On April 5, the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS) announced the nominees of the 19th Annual Webby Awards – the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet. PBS, member stations and producers received a combined 10 Webby Award nominations and 13 Honoree designations in the categories listed below.
Cast your vote for the best of the web for the People’s Voice now through April 21, 2016. Winners will be announced April 26, 2016. The 20th Annual Webby Awards ceremony will be held in May.
Nominees
Games (Websites) - Kart Kingdom
Media Streaming (Websites) - PBS.org
Movie & Film (Websites) - Independent Lens
Youth (Websites) - PBSKIDS.org
Best Use of Animation or Motion Graphics (Websites) - Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies Classroom
Best Streaming Video (Mobile Sites & Apps) - PBS KIDS Video App
Art & Experimental (Online Film & Video) - INDEPENDENT LENS "After the Storm"
Gaming (Online Film & Video) - PBS Digital Studios "PBS Game/Show"
How-To & DIY (Online Film & Video) - PBS Digital Studios "Full-Time Kid"
Science & Education (Online Film & Video) - PBS Digital Studios
Honorees
Education (Websites) - Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies Classroom
Food & Drink (Websites) - PBS Food
Media & Entertainment (Advertising & Media) - AMERICAN EXPERIENCE "Walt Disney"
Family & Kids (Mobile Sites & Apps) - PBS KIDS Video App
Art & Experimental (Online Film & Video) - PBS Digital Studios "The Art Assignment"
Documentary: Series (Online Film & Video) - PBS Digital Studios "Blank on Blank"
How-To & DIY (Online Film & Video) - PBS Food "Kitchen Vignettes"
Public Service & Activism (Online Film & Video) - INDEPENDENT LENS "I Identify"
Science & Education (Online Film & Video) - PBS Digital Studios "Little 101"
Best Use of Interactive Video (Online Film & Video) - INDEPENDENT LENS "After the Storm"
Public Service & Activism (Online Film & Video) - PBS Digital Studios "First Person"
Variety (Online Film & Video) - PBS Online Film Festival
News & Information (Social) - FRONTLINE
