What is a Webby? A Webby is an award presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for excellence in a variety of forms of digital media. The award is formally called a Webby Award, and the award ceremony is called the Webby Awards or the Webbys for short. Webbys are awarded in many different categories, including those involving websites, apps, podcasts, videos, and newsletters. The Webby Awards ceremony is perhaps best known for having winners deliver acceptance speeches consisting of only five words. The physical Webby Award is in the form of a silver spiral.
First recorded in 1655–65; web + -y 1
First recorded in 1995–2000; (World Wide) Web ( def. ) + -y 2 ( def. )
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He was a finalist for an Online Journalism Award for his coverage of Simone Biles, and his co-produced series on topical political issues was a Webby Award honoree.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Anna won a Gracie for best podcast host in 2016 and the show won the 2018 Webby and 2021 Ambie for best interview show.
From Slate • Oct. 30, 2025
“I think most of us thought it would probably need more than one change,” Webby said.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024
“Maybe what we see isn’t exactly the tip of the iceberg, but it’s certainly not the whole story,” Webby said.
From Salon • Aug. 2, 2024
When Bill came down, his eyes heavy with sleep, he found Webby restlessly pacing up and down before the car, and a silent, attentive crowd of natives waiting to see what was going to happen.
From Battling the Clouds or, For a Comrade's Honor by Cobb, Frank
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