Site of the Year 2026 recognizes top websites across 6 industry-aligned categories: Government, Associations & Education – Public sector portals, mission-driven websites, and educational institutions offering intuitive access to services, community engagement, storytelling, and interactive features for students, professionals, and the public Sport, Entertainment, Travel & Tourism – Websites designed to inspire and attract travelers, fans, and event-goers, including sports venues, entertainment platforms, hospitality services, and ticketing experiences Financial Services – Banking, insurance, fintech, and investment platforms with high performance and trust-based UX Healthcare – Patient-first digital experiences built for care providers, health networks, hospitals, and health services Industrial Manufacturing – Complex B2B sites with technical product catalogs, integrations, and D2C commerce experiences for manufacturers, construction, engineering, and industrial technology companies B2B & Consumer Brands – Business-focused websites built for lead generation and service promotion, combined with consumer-facing brands engaging end-users with marketing-rich, high-performing digital experiences and e-commerce capabilities Each category recognizes: 1 Winner and 2 Honorable Mentions Note: Categories have been reduced from 10 to 6. Commerce is no longer standalone; e-commerce projects are routed into the category that best fits the industry.

Bonus Awards (New for 2026!) Five special awards celebrating exceptional work across Kentico's strategic priorities. Projects can win a vertical award, plus one or more bonus awards. Best SaaS Project: Excellence in delivering Xperience by Kentico as a true cloud-first experience with operational efficiency, scalability, and rapid time-to-value Best Use of AI: Innovative integration of AI capabilities, from KentiCopilot and AIRA to third-party solutions that enhance content, personalization, search, and operations Best Multichannel Project: Seamless delivery of content and experiences across multiple channels (web, mobile, email, in-store, voice) through a single Kentico backbone or consolidation of fragmented systems Best Upgrade Project: Outstanding execution in upgrading from an earlier Kentico version to the current Kentico Xperience release Best Migration Project: Successful migration from a competing platform to Xperience by Kentico, recognizing scope, complexity, and measurable outcomes How We Judge: Evaluated by expert committee on Design & UX, Content Quality, Technical Excellence, and Complexity & Functionality, with additional weight on the dimension that defines each award.

Every qualifying project is assessed across four pillars: 1. Design & u ser e xperience 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 & e ngagement 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 e xcellence & p erformance Fast loading times and optimized assets Accessibility and security standards Scalable CMS structure Use of modern tech (e.g., hybrid headless, PWAs) 4. Complexity & f unctionality 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.

Kentico Site of the Year 2026

Site of the Year is our opportunity to celebrate the best of the best websites built on Xperience by Kentico. With six vertical awards, plus five new bonus awards, there's even more ways for your project to win in 2026. Explore the awards and see how your website can get recognized this year.

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Site of the Month

Every month, we select standout projects submitted via the Partner Portal. These websites are celebrated not only for their sleek designs, but also for their strategic impact and smart use of Xperience by Kentico’s built-in digital marketing, content management, AI, and commerce capabilities. Each monthly winner automatically qualifies to enter the Site of the Year competition.

Discover all Site of the Month winners

Site of the Year

In 2026, Site of the Year will continue the new tradition of advancing Site of the Month winners. Projects that win Site of the Month throughout the year will move on to Site of the Year evaluation in early 2027. From there, our expert committee will select one winner and two honorable mentions in each industry category, in addition to winners for each bonus award. The public will vote among the industry category finalists to select a Community Choice Award winner.

Looking Back at 2025

Our Site of the Year 2025 winners define digital excellence. In Manufacturing, Pierret.net stood out with a customer-focused design. MND Energie won Consumer Goods and Services; offering self-service for energy solutions. In Government & Municipal, Cleveland Metroparks's site is truly community first; a shared focus across all ten categories.

The Ultimate Community Choice Award

The Community Choice Award for 2025 went to Bob W., whose collaboration with IDHL resulted in an outstanding hospitality site packed with personality. With curated customer journeys, the ability to reuse content, and services that currently reach across 17 European cities, Bob W. serves as a great example of the endless potential of Xperience by Kentico for curating unforgettable experiences.

See the full list of 2025 winners

How Can My Site Get Recognized?

