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Dubbed the "Online Oscars" of the Web industry, the awards have been presented annually by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences to the world's best Web sites since 1996.

Each year, thousands of Web sites are entered from over 40 countries. In addition, more than 300,000 votes are cast by people worldwide who pick their favorite Web sites as part of the The People's Voice Awards.

The 11th Annual Webby Awards honors the world's most outstanding Web sites in more than 65 categories ranging from Tourism and Fashion to Retail and Film. Nominees will be announced in April and winners announced in May, followed by a star-studded awards ceremony in June.

On the Web, check out more facts & information, complete lists of winners & nominees, along with interesting factoids & history behind the Internet's most prestigious industry honor, the Webby Awards....

Webby Awards - The official site with news & updates, pictures, video clips, nominees, entry form, online People's Voice voting, past winners, eligibility requirements, judging criteria.

Webby Awards - Wikipedia - One stop browsing for awards criteria, a list of award categories, related links.

Webby Awards Founder on Internet "Oscars," Web's Future - Archived interview with Webby Awards founder, Tiffany Shlain.

Webby Awards hit ripe old age of 10 - Special report on 2006 nominations with related feature stories from CNET.

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