this area.