2026 AIVA Team Picks

Josh’s Picks

1. Uni-Yi: an indigenous language revitalization web platform by Avocatio Studio
2026 w3 Gold Award – Websites: General Websites – Belonging & Inclusion
2026 w3 Silver Award – Websites: Website Features – Best Motion Design & Animation

“Most people know that I’m obsessed with languages and I’m always excited to see entrants who are too. This digital experience took it to the next level. The Yi cultures in Southwestern China have such complicated and, in many cases, non-digitized writing systems. This site preserves the writing and makes it accessible by putting the keyboard at the center of it all. I can’t wait to see what Avocatio does next.”
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2. Menulog – The Last Order by Thinkerbell
2026 w3 Gold Award – AI, Immersive & Software: AI Creative Innovation – AI Creative Integration
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3. Hap Tivey: Helios by Say We Did
2026 w3 Gold Award – Video: Branded Entertainment – Arts & Culture
2026 w3 Gold Award – Video: General Video – Arts & Culture
2026 w3 Gold Award – Video: Video Features – Best Directing
2026 w3 Silver Award – Video: Video Features – Best Editing
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Kari’s Picks

4. Get Goosebumps in Columbus by Experience Columbus
2026 w3 Gold Award – Marketing: Campaigns – Integrated Campaign

“This one combines two of my favorite things: my home state of Ohio and all things spooky. Experience Columbus took R.L. Stine’s hometown roots and turned them into a whole month of Halloween, with neon green landmarks, themed drinks, scavenger hunts and even Stine himself coming home for a book talk. It’s nostalgic and clever, and what can I say? Ohio’s Built to Win!”
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5. Blood is Thicker: The Farris Wheel by CBS News
2026 w3 Gold Award – Podcasts: Series – True Crime & Investigative Journalism
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6. The Set by Hardpour Designs
2026 w3 Gold Award – Websites: General – Food & Beverage
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Anika’s Picks

7. Seize the Awkward – Instagram by Bravely
2026 w3 Gold Award – Social & Creators: Social Campaigns – Health & Wellness
2026 w3 Gold Award – Social & Creators: Social Content Series – Social Impact & Purpose-Driven Content
2026 w3 Silver Award – Social & Creators: Social Content Series-Health & Wellness
2026 w3 Silver Award – Social & Creators: Social Campaigns-Educational & Instructional

“What I love about Seize the Awkward is how natively social and relatable it feels. Bravely used memes like SpongeBob clips that make the content easy to share. They handled a hard topic in a way that feels approachable and gave people practical language to show up for their friends. They just get it.”
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8. Aritzia Mobile App by Work & Co, part of Accenture Song
2026 w3 Gold Award – Mobile: Mobile Apps & Sites – Fashion & Beauty
2026 w3 Silver Award – Mobile: Mobile Apps & Sites – Shopping & Retail
2026 w3 Silver Award – Mobile: Mobile Features-Best User Interface
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9. MONOPOLY GO! x The Simpsons Integration Trailer by Zebra Partners
2026 w3 Gold Award – Video: Branded Entertainment – Animation
2026 w3 Gold Award – Video: Branded Entertainment – B2C
2026 w3 Gold Award – Video: Branded Entertainment – Comedy
2026 w3 Gold Award – Video: General Video – Animation
2026 w3 Silver Award – Video: Branded Entertainment – Games
2026 w3 Silver Award – Video: Branded Entertainment – Promotional & Branding
2026 w3 Silver Award – Video: General Video – Comedy
2026 w3 Silver Award – Video: General Video – Trailer
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