The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS) has announced the winners of the 30th Annual Webby Awards, with comedian Druski, YouTube duo Colin & Samir, and food creator Keith Lee among the Creator Economy figures receiving recognition. The class of honorees spans comedy creators, duo formats, brand-creator partnerships, and cross-platform presences across digital categories.
Winners will be celebrated at a ceremony hosted by comedian, content creator, and “The Daily Show” correspondent Josh Johnson on May 11, 2026, in New York City.
Creator Special Achievement Awards
Druski will receive a 2026 Webby Special Achievement Award for his impact as a creator shaping comedy on the internet. The recognition covers his social media sketches, his “Coulda Been Records” audition series, and his national “Coulda Fest” arena tour.
Podcaster Kylie Kelce will receive the Webby Podcast of the Year Award for “Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce,” a Wave Original series covering motherhood, pop culture, and women in sports.
Creator Category Winners
Colin & Samir won the Webby Award for Best Duo or Group in the Creator Excellence category. The Try Guys won the Webby Award for Best Creator-to-Creator Collaboration, also in Creator Excellence, for their episode “Try Guys Try Ghost Hunting.”
In the Creator Business category, Toast and Keith Lee’s campaign “It’s the Little Things” won both the Webby Award and the People’s Voice Award for Creator/Influencer Partnership or Collaboration. The Meet Cutes NYC Universe won the Webby Award for Cross-Platform Presence in the same category. Justin Bieber’s Livestream on Twitch won the Webby Award for Creator Launch or Drop.
TikToker Zach King won the Webby Award for Entertainment or Meme in the General Creator category for “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t – Making Magic Happen with Zach King.” TV personality Trixie Mattel received the People’s Voice Award in the same category.
Feel Good Foodie received the People’s Voice Award for Creator Launch or Drop, while “MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories” won the People’s Voice Award for Newsletter or Written Stories.
Indian-American stand-up comedian Zarna Garg & Pakistani education activist Malala received the People’s Voice Award for Best Short-form Video in Creator Excellence for their “Almost-Therapy Skit.”
Brand and Creator Collaborations
KATSEYE and GAP’s “Better in Denim” campaign won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle in Branded Entertainment.
The NikeSKIMS Spring ’26 Campaign featuring BLACKPINK’s LISA won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Launch or Drop in Advertising Campaigns. Timothée Chalamet for Cash App won the Webby Award for Short Form in Branded Entertainment.
The Lionel Messi Intercepts the Super Bowl campaign by Apple won the Webby Award for Social Video in the Advertising, Media & PR category.
Social and Platform Recognition
“Heated Rivalry” social campaign won both the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Best Social Campaign in Social Features. “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Entertainment in General Social.
Company and Organizational Honors
Google received the Brand of the Year achievement with 13 Webby Wins, 18 People’s Voice Wins, 22 Nominees, and 11 Honorees. iHeart Media received the Webby Podcast Company of the Year achievement with 2 Webby Wins and 4 People’s Voice Wins. PBS was named Webby Media Company of the Year with 7 Webby Wins, 10 People’s Voice Wins, 22 Nominees, and 7 Honorees.
“This 30th Anniversary class of Webby Winners is a reflection of the internet at its best: vibrant, diverse, and continuously innovative,” said Jesse Feister, Executive Director, Webby Media Group. “From global superstars, viral online personalities, and culture-defining entertainment, to AI platforms like Google Gemini and Claude Code, these honorees are the voices setting the standard for digital excellence.”
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The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS) has announced the winners of the 30th Annual Webby Awards, with comedian Druski, YouTube duo Colin & Samir, and food creator Keith Lee among the Creator Economy figures receiving recognition. The class of honorees spans comedy creators, duo formats, brand-creator partnerships, and cross-platform presences across digital categories.
Winners will be celebrated at a ceremony hosted by comedian, content creator, and “The Daily Show” correspondent Josh Johnson on May 11, 2026, in New York City.
Creator Special Achievement Awards
Druski will receive a 2026 Webby Special Achievement Award for his impact as a creator shaping comedy on the internet. The recognition covers his social media sketches, his “Coulda Been Records” audition series, and his national “Coulda Fest” arena tour.
Podcaster Kylie Kelce will receive the Webby Podcast of the Year Award for “Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce,” a Wave Original series covering motherhood, pop culture, and women in sports.
Creator Category Winners
Colin & Samir won the Webby Award for Best Duo or Group in the Creator Excellence category. The Try Guys won the Webby Award for Best Creator-to-Creator Collaboration, also in Creator Excellence, for their episode “Try Guys Try Ghost Hunting.”
In the Creator Business category, Toast and Keith Lee’s campaign “It’s the Little Things” won both the Webby Award and the People’s Voice Award for Creator/Influencer Partnership or Collaboration. The Meet Cutes NYC Universe won the Webby Award for Cross-Platform Presence in the same category. Justin Bieber’s Livestream on Twitch won the Webby Award for Creator Launch or Drop.
TikToker Zach King won the Webby Award for Entertainment or Meme in the General Creator category for “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t – Making Magic Happen with Zach King.” TV personality Trixie Mattel received the People’s Voice Award in the same category.
Feel Good Foodie received the People’s Voice Award for Creator Launch or Drop, while “MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories” won the People’s Voice Award for Newsletter or Written Stories.
Indian-American stand-up comedian Zarna Garg & Pakistani education activist Malala received the People’s Voice Award for Best Short-form Video in Creator Excellence for their “Almost-Therapy Skit.”
Brand and Creator Collaborations
KATSEYE and GAP’s “Better in Denim” campaign won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle in Branded Entertainment.
The NikeSKIMS Spring ’26 Campaign featuring BLACKPINK’s LISA won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Launch or Drop in Advertising Campaigns. Timothée Chalamet for Cash App won the Webby Award for Short Form in Branded Entertainment.
The Lionel Messi Intercepts the Super Bowl campaign by Apple won the Webby Award for Social Video in the Advertising, Media & PR category.
Social and Platform Recognition
“Heated Rivalry” social campaign won both the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Best Social Campaign in Social Features. “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Entertainment in General Social.
Company and Organizational Honors
Google received the Brand of the Year achievement with 13 Webby Wins, 18 People’s Voice Wins, 22 Nominees, and 11 Honorees. iHeart Media received the Webby Podcast Company of the Year achievement with 2 Webby Wins and 4 People’s Voice Wins. PBS was named Webby Media Company of the Year with 7 Webby Wins, 10 People’s Voice Wins, 22 Nominees, and 7 Honorees.
“This 30th Anniversary class of Webby Winners is a reflection of the internet at its best: vibrant, diverse, and continuously innovative,” said Jesse Feister, Executive Director, Webby Media Group. “From global superstars, viral online personalities, and culture-defining entertainment, to AI platforms like Google Gemini and Claude Code, these honorees are the voices setting the standard for digital excellence.”
The full list of winners is available here.
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