Webby Awards 2026: See the Complete Winners List (Exclusive)

TheWebby Awardshave officially recognized the most influential people, brands and moments of this past year.

PEOPLE can exclusively reveal some of the 2026 winners announced by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) on Tuesday, April 21. The 30th annual Webby Awards recognize excellence online and celebrates the personalities shaping the digital zeitgeist. Musicians likeAlex Warren,Cardi B,Justin BieberandKatseyereigned across various categories, while creators likeKeith Lee,Trixie MattelandThe Try Guyshave continued to dominate with their creative output.

In addition to the regular category winners, the Webby Awards also honor individuals with special achievement accolades for outstanding contributions to internet culture.

Kylie Kelcewill receive the Webby Podcast of the Year Award for her fan-favorited series,Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce, andAI platform Claudewill receive the Webby Person of the Year Award for reshaping how we create, communicate and work online. The inaugural Webby Streaming Person of the Year Award goes toShonda Rhimes, who works as a writer, producer and CEO of Shondaland has made a trailblazing impact on the streaming era of film and TV.

Taraji P. Hensonreceives the IADAS and NAACP Webby Advocate of the Year Award for advancing mental health awareness, advocating for entertainment pay equity and leveraging her platform to champion underrepresented communities. Additionally, bothPete DavidsonandDruskiare being honored with 2026 Webby Special Achievement Awards for their impact in the comedy space.

See the complete list of 2026 Webby Awards winners below.

Webby Award for Art, Culture & Music, General Creator

Alex Warren

Arianna Cabrera

Thoughts Become Things

Audrey Chou.Studio

People's Voice Award for Most Viral, Creator Excellence

Cardi B –AM I THE DRAMA?Album Content

Vanessa Van Edwards | Science of People Viral Teachings

Motherhood, From the Very First Steps

Cheryl Porter – Cheryl Porter Vocal Method

Timothée Chalamet Lookalike Competition

Webby Award and People's Voice Award for Best Prank, Stunt or Activation, Creator Excellence

Cardi B –AM I THE DRAMA?Album Content

J.C. Carter – Kensington Grey

Delivery Man Falls for Grandma's Prank – Getti Show LLC

Back to the Future Garden Railroad – Bungalow Heaven Railroad

Nick Pro – Viral Nation

Webby Award for Best Duo or Group, Creator Excellence

Colin & Samir

The Siu Siblings (RJ, Jalin & Kina): Dynamic Comedy & Sibling Content Creators

Trixie & Katya

Rhett & Link

Webby Award for Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle, Branded Entertainment

GAP “Better in Denim”  ft. KATSEYE – Modern Post

Reference 1832. Our Most Brilliant Failure. – Scholz & Friends Berlin GmbH

Real Ones Know – Happy Place

New Jeans – Epoch Films

The PATTERN Lounge – ATTN:

Webby Award for Music Video, General Video & Film

Kendrick Lamar & SZA – Luther

Sabrina Carpenter – Tears

Rosalia – Berghain

Young – Little Simz

Claude – C'est La Vie

Webby Award and People's Voice Award for Events & Livestreams, Social Campaigns

Lady Gaga Monster Press Conference – Spotify

Butter Baby and LV8's Strategic Content Rollout for LA Pop-Up – LV8

7-ELEVEn × Hot Wheels, The First Official 7-ELEVEn Car Meet – Dentsu Creative US

EDITION Hotels x Met Gala – Marriott

It's Britney, Twitch – Legacy Recordings

People's Voice Award for Newsletter or Written Stories, Creator Business

No Mercy / No Malice

Kirbie Johnson

The Publish Press / Colin & Samir

MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

Chris Colombo

Webby Award and People's Voice Award for Food & Drink, General Social

Mythical Kitchen – Mythical

Can 8 Cultures Make One Sandwich? | Sandwich Club Jackson Heights – TheFull-Half

Chili's | Triple Dipper Virality – Chili's Grill & Bar

Food Network Socials – Food Network

Get Cookin' – People Inc.

People's Voice Award for Music Video, General Video & Film

Kendrick Lamar & SZA – Luther

Sabrina Carpenter – Tears

Rosalia – Berghain

Young – Little Simz

Claude – C'est La Vie

Webby Award and People's Voice Award for Entertainment, General Social

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Bravo TV Social Media

The Muppets 70th Anniversary Celebration

Heated RivalrySocial

Sony Instagram Channel

Webby Award and People's Voice Award for Creator/Influencer Partnership or Collaboration - Brand, Creator Business

Toast x Keith Lee “It's the Little Things”

Planet Fitness – New Year's Eve

Booking.com– This Guy Books

Full Bush Summer

W PRESENTS: The Retreat – Marriott

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Webby Award for Best Community or Fan Engagement - Media/Entertainment, Social Features

Tracking Bad Bunny – DDB Latina Puerto Rico

Heated Rivalry: Hudson Williams vs. Connor Storrie – Razorfish

When Fandom Leads:Law & Order: SVUon TikTok – NBC Entertainment

Kellyoke Request –The Kelly Clarkson Show

SinnersJuke Joint – Warner Bros.

