Lady Gaga, Jim Gaffigan, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Are Among This Year’s Webby Award Nominees – Complete List
Apr 01, 2025 - deadline.com
The 29th Annual Webby Awards, organized by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, announced its nominees, with winners to be revealed on April 22 in New York. This year's awards introduced new Creator categories to honor the growing influence of creators in shaping digital culture and experiences. Nominees include prominent creators like Kai Cenat and Mark Rober, as well as popular podcasts such as "Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard" and "The Oprah Podcast." The awards also recognize achievements in various categories, including Best Use of AI, Social Impact, and Technical Achievement, highlighting the intersection of creativity and technology.
The Webby Awards received nearly 13,000 entries from over 70 countries, with less than 12% recognized as nominees. Notable organizations with the highest nominations include Google, Apple, and NBCUniversal. New achievements introduced this year include the Brand of the Year, with contenders like Google and Apple, and the Webby Podcast Company of the Year, featuring Audible and SiriusXM. The awards continue to emphasize the importance of innovation and responsible technology in the digital landscape.
Key takeaways:
The 29th Annual Webby Awards introduced new Creator categories to celebrate the influence of creators in shaping culture and the Internet.
This year's Webby Awards saw record growth in podcast submissions, highlighting its competitiveness in the industry.
The Webby Awards introduced the first-ever Brand of the Year achievement, with Google and Apple both receiving 38 nominations.
Organizations with the highest number of nominations include Google, Apple, NBCUniversal, and MTV Entertainment Studios.