Site of the Year 2026 recognizes top websites across 6 industry-aligned categories:

Government, Associations & Education – Public sector portals, mission-driven websites, and educational institutions offering intuitive access to services, community engagement, storytelling, and interactive features for students, professionals, and the public
Sport, Entertainment, Travel & Tourism – Websites designed to inspire and attract travelers, fans, and event-goers, including sports venues, entertainment platforms, hospitality services, and ticketing experiences
Financial Services – Banking, insurance, fintech, and investment platforms with high performance and trust-based UX
Healthcare – Patient-first digital experiences built for care providers, health networks, hospitals, and health services
Industrial Manufacturing – Complex B2B sites with technical product catalogs, integrations, and D2C commerce experiences for manufacturers, construction, engineering, and industrial technology companies
B2B & Consumer Brands – Business-focused websites built for lead generation and service promotion, combined with consumer-facing brands engaging end-users with marketing-rich, high-performing digital experiences and e-commerce capabilities

Each category recognizes:

1 Winner and 2 Honorable Mentions

Note: Categories have been reduced from 10 to 6. Commerce is no longer standalone; e-commerce projects are routed into the category that best fits the industry.

Bonus Awards (New for 2026!)

Five special awards celebrating exceptional work across Kentico's strategic priorities. Projects can win a vertical award, plus one or more bonus awards.

Best SaaS Project: Excellence in delivering Xperience by Kentico as a true cloud-first experience with operational efficiency, scalability, and rapid time-to-value
Best Use of AI: Innovative integration of AI capabilities, from KentiCopilot and AIRA to third-party solutions that enhance content, personalization, search, and operations
Best Multichannel Project: Seamless delivery of content and experiences across multiple channels (web, mobile, email, in-store, voice) through a single Kentico backbone or consolidation of fragmented systems
Best Upgrade Project: Outstanding execution in upgrading from an earlier Kentico version to the current Kentico Xperience release
Best Migration Project: Successful migration from a competing platform to Xperience by Kentico, recognizing scope, complexity, and measurable outcomes

How We Judge: Evaluated by expert committee on Design & UX, Content Quality, Technical Excellence, and Complexity & Functionality, with additional weight on the dimension that defines each award.

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, 2026	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 4 – Jan 22, 2026	Kentico’s internal committee evaluates all Site of the Month winners by industry for Site of the Year.
Industry winners announced	Feb 1 – 5, 2026	10 industry winners and 20 honorable mentions are revealed.
Community Choice public voting	Feb 8 – 19, 2026	Voting is open to the public to choose one additional Community Choice winner.
Community Choice winner announced	Feb 22 – 26, 2026	The project with the most public votes earns the Community Choice award.

What's in It for You?

Site of the Year 2026 Winners will receive:

Kentico Site of the Year 2026 Winner trophy
Certificate and digital badge
Industry recognition
Kentico promotion (via social media, newsletters, on our SOTY 2026 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 2026 page)

Submit your project

Frequently Asked Questions

Submit your Xperience by Kentico website through the Partner Portal anytime between January 1 and December 31, 2026. Your project will be evaluated monthly, and if selected as Site of the Month, it automatically qualifies for Site of the Year consideration in early 2027. There's no separate Site of the Year submission process; Site of the Month winners are now your path to Site of the Year.

Your website must be built on Xperience by Kentico, submitted via the Partner Portal, and selected as a Site of the Month winner in 2026 to be eligible. The awards recognize exceptional digital experiences across ten industry categories including manufacturing, consumer goods, government, healthcare, finance, and SaaS. Judges evaluate sites for sleek design, strategic impact, and effective use of Xperience features like content management, digital marketing, AI, and commerce capabilities.

Site of the Year winners receive a trophy, certificate, digital badge, and public recognition across Kentico's social media, newsletters, and awards page. You also earn the opportunity to create a customer story featured on Kentico's website, giving your organization significant visibility within the digital experience community. Honorable mentions get the certificate, badge, and promotional support.

Site of the Month recognizes outstanding projects selected monthly throughout 2026, while Site of the Year is the annual grand competition that will be held in early 2027. Every Site of the Month winner automatically enters Site of the Year evaluation, so winning monthly is your direct path to the year-end awards. The public also votes on a separate Community Choice Award from the Site of the Year finalists, an exlusive award not offered by Site of the Month.

Submissions open January 1 and close December 31, 2026, with Site of the Month selections happening throughout the year. Site of the Year evaluation runs January 4 to 22, 2027, with industry winners announced February 1 to 5, and the Community Choice winner announced by February 26, 2027.