Websites may be entered into multiple categories if appropriate. Sites entered into multiple categories will be judged separately for each category entered. Websites entered into more than one category may win multiple awards
Sites developed for the distribution of news and current events. These may be offshoots of an established publisher, broadcaster or other existing news operations or developed specifically for online news.
Includes sites featuring commentary, commerce and advice on lifestyle and living topics such as gardening, home improvement, interior design, architecture and similar subjects.
Sports-focused sites that feature original content about games and sporting events, sportspersons, sports history and culture, statistics, etc.
Sites developed for the distribution of entertainment content or focused on the entertainment industry, including entertainment news, gossip, humor, reviews or promoting a specific celebrity or group
Sites that feature car or motorcycle or scooter performance and services, including review sites, online resources, pricing guides and discussion forums.
Sites that are educational, promote education or provide online curriculum or education services. This category includes educational content for children or adults, resources for educators, and distance learning courses.
Sites that feature personal style, clothing, design, accessories, makeup or beauty products. These include fashion and beauty editorial and style guide sites.
Sites providing financial services and/or information. These include online stock trading, financial news, loans, credit cards, insurance or investor relations and such services.
Sites that cover anything do with food and drinks, including restaurants, street food, recipes, cooking, blogs and products.
Sites that provide information on personal health and well-being. These include medical, Ayurveda, home remedies, yoga, healthy lifestyle, mental health and fitness.
Sites that offer audio or video streaming services, such as television, sports, film, music, podcasts, news and radio.
Sites and blogs created by an individual. These personal sites are created by a individual about oneself, by an individual about someone else or by an individual about something he/she is passionate about.
Sites and apps that provide travel services and information. These include online agents for air, bus and rail tickets; hotel rooms; rental cars; vacation packages and other travel services. Includes online travel guides, travel writing and travel tools.
Sites marketing the sale or rental of residential or commercial real estate, including real estate listings, brokers and brokerage services, real estate agents, and sites for new projects or rental services.
Only data visualization aspects of a site will be judged. Websites that demonstrate best-in-class use of data visualization by representing complex datasets in innovative, visually appealing and easily comprehensible ways.
Only home page design is judged.
Best individual or multi-part article enhanced by the addition of innovative interaction design components and multimedia storytelling elements. Work entered here is created by an individual, organization, or brand.
Best individual or multi-part article enhanced by the addition of innovative interaction design components and multimedia storytelling elements. Work entered here is created by media companies.
Sites that offer the best-possible user experience through superior navigation and site structure.
Sites that integrate animation or motion graphics in a seamless, superior way that enhances the user experience. Only animation and motion graphics judged.
Only photography as it's used throughout the site is judged. Geared toward sites that rely heavily on photographic imagery as a critical part of the user experience.
Sites that incorporate video and/or moving images in a way that enhances the user experience and generates engagement. Only video or moving images judged.
Sites that offer the best user experience through innovative design and useful functionality.
Sites that set an industry standard of excellence for user interface design by creating a seamless experience for end users.
Only visual design judged. Geared toward sites and experiences where visual design is intended to be appeal to the senses.
Only visual design functionality judged. Sites that set an industry standard of excellence by relying on visual design as a critical part of a functional user experience.
Sites that demonstrate excellence in editorial, whether in journalism, breaking news, opinion or blog writing, humour writing, analysis, etc. Only editorial writing will be judged in this category.
DigiOne recognizes outstanding Video in a multitude of categories within four category types including Features, General Video, Performance & Craft, Video Series & Channels and Immersive & Mixed Reality. An entry may be entered into multiple categories if appropriate. Entries in multiple categories will be reviewed separately for each category entered and may win multiple awards.
Original cartoons, motion graphics, illustrations, or digitally animated images premiered on the Internet.
Video content premiered on the Internet, dedicated to comedy or the art of laughter. Entries must consist of one episode over 5 minutes to qualify for this category
Content under 5-minutes running time, created as a single short or one-time episode, and dedicated to comedy or the art of laughter.
Single, one-off longform (over 5 mins) documentary films should be entered, which premiered only online.
Single, one-off short (under 5 mins) documentary films should be entered, which premiered only online.
Original online video promoting specific events and live streams, including concerts, festivals, sporting events, tours, or other events.
Individual episode or singular video of original content devoted to personal style, clothing, design, beauty, and makeup. Includes fashion and beauty editorial and style guide videos.
Original online video about food and drink, including chef and restaurant profiles, culinary history, recipes, reviews, etc.
