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We are pleased to announce the 13th Annual SXSW Web Awards Winners below -- all sites that have launched or been completely redesigned in 2009. The winners in each category were revealed at the SXSW Web Awards Ceremony Presented by Adobe on Sunday evening, March 14.
Activism
Green and Non-profit websites that are striving to make the world a better place.
Amusement
Humor, memes and all the stuff that is weird for the sake of weird.
Art
From traditional photography to untraditional performances, this category focuses on web-based collections of life, society and culture.
Blog
Sites that revolutionize the power of publishing by providing regularly updated content of a personal or professional nature.
Business
Sites devoted to the promotional needs, functions and services of for-profit businesses.
CSS
This category showcases sites that push the boundaries of CSS coding technology, bringing together top-notch design and content with standards compliant and accessible code.
Classic
While the SXSW Web Awards focus on the best new internet destinations, this category is devoted to sites that launched before January 1, 2009.
Community
Social networks and wikis that have quickly developed an extraordinarily active multi-user community and an exceptional following of users who assist with content development.
Educational Resource
From elementary school learning to advanced technology-related tips, these are sites that help you learn.
Experimental
These are cutting-edge and trend-setting destinations that are pushing the envelope and challenging our perceptions of the web.
Film / TV
Sites related to actors, television, films and the film industry, as well as destinations that offer streaming video content.
Games
The online destinations that help make your life a lot more fun.
Mobile
Sites optimized for handheld and portable devices.
Motion Graphics
Animations, cartoons, and other intriguing content built using applications such as Adobe / Macromedia Flash.
Music
Sites related to musicians, bands, and the music industry, as well online radio and other destinations that offer streaming audio content.
Personal Portfolio
The portfolios, pet projects and personal collections of individuals who are displaying their work and passions online.
Student
This category is devoted exclusively to the student web designers who are refreshing this industry with new talent and new ideas.
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Technical Achievement
These are the sites that are re-inventing and re-defining the technical parameters of our online experience.
People's Choice Award
The online public's favorite finalist site from the competition. Over 12,000 signed up to vote for this year's People's Choice Award.
Best of Show Award
The judges' favorite finalist website from the competition.
Some great work this past year!