About the .eu Web Awards
The .eu Web Awards celebrate outstanding websites using the .eu, .ею, and .ευ domain names. Organised by EURid, the competition recognises creative, impactful, and innovative online projects that showcase the value of a European digital identity and contribute to a safer, more sustainable, and forward-looking internet.
Over the years, the awards have highlighted websites from across Europe that excel in design, content, accessibility, user experience, and positive societal impact. By recognising these achievements, the .eu Web Awards aim to inspire digital innovation and showcase the diversity and creativity of the European online community.
Nominations will open on 1 September 2026!
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How the competition works
The competition consists of a nomination phase, followed by a finalist selection process, public voting and independent jury evaluation and winner's announcement.
The nomination phase is followed by an internal review of all eligible submissions. The top five finalists in each category are then selected and announced. Public voting and jury evaluations are subsequently used to determine one winner in each category.
This approach combines community engagement with expert evaluation, ensuring a fair and balanced selection process that recognises excellence across a wide range of sectors and website types.
During the nomination period, which runs from 1 to 30 September, all submitted websites are reviewed internally against the eligibility criteria set out in the Terms and Conditions.
Following this review, the top five finalists in each category are announced on 6 October and opened to public voting. Public voting remains open until 31 October, while an independent jury conducts its assessment in parallel. The final winners are determined based on a combination of public support and expert evaluation and will be announced online on 4 November.
Choose a category
Anyone aged 18 or older who resides in the European Union or European Economic Area, or who is an EU citizen, can nominate their own website or another website using a .eu, .ею, or .ευ domain name. Multiple websites may be nominated, provided each submission meets the eligibility requirements and is entered in the appropriate category.
European Excellence
For websites delivering excellence in the public sector, established businesses, or EU institutions. This category highlights user-friendly, efficient digital services that benefit European citizens.
Sustainability Champion
For websites driving environmental or social change. Celebrates those promoting sustainability, eco-friendly practices, green technologies, and raising awareness of climate and social issues.
SME Star
For websites empowering small businesses online. Recognises SMEs that have effectively used the internet to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact in their industry and have been in business no more than 3 years.
Cultural Ambassador
For websites promoting Europe’s rich cultural heritage. Honours sites that showcase European arts, culture, and traditions, fostering deeper connections with Europe’s diverse cultural landscape.
People's Choice
For websites with broad community appeal that do not fit into the other categories. Includes youth projects, sporting events, local initiatives, and more.
Prizes
Five winners, one from each category, will be announced on 4 November 2026. The winners will be selected through a combination of public voting and evaluation by an independent jury. Each winner will receive:
€5,000 for online campaign
€5,000 marketing campaign to promote their website and its mission
Testimonial video
A professionally filmed testimonial video, to further promote their brand
.eu Web Awards winner's icon
A digital winner icons for promotional use