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[NEW YORK] — [April 21, 2026]
Local News International announced today that Dave Jorgenson has been named the Best Creator, Personality or Host in Video or Film in the 30th Annual Webby Awards Internet Celebration. Hailed as the "Internet's highest honor" by The New York Times, The Webby Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet.
IADAS, which nominates and selects The Webby Award Winners, are selected by a judging body of Internet industry experts, including Joanne Jang (General Manager, OpenAI Labs), Tekedra Mawakana (Co-Chief Executive Officer, Waymo), Walton Goggins (Actor and Filmmaker), Kim Larson (Global Managing Director & Head of Creators, YouTube), Bob Carrigan (CEO, Audible), Kinney Edwards (Global Head of Creative Lab, TikTok), Manuel "Manolo" Arroyo (EVP & Global Chief Marketing Officer, The Coca-Cola Company), Alex Schultz (VP Analytics & Chief Marketing Officer, Meta), Tiffany Rolfe (Chair & Global Chief Creative Officer, R/GA), Todd Kaplan (Chief Marketing Officer, Kraft Heinz), Paris Hilton (Creator), Garry Tan (President & Chief Executive Officer, Y Combinator), Tyler Bahl (Chief Marketing Officer, Activision), and Paula Kerger (President & CEO, PBS).
Visit Webbyawards.com to see Jorgenson's hallmark 5-word acceptance speech and follow @thewebbyawards on Instagram, Twitter/X, and YouTube, and experience the 30th Annual Webby Awards and the Internet's Biggest Night on Monday, May 11, 2026.
"Dave Jorgenson and Local News International isn't just shaping the Internet—they're redefining it. This honor celebrates the fearless creativity and sharp execution that make their work an unmistakable force online."
— Nick Borenstein, General Manager, The Webby Awards
"I'm delighted to win another Webby and my first after leaving The Washington Post and going independent."
— Dave Jorgenson
Jorgenson will be honored at the 30th Annual Webby Awards in New York City on May 11th where winners will have an opportunity to deliver one of The Webby Awards' famous 5-Word Speeches. Past 5-Word Speeches include: Steve Wilhite's "It's Pronounced 'Jif' not 'Gif'"; NASA's "Houston We Have A Webby"; and SZA's "The Internet Scares Me. Thanks."
Hosted by comedian and creator Josh Johnson, the Webby Awards' star-studded ceremony celebrates the best of the Internet. Fans can follow and watch show highlights including hallmark 5-Word Speeches from the night's big winners on May 11th by following The Webby Awards @thewebbyawards on Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok and on YouTube.
Founded by award-winning journalists Dave Jorgenson, Lauren Saks, and Micah Gelman, Local News International (LNI) is a social-first video company that uses humor to engage young and diverse audiences. LNI provides news and information to people who are underserved by traditional media and hyper-partisan creators. We are committed to delivering factual content and reaching men under 35 who lack reliable sources of truth on the internet. Find our channels at linktr.ee/lni.media
Hailed as the "Internet's highest honor" by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites and Mobile Sites; Video; Advertising, Media & PR; Apps & Software; Social; Games; Podcasts; Creators and AI. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received over 13,000 entries from all 50 states and over 70 countries worldwide this year. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Sponsors and Partners include Adobe, WP Engine, Meltwater, Patreon, NAACP, KPMG, Wall Street Journal, Deadline, AdAge, TechCrunch, The Hollywood Reporter, SXSW, Scalable, and The Society of Digital Agencies.
