The 2025 Webby Awards have announced their nominations, celebrating excellence on the internet. _Variety_ received five nominations, including best overall social presence and several video and film categories. The winners of the 29th Annual Webby Awards will be revealed on April 22, 2025, with the awards ceremony hosted by Ilana Glazer on May 12 at Cipriani Wall Street. This year, the Webby Awards introduced new categories, including the Brand of the Year, with nominees like Google and Apple, and a suite of Creator categories featuring nominees such as Kai Cenat and Trixie Mattel. The awards received nearly 13,000 entries from over 70 countries, with fewer than 1,600 nominations.
The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) selects the Webby nominees, with members including Quinta Brunson and Anjali Sud. Nominees are eligible for the Webby Award, chosen by IADAS, and the Webby People’s Voice Award, determined by public vote. Organizations with the most nominations include Google and Apple, each with 38 nods. Highlights of this year's nominees span various categories, such as Comedy, Best Editing, Social Impact, and more, across different media formats like video, podcasts, and websites.
Key takeaways:
The 2025 Webby Awards nominations have been announced, with Variety receiving five nominations.
The awards show will be hosted by Ilana Glazer on May 12, 2025, at Cipriani Wall Street.
New categories for 2025 include the Brand of the Year award and a suite of Creator categories.
The Webby Awards received nearly 13,000 entries from over 70 countries, with fewer than 1,600 nominations.
