Webby Awards 2026: Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, and Taylor Swift Among Nominees

The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the 2026 Webby Awards, an event that recognizes excellence on the internet. This edition, which marks the 30th anniversary of the award, highlights influential figures in various digital areas. Among the nominees are large technology companies, renowned actors, and some of the most prominent names in the music industry. The awards range from viral memes and podcasters to content creators and filmmakers, showing the diversity and impact of the web.

The 2026 Webby Awards ceremony, which will be hosted by Josh Johnson, will take place on May 11 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York. The live broadcast will be available on the Webby Awards YouTube channel. The winners will be selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, and the Webby People’s Voice Award, determined by public voting until April 16, will also be awarded.

Among the musical nominees, Lady Gaga stands out in two categories: Events and Live Streams, Social Campaigns (Social) for the Lady Gaga Monster press conference organized by Spotify, and Best Mobile Visual Design – Aesthetics, Features, and Mobile Design (Websites and Mobile) for her website. Taylor Swift is nominated in Arts, Culture & Lifestyle, Social Campaigns (Social) for the launch of “The Fate of Ophelia” on YouTube. Bad Bunny competes in Best Partnership or Collaboration, Social Features (Social) and Best Community or Fan Engagement – Media/Entertainment, Social Features (Social).

Kendrick Lamar and SZA are also competing against Sabrina Carpenter, Rosalía, Little Simz, and Claude for the award for Best Music Video. Other nominated artists include KATSEYE, Cardi B, and Justin Bieber.

The list of nominees covers a wide range of categories, from Best Use of Earned Media to Best Partnership or Collaboration. Categories such as Best B2B Campaign, Health, Wellness & Pharmaceuticals, Brand Strategy, and many more are also included. The inclusion of categories like “Best Use of Earned Media, Media Campaigns” and “Best B2B Campaign” reflects the growing importance of digital advertising and marketing. The nomination of Lady Gaga in multiple categories and the presence of Bad Bunny and Taylor Swift demonstrate the influence of music in the current digital landscape.

Voting for the Webby People’s Voice Awards is open until April 16 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) at vote.webbyawards.com.