Overview
- The Webby Awards named 2026 winners across dozens of digital categories, reflecting both jury selections and People’s Voice fan votes.
- In music video, Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Luther won the Webby, while Sabrina Carpenter’s Tears topped the People’s Voice vote.
- Special honors went to Claude as Person of the Year, Shonda Rhimes as Streaming Person of the Year, Kylie Kelce for Podcast of the Year, and filmmaker James Gerde for the Creative AI award, with Taraji P. Henson, Druski, and Pete Davidson also recognized.
- Google earned Brand of the Year with 13 Webby wins and 18 People’s Voice wins, while iHeartMedia was named Podcast Company of the Year and PBS was named Media Company of the Year.
- Winners will be celebrated at a May 11 ceremony in New York City hosted by Josh Johnson, with five-word acceptance speeches and highlights shared on Webby social channels.