The 12th Annual SXSW Interactive Web Awards Presented by Adobe

The competition that uncovers the best new websites and celebrates those who are building tomorrow's online trends.

• Frequently asked questions about the SXSW Web Awards
• Find a category that fits your most recent work
• Get a sneak preview of the 2009 SXSW Web Awards Ceremony presented by Adobe
• Explore last year's winners and finalists from the 11th annual competition
• Questions concerning the SXSW Web Awards? Contact webawards@sxsw.com

Adobe to Present 12th Annual Web Awards

The 12th Annual SXSW Interactive Web Awards are presented by Adobe Systems, makers of Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop and other software packages that help Web Awards participants express their creativity.

The winners of the Best of Show and People's Choice prizes at the Web Awards Ceremony on Sunday evening, March 15 will receive a premium prize package including software from Adobe.

New for 2009: SXSW Web Awards Finalist Reception Presented by Adobe on Saturday, March 14

For the first time, finalists in each of the Web Awards categories not only win complimentary credentials to the Interactive Festival, they will also be invited to a very special reception presented by Adobe on Saturday evening, March 14 from 6 to 8pm.

At the Finalist Reception, you will have the opportunity to mingle with your competitors, share details of your project with press in attendance, and meet event sponsors before the big showdown on Sunday night. Don't miss out on this premier opportunity to leverage the SXSW buzz and be recognized for your innovative work.

Web Awards Supporting Sponsorship with Convio

Convio is proud to be a Supporting Sponsor of the SXSW Web Awards and the sponsor of the Activism Web Award. Convio is the leading provider of integrated constituent relationship management (CRM) software and services for nonprofit organizations that gives nonprofits a better way to reach, inspire and manage people to support their organization.

Web Awards Supporting Sponsorship with All Web Leads

All Web Leads is a Supporting Sponsor of the Web Awards and sponsor of the Business Web Award. All Web Leads is the leading online sales lead provider for the US insurance industry, providing advanced technologies that bring agents together with qualified customers. All Web Leads is based in Austin and is proud to sponsor SXSW!

Special thanks to our online media partners for 2009!