Thursday, September 18, 2025

NASA Wins [Another] Webby Award, For Compelling Content -- And Advancement Of The "Free Marketplace" Of... Ideas.


Since at least the early 1990s, NASA has been well ahead of all other US federal agencies, in serving up free and compelling content, on the web, as a "dividend" for the world, from our tax dollars.

As of April 2025, NASA had won a total of 116 Webby Awards since 1998. [It was, in fact, the NASA animations of the Shoemaker-Levy comet impacts on Jupiter that first hooked me on this web-address.] I think, based solely on a quick "GTS" search (urban dictionary for "google that sh!t"), no other single organization has ever won more than 40, life to date (since 1996). Here's to the fine science-teams -- and creative teams -- at the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (and here's the news, from NASA on the latest Webby 30)!

. . .NASA has earned a spot on The Webby 30, a curated list celebrating 30 companies and organizations that have shaped the digital landscape.

“This honor reflects the talent of NASA’s communications professionals who bring our story to life,” said Will Boyington, associate administrator for the Office of Communications at NASA Headquarters in Washington. “Being recognized shows that America’s leadership in space and NASA’s innovative messaging resonate with the public as we share our missions that inspire the world.”

The Webby awards recognize companies across technology, media, entertainment, and social media that have consistently demonstrated creativity and innovation on their digital platforms. NASA’s inclusion in the list underscores the agency’s long-standing commitment to sharing its awe-inspiring missions, discoveries, and educational resources with audiences around the globe.

“Singling out NASA as one of the most iconic and innovative brands shows a government agency can compete on the global digital stage,” said Brittany Brown, head of digital communications at NASA Headquarters in Washington. . . .


Onward -- with a wide grin: the whole of the Universe lies ahead -- if we are curious enough to go learn about it. Yep!

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