As the entry deadline for The 2012 American Business Awards, the premier business awards program in the U.S.A. approaches on March 28, we'd like to highlight 47 website awards categories that may be of interest to website design professionals and industry leaders. If you haven't already received your 2012 entry kit, you can download it here.
Categories for industry best websites include:
- Accounting
- Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations
- Aerospace & Defense
- Automotive & Transport Equipment
- Banking
- Business Services
- Chemicals
- Computer Hardware
- Computer Software
- Computer Services
- Conglomerates
- Consumer Products - Durables
- Consumer Products - Non-Durables
- Diversified Services
- Electronics
- Energy
- Financial Services
- Food & Beverage
- Health Products & Services
- Hospitality & Leisure
- Insurance
- Legal
- Manufacturing
- Materials & Construction
- Media
- Metals & Mining
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Real Estate
- Retail
- Pharmaceuticals
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
- Utilities
Our specialty web site awards categories include:
- Best Interface Design
- Best Software Programming/Design
- Best Writing/Content
- Best E-commerce Site
- Best Home Page
- Best Investor Relations Site
- Best Overall Web Design
- Best Online Press Room
- Best Training Site
- Best Video Site
- Best Facebook Page
- Best Google +1 Group
- Best LinkedIn Group or Page
- Best Twitter Feed
There is no eligibility timeframe for the best website categories - it does not matter when the site or page was first published.
Entries for these web awards should include:
- An essay of up to 100 words describing the site's purpose and achievements.
- A link to your social media site or a video of up to three (3) minutes that demonstrates the features and functions of your site if it is password protected.
- Optionally, you may list creative and production credits for your site - a list of the people and organizations that contribute to its development.
Here are some resources to help you submit your best of the web entries:
- Download our 10 Tips for Winning Web Awards in the Stevie® Awards tipsheet for tips and tools.
- Read past winners' entries for inspiration.
- Watch How to Enter The 2012 American Business Awards for step-by-step instruction.
Which of your favorite websites will you submit entries for?