Webby Award for Best Creator-to-Creator Collaboration, Creator Excellence

Try Guys Try Ghost Hunting – The Try Guys (2nd Try LLC)

Ask It Anyway – Uncommon

Dancing Weatherman X CORTIS collab – SOCIAL SIMPATICO LLC

Quest for the Impossible – Portal A

Veritasium, featuring Tom Brady. The biggest misconception in football – Electrify Video Partners

Creator Masterclass or Learning Program, Creator Business (Creators)

Creator Startup

Learning Cultural Strategy for Design - Linkedin

Grace Wells - Product Film School

Dr. Marily Nika’s AI PM Bootcamp & Certification: establishing a new domain across 100 cohorts

Cheryl Porter Vocal Method

Interview or Talk Show, Social Content Series (Social)

Are You Okay? - NowThis

The Wildest Sh*t I've Ever Heard - Edelman Studios

Recess Therapy with Julian Shapiro-Barnum - Doing Things

Pedicab Connections - Sharp Entertainment

Street Hearts with Tiff - Fallen Media

Best Social Campaign, Social Features (Social)

Heated Rivalry Social - Bell Media

Red Lobster: Real Talk. Real Change. - BarkleyOKRP

Nutter Butter, You Good? - Dentsu Creative US

A City of Beats - Bold Advertising Co

Mom: The Original Influencer - WLDFLWR PR

Creator Launch or Drop, Creator Business (Creators)

Justin Bieber Livestream on Twitch

The Matcha Mob - A Fandom-Fueled Success Story

Feel Good Foodie

Alyson Stoner Book Launch: Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything          Crispy Chicken

The Icon Collection – Etsy

Entertainment or Meme, General Creator (Creators)

NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON’T - MAKING MAGIC HAPPEN WITH ZACH KING - Think Jam

Trixie Mattel - Producer Entertainment Group

Nick Kosir sneaks CORTIS song lyrics in live weather forecast - SOCIAL SIMPATICO LLC

Deaf Girl Lip Reads: A Pop Culture Series - @tismejackieg

The Sims Ultimate Creator Challenge on YouTube - We Are Social North America

Best Overall Social Presence - Media/Entertainment, Social Features (Social)

Sinners Theatrical Social Campaign - Warner Bros.

The Muppets 70th Anniversary Celebration - Disney

Saturday Night Live Overall Social Presence - Saturday Night Live

ABC News - ABC News

National Geographic Social Media

Events & Live, Limited-Series & Specials (Video & Film)

SNL50: The Anniversary Special - Saturday Night Live

Vogue World Hollywood 2025 - Southpaw Productions

LIVE at The 77th Emmy Awards Red Carpet | PEOPLE - Total Media Productions Inc

Believe That Awards - Portal A

Back to the Beginning: The Final Black Sabbath Show (Powered by Mercury Studios & Kiswe)

Health & Wellness, Social Video Short Form (Social)

Take a Moment with Elmo and Jonathan Bailey - Sesame Workshop

Women's Health - Women's Health

My Ikon: My Joy - Futuristic Films

Unconditional - Popsugar

Mickey & Friends: Scroll Break – Disney

Comedy, General Social (Social)

The Daily Show - Comedy Central

Will AI Replace Us?! - Caviar

Puppet Regime on Instagram - GZERO Media

Almost Friday TV - Almost Friday Media

The BVG Puppet Show -GUD.berlinGmbH

Entertainment or Meme, General Creator (Creators)

NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON’T - MAKING MAGIC HAPPEN WITH ZACH KING - Think Jam

Trixie Mattel - Producer Entertainment Group

Nick Kosir sneaks CORTIS song lyrics in live weather forecast - SOCIAL SIMPATICO LLC

Deaf Girl Lip Reads: A Pop Culture Series - @tismejackieg

The Sims Ultimate Creator Challenge on YouTube - We Are Social North America

Best Shortform Video, Creator Excellence (Creators)

Long Time No See - N/A

CALEB SIMPSON - Vineger Hill Productions

Karen Thi (Best Shortform Video) - Viral Nation

Macfarlane Bros - Macfarlane Bros

Zarna Garg & Malala: Almost-Therapy Skit - Zarna Garg Productions

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Simone Ashley’s Prada Micro Minidress Comes With a Dramatic Train

Simone Ashleybrought a bold mix of structure and drama to ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ premiere. She stepped out in a strikingPradacustom look that redefines the micro minidress.

