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Kendrick Lamar & SZA’s “Luther” won the 2026 Webby Award for music video, it was announced on Tuesday (April 21), while Sabrina Carpenter’s “Tears” won the People’s Voice Award in the same category.

Webby Awards are voted on by members of The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS). People’s Voice Awards are fan-voted.

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In some cases, experts and fans agreed. Projects that won both awards in their respective categories include Good Hang With Amy Poehler (best host, features); Heated Rivalry social (best social campaign); KATSEYE and GAP’s “Better in Denim” (fashion, beauty & lifestyle, branded entertainment); “Lady Gaga Monster Press Conference” (events & livestreams, social campaigns); “NikeSKIMS Spring ’26 Campaign” featuring Blackpink’s LISA (launch or drop, advertising campaigns); “NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts” (entertainment & music, series & channels); “Smirnoff x Troye Sivan: Go Off!” (digital campaign, advertising campaigns); SNL50: The Anniversary Special (events & live, limited-series & specials); “Take a Moment With Elmo and Jonathan Bailey” (health & wellness, social video short form); The Don Lemon Show (best video podcast host, features); and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (entertainment, general social).

“This 30th Anniversary class of Webby winners is a reflection of the Internet at its best: vibrant, diverse, and continuously innovative,” Jesse Feister, executive director, Webby Media Group, said in a statement. “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. We are proud to champion their creativity and celebrate the extraordinary ways they are shaping the future of the online world.”

Winners will be celebrated at a ceremony hosted by The Daily Show writer and correspondent Josh Johnson, a four-time Primetime Emmy nominee,  on Monday, May 11 in New York City. Fans can watch special moments and the show’s signature five-word speeches by following @TheWebbyAwards across Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X and Facebook.

The Webby Awards will award Google with the brand of the year achievement with 13 Webby wins, 18 People’s Voice wins, 22 nominees, and 11 honorees.

iHeart Media will receive the Webby podcast company of the Year achievement, with two Webby wins and four People’s Voice wins, 17 nominees, and 10 honorees.

Additionally, the Academy announced PBS as the Webby media company of the year for earning the most honors across all Webby categories with seven Webby wins, 10 People’s Voice wins, 22 nominees, and seven honorees.

Here’s an curated list of 2026 Webby Award winners, with a focus on categories of most interest to the music community. To view the full list of winners, visit the Webby Awards site.

  • Good Hang with Amy Poehler won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Best Host, Features (Podcasts)
  • Heated Rivalry social won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Best Social Campaign, Social Features (Social)
  • “Justin Bieber Livestream” on Twitch won the Webby Award for Creator Launch or Drop, Creator Business (Creators)
  • KATSEYE and GAP’s “Better in Denim” won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle, Branded Entertainment (Video & Film)
  • Kendrick Lamar & SZA – “Luther” won the Webby Award for Music Video, General Video & Film (Video & Film)
  • Lady Gaga Monster Press Conference – Spotify won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Events & Livestreams, Social Campaigns (Social)
  • NikeSKIMS Spring ’26 Campaign featuring Blackpink’s LISA won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Launch or Drop, Advertising Campaigns (Advertising, Media & PR)
  • New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce won the People’s Voice Award for Sports, Shows (Podcasts)
  • “NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts” won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Entertainment & Music, Series & Channels (Video & Film)
  • Sabrina Carpenter “Tears” won the People’s Voice Award for Music Video, General Video & Film (Video & Film)
  • Sinners Theatrical Social Campaign won the Webby Award for Best Overall Social Presence – Media/Entertainment, Social Features (Social)
  • “Smirnoff x Troye Sivan: Go Off!” won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Digital Campaign, Advertising Campaigns (Advertising, Media & PR)
  • SNL50: The Anniversary Special won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Events & Live, Limited-Series & Specials (Video & Film)
  • “Take a Moment with Elmo and Jonathan Bailey” won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Health & Wellness, Social Video Short Form (Social)
  • “Thanks Dad” with Ego Nwodim won the Webby Award for Interview or Talk Show – Entertainment & Culture, Shows (Podcasts)
  • The Beatles Anthology 2025 won the People’s Voice Award for Arts, Culture & Lifestyle, Social Campaigns (Social)
  • The Daily Show won the Webby Award for Comedy, General Social (Social)
  • The Don Lemon Show won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Best Video Podcast Host, Features (Podcasts)
  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon won the Webby Award and People’s Voice Award for Entertainment, General Social (Social)
  • Timothée Chalamet for Cash App won the Webby Award for Short Form, Branded Entertainment (Video & Film)
  • “Tracking Bad Bunny” won the Webby Award for Best Community or Fan Engagement – Media/Entertainment, Social Features (Social)

For the second year in a row, the Webbys have partnered with Adobe, the company behind Adobe Firefly, to present the Webby Awards’ Special Achievement in Creative AI Award. This award recognizes groundbreaking creatives redefining artistic expression through emerging technologies. This year’s recipient, James Gerde, is being recognized for his innovative work as an AI-native filmmaker and creator redefining visual storytelling.

The Webby Awards will also honor a group of individuals with special achievement awards for their contributions to Internet culture.

  • Claude will receive the Webby Person of the Year Award for its impact as an AI system reshaping how people create, communicate, and work online.
  • Shonda Rhimes will receive the Webby Streaming Person of the Year Award, an inaugural honor, for her impact on the streaming era through her work as a writer, producer and CEO of Shondaland.
  • Kylie Kelce will receive the Webby Podcast of the Year Award for her show, Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce. The Wave Original series features candid conversations on motherhood, pop culture, and women in sports.
  • Taraji P. Henson will receive the IADAS and NAACP Webby Advocate of the Year Award for advancing mental health awareness, advocating for pay equity in entertainment, and leveraging her platform to champion underrepresented communities.
  • Druski will receive a 2026 Webby Special Achievement Award for his impact as a creator shaping comedy on the Internet, from his innovative social media sketches to his “Coulda Been Records” auditions.
  • Pete Davidson will receive a 2026 Webby Special Achievement Award for his singular voice in comedy and his impact across streaming, film, and digital culture including this year’s debut of podcast The Pete Davidson Show on Netflix.

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