Shannon Sharpe To Be Honored As Webby Advocate Of The Year At 2024 Webby Awards
Shannon Sharpe is being honored for his contributions to the digital landscape. The former professional athlete is set to receive the Webby Advocate of the Year Award at the 28th annual Webby Awards.
According to a press statement, the 55-year-old is being recognized for his significant impact in sports commentary, advocacy for racial equality, education, and health, and his wildly successful podcast, Club Shay Shay. The award is chosen by a committee led by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS).
Additionally, the Katt Williams episode of Sharpe’s viral podcast won the Webby Award for Featured Guest, Individual Episodes (Podcasts).
“This year’s Webby Winners represent work at the cutting edge of creativity and innovation,” detailed Claire Graves, President of the Webby Awards.
“They are best-in-class creators, entrepreneurs, and companies who are taking giant strides to make something entirely new to entertain, help, or inform people through the Internet. We can’t wait to celebrate them at the Internet’s biggest night on Monday, May 13th.”
Others recognized in this year’s list of internet greats include Keke Palmer, who will be celebrated with a Webby Special Achievement Award for her work as an actress, activist, and entrepreneur, as well as for her unique brand of digital innovation on projects like Baby, This Is Keke Palmer and KeyTV.
Michelle Obama, JAY-Z, Megan Thee Stallion, Travis Kelce, Spotify, Snoop Dogg, Jon Batiste, Taylor Swift, and more have also all earned awards at this year’s ceremony.
View highlights from the 2024 Webby Award winners below and check out the full list on the official website.
Barbie Celebrates Barbie The Movie won the People’s Voice Award for Television & Film, Social Content Series (Social)
Barbie The Movie won the Webby Award for Integrated Campaign, Advertising Campaigns (Advertising, Media & PR)
Be My AI, the AI-powered visual assistance for people who are blind or have low vision won the Webby Award for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, AI Apps and Experiences (AI, Metaverse & Virtual)
The Book of HOV won the Webby Award for Cultural Institutions, General Desktop & Mobile Sites (Websites and Mobile Sites)
Corporate Erin won the People’s Voice Award for Comedy, General Social (Social)
Daft Punk – Infinity Repeating Music Video won the People’s Voice Award for Animation, General Video (Video)
Fenty Beauty Shade Matching Filters won the Webby Award for Experimental & Innovation, Features (Social)
GLAAD won the Webby Award for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, General Social (Social)
Google Fonts won the Webby Award for Best User Interface, Features & Design (Websites and Mobile Sites)
Katt Williams – Club Shay Shay won the Webby Award for Featured Guest, Individual Episodes (Podcasts)
The Kelly Clarkson Playlist from the The Kelly Clarkson Show won the People’s Voice Award for Best Social Video Series, Features (Social)
Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang won the Webby Award for Comedy, Individual Episodes (Podcasts)
The Laverne Cox Show won the Webby Award for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Shows (Podcasts)
Letterboxd won the People’s Voice Award for Entertainment & Sports, General Apps (Apps & Software)
Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast won the Webby Award for Best Series, Features (Podcasts)
NASA’s Immersive Earth won the Webby Award for Science & Education, General Virtual Experiences (AI, Metaverse & Virtual)
Netflix – I Like To Watch won the Webby Award for Television & Film, Social Content Series (Social)
New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce won the People’s Voice Award for Best Co-Hosts, Features (Podcasts)
NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts won the Webby Award for Music, Video Series & Channels (Video)
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