Winner badges
The actual Guru of the Day, Month and Year badges winners display on their sites. Nominee badges are included too.
See badges in winners' photos →✦
Single
For first-time entrants
Your first step into Web Guru Awards. Submit one website with a simple, one-time purchase—without committing to a bundle.
Single
$10one-time
1 award submission (Must be used within 3 months of purchase. Award status is permanent) · No automatic renewal
- Submissions
- 1
- SUBMISSION WINDOW
- 3 months
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1 website submission
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Standard jury review (target turnaround: 24 hours)
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Winner certificate and nominee/winner badges, if earned
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Basic profile page
✓
Email support
Most popular
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Pro
For freelancers and small studios
Submit multiple projects, build your professional presence and manage your submissions in one place.
Pro ⭐
$29one-time
Save 42%$5.80 per submission vs $10 on Single
5 submissions (Must be used within 3 months of purchase. Award status is permanent) · One-time payment
- Submissions
- 5
- SUBMISSION WINDOW
- 3 months
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5 website submissions
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Standard jury review (target turnaround: 24 hours)
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Winner certificate and nominee/winner badges, if earned
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Priority certificate delivery (target turnaround: 24 hours)
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2 job postings
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10% discount on advertising (featured ads)
Featured ads are optional paid add-ons. The 10% discount applies to their purchase.
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Advanced profile with photo, banner, bio and light/dark theme options
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Elite
For agencies and established studios
Submit multiple client websites and strengthen your agency's presence with premium profile features and promotional opportunities.
Elite ⭐
$59one-time
Save 50%$4.92 per submission vs $10 on Single
12 submissions (Must be used within 3 months of purchase. Award status is permanent) · One-time payment
- Submissions
- 12
- SUBMISSION WINDOW
- 3 months
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12 website submissions
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⚡ Priority jury review (target turnaround: 8–12 hours)
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⚡ Priority certificate delivery (target turnaround: 8–12 hours)
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🏆 Winner certificate and verified winner profile, where applicable
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🌐 Premium profile with YouTube video portfolio, services and custom text colours
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💼 Unlimited job postings
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📢 2 social media promotions
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20% discount on advertising (featured ads)
Featured ads are optional paid add-ons. The 20% discount applies to their purchase.
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1 featured blog article about an eligible winning project
Submission validity: paid submissions must be used within 3 months of purchase. Any award you win is permanent and never expires. Your free submission remains separate.
All submissions are judged using the same criteria, regardless of plan. Paid plans provide additional submissions, faster review and enhanced visibility — never preferential judging.
Compare Plans
Every plan side by side. All paid plans are one-time payments.
| Feature | Single For first-time entrants | Pro For freelancers and small studios | Elite For agencies and established studios |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $10 one-time | $29 one-time | $59 one-time |
| Price per submission | $10.00 | $5.80 · save 42% | $4.92 · save 50% |
| Submissions | 1 | 5 | 12 |
| Submission Window | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months |
| Award status once won | Permanent | Permanent | Permanent |
| Automatic renewal | – | – | – |
| Jury review (target turnaround) | 24 hours | 24 hours | Priority · 8–12 hours |
| Winner certificate (target delivery) | 24 hours | Priority · 24 hours | Priority · 8–12 hours |
| Community voting & nominee listing (if selected) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nominee/winner badges (if earned) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Profile | Basic | Advanced | Premium + verified |
| YouTube video portfolio | – | – | ✓ |
| Job postings | – | 2 | Unlimited |
| Featured ads discount (ads are an optional add-on) | – | 10% | 20% |
| Social media promotions | – | – | 2 |
| Featured blog article (eligible winning project) | – | – | 1 |
| Support | |||
| Choose a plan | Choose Single | Choose Pro | Choose Elite |
Beyond the awards, put your brand in the spotlight. Featured ad placements put your studio, product or service in front of a global audience of designers, developers and decision-makers. Pro members save 10% and Elite members save 20% on every placement.
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What winners actually get
Real badges, a real certificate from a real winner, and the profile layouts that ship today. Each item is labelled with who gets it.
Winner certificate
The Art Of Anna Maria Karolak with her framed Guru of the Day certificate (27 January 2017). Free winners receive it within 48h; Single and Pro within 24h; Elite in 8–12h.
Read what winners say →Enhanced profile
Pro adds photo, banner, bio and dark / light theme. Elite adds a YouTube video portfolio, services and custom colour themes. Previews use the live profile layouts with sample content.
Promotional placement
- Included · Elite2 social media promotions and 1 featured blog article about your win.
- Optional add-onFeatured ad placements are billed separately for anyone. Pro gets 10% off, Elite 20% off.
None of these change how you are judged. Every submission is scored on the same criteria, whatever the plan.
4,344Sites Awarded
190+Countries
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Got Questions?
Absolutely. You can upgrade at any time from Pricing or your account dashboard. Choose Single to submit one additional website, Pro if you are a freelancer or small studio entering several sites, or Elite if you are an agency entering work across many clients.