Kylie Kelce, Shonda Rhimes and Pete Davidson are among the recipients of this year’s special achievement awards for outstanding impact on internet culture
The Webby Awards have 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 like Alex Warren, Cardi B, Justin Bieber and Katseye reigned across various categories, while creators like Keith Lee, Trixie Mattel and The Try Guys have 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 Kelce will receive the Webby Podcast of the Year Award for her fan-favorited series, Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce, and AI platform Claude will 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 to Shonda 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. Henson receives 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, both Pete Davidson and Druski are 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
CG5
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
Smosh
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 Rivalry Social
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
Full Bush Summer
W PRESENTS: The Retreat – Marriott
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: SVU on TikTok – NBC Entertainment
Kellyoke Request – The Kelly Clarkson Show
Sinners Juke 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.berlin GmbH
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
