Arlington, VA; April 1, 2025 -- PBS is in contention to be named Webby Awards Media Company of The Year, for the second year in a row. The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) announced the Nominees for the 29th Annual Webby Awards, honoring the best in digital innovation and creativity. PBS received 21 Webby nominations, among the top 12% of digital work in 2025. PBS programs and partners also made up 9 honorees, included in the top 25% of Webby entrants.
Nominees can win The Webby Award, chosen by the IADAS judging academy and/or the Webby People’s Voice Award, voted on by the public.
Voting in the Webby People’s Voice Awards is now open through Thursday, April 17th at 11:59pm PST. This year, the 29th Annual Webby Winners will be celebrated during a star-studded, show hosted at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, May 12th.
Vote for our PBS Nominees here and through the links below.
Congratulations to all our nominees and honorees!
NOMINEES
BIG CATS 24/7 Social Media Campaign
Social: Social Campaigns – Education & Science
Leonardo da Vinci Social Campaign
Social: Social Campaigns – Art, Culture & Lifestyle
PBS Short Film Festival
Video & Film: Series & Channels- Variety
AMERICAN MASTERS
AMERICAN MASTERS Shorts
Video & Film: Series & Channels – Documentary
AMERICAN MASTERS Renegades
Video & Film: Series & Channels – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging
AMERICAN MASTERS “Renegades” Celestine Tate Harrington: Building a Legacy
Video & Film: General Video & Film - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging
PBS DIGITAL STUDIOS
Otherwords: How Cults Use Language to Control
Video & Film: General Video & Film- How-To, Explainer & DIY
Eons: Surviving Deep Time
Podcasts: Shows – Science & Education
TIMESTAMP MEDIA American Muslims: A History Revealed
Video & Film: Series & Channels – Documentary
TIMESTAMP MEDIA American Muslims: A History Revealed
Video & Film: Series & Channels – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging
PBS KIDS
PBS KIDS Video App
Apps & Software: General Apps – Kids & Family
PBS KIDS: Lyla in the Loop
Social: Social Campaigns – Kids & Family
PBS KIDS/Fred Rogers Productions: Donkey Hodie Bedtime Stories
Video & Film: Series & Channels – Scripted
PBS KIDS/Fred Rogers Productions: Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: My Bedtime
AI, Immersive & Games: Games General – Kids & Family
PBS KIDS/Future Brain Media: City Island
Video & Film: General Video & Film- Kids and Family
PBS LEARNING MEDIA
PBS LEARNING MEDIA / THIRTEEN: Count on June Bug!
Video & Film: General Video & Film- Kids and Family
PBS NEWSHOUR
PBS NEWSHOUR Instagram
Social: General Social – News and Politics
INDEPENDENT LENS
Independent Lens + PBS Origins: Press Pass
Video & Film: Series & Channels- News & Politics
NJ PBS
Vegan Pop Eats with Angela Yvonne: It’s Dope on the Greenside
Video & Film: General Video & Film – Health, Wellness & Fitness
PBS SoCal/VARIETY
Actors on Actors
Video & Film: Series & Channels – Entertainment & Music
PBS/THIRTEEN
The Plate Show
Podcasts: Individual Episodes- Kids & Family
HONOREES
PBS TikTok
Social: Features – Best Overall Social Presence- Media/Entertainment
PBS Film Club
Social: Social Content Series – Television & Film
AMERICAN MASTERS
Social – Social: General Social – Art & Culture
INDEPENDENT LENS
Breaking Silence
Video & Film: General Video & Film- Documentary: Longform
MASTERPIECE
Wolf Hall, a Recap of Season 1
Podcasts: Shows – Television & Film
PBS KIDS
PBS KIDS
Websites and Mobile Sites: General Desktop & Mobile Sites – Education
PBS KIDS Social
Social: General Social – Entertainment
PBS KIDS/Mighty Picnic: Lyla and Stu’s Hairdos
AI, Immersive & Games: Games General – Kids & Family