Public Service & Activism: Social – Social Content Series & Campaigns
National Geographic’s Plastics Issue
National Geographic was nominated for 23 Webby Awards, recognizing a wide range of work across numerous digital platforms. The nominations highlight the breadth of National Geographic’s storytelling platforms, from social media stories to virtual reality experiences.
Considered the internet’s highest honor, the Webby Awards received 13,000 entries this year, from 50 states and 70 countries. The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences selected the nominees, and fewer than 10 percent were chosen.
Best User Experience: Apps, Mobile, and Voice – Apps & Mobile Features
National Geographic
All nominees are eligible to win the Webby Award, selected by the IADAS, and the Webby People’s Voice Award, voted on by consumers. Voting for the People’s Voice Awards closes on Thursday, April 18, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, April 23.
National Geographic was nominated in the following categories. You may click on the link to vote for the Webby People’s Voice Award.
- Apps, Mobile, and Voice – Best User Experience: National Geographic
- Social – Best Photography & Graphics: National Geographic Instagram
- Social – Best Social Video Series: Safari Live
- Social – Best Use of Stories: National Geographic Instagram
- Social – Education & Discovery: National Geographic Social Media
- Social Content Series & Campaigns – Culture & Lifestyle: National Geographic’s Race Issue and #IDefineMe Campaign
- Social Content Series & Campaigns – Public Service & Activism: National Geographic’s Plastics Issue
- Social Video – Events & Live Streaming: Safari Live
- Video: Branded Entertainment – Live Experiences: National Geographic + Microsoft: Yellowstone Live
- Video Series & Channels – Travel & Lifestyle: Wild Life: Resurrection Island
- Video: Virtual Reality & 360 Video – 360-Video: Polar Obsession 360
- Video: Virtual Reality & 360 Video – 360-Video: Branded: Climbing El Capitan 360 Video
- Video: Virtual Reality & 360 Video – Best Interaction Design: Virtual Reality Exploration Experience: Bears Ears National Monument
- Video: Virtual Reality & 360 Video – Best Narrative Experience: First Ever 3D VR Filmed in Space
- Websites – Best Individual Editorial Feature – Media Company: While We Sleep, Our Mind Goes on an Amazing Journey
- Websites – Best Use of Photography: Katie’s New Face
- Websites – Best User Experience: National Geographic
- Websites – Best Data Visualization: Billions of birds migrate. Where do they go?
- Websites: Best Individual Editorial Feature – Ind/Brand/Org: What happens to the plastic we throw out?
- Websites – Community: National Geographic Your Shot
- Websites – Green: Planet or Plastic?
- Websites – Green: Explore the Photo Ark
- Websites – Travel: World Heritage Journeys
National Geographic was also recognized as an honoree in several categories.
- App, Mobile, and Voice. – Messaging/Bots: Nat Geo Almanac Bot
- Social Content Series & Campaigns – Education & Discovery: Safari Live
- Video – Science & Education: A Brief History of How Plastic Has Changed Our World
- Video – Science & Education: Expand the Field
- Video Series & Channels – Documentary: Wild_Life with Bertie Gregory: Resurrection Island
- Video Series & Channels – Science & Education: National Geographic YouTube Channel
- Video: Virtual Reality & 360 Video – Best Series: The Okavango Experience
- Websites – Best Individual Editorial Feature – Media Company: The Big Meltdown
- Websites – Education: National Geographic Kids
- Websites – Science: Building Katie’s New Face