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The
Webby Entrepreneur of the Year Award went to Snoop Dogg for
breaking through as a versatile businessman with Death Row
Records along with two alcohol brands, an ice cream and cannabis
brands. Walton Goggins won best actor award for his performances
across streaming projects including “The White Lotus,” “The
Righteous Gemstones” and “Fallout.”
The ceremony will be hosted by comedian-actor Ilana Glazer and
will honor major brands and platforms including Nike, Netflix,
Letterboxd and Apple. Dr. Fei-Fei Li will receive the Lifetime
Achievement Award for her contributions to artificial
intelligence and leadership in advancing human-centered AI.
“This year’s winners represent a masterclass of creativity and
innovation," said Jesse Feister, executive director for the
Webby Media Group. "They’ve harnessed the power of the Internet
to drive change, spark conversations and connect us in new ways.
With the introduction of new categories, these creators are
being recognized for shaping the future of the digital world.”
The awards started in 1996 by recognizing websites. They have
grown to embrace new technologies, from apps and software to
social media and games.
Google won their first-ever Brand of the Year achievement.
NBCUniversal was honored for being best Media Company.
Special achievement recipients include Amelia Dimoldenberg, Rep.
Jasmine Crockett, Jools Lebron, Marcello Hernández, the
MeidasTouch Podcast and Norman Teague.
Other winners include Lady Gaga for her website, Mariah Carey's
“It's Time” partnership with KAY Jewelers, RuPaul's “Drag Race:
The Pit Stop," Lamar's “Not Like Us” music video and Brian Cox's
“Brian Cox Goes to College.”
Some mission-driven organizations that won included The Elton
John AIDS Foundation, National Immigration Law Center and the
Whitney Museum of American Art.
This year marked a new suite of categories that shed a spotlight
on the booming creator economy and growing influence of
creators. Some of the winners included Zach King, Caleb Simpson
and Jameis Winston.
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