On Tuesday, April 2, 2019, nominees of the 23rd annual Webby Awards were announced by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet. PBS, PBS Digital Studios, PBS KIDS and FRONTLINE were honored with a total of nine nominations.
All nominees are eligible to win a Webby People’s Voice Award, which is voted for online by fans across the globe. From now until April 18, supporters can cast their votes for their favorite PBS content at vote.webbyawards.com.
Winners will be announced on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, and honored at a ceremony hosted by Jenny Slate on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Cipriani on Wall Street in New York City. A full list of nominees is available at https://www.webbyawards.com/
Congratulations to the PBS nominees and honorees listed below!
PBS KIDS
Games | General Games: Family & Kids
Random House Children’s Books
Apps, Mobile, and Voice | Apps & Mobile Sites General: Family & Kids
PBS Digital Studios
Social | Social Content Series & Campaigns: How-To & DIY
FRONTLINE PBS
Podcasts | General Podcasts: Documentary
PBS
Movie & Film | Websites: General Websites
FRONTLINE PBS
Video | Performance & Craft: Best Use of Interactive Video
Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Food & Drink | Social: Social Video Deep Look
KQED/PBS Digital Studios
Video | Video Series & Channels: Science & Education
KQED
Social | Social Video: Arts & Entertainment
Honorees
PBS KIDS
Apps, Mobile, and Voice | Apps & Mobile Sites General: Family & Kids
PBS Digital Studios
Video | Performance & Craft: Best Writing
PBS Digital Studios
Video | Performance & Craft: Best Web Personality/Host
They reported sexual harassment. Then the retaliation began
PBS Newshour
Websites | Features & Design: Best Individual Editorial Feature - Media Company
AI Helps Young Man with Cerebral Palsy Find Independence
NOVA PBS
Social | Social Video: Education & Discovery
Great American Read (PBS) Integrated Campaign
PBS
Social | General Social: Education & Discovery
Great American Read (PBS) Multiplatform Campaign
PBS
Advertising, Media & PR | Branded Content: Media & Entertainment
MASTERPIECE | WGBH
Podcasts | General Podcasts: Television & Film
KQED
Video | Video Series & Channels: Travel & Lifestyle
A Gravity-Defying Dance for Girls Everywhere
KQED
Video | General Video: Art & Experimental
Look Out! Chris Eckert’s Machines Are Watching You
KQED
Video | General Video: Documentary: Shortform
Indie Lens Storycast: The F Word
Independent Television Service (ITVS)
Video | Video Series & Channels: Documentary
