Kentico, a figure in the digital experience industry well-known for its composable hybrid headless platform, has revealed the winners of its Site of the Year Awards for 2023. The recognition honours those who have achieved notable feats of digital ingenuity and excellence.

Jonathan Henault, Head of Brand at Kentico, was delighted to share the news, stating, "We are pleased to announce the winners, our successful clients who worked with robust partners to implement great websites powered by Kentico."

Marking the seventh year of the awards, Kentico continues its tradition of honouring outstanding achievements in digital innovation and user-centric design. "The winners of this year's awards exemplify the pinnacle of creativity, dedication, and technological prowess in delivering extraordinary online experiences," added Henault.

Participants in the contest were required to have launched their websites or apps during 2023 and have been either first-time contestants unless significantly redesigned. The platforms were also required to be built on Kentico Xperience 13 or Xperience by Kentico.

The evaluation process was intricate, with an evaluation committee assessing over 100 submissions against a detailed set of criteria. Factors considered included achieving business goals, user experience, interactivity, graphic design, innovation, content, and using Kentico's capabilities.

Debbie Tucek, Director of Product at Kentico, expressed her delight at the quality of the entries received. "As a member of the evaluation committee, I am thrilled by not only the quantity but, more importantly, the exceptional quality of submissions we received for Site of the Year 2023. The diversity and ingenuity showcased in these projects truly highlight the incredible possibilities achievable with Kentico."

A number of projects had the honour of not only meeting but exceeding the stringent criteria set out by the committee, showcasing innovation, successful business outcomes, user-centric experiences, impressive design, unique content, and effective use of Kentico's capabilities. These entries were presented the Industry Award for 2023 in a broad range of categories, including B2B, Commerce, Consumer Goods, Education & Careers, Entertainment, Hospitality & Tourism, Financial Services, and Government & Municipal.

In addition to these categories, the popular vote decided the winner of the Community Choice Award for 2023. This prestigious accolade was awarded to Blanchard based on its outstanding achievements in digital innovation and user-centric design. Blanchard's site was showcased as a transparent representation of its brand's excellence in digital innovation, with a noteworthy increase in traffic and user engagement observed since its revamp.

Recognising the commendable efforts of Blanchard and the digital solutions agency Americaneagle.com, which built the site, Henault commented, "Congratulations to Blanchard and Americaneagle.com for this well-deserved success. Their dedication to pushing the boundaries of digital innovation inspires us all."

This member of the exclusive group of winners, along with other awardees, represents the pinnacle of digital innovation and user-centric design. Each award-winning project embodies Kentico's commitment to empowering businesses and organisations to deliver exceptional online experiences by leveraging Kentico's advanced digital architecture.