Kendrick Lamar, Gracie Abrams, Lady Gaga & More Music Stars Win 2025 Webby Awards 

Music stars are well-represented on the list of winners for the 2025 Webby Awards. Kendrick Lamar, Gracie Abrams, Lady Gaga, Benson Boone, Jelly Roll with mgk, Mariah Carey, Questlove, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Rihanna and Laufey are all winners in various categories.

Lamar’s “Not Like Us” music video won the Webby Award for Music Video, Creator Excellence. The clip won the Grammy for best music video on Feb. 2 and is likely to be a leading candidate at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. (Lamar’s song competed for song of the year at last year’s VMAs, but the video fell into this eligibility year.)

Abrams’ The Secret of Us (Short Film) | Vevo Extended Play won the People’s Voice Award for Music, General Video & Film (Video & Film).

Gaga’s A Digital Home for a Global Pop Icon won the Webby Award for Entertainment, General Desktop & Mobile Sites (Websites and Mobile Sites)

Hosted by writer, comedian, and actress Ilana Glazer, The Webby Awards ceremony will be held at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, May 12. Fans can experience the Webbys and watch special moments including the show’s signature five-word acceptance speeches by following @TheWebbyAwards across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Linkedin and at Webbyawards.com.

Webby Award winners are selected by members of the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS). The People’s Voice Award winners are voted on by the general public.

“The Webby Awards celebrates the incredible diversity and global reach of the Internet,” Jesse Feister, executive director, Webby Media Group, said in a statement. “This year’s winners represent a masterclass of creativity and innovation.”

The Webby Awards will also honor a group of individuals for their contributions to Internet culture with Special Achievement Awards.

Snoop Dogg will receive the Webby Entrepreneur of the Year Award for expanding the playbook for how creatives can harness entrepreneurship to amplify their influence.

Dr. Fei-Fei Li will receive the Webby Lifetime Achievement Award for her foundational contributions to artificial intelligence and her leadership in advancing ethical, human-centered AI. 

Walton Goggins will receive the Webby Best Actor Award for his performances across streaming hits like The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones, and Fallout.

Amelia Dimoldenberg will receive a Webby Special Achievement Award for redefining the celebrity interview with her hit series Chicken Shop Date.

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett will receive the IADAS and NAACP Webby Advocate of the Year Award for using her platforms to drive national conversations, mobilize communities, and champion the rights of marginalized groups.

Jools Lebron will receive the Webby Crush the Internet Award for her impact on digital culture and her talent for creating viral moments.

Marcello Hernández will receive the Webby Outstanding Comedic Performance Award for his sharp, culturally resonant humor and viral impact on the Internet.

The MeidasTouch Podcast will receive the Webby Podcast of the Year Award for its impact on political commentary.

This year, the Webby Awards will award Google for their first-ever Brand of the Year achievement with seven Webby wins, nine People’s Voice wins, 24 nominees and nine honorees.

The Academy will present iHeartMedia with the Webby Podcast Company of the Year award, presented to the organization that has earned the most honors across the Podcast categories. It received six Webby wins and eight People’s Voice wins, alongside nine nominees and 11 honorees. 

The Academy announced NBCUniversal as the Webby Media Company of the Year for earning the most honors across all Webby categories with four Webby wins, nine People’s Voice wins, 19 nominees and 11 honorees.

This year’s newly-introduced suite of Creator categories celebrates the growing influence of creators who are shaping culture, entertainment and the Internet. Winners include Caleb Simpson, Chris Klemens, Colin Furze, Jake Shane, Jameis Winston, Joe Ando, Joshua Weissman, Laufey, Nick DiGiovanni, Skibidi Toilet, Trixie Mattel, Zach King, and others.

The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites and Mobile Sites; Video; Advertising; Media & PR; Apps & Software; Social; Podcasts; AI, Immersive & Games and Creators.

Here are selected 2025 Webby Award winners – with winners from the world of music listed first. To view the full list of winners, visit http://webbyawards.com/winners.

