Winners will be celebrated May 11 in New York City -- time to get those five-word acceptance speeches ready.
Kendrick Lamar & SZA's "Luther" won the 2026 Webby Award for music video, it was announced on Tuesday (April 21), while Sabrina Carpenter's "Tears" won the People's Voice Award in the same category.
Webby Awards are voted on by members of The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS). People's Voice Awards are fan-voted.
In some cases, experts and fans agreed. Projects that won both awards in their respective categories include Good Hang With Amy Poehler (best host, features); Heated Rivalry social (best social campaign); KATSEYE and GAP's "Better in Denim" (fashion, beauty & lifestyle, branded entertainment); "Lady Gaga Monster Press Conference" (events & livestreams, social campaigns); "NikeSKIMS Spring '26 Campaign" featuring Blackpink's LISA (launch or drop, advertising campaigns); "NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts" (entertainment & music, series & channels); "Smirnoff x Troye Sivan: Go Off!" (digital campaign, advertising campaigns); SNL50: The Anniversary Special (events & live, limited-series & specials); "Take a Moment With Elmo and Jonathan Bailey" (health & wellness, social video short form); The Don Lemon Show (best video podcast host, features); and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (entertainment, general social).
"This 30th Anniversary class of Webby winners is a reflection of the Internet at its best: vibrant, diverse, and continuously innovative," Jesse Feister, executive director, Webby Media Group, said in a statement. "From global superstars, viral online personalities, and culture-defining entertainment, to AI platforms like Google Gemini and Claude Code, these honorees are the voices setting the standard for digital excellence. We are proud to champion their creativity and celebrate the extraordinary ways they are shaping the future of the online world."
Winners will be celebrated at a ceremony hosted by The Daily Show writer and correspondent Josh Johnson, a four-time Primetime Emmy nominee, on Monday, May 11 in New York City. Fans can watch special moments and the show's signature five-word speeches by following @TheWebbyAwards across Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X and Facebook.
The Webby Awards will award Google with the brand of the year achievement with 13 Webby wins, 18 People's Voice wins, 22 nominees, and 11 honorees.
iHeart Media will receive the Webby podcast company of the Year achievement, with two Webby wins and four People's Voice wins, 17 nominees, and 10 honorees.
Additionally, the Academy announced PBS as the Webby media company of the year for earning the most honors across all Webby categories with seven Webby wins, 10 People's Voice wins, 22 nominees, and seven honorees.
Here's an curated list of 2026 Webby Award winners, with a focus on categories of most interest to the music community. To view the full list of winners, visit the Webby Awards site.
For the second year in a row, the Webbys have partnered with Adobe, the company behind Adobe Firefly, to present the Webby Awards' Special Achievement in Creative AI Award. This award recognizes groundbreaking creatives redefining artistic expression through emerging technologies. This year's recipient, James Gerde, is being recognized for his innovative work as an AI-native filmmaker and creator redefining visual storytelling.
The Webby Awards will also honor a group of individuals with special achievement awards for their contributions to Internet culture.
