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.websites-worth {
Websites worth
inspecting.
recognition: Creative direction, thoughtful interaction, and strong technical execution.
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Reviewed by independent judges Permanent winner profiles No annual renewal
01 / CURRENT SELECTION
Website of the day
JUL 272026
01 / 07
02 / FRESHLY COMPILED
View all winners Recently recognised
03 / VISUAL STUDIES
Objects from the studio
A rotating set of graphic experiments from the CSS Awards visual system.
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NOCTURNE
NOCTURNE
TERRAIN
FORM / EARTH / FIELD
FORM / EARTH / FIELD
04 / EXPLORE THE ARCHIVE
Find exceptional work
Browse a larger selection of recognised websites by award and discipline, then open any entry for its permanent profile.
Award
Category
ProjectAwardCategoryCountryYear
No published records yetContent will appear after the platform sync returns indexable sites.PendingAllWorldwide2026
05 / THE PROCESSBuilt to recognise
Built to recognise
the exceptional.
Every submission is reviewed on its own merits. Recognition is earned at each stage, from the first nomination to our highest annual award.
How judging works$ cssa evaluate --submission
submissionAll eligible entries
nomineePublished to CSS Awards
website of the dayDaily excellence
website of the monthMonthly standout
website of the yearThe highest recognition
Evaluation path ready
06 / BEFORE YOU SUBMIT
Full eligibility rules From URL to outcome
The site must be publicly accessible, substantially complete, and submitted with the team's permission.
Independent judges evaluate design, UX, creativity, content, and development.
Selected work is published with a permanent profile and the appropriate official badge.
Nominees can progress to WOTD, WOTM, and ultimately Website of the Year.
Submissions are open worldwide $49 USD / one time / no renewal
07 / REVIEW FRAMEWORK
Five signals of quality
A balanced review of how a website looks, feels, communicates, and performs.
Design
Visual systems with purpose, clarity, and a distinct point of view.
User experience
Useful interactions that feel natural, considered, and inclusive.
Creativity
Fresh thinking that moves the medium forward without getting in the way.
Content
Words, images, and structure working together to tell a clear story.
Development
Performant, responsive builds with care in every implementation detail.
08 / OFFICIAL MARKS
Recognition you can display
Selected websites receive an official badge for light and dark backgrounds, ready to use from day one.
NomineeWebsite of the dayWebsite of the monthWebsite of the year
09 / THE PANEL
Meet all judges Independent perspectives
MK
Maya Kim
Creative Director
Seoul, KRTN
Theo Nwosu
Design Engineer
London, UKAR
Ana Ribeiro
Independent Designer
Porto, PTJL
Jonas Lind
Founder, Form
Copenhagen, DK10 / COMMON QUESTIONSBefore you
Before you
hit submit.
Clear rules, transparent fees, and no manufactured exclusivity.
Most submissions receive an outcome within 10 working days. Complex projects may require additional review time.
The submission remains private and no public profile is created. The evaluation fee is not refundable once review begins.
Studios, independent designers, developers, clients, and site owners can submit work with permission from the project team.
Every selected project receives official light and dark badge files. Badges are permanent and have no annual renewal fee.
$ cssa submit https://yourwebsite.com
READY WHEN YOU AREPut your work
Put your work
under review.
One submission. One transparent fee. A permanent profile if selected.
SUBMISSION FEE$49USD / one time
- Expert evaluation included
- Permanent site profile
- Winner badge when awarded
- No annual renewal