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The 27th annual Webby Awards took place this past Monday night in New York City. Hosted by comedian and The Daily Show host, Roy Wood Jr, the annual award show honors the best of the internet—individuals and organizations alike, and uniquely has all recipients giving epic 5-word speeches. Check out the recap below!

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 15: Wilmer Valderrama and Hoda Kotb appear onstage during the 27th Annual Webby Awards on May 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for The Webby Awards)

Hoda Kotb and Wilmer Valderrama (Photo Courtesy of The Webby Awards)

This year Today Show host, Hota Kotb won Webby Award for Individual Episodes-Interview/Talk Show for her podcast (Making Space with Hoda Kotb) interview with Viola Davis. She accepted her award saying, “Listen, love, love, love, love. BYE!”

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 15: Tracee Ellis Ross and Roy Wood Jr. appear onstage during the 27th Annual Webby Awards on May 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Webby Awards)

 Tracee Ellis Ross and Roy Wood Jr.  (Photo Courtesy of The Webby Awards)

Actress and entrepreneur, Tracee Ellis Ross won Webby Special Achievement Award for her positivity and uplifting work in the beauty space. Tracee told the audience, “You ain’t seen nothing yet”. Rihanna’s Savage x Fenty Show Vol. 4, choreographed by Parris Goebel (who also choreographed her Superbowl Halftime Show) won People’s Voice Winner in the Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle category. SZA, who also works with Goebel, won Webby Artist of The Year, SZA gave the speech of the night, saying; “The internet scares me, thanks!”

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 15: Sza and Parris Goebel appear onstage during the 27th Annual Webby Awards on May 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for The Webby Awards)

SZA and Parris Goebel (Photo Courtesy of The Webby Awards)

Check out more of the night’s special moments here: https://www.youtube.com/thewebbyawards

                         

Main Photo Courtesy of The Webby Awards