Music Winners

Benson Boone Socials won the Webby Award for Music & Performance, Social Video Short Form (Social)

Countdown to Beautifully Broken: Jelly Roll in conversation w/ mgk | Spotify won the Webby Award for Interview or Talk Show, Branded Entertainment (Video & Film) 

Fenty Beauty “Which Riri Are You?” Lip Looks TikTok Filter (ft. Rihanna) won the Webby Award for Best Use of Filters/Lenses, Features (Social)

For a Fortnight Challenge (ft. Taylor Swift) won the Webby Award for Best Community Engagement, PR Campaigns (Advertising, Media & PR)

Gracie Abrams – The Secret of Us (Short Film) | Vevo Extended Play won the People’s Voice Award for Music, General Video & Film (Video & Film)

Kendrick Lamar – “Not Like Us” Music Video won the Webby Award for Music Video, Creator Excellence (Video & Film) 

Lady Gaga — A Digital Home for a Global Pop Icon won the Webby Award for Entertainment, General Desktop & Mobile Sites (Websites and Mobile Sites)

Laufey won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Art, Culture & Music, Individual Creator (Creators)

Mariah Carey’s It’s Time!!! Partnership with KAY Jewelers won the Webby Award for Celebrity/Fan, General Social (Social) 

National Coming Out Day: Celebrating Visibility with Billy Porter and the Elton John AIDS Foundation won the People’s Voice Award for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Social Video Short Form (Social)

Questlove Supreme won the Webby Award for Music, Shows (Podcasts)

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez – Best Social, Fashion & Beauty won the Webby Award for Fashion & Beauty, General Social (Social) 

Trixie Mattel won the People’s Voice Award for Best Dance & Performance, Creator Excellence (Creators)

Wicked Stars Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Break Down Viral ‘Holding Space’ Interview won the Webby Award for Variety & Reality, General Video & Film (Video & Film)

Other Winners

Adobe Frame.io V4 won the Webby Award for Creative Production, Software Services & Platforms (Apps & Software)

Apple Cash won the Webby Award for Services & Utilities, General Apps (Apps & Software)            

Architectural Digest won the Webby Award for Art & Culture, General Social (Social)

A Touch More with Sue Bird & Megan Rapinoe won the Webby Award for Sports, Shows (Podcasts)

“Baby, This Is Keke Palmer” won the Webby Award for Interview/Talk Show, Shows (Podcasts) 

Big Mouth Season 7 (ft. Nick Kroll) won the Webby Award for Scripted, Series & Channels (Video & Film)

Brian Cox Goes to College won the Webby Award for Comedy, Branded Entertainment (Video & Film)

Caleb Simpson won the Webby Award for Home & Travel, Individual Creator (Creators)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 won the Webby Award for Games, Immersive General (AI, Immersive & Games)

Chris Klemens won the People’s Voice Award for Comedy, Individual Creator (Creators)

Climate TRACE won the Webby Award for Sustainability & Environment, General Desktop & Mobile Sites (Website and Mobile Sites)

“Club Shay Shay”won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Best Creator or Influencer Series, Features (Podcasts) 

Colin Furze – Best Series – The Tunnel Project won the People’s Voice Award for Best Series, Creator Excellence (Creators)

Disney The Boy & The Octopus (directed by Taika Waititi) won the Webby Awards for Best Use of Animation or Motion Graphics, Craft (Advertising, Media & PR)

Doodle for Google won the Webby Award for Corporate Social Responsibility, General Desktop & Mobile Sites (Websites and Mobile Sites) 

DoorDash-All-The-Ads won the Webby Award for Best Creator or Influencer Partnership or Collaboration, Creator Excellence (Creators)

Duolingo – “The Bird” won the Webby Award for Viral, Experimental & Weird, Branded Entertainment (Video & Film) 

Freedom to Be – ACLU won the Webby Award for Public Service & Activism, Series & Channels (Video & Film)

Headspace XR won the People’s Voice Award for Best Experiential Design, Immersive Features (AI, Immersive & Games)

House Guest (ft. Scott Evans) won the Webby Award for Interview, Talk & After-Show, Series & Channels (Video & Film)

Hot Ones Versus won the Webby Award for Variety, Series & Channels (Video & Film) 

Hysterical won the Webby Award for Documentary, Limited-Series & Specials (Podcasts)

Indiana Fever – Caitlin Clark Action Figure won the Webby Award for Sports, Social Video Short Form (Social)

Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Live on Netflix hub won the Webby Award for Media & Entertainment, Branded Content (Advertising, Media & PR) 

Jake Shane won the Webby Award for Comedy, Individual Creator (Creators)

