The curtain is set to rise on the spectacular digital stage of Kentico Site of the Year 2023, and we extend a glittering invitation for our partners and clients to showcase their magnum opus from the past year and cement their legacy as trailblazers in the world of digital experiences.
Site of the Year 2023 is officially open for submissions!
This prestigious contest is not just an event—it's a celebration, recognizing innovative projects that leverage Kentico's full potential to deliver extraordinary experiences that contribute significantly to brand objectives. And if our Site of the Month contests are anything to go by, then this Site of the Year contest is set to be a blockbuster!
This year, the red carpet is rolled out for all Kentico Xperience 13 and Xperience by Kentico websites delivered during 2023 that have not been previously submitted (unless significantly redesigned).
The contest unfolds with two gripping acts:
ACT 1: The industry awards
Our esteemed Kentico committee, a panel of experts in digital experience, marketing, UX, customer success, and web development, are eagerly anticipating your entries in the following industry categories.
- B2B
- Consumer goods
- Government and municipal
- Commerce
- Education and careers
- Entertainment, hospitality, and tourism
- Financial services
- Healthcare
- Industrial manufacturing
- NGO and associations
They will assess the submitted projects based on the following criteria:
- Achieving business goals
- UX (User Experience)
- Interactivity
- Graphic design
- Innovation
- Content
- Use of Kentico capabilities
Then they will select Winners and Honorable Mentions for each of the categories.
Submissions open: December 1, 2023 – January 12, 2024
Winners announced: January 29, 2024 – February 2, 2024
ACT 2: The Community Choice award
Once the Industry winners have been announced, it’s over to the public who will then vote for their favorite winner in the Community Choice award.
Public vote: February 5, 2024 – February 16, 2024
Community choice winner announced: February 19, 2024 – February 23, 2024
It’s your turn in the spotlight
If you’re proud of a website or app (built using Kentico Xperience 13 or Xperience by Kentico) launched during 2023, then we want to know about it! There are 11 great awards to win, and we’d love nothing more than to publicly acknowledge your achievement with one of them.
The Kentico Site of the Year awards stand as the highest accolade for recognizing the remarkable digital experiences crafted by our partners and clients using Kentico. Those crowned as winners are not only celebrated as true digital maestros within the Kentico community but are also acknowledged as prominent leaders in harnessing Kentico’s DXP tools to orchestrate outstanding implementations.
For the victors, the accolades are tangible— a trophy, a certificate, and a digital badge that serves as a beacon of their success, allowing them to showcase their triumph to the world. We'll also conduct attention-grabbing promotions to spotlight the exceptional qualities of the winning projects.
Ignite your inspiration
While you get your submissions ready, why not immerse yourself in the extraordinary projects that graced the spotlight in Site of the Year 2022? And make sure to familiarize yourself with the Guidelines for SOTY 2023. Remember, you can submit as many projects as you like to the contest (only first-time projects, and each only to one category), so increase your chances of success by sending in all your favorites.
Prepare the projects you plan to submit, rally your team, and get ready to unveil your digital masterpieces. This is your showstopper moment to create a lasting impact on the Kentico community and beyond.
As we embark on this thrilling cinematic journey together, stay tuned for updates. Let's make Kentico Site of the Year 2023 the most remarkable showcase of digital excellence yet!
Are you ready? It's time to take center stage.