Simone Ashley takes on ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ premiere in Prada micro minidress with a train

At first glance, the dress is all about clean lines. The strapless silhouette is sharply tailored, hugging the bodice with subtle paneling that adds structure without overwhelming the look. The bright lime-green satin instantly stands out on the red carpet, delivering a fresh, high-impact color moment that feels both modern and playful.

However, it is the unexpected contrast that makes the outfit memorable. While the front keeps things minimal with its ultra-short hemline, the back introduces a dramatic floor-length train that transforms the dress entirely. The duality between micro and maxi creates movement and visual interest, giving the look a couture-like finish perfect for the fashion-focused movie.

Simone Ashley kept the styling sleek and controlled. She wore her hair in soft, loose, polished waves with a center part. This complemented the dress’ clean neckline. The makeup leaned into warm, sculpted tones, with defined eyes and a neutral lip that let the dress’ color take center stage. She paired the look with metallic Prada logo leather slingback pumps. This choice of footwear added a subtle contrast that tied in without distracting.

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Minimal jewelry fromGaratti Milano, including a delicate choker and a green diamond statement ring, completed the ensemble without overcomplicating it. The accessories felt intentional, just enough to elevate the look while keeping the focus on the silhouette.

Overall, it was a confident red carpet moment that balanced simplicity with drama. Ashley proved that even a micro minidress can deliver full impact when paired with the right details, making this one of the standout looks from the premiere.

Originally reported by Viha Shah forThe Fashion Spot.

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Mike Vrabel Breaks His Silence on Dianna Russini Photo Scandal, Says He's Had 'Difficult Conversations' with Family

Mike Vrabel addressed the ongoing photo scandal involving Dianna Russini during a Patriots press conference on Tuesday, April 21

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• Vrabel thanked media for their "patience" and said he's had "some difficult conversations" with family, friends and colleagues since the photos were published

• Vrabel said he doesn't want the scandal to become a distraction for the team

Patriots head coachMike Vrabelhas broken his silence on the rumors surrounding his relationship with fired NFL reporter Dianna Russini.

Vrabel, 50, spoke to media during apress conferenceon Tuesday, April 21, where he addressed the photos of him and Russini — who are both married to other people — hugging and holding hands at a luxury hotel in Arizona for the first time since they were published in theNew York Posttwo weeks earlier.

Vrabel began by thanking the media members for their "patience" as he's stayed silent on the situation.

"Thank you for your patience that you’ve shown in a personal and private matter for me and obviously everybody involved. I know that that's not easy for you and I respect that and I appreciate that," he said.

"I understand I could’ve addressed you guys sooner, but it was important to me to have a conversation with the players, which I did yesterday, very candidly," Vrabel continued, noting that he doesn't want his personal matter to "take away from the weekend of the Draft" or the "amazing journey" that the incoming rookies will begin this season.

"With that being said," Vrabel continued, "I've had some difficult conversations with people I care about about — with my family, the organization, the coaches, the players."

Those conversations "have been positive and productive," said Vrabel, adding, "In order to be successful on and off the field, you have to make good decisions. That includes me. That starts with me. We never want our actions to negatively affect the team, never want to be the cause of distraction."

Vrabel said he cares "deeply about this football team" and he's "excited" to begin the new season.

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"I know I'm going to attack each day with humility and focus," he promised, assuring media and fans that they'll be getting "the best version of me going forward" in the presser. "And in order to do that, I wanted to address this and thank you for your patience," Vrabel concluded.

When the photos, initiallypublished by Page Six, circulated on Tuesday, April 7, both Vrabel and Russini immediately issued statements denying a personal relationship.

"These photos show a completely innocent interaction and any suggestion otherwise is laughable," Vrabel said at the time. "This doesn’t deserve any further response."

Russini, who officially resigned from The Athletic on April 14, initially said, "The photos don’t represent the group of six people who were hanging out during the day. Like most journalists in the NFL, reporters interact with sources away from stadiums and other venues," Russini told the outlet.

While Russini resigned from The Athletic as they investigate her involvement with Vrabel, the Patriots coach is not facing any disciplinary action from the NFL, a league official confirmed to PEOPLE on April 20. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said that the New England Patriots coach is not under investigation for any violation regarding the league’s personal conduct policy.

In her resignation letter, Russini said "commentators in various media have engaged in self-feeding speculation that is simply unmoored from the facts" and added, "It continues to escalate, fueled by repeated leaks, and I have no interest in submitting to a public inquiry that has already caused far more damage than I am willing to accept."

Russini's resignation letter continued: "Rather than allowing this to continue, I have decided to step aside now — before my current contract expires on June 30. I do so not because I accept the narrative that has been constructed around this episode, but because I refuse to lend it further oxygen or to let it define me or my career.”

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Mike Vrabel Breaks His Silence on Dianna Russini Photo Scandal, Says He's Had 'Difficult Conversations' with Family

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