Kentico Site of the Year 2025
Celebrating the best websites built on Xperience by Kentico.
Site of the Year is our opportunity to celebrate the most exceptional websites built on our platform—and this year, we're making some exciting changes. To qualify for Site of the Year consideration, projects now need to first earn Site of the Month.
This update is designed to better spotlight projects that lead the way in digital design, content, performance, and innovation throughout the year. It's our way of showcasing what's possible with Xperience by Kentico and recognizing the incredible teams behind these outstanding results with well-deserved awards.
Site of the Month
Every month, we select standout projects submitted via the Partner Portal. These websites are celebrated not only for their sleek design, but also for their strategic impact and smart use of Kentico’s built-in digital marketing capabilities. Each monthly winner automatically qualifies to enter the Site of the Year competition.
Site of the Year
In 2025, Site of the Year enters a new phase. Projects that win Site of the Month throughout the year will move on to Site of the Year evaluation in early 2026. From there, our expert committee will select one winner and two honorable mentions in each industry category. The public will vote among those 10 winning projects to select a Community Choice winner.
Looking back at 2024
Looking back at 2024, the awards celebrated projects that pushed the envelope of what a digital experience can be. In manufacturing, Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure stood out with a clean, scalable solution. The Parking Spot claimed victory in Consumer Goods and Services for their user-first functionality. And in Government & Municipal, Visit New Hampshire was recognized for a thoughtful and accessible online experience—part of a broader celebration of innovation across all ten categories.
The ultimate Community Choice Award
The Community Choice Award for 2024 went to ACF Fiorentina, whose collaboration with Exetera produced a comprehensive digital platform connecting their website, mobile app, inViola loyalty program, and core business systems. This seamless integration led to a 25% increase in weekly sessions and a 150% growth in loyalty rewards.
What makes a winner
Site of the Year recognizes top websites across 10 industry-aligned categories:
- B2B – Business-focused websites built for lead generation, product showcasing, and service promotion
- Commerce – Online stores and transactional experiences with e-commerce capabilities Consumer
- Consumer Goods & Services – Brands engaging end-users with marketing-rich, high-performing digital experiences
- Education & Careers – Institutions and job-related platforms offering content and interactive features for students and professionals
- Entertainment, Hospitality & Tourism – Websites designed to inspire and attract travelers, fans, or event-goers
- Financial Services – Banking, insurance, and investment platforms with high performance and trust-based UX
- Government & Municipal – Public sector portals offering intuitive access to services and information
- Healthcare – Patient-first digital experiences built for care providers, networks, and health services
- Industrial Manufacturing – Complex B2B sites with technical product catalogs and integrations
- NGOs & Associations – Mission-driven websites that balance storytelling with community services and donations
Each category recognizes:
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1 Winner and 2 Honorable mentions
Every qualifying project is assessed across four pillars:
1. Design & user experience
- Visual appeal and modern design
- Mobile optimization and responsive layout
- Clear navigation and intuitive flow
- Smart use of micro-interactions, animations, or gamification
2. Content & engagement
- Relevant, well-structured information
- Multimedia diversity: text, images, video, etc.
- Interactive features and calls-to-action
- Use of personalization or AI-driven content
3. Technical excellence & performance
- Fast loading times and optimized assets
- Accessibility and security standards
- Scalable CMS structure
- Use of modern tech (e.g., hybrid headless, PWAs)
4. Complexity & functionality
- Features like calculators, portals, region-based content
- Multilingual support and personalization
- Business logic, integrations, and automation
- Marketing tools like A/B testing and workflows
While detailed project stories aren’t required for monthly recognition, richer descriptions help highlight the depth and innovation behind a site. Once a project wins Site of the Month, additional details will be requested ahead of the Site of the Year evaluation.
Awards timeline.
Phase | Dates | Description |
Submissions open | Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2025 | Projects can be submitted via the Partner Portal throughout the year. The most outstanding are selected as Site of the Month. |
Site of the Month recognition | Ongoing | Site of the Month winners earn exposure throughout the year and are automatically entered for Site of the Year consideration. |
Site of the Year evaluation | Jan 1 – Jan 19, 2026 | Kentico’s internal committee evaluates all Site of the Month winners by industry for Site of the Year. |
Industry winners announced | Jan 26–27, 2026 | 10 industry winners and 20 honorable mentions are revealed. |
Community Choice public voting | Jan 28 – Feb 19, 2026 | Voting is open to the public to choose one additional Community Choice winner. |
Community Choice winner announced | Feb 24–26, 2026 | The project with the most public votes earns the Community Choice award. |
What's in it for you?
Site of the Year 2025 Winners will receive:
- Kentico Site of the Year 2025 Winner trophy
- Certificate and digital badge
- Industry recognition
- Kentico promotion (via social media, newsletters, on our SOTY 2025 page)
- An opportunity to create a success story to be featured on our website
Honorable Mentions will receive:
- Certificate and digital badge
- Industry recognition
- Kentico promotion (via social media, newsletters, on our SOTY 2025 page)