THE 16TH ANNUAL LOVIE AWARDS NAMES BOOKING.COM, SPOTIFY, FORMULA 1, GUCCI, UBER, SIDEMEN, THE LOUIS THEROUX PODCAST, UNJADED JADE, ADIDAS, WIEDEN + KENNEDY LONDON, MICROSOFT, CNN, PRIME VIDEO, LEWIS CAPALDI, GOOGLE, SERVICEPLAN GERMANY, MONKS, BBC STUDIOS, AND MORE AS FINALISTS.

 

Voting for People’s Lovie Awards Kicks Off Today at http://vote.lovieawards.com

 

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29 September, 2026 – The International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS) today announced the Finalists for the 16th Annual Lovie Awards, which include Spotify, Formula 1, Gucci, Adidas, CNN, Prime Video, Booking.com, Uber, Sidemen, Lewis Capaldi, Google, BBC Studios, and more. Presented by The Webby Awards, The Lovie Awards is the Webby Awards’ benchmark for European digital excellence, recognising the people, projects, and ideas shaping Europe’s contributions to the internet.

 

All Finalists are eligible to win the European Internet industry’s most prestigious awards: Gold, Silver, and Bronze Lovie Awards selected by the Academy, and the People’s Lovie Award, voted on by the online community at http://vote.lovieawards.com. Voting for The People’s Lovie Awards is open now until Thursday, 15 October at 23:59 CET.

 

“The 16th Annual Lovie Awards Finalists prove that Europe continues to set the pace for what great digital work can be,” said Jesse Feister, Executive Director of the Lovie Awards. “This year’s group brings together creativity, craft, and cultural impact across every corner of the internet, from the world’s most recognizable brands to the creators redefining how audiences engage. It’s an honor to recognize their achievements as we continue championing the work that defines European digital excellence”

 

Lovie Award Finalists are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences (IADAS). Members include Alex Dalman, Managing Partner + Head of AI, Social & Innovation at VCCP; Marie Raimbert-Galtier, Managing Director at Jellyfish France; Cindy Richter, Head of Marketing at Lufthansa; Ayamé, Content Creator & Host of In Ayamé We Trust; and Thomas Walters, Founder & Group Chief Innovation Officer at Billion Dollar Boy, amongst others.

 

The Lovie Agency of the Year Award will be bestowed upon the European agency that performs best across all award categories. Leading the group of contenders is SERVICEPLAN GERMANY / PLAN.NET GERMANY (Munich), Monks (Hilversum), and &why (Munich), followed by Adoratorio Studio (Brescia), GoSpooky (Amsterdam), AQuest (Verona), and Build in Amsterdam (Amsterdam).

 

The Lovie Publisher of the Year Award will be presented to the media organisation that performs best across all award categories. Leading the contenders is CNN, Al Jazeera, and BBC, followed by Channel 4, Bloomberg, and Condé Nast.

 

The Lovie Brand of the Year Award will recognise the brand whose work performs best across all award categories. Leading the contenders is Google and The LEGO Group, followed by BMW and PLAYMOBIL®

 

The 16th Annual Lovie Awards saw nearly 1000 entries from over 35 countries submitted in seven native languages. Winners will be announced on 10 November, 2026. The organisations earning the highest number of nominations this year include SERVICEPLAN GERMANY / PLAN.NET GERMANY (12), CNN (11), Al Jazeera (10), Monks (7), BBC (7), Google (7), &why (6), The LEGO Group (6), Adoratorio Studio (5), GoSpooky (5), and Channel 4 (5).

 

 

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About The Lovie Awards

The Lovie Awards is the Webby Awards’ benchmark for European digital excellence, recognising the people, projects, and ideas shaping Europe’s contributions to the internet. Now in its 16th year, The Lovie Awards continues to celebrate Europe’s most resonant and pertinent stories. With entries from over 35 countries, the Awards reflect the tremendous growth of the Internet as a tool for business and everyday life. Work in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, and Dutch can be entered into: Websites & Mobile Sites; Video & Film; Advertising, Media & PR; Podcasts; Apps, Immersive & Games; Social & Creators; and AI & Innovation. Lovie Award Sponsors and Partners include; Framer, In-House Agency Lead Club (IHALC), Semaine, New Digital Age, It’s Nice That, FRIEZE, and Eurowaves.

 

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