The Washington Post was recognized by the 2024 Webby Awards with 17 total distinctions – twelve nominations and five honorees – spanning projects across the newsroom and advertising teams.
Those recognized include The Post’s groundbreaking investigation into the Smithsonian’s practice of holding human remain s for “Best Individual Editorial Feature.” The Post’s Audio department earned three nominations for episodes of its “Post Reports” podcast as well as honors for its daily news podcast “The 7,” its national park podcast journey “Field Trip” and its award-winning investigative podcast series “The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop.”
The Post’s Video, Social and TikTok teams received a combined four nominations for their reporting and accounts. Newer products such as “On the Record” and “Newsprint” earned a nomination and an honorable mention, respectively.
The Webby Awards, established in 1996, are the leading global awards honoring excellence on the web. Webby Award nominees are voted on by a body of more than 2,000 judges, along with the general public.
Vote for The Post’s nominees before the April 18 deadline below or visit the Webbys.
Nominees
Best Individual Editorial Feature:
- Searching for Maura – vote here
News & Politics:
- General video: When Ukraine Goes Dark – vote here
- Video Series & Channels: Washington Post TikTok – vote here
- Social Video Short Form: Washington Post TikTok – vote here
- General Social: Washington Post Instagram – vote here
Arts & Culture – Podcasts:
- Post Reports “A road trip with Sinéad O’Connor” – vote here
Business – Podcasts:
- Post Reports “The Case of the Missing Workers” – vote here
Sustainability & Environment – General Social:
- Post Climate on Instagram – vote here
Documentary – Podcasts:
- Post Reports ” A son reported his dad for Jan 6. Can the family heal?” – vote here
Puzzle, Trivia & Word Games:
- On the Record – vote here
Technology – General video:
- Washington Post Live AI in Action – vote here
Websites & Mobile Sites, Features & Design – Best Individual Editorial Feature – Ind/Brand/Org:
- The Regeneration of Travel – A Small Town Queer Sanctuary – vote here
Honorees:
- Best User Experience: The Washington Post Newsprint
- Crime & Justice – Podcasts: The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop
- History – Podcasts: Field Trip
- News & Politics – Podcasts: The 7
- Products & Services – Branded Content: The Washington Post Creative Group & Vanguard “Beyond Money”