Original online video focused on how-to or do-it-yourself programming. This applies to all subject areas, including home and lifestyle, family and parenting, fashion and beauty, etc.
Original music videos which premiered on the Internet before other platforms.
Original online video, documenting informational news topics, political happenings, and recent updates and headlines.
Original online video documenting public service issues and social concerns.
Original online programming of a generally unscripted nature, documenting actual events over fiction, and featuring "ordinary" people over professional actors.
Original online video featuring sports news, sports teams, sports statistics, sports data, sporting events, and sports history.
Original online video for technology reviews, information, learning, news, and updates. Including computers, hardware and software, telecommunications, networking equipment, business or consumer products and services and all other technology information.
Short-form teaser video content created on behalf of a brand in order to effectively promote a film or TV series, game, live event, or other form of entertainment.
Original online video that provides travel information. This includes travel agent content, hotel and airline promotional videos, travel reviews, video travel guides, and travel tools.
Original online video dedicated to the presentation or documentation of variety show content: including online talk shows, interviews, special editions, etc.
Only art direction is judged. Online videos here should appeal to the senses through striking visuals, sounds, effects, etc., in a unique way that elevates the experience.
This category considers the craft of editing independent of genre. Technical ability, creative execution, and adherence to the standards of the craft will all be considered.
Best individual performance by a person or thing in a video series or episode. Can consist of a particularly poignant dramatic performance, a breathtaking stunt, a painstakingly executed dance routine, or any performance that captures viewers’ attention and cannot be easily replicated.
Best performance by a male or female, human, animal, robot, or animated character acting as host of any reality, documentary, variety, or vlog-type series or episode.
This category considers the craft of writing for online video, independent of genre. technical ability, creative execution, and adherence to the standards of the craft will all be considered.
Personal or branded video channels or show series created with animation.
Personal or branded video channels or show series that focus solely on documentary films.
Personal or branded video channels or show series centered around the entertainment world—including movies, television, music, sports, games, and events.
Original online video series or channel devoted to food and drink, including cooking shows, restaurant and bar reviews, food and drink recipes, and content that centers around eating and/or drinking.
Personal or branded video channels or show series centered around do-it-yourself tasks—including home and lifestyle, family and parenting, fashion and beauty, etc.
Original online video series or channel devoted to music, including musicians, composers, concerts, instruments, and beyond. Format can be interviews with artists, reviews, documentary, music lessons, etc.
Original online video, as a serial show, documenting informational news topics, political happenings, and recent updates and headlines.
Personal or branded video channels or show series dedicated to public service pursuits.
Original online video series or channel where the programming is of a generally unscripted nature, documenting actual events, and featuring "ordinary" people over professional actors.
Online video channels or show series devoted to science, scientific exploration or educational content for children or adults.
Original online video series or channel featuring sports news, sports teams, sports statistics, sports data, sporting events, and sports history.
Personal or branded video channels or show series centered around travel and lifestyle – including flights/hotels, travel guides, reviews, tips, excursions, leisure activities, etc.
DigiOne recognizes outstanding Apps and Mobile in a multitude of categories. An entry may be entered into multiple categories if appropriate. Entries in multiple categories will be reviewed separately for each category entered and may win multiple awards.
Apps, mobile sites and progressive web apps developed for the distribution of educational content or reference material for any subject taught in schools, colleges and universities.
Apps, mobile sites and progressive web apps developed for the distribution of entertainment content, such as film and television industry news, gossip, humor, music and reviews. These may be offshoots of established broadcast or online news and entertainment operations or developed specifically for the mobile device.
Apps, mobile sites and progressive web apps that feature interactive content, games, education or tools specifically for children, families and parenting.
Apps, mobile sites and progressive web apps that feature fashion, beauty or general lifestyle topics. These include fashion and beauty editorial and style guides.
Apps, mobile sites and progressive web apps providing financial services and/or information. These include online stock trading, financial news, loans, investments, credit cards or investor relations and services.
Apps, mobile sites and progressive web apps devoted to the culinary world, including those that provide reviews, recipes, delivery, reservations and information.
Apps, mobile sites and progressive web apps that promote personal health, well-being, and fitness. These include medical and health services, physical education platforms, fitness videos, and references.
Apps, mobile sites, and progressive web apps developed for the distribution of current events or magazine editorial. These may be offshoots of established broadcast, print magazine, or newspaper, or specifically for online.
