Awwwards

Overview

Awwwards is a website awards platform that recognizes and promotes the talent of web designers, developers, and agencies worldwide. It gives creative professionals a destination to submit work, compete for daily and annual awards, and gain visibility among a global jury and community.

Unlike general design portfolios, Awwwards combines peer voting, jury scoring, and editorial curation to surface the best web design each day, month, and year. It serves freelancers, studios, and agencies looking for credible third-party recognition of their craft.

Key Benefits

• Submitted websites receive a scored rating out of 10 from a jury, providing concrete, credible feedback.
• Winners earn Sites of the Day, Month, and Year designations that drive visibility and reputation.
• A directory connects visitors with over 6,052 agencies and professionals worldwide.
• An Academy section gives access to hundreds of courses taught by industry instructors, with scores as high as 5/5.
• A curated marketplace lets creators buy and sell digital and physical design products starting from $59 USD.
• Collections and blog content surface trending design techniques such as gradients, parallax scrolling, and typography.

How It Works

A designer or agency submits their website through the Submit Website form. Community members and a jury then vote and score the submission, generating a rating out of 10. Top-scoring sites earn daily, monthly, or annual award designations displayed publicly on the platform.

Use Cases

• Freelance web designers submitting personal or client projects to earn a Site of the Day badge and attract inbound leads.
• Web design agencies building award track records in the Directory to stand out when prospective clients search by category or country.
• UI and interaction design students enrolling in Academy courses on Figma, branding, and web design to build practical skills.
• Digital product creators listing Framer templates, portfolio templates, and SaaS templates on the Market to reach a design-focused audience.
• Design directors and art directors browsing curated Collections and blog articles to identify emerging trends like WebGL, GSAP, and 3D websites.
• Recruiters and hiring teams posting and browsing jobs targeting vetted design and development professionals.

Why Choose This Product

Awwwards suits web designers, developers, and agencies who want third-party recognition backed by a global jury rather than purely algorithmic reach. The platform combines awards, education, a professional directory, and a marketplace in one destination, making it relevant across multiple stages of a creative career.