Vote for New York City
Founded By NYC is up for three Webby Awards. Let’s win this thing—vote now.
Congratulations are in order: Founded By NYC has been nominated for three 2026 Webby Awards—widely considered the Internet’s highest honor.
Launched in 2025 to mark New York City’s 400th anniversary—and ahead of this July’s celebration of the United States’ 250th—Founded By NYC explores the history, creativity and ongoing global influence of the five boroughs.
Through videos, podcasts, articles and citywide experiences, the series celebrates everything that makes New York, New York.
Now, it’s up for three awards.
Here’s where you come in.
The Webbys are decided in part by public vote—and it takes just a few seconds to support New York City.
Cast your vote any time before April 16:
Best Branded Content, Tourism & Leisure: Vote Here
Best Social Content Series: Vote Here
Best Travel & Lifestyle (Video & Film): Vote Here
Note that after you vote, an email will arrive that will ask you to verify your account.
For a taste of Founded By NYC, explore the featured content below.
PLAN YOUR TRIP
Retrace the itineraries from each episode and discover NYC through the City's fascinating cultural histories, incredible cuisines, landmark social movements and more.
The Immigrant City
Each stop on this itinerary offers a window into the communities that turned NYC into the melting pot it is today.
FIND OUT WHERE HISTORY WAS MADE
Uncover the City’s long legacy of impacting culture. This month, we feature the fields of sports and sustainability, highlighting how the City has been an ongoing generator of green progress and great champions.
MORE TO EXPLORE FROM @NYCTOURISM
Short films. Fascinating stories. Watch bite-size episodes from Founded By NYC's social-first video series—celebrating innovation, community and culture across the five boroughs.