Jameis Winston: FOX Sports Digital Correspondent at Super Bowl LIX won the Webby Award for Sports, Individual Creator (Creators)

Jimmy Kimmel Live won the Webby Award for Television & Film, General Social (Social) 

Joe Ando won the Webby Award for Fashion & Beauty, Individual Creator (Creators)

Joshua Weissman won the People’s Voice Award for Food & Drink, Individual Creator (Creators)

Just Women’s Sports: The Gold Standard With Kelley O’Hara and Lisa Leslie won the Webby Award for Sports, Social Content Series (Social)

Kids of Immigrants: Nike Air Max SNDR – Don’t forget to call home won the People’s Voice Award for Video Ad Shortform, Individual (Advertising, Media & PR)        

Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang won the Webby Award for Comedy, Shows (Podcasts) 

Latinos Monumentales won the Webby Award for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Social Campaigns (Social)

Leroy Smith: Michael Jordan’s Myth won the Webby Award for Sports, General Video & Film (Video & Film)

Loewe (ft. Aubrey Plaza and Dan Levy) won the Webby Award for Branded Entertainment, Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle (Video & Film)

Michael CeraVe won the Webby Award for Best Viral PR Campaign, PR Campaigns (Advertising, Media & PR) 

Mind Your Own with Lupita Nyong’o won the Webby Award for Best Series, Features (Podcasts)

National Immigration Law Center: Freedom to Thrive won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, Shows (Podcasts)

New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce won the People’s Voice Award for Best Video Series, Features (Podcasts)         

Nick DiGiovanni won the People’s Voice Award for Best Longform Video, Creator Excellence (Creators)

Nickelodeon’s Super Bowl LVIII Live From Bikini Bottom won the Webby Award for Best Partnership or Collaboration, Features (Social)

Obama Foundation won the Webby Award for Charitable Organizations/Non-Profit, General Desktop & Mobile Sites (Websites and Mobile Sites) 

Oprah Reveals All – Life-Changing Lessons on Weight, Shame & Worthiness – The Jamie Kern Lima Show won the Webby Award for Best Video Series, Features (Podcasts)

Pinterest Predicts 2025 won the Webby Award Best Trend, Insights or Impact Report, Features & Design (Websites and Mobile Sites) 

Possible | Kara Swisher on AI, media, and accountability won the Webby Award for Interview/Talk Show, Individual Episode (Podcasts)

Powerade: The Vault (ft. Simone Biles) won the Webby Award for Best Video Editing, Craft (Advertising, Media & PR)

Ready Set Ride with Elmo won the Webby Award for Kids & Family, Individual Episode (Podcasts)

Reid Hoffman meets his AI Twin won the Webby Award for Best Use of AI, Performance & Craft (Video & Film)

RuPaul’s Drag Race The Pit Stop won the Webby Award for Interview/Talk Show, Social Content Series (Social) 

Scorsese on Letterboxd won the Webby Award for Best Community or Fan Engagement – Media/Entertainment, Features (Social)

Sing Sing won the Webby Award for Best Mobile User Experience, Mobile Features & Design (Websites and Mobile Sites)

SNL Instagram Stories – Live Show Coverage won the Webby Award for Best Use of Stories, Features (Social) 

The Daily Show: Foxsplains won the Webby Award for News & Politics, Social Content Series (Social)          

The Skibidi Toilet Fan Multiverse won the Webby Award for Best Community Engagement, Creator Excellence (Creators)

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon won the People’s Voice Award for Best Use of Vertical Video, Features (Social)         

Vote Save America won the Webby Award for Public Service & Activism, General Social (Social) 

Whitney Museum “Echoes of Ailey” ft Alvin Ailey Dance Company won the Webby Award for Media & Entertainment, Branded Entertainment (Video & 

Winning Isn’t for Everyone won the Webby Award for Best Copywriting, Craft (Advertising, Media & PR) 

Wordle 1000 won the People’s Voice Award for Best Community Engagement, Advertising Campaigns (Advertising, Media & PR)

#YouTubeBlack Presents Flowers: How Naptural Inspired a Community of Natural Hair Creators won the People’s Voice Award for Best Creator or Influencer Partnership or Collaboration, Creator Excellence (Creators)

Zach King won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Best Editing, Creator Excellence (Creators)

47 won the Webby Award for Animation, Branded Entertainment (Video & Film)