Apps, mobile sites and progressive web apps that educate and empower citizens and/or encourage civic engagement within one’s community or society at large.
Apps, mobile sites and progressive web apps that allow real-world activities to be done on the go. This includes apps and mobile sites which help organize transportation, edit photos, find jobs, locate housing, find match for marriage; or tools which otherwise facilitate typically offline activities from a mobile device.
Apps, mobile sites and progressive web apps that provide consumers online commerce and retail sales of any products or services.
Apps, mobile sites and progressive web apps developed specifically to feature sports-related content including news, statistics, game and sportsperson info, and sports history.
Apps, mobile sites and progressive web apps that provide travel and tourism services and information. These include online agents for purchasing tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, holiday packages, and other travel services. Includes online travel guides, travel writing and travel tools.
Apps, mobile sites and progressive web apps offering superior streaming services for audio & video content, including podcasts and radio; and filmed content, including music videos, news segments, television, sports, etc.
Apps, mobile sites and progressive web apps that offer the best user experience through innovative design, personalized data experiences, and useful functionality.
Apps, mobile sites and progressive web apps that set an industry standard of excellence with their user interface design.
Only visual design judged. Apps, mobile sites, and progressive web apps or experiences where visual design aesthetic is intended to be innovative, emotional and appeal to the senses.
Only visual design judged. Apps, mobile sites, and progressive web apps that set an industry standard of excellence by relying on visual design as a critical part of a functional user experience.
Physical objects or devices that are connected to the Internet to provide a real-world experience. This may include wearables, health care devices, home products and automation or transportation devices.
Any campaign which has a marketing strategy or content used by one business to target and sell to another business.
Any campaign which is launched to influence consumer behaviour, advertising management and brand management.
Any campaign which aims to inspire the viewer, to take action and to increase their brand loyalty.
Any social media marketing campaign that is promoted using a brand-specific hashtag.
Any campaign which combines multiple channels such as content, email, display advertising and social media in order to promote a consistent message to a specific audience.
Any campaign with a marketing strategy used to attract, engage and retain an audience by creating and sharing relevant articles, videos, podcasts and other media.
Any campaign with a marketing strategy which makes it “viral”, when it’s being shared rapidly by the public at large rather than just its target audience.
Any campaign which has an online marketing effort put forward by a company to drive engagement, conversions, traffic or revenue.
Any campaign which forms a memorable connection between the customer and the brand so as to generate consumer loyalty and ultimately influence purchase decision.
Any campaign which has a promotional activity that takes place on smart phones and other handheld devices, including tablets and other cell/mobile phones.
Any campaign which has an online advertising model where advertisers bid to participate in real-time auctions in order to show their ads within slots on a specific platform or network.
Any campaign which allows advertisers to measure results and determine return on investment, leading to more efficient use of advertising budget .
Any campaign which has a marketing strategy of using interactive content (quizzes, polls, calculators etc) instead of static content.
Any campaign with a planned effort to launch a new product in the market.
Any campaign which aims to accelerate the adoption of efficient building technologies by providing technical assistance, resources and guidance on best implementation practices.
Any campaign in which businesses send marketing messages to customers through the WhatsApp Business Messenger service.
Any campaign which involves a coordinated marketing effort to reinforce or assist with a business goal using one or more social media platforms.
Any campaign which has a strategy where businesses rely on a social media influencer with a large following to recommend their product to their target audience.
Any campaign which has a series of planned activities designed to give a brand publicity and specific goals such as driving website traffic, getting noticed about a new product or drawing attention to a cause.
Any campaign which uses memes that are spread through social media networks. Promoting a specific product, brand or brand narrative using humor as a primary mode of engagement.
Any campaign created in any regional language like Gujarati, Bengali, Marathi etc.
DigiOne Awards celebrate digital excellence by honoring outstanding Websites, Videos, Mobile Sites/Apps & Social created by media companies, technology companies, designers, startups, corporates, NGOs or any other organization or individual.
Launched by exchange4media, India’s largest publisher of online and print publications on advertising, media and marketing, DigiOne are the only awards of its kind and reflect the tremendous growth of online media as a tool of business and everyday lives.
Entries to these most prestigious awards for online work will be judged by top professionals in the fields of media, marketing, advertising, filmmaking, digital media and design. The winners will be felicitated at a Gala Evening in Mumbai on a date to be announced soon and feature in our online and print publications such as exchange4media.com, Impact (Weekly) and Pitch (Monthly).
