The following categories outline actions—things that can be done using the web. Nominations will tell a story of individuals, teams and creative firms who have set a standard for providing services that enable others to do one of the following:
Inspiration
The web allows for sharing, and it’s often used to gather ideas. It can also be used to tug on the heartstrings, and appeal to our emotions. This award highlights a person or business that inspires others—through a website, or portfolio, or perhaps through the content they publish.
Commerce
Businesses need to sell, whether they provide a product, service, or combination of the two. This award acknowledges those who’ve either found creative ways to use the web in order to loosen customers’ wallets, or who have followed best practices and realized exceptional results.
Communication
The web is a communication channel—we’re communicating every time we publish, or email, or tweet, or google. This award acknowledges a person, organization or business that does this extremely well. Maybe their blog tells a unique story. Or their email campaigns keep you connected to a product. Or… well, they know how to talk.
Action
Having a web presence is great, but a test of influence is action. This award highlights an organization or individual that is really good at getting people to do something—attend an event or support a cause, for example.
Connection
Many of us use the web to connect to others, but often that’s facilitated by a product—or website—that provides the introduction. This award celebrates community, and highlights a person or business that uses the web to bring others together.
Information
If you’re online regularly, you’ve likely looked for sources of news and information to keep you up to speed on current affairs (defined loosely). This award acknowledges that source of information—an individual or organization that provides something new and noteworthy, using the web.
Frebby Favorite
Sometimes, we don’t know how something is used, we just know we like it. For that reason, we’ve also created an award for a Frebby Favorite.
Nominate
You can nominate business websites, web/mobile apps, blogs, social media campaigns, and anything else done on the web. If you have questions, check out our nomination process or FAQ.
