2025 Webby Awards Highlight the Best of the Web

The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the web, and this year’s winners are setting a new standard for online innovation.

More than 500 individual projects were nominated or honored by the 29th annual Webby Awards, and every year, the number of recognized sites that are built on WordPress and WP Engine continues to grow.

In 2024, just 17.5% of Webby-nominated or honored sites were built on WordPress. This year, nearly 30% of all sites nominated for or honored by The Webby Awards were built on WordPress, with 43% of those WordPress projects choosing WP Engine as the foundation for their digital experiences. 

“Sites recognized by The Webby Awards are an incredible representation of what’s possible when you combine the right tools, messaging, and creative power, and we’re so proud of our customers who have been honored and nominated across multiple categories,” said WP Engine Director of Brand Regina Yuan.

“WP Engine remains committed to building a managed hosting platform that empowers developers and agencies across the globe to build more imaginative, more innovative experiences.”

Read on to learn a little more about The Webby Awards and to explore some of the WP Engine-powered sites that won Webby Awards this year!

What are The Webby Awards?

The Webby Awards honor excellence on the internet, including websites, apps, videos, podcasts, advertising campaigns, social media, and more. Established in 1996, the awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), and winners are celebrated for creativity, innovation, and impact in digital media.

Each year, individuals and organizations submit entries, which are then reviewed by IADAS. Winners in each category are chosen by two methods: The Academy selects a Webby Winner, and a public vote is held to determine the winner of a People’s Voice Award. 

Here are a few of the projects hosted on WP Engine’s platform that earned Webby Awards this year!

Brooklyn.org by Teal Media

Brooklyn Org is an organization offering a new model for community philanthropy. It brings together the Brooklyn community—including residents, businesses, and nonprofits—to invest in work that elevates Brooklyn’s people, neighborhoods, and communities.

The website, created by Teal Media, will help Brooklyn Org advance its mission, attract new backers, and make an impact across multiple focus areas, from family and youth support to housing and justice reform.

The site earned a 2025 Webby Award for Websites and Mobile Sites in the community category.

Gelato la Boca by Matchbox Studio

The sweet-treat makers at Gelato la Boca have been packing a flavorful punch across the Dallas area, and the company’s website is every bit as bold and indulgent as the gelato it serves.

Matchbox Studio found the sweet spot between beauty and functionality, showcasing bright colors and an engaging scroll experience alongside robust functionality for online ordering and delivery.

Earning a Webby Award for Websites and Mobile Sites in the food and drink category, the site will allow the company to serve up a digital experience as delightful as its gelato.

Kentucky Bourbon Trail by Lewis

Bourbon was born in the Bluegrass State, and Kentucky is still responsible for creating roughly 95% of the world’s bourbon. Kentucky Bourbon Trail is a project that brings together the best distillers across the commonwealth to promote and protect the future of Kentucky bourbon.

The digital experience built by experts at Lewis Communications offers a hub where bourbon enthusiasts visiting the state can find the best bourbon, and distilleries can combine their efforts, build relationships, and promote growth across the bourbon industry.

The Kentucky Bourbon Trail website earned a Webby Award for Websites and Mobile Sites in the travel and lifestyle category.

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts (VCUarts) by Fastspot

Founded in 1928, VCUarts—a public, nonprofit four-year art and design school—has consistently ranked as one of the country’s top visual arts and design institutions. 

Agency experts at Fastspot designed a digital experience that puts artistry to the fore, showcasing campus life, important research opportunities, and upcoming news and events in a way that’s attractive and appealing to potential students.

The site earned the Webby Award for Websites and Mobile Sites in the school and university category.

Celebrate web excellence with WP Engine and The Webbys!

Congratulations to all the designers, developers, and creatives who were nominated for a Webby Award this year—you’re setting the bar for the future of online experiences. Check out The Webby Awards website to explore all the nominated, honored, and winning sites!

When you’re ready to switch to the premier platform for powering innovative experiences on WordPress, talk with WP Engine about plans and pricing.