29th Annual Webby Awards 2024 Nominees Announced | Vote Now!
The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) has officially announced the nominees for the highly anticipated 29th Annual Webby Awards. This prestigious event honors the most innovative, creative, and culturally impactful contributions to the digital landscape, recognizing pioneers across industries such as technology, entertainment, media, and business.
All nominees stand a chance to win two esteemed honors:
The Webby Award, selected by the Academy
The Webby People’s Voice Award, chosen through public voting
A Benchmark for Digital Progress and Creativity
Jesse Feister, Executive Director of Webby Media Group, emphasized the Awards’ significance:
“The Webby Awards have always been a barometer for digital progress, and this year’s nominees reflect the deep connection between creativity and innovation.”
With Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshaping the digital world, many of this year’s nominees are at the forefront of its evolution—championing responsible, ethical, and forward-thinking AI integration.
Webby Awards’ Podcast Boom: A Record Year for Submissions
The Webby Awards continue to witness exponential growth in podcast submissions, further cementing their status as a premier industry recognition platform. This year’s nominees feature an impressive lineup across diverse categories, spanning entertainment, business, news, politics, health, and culture.
Key Podcast Categories and Notable Nominees
1. Music Podcasts
McCartney: A Life in Lyrics
Questlove Supreme
The Wonder of Stevie
2. Interview Podcasts
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
Baby, This is Keke Palmer
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang
SmartLess
Next Question with Katie Couric
3. Sports Podcasts
A Touch More with Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe
Club Shay Shay
New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce
4. TV/Film Podcasts
FX’s Shogun: The Official Podcast
Not Skinny But Not Fat
Office Ladies
The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast
The Penguin Official Podcast
5. Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Podcasts
Squeezed with Yvette Nicole Brown
The Mel Robbins Podcast
The Oprah Podcast
The R Spot with Iyanla
6. Miscellaneous Podcasts
All There Is with Anderson Cooper
Mind Your Own with Lupita Nyong’o
Pod Save America
Radiolab
Crime Junkie
Hysterical
Pivot with Kara Swisher
Lovett or Leave It
The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie and Katya
The Pink House with Sam Smith
National Immigration Law Center: Freedom to Thrive
The Don Lemon Show – The Heartbreak and Perseverance of Whoopi Goldberg
The Bowery Boys Podcast
Vergecast
Podcast Company of the Year: The Industry’s Best Contenders
The Webby Podcast Company of the Year award recognizes organizations with the highest number of nominations and wins. This year’s top contenders include:
Audible – 14 nominations
SiriusXM – 10 nominations
Wondery – 9 nominations
iHeartMedia – 8 nominations
Winners Announcement & Where to Watch
The official winners for the 29th Annual Webby Awards will be unveiled on Tuesday, April 22, 2024. Fans and industry professionals can experience the most memorable moments, including the signature 5-Word Speeches from winners, on May 12, 2024, across social media platforms.
Vote for the Webby People’s Voice Award
Voting is now open for the Webby People’s Voice Award, allowing the global audience to support their favorite digital innovators. To cast your vote and view the full list of nominees, visit vote.webbyawards.com.
