All New Lovie Awards - Open for Entries Today!

Early Entry Deadline: May 26th. Enter at lovieawards.com [View this email in your browser]( The Internet's Highest Honor Apr 12, 2023 --------------------------------------------------------------- Breaking News! The All-New Lovie Awards Launched Today Recognizing European Internet excellence in the fields of culture, technology and business. Enter by the Early Entry Deadline on Friday, May 26th. [The Lovie Awards]( The [13th Annual Lovie Awards]( is now open for entries! Read about the new ways they are honoring digital innovation in Europe. There’s never been a better time to work on the Internet in Europe — the Lovies should know. Europe and its creative industries have been invigorated with new values, ideas and talent, sparked by social shifts across the continent, and influenced by new citizens from around the world. The scene is bursting with energy, camaraderie and creativity. We launched The Lovie Awards in 2010 to honor the resonant nature of European Internet and today, the Lovie Awards debuts [new brand]( [new website]( [new judges]( [new categories]( [new partners]( and more. The Lovie Awards honors work made for and by Europeans across seven languages: Spanish, Italian, Dutch, French, German, Swedish and English. Work is accepted across Apps, Platforms & Software, Film & Video, Podcasts, Social, Marketing, Advertising & PR, Websites & Mobile Sites and Web3 & XR - and new this year, [Beyond categories](. They are now accepting entries at [lovieawards.com](. If you make digital work for or in Europe, [enter]( before the Early Entry Deadline on Friday, May 26th for preferred pricing. [Learn More]( Meet the new Lovies Managing Director! Former Refinery29 and Condé Nast executive Jacqueline Kavanagh has been tapped to lead the strategic direction of The Lovie Awards as Managing Director. On the relaunch, she said, “In the spirit of the Internet, we’re leading the charge on spotlighting progressive business models, entertainment that transcends borders, and advertising campaigns that help us see the world differently.” In an opening letter, she outlined her vision for the Lovies and Europe’s digital industry. [Jacqueline’s Opening Letter]( Introducing New Beyond Categories Reflecting the progressive ideas shaping Europe’s Internet culture, the Lovies have introduced new Beyond categories, an open-format merit that recognises big (and small) ideas from Europe with the potential to change the world, from Art & Heritage to Connectivity to Business and Urbanism & Cities. [Read More]( Recognizing New Work The 13th Annual Lovie Awards also introduced a suite of new categories, including Responsible Technology, Best Creator, Best Use of AI or Machine Learning, Shopping & E-Commerce, Best Multimedia Storytelling, Best Product Launch or Drop, Best Decentralised App, Best Editing, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, honors for Newsletter Excellence, and more. [New Categories]( New Lovie Jurors Added The Lovies have welcomed new voices to the [International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences]( (IADAS), judging body of both The Webby Awards and The Lovie Awards. New jurors are leading innovation across culture, technology and business in Europe’s digital industry, including: Anne Kim, Partner, IDEO; Ariel Wengroff, Global Marketing & Comms, Ledger; Blake Harrop, President Amsterdam, Wieden + Kennedy; Emma Clark, Director of Multimedia, Business of Fashion; Ibrahim Kamara, Co-Founder, GUAP, and more. [Read More]( Behind the Lovie Awards Redesign Digital agency [Bureau for Visual Affairs]( (BfVA) was tapped to reimagine a new era for The Lovie Awards. Inspired by the fluidity and borderless nature of the European Internet,, BfVA introduced bold colourways, typography and a new logo. “We’ve intentionally removed the packaging and noise to let the work of the entrants and the content speak for themselves, whilst maintaining the joyful expression that runs through The Lovies brand DNA,” said Simon Piehl, Founder of BfVA. [See More]( Follow Along Don't Miss Anything! Sponsors Thank you to all of our generous partners. They support us, We encourage you to support them. [Support Our Sponsors]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Verizon]( [WPEngine]( [Canva]( [Omidyar]( [YouGov]( [NAACP]( --------------------------------------------------------------- The Webby Awards 22 West 21st Street, 7th Floor New York, NY 10010 US [Unsubscribe from Webby Emails](