Written by Econintersect
Econintersect: The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet. Reflecting the tremendous growth of the Internet, The Webbys now honors excellence in 5 major media types: Websites, Advertising & Media, Online Film & Video, Mobile Sites & Apps, and Social. Earlier this month the annual Webby awards show was presented in New York, hosted by Nick Offerman.
Established in 1996 during the Web’s infancy, The Webbys is presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS) – a 1,000+ member judging body. The Academy is comprised of Executive Members, leading Web experts, business figures, luminaries, visionaries and creative celebrities, and Associate Members who are former Webby Winners, Nominees and other Internet professionals.
As an associate member of IADAS, GEI Managing Editor John Lounsbury participated in the preliminary rounds of judging.
The full Webby Awards Show is presented below, including all the 5-word acceptance speeches:
Sources:
20 Years of Honoring Excellence on the Internet (webby.awards.com/about)
The 20th Annual Webby Awards (http://webbyawards.com/winners/2016/)
