A free platform giving 150,000+ creatives verified profiles, with support from PBS, iHeartMedia, R/GA, and Founding Members including Shonda Rhimes, Adam Scott, Brooklyn Coffee Shop’s Pooja Tripathi, and more
NEW YORK, NY — November 10, 2026 — The Webby Awards today announced the launch of The Global Webby Credits Registry, a free platform that gives verified recognition to the people behind 30 years of Webby-winning, nominated, and honored work. From creators, developers, producers, writers, and actors behind the streaming revolution, to designers, social strategists, and the many unsung collaborators whose work shaped the Internet, eligible professionals can claim verified profiles documenting their contributions. The platform launches at a moment when professional reputation increasingly relies on verifiable sources that search engines and AI services can read.
The launch is being supported publicly by a small group of Founding Members, Internet icons who’ve been Webby-recognized across their careers. They are publishing their own profiles and inviting peers to join an industry-wide push to credit the people and teams behind the Internet’s best work.
Early Founding Members include Shonda Rhimes, Adam Scott, and Brooklyn Coffee Shop’s Pooja Tripathi. The launch is also supported by organizations whose teams represent some of the most significant Webby legacies, including PBS, iHeartMedia, and R/GA.
For three decades, The Webby Awards has honored excellence across the digital landscape. Now, Webby Credits extends that recognition for the individuals behind the work, inviting more than 150,000 eligible creative professionals across 24,000 organizations to claim verified profiles. Credit for career-defining digital work has long been scattered across portfolios, resumes, and social profiles, often invisible to the search engines and AI systems that increasingly shape professional reputation.
“The people behind great creative work on the Internet have never been harder to find, and they’ve never mattered more,” said Jesse Feister, Executive Director at The Webby Group. The Global Webby Credits Registry puts 30 years of Webby recognition in the hands of the more than 150,000 individuals who earned it, and the thousands who will earn it in the years ahead, giving them verified credentials to build reputation in the AI era.”
Celebrating the People Behind the Work
Each profile ties an individual’s name and identity to verified contributions, issued directly by The Webby Awards. For the people being searched for, that means their work is more likely to appear alongside their name in the places where professional reputations are now built.
To claim a profile, eligible individuals search the Webby Credits database, select the credits that are theirs, verify their identity through LinkedIn, and publish. The product utilizes LinkedIn’s identity verification services to validate the match between the listed credit and the person claiming. Profiles are free and hosted on webbyawards.com.
The platform launches with:
- 150,000+ eligible individuals credited on Webby-recognized work.
- 24,000 organizations represented across the database.
- 30 seasons of Webby Awards history, spanning 1996 through 2026.
- Thousands of additional individuals who are expected to become eligible each year as new work is recognized.
Every Great Achievement Has a Team Behind It
By claiming their profiles, alumni can establish a permanent record of their achievements under The Webby Awards brand, celebrate the collaborators who helped make those achievements possible, and become part of a growing community representing three decades of digital creativity.
The Webby Awards is also encouraging alumni to share their own stories and recognize the individuals behind their celebrated work. An integrated marketing campaign featuring past winners, creators, and industry leaders will spotlight the collaborative nature of creative success and invite eligible professionals to claim their place in Webby history.
“Behind every great PBS digital experience is a team of talented people bringing our mission to life,” said Amy Wigler, Vice President, Multiplatform Marketing and Content, PBS. “The Webby Credits Registry gives those individuals recognition that stays with them throughout their careers. We’re excited to help celebrate their contributions and make their work more visible.”
As the community grows, Webby Credits will continue to document the individuals shaping the digital landscape, adding thousands of newly credited professionals each year.
Claim Your Credits
Webby Credits is free for eligible individuals and available beginning November 10, 2026.
To claim a profile, individuals can:
- Search the Webby Credits database for projects they contributed to.
- Claim the credits associated with their work.
- Verify their identity through LinkedIn.
- Publish their personalized Webby Credits profile.
Whether they worked on an award-winning campaign, a groundbreaking digital experience, a celebrated podcast, or an influential piece of online content, eligible professionals are invited to claim recognition for the work they’ve helped create.
Visit https://winners.webbyawards.com/credits to get started.
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About The Webby Awards
Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites and Mobile Sites; Video & Film; Advertising, Media & PR; Apps, Software & Immersive; Social; Podcasts; Games; Creators and AI. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received over 13,000 entries from all 50 states and over 70 countries worldwide this year. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include Adobe, WP Engine, Patreon, ElevenLabs, Framer, Meta, NAACP, KPMG, The Wall Street Journal, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, SXSW, The Podcast Show, and Authentic.
