SXSWeek 2008 › March 7 - 16
Interactive › March 7 - 11
Film › March 7 - 15
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We are pleased to reveal the 10th Annual Web Awards Winners below. Don't forget to explore all the amazing finalists from the 2007 competition.
Amusement
Sites that help make your life online a lot more fun: games, humor, memes, plus all the stuff that is too weird for words.
Exopolis Valentine's Day Mixtape
Art
From traditional photography to untraditional performances, this category focuses on web-based collections of life, society and culture.
Smithsonian Photography Initiative
Blog
Sites that revolutionize the power of publishing by providing regularly updated content of a personal or professional nature.
Business: For-Profit
Sites devoted to the promotional needs, functions and services of for-profit businesses.
Business: Green/Non-Profit
Sites devoted to the promotional needs, functions and services of green and non-profit businesses.
CSS
This category showcases sites that push the boundaries of CSS coding technology, bringing together top-notch design and content with
standards compliant and accessible code.
Classic
While the SXSW Web Awards focus on the best new internet destinations, this category is devoted to sites that launched before January 1, 2006.
Community
Sites and wikis that have quickly developed an extraordinarily active multi-user community and an exceptional following of
users who assist with content development.
Educational Resource
From elementary school learning to advanced technology-related tips, these are sites that help you learn.
Experimental
These are cutting-edge and trend-setting destinations that are pushing the envelope and challenging our perceptions of the web.
The Fallen Alternate Reality Game
Film/TV
Sites related to actors, television, films and the film industry, as well as destinations that offer streaming video content.
Motion Graphics
Animations, cartoons, and other intriguing content built using applications such as Adobe/Macromedia Flash.
Music
Sites related to musicians, bands, and the music industry, as well online radio and other destinations that offer streaming audio content.
Personal Portfolio
The portfolios, pet projects and personal collections of individuals who are displaying their work online.
Student
This category is devoted exclusively to the student web designers who are refreshing this industry with new talent and new ideas.
Technical Achievement
These are the sites that are re-inventing and re-defining the technical parameters of our online experience.
People's Choice Award
The online public's favorite finalist from the competition. Voting began when the finalists were revealed on February 1.
Best of Show
The judges' favorite finalist website from the competition.