The Web Marketing Association announces the Call For Entries for its first annual international MobileWebAward competition. This award program recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals all over the world who create and maintain the best mobile Websites and the best mobile applications. The deadline for entry in the 2012 MobileWebAwards is March 30, 2012. The entry form and complete information can be found at www.mobile-webaward.org.
The MobileWebAwards will be judged on seven criteria seen as requirements for a success mobile website or mobile app. They …

The Web Marketing Association's 14th annual international WebAward competition is accepting entries until May 25, 2010. The WebAwards are the standards-defining competition that sets industry benchmarks based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. A complete list of past winners and this year’s entry form can be found at www.webawards.org.

The Web Marketing Association announces the launched of the 8th annual Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Awards. The IAC Awards are …

With only a few weeks to go until the entry deadline,
we though we would give you our 10 reasons you should enter the Web
Marketing Association's 12th annual WebAward Competition for Website development.

10) If you wait until after the May 31st deadline, you'll have to pay a late fee.

9) Your mom would be proud of you.

8) You will receive important
benchmark data for your entire industry and where your site ranks in
each of the seven judging criteria.

7) Think of the PR opportunities -
industry publications, blogs, websites, by-lined …

The Web Marketing Association's 11th annual international WebAward Competition is now underway recognizing the best web sites in 96 industries.

The online marketing community also has its way to recognize top performers. Before entering an award competition, the Web Marketing Association offers the following tips on what to look for in a quality Web site award program.

Now that you’ve invested the time and creativity to perfect your Web site, take the opportunity to earn recognition for your efforts! The Web Marketing Association is now accepting entries for its 10th annual WebAward competition.

I found a great resource for those in the marketing community that are looking for current information on various award programs for advertising, marketing and Web site development – it' the Award Winning Awards Blog.
Here you can scan listings by categories or by date posted.  It has an RSS feed so you can add it to your favorite reader.
I have found two new programs that I have already entered because of the blog.

The Web Marketing Association is now accepting entries for the
2006 Internet Advertising Competition Awards.  The IAC Awards are the
first and only industry-based advertising award competition dedicated
exclusively to online advertising.
Awards will be presented within each of the industry categories and
advertising formats such as online ad (including banner, pop-up or
interstitial) , rich media online ad , email message, online newsletter
campaign, microsite/landing page, integrated ad campaign and of course
ads the client didn't choose. All will be judged on creativity,
innovation, impact, design, copywriting, and use of the medium.
2005 Best of Show Awards were awarded …

Today, I thought I would provide some insight into the frequently asked questions and my thoughts on how to increase your chances on winning a Website award.  While my comments will help you with the Web Marketing Association's WebAwards, they should also be valuable for any award program you choose to enter.

What awards competitions should I enter?  – When looking at a website competition, it's important to make sure there is a level playing field. Some programs pick winners that were picked by the award program staff because of their …