Registration for the competition is open to domain holders of .lk, gov.lk, ac.lk, sch.lk during the designated registration period, and they can register by visiting BestWeb.LK
Please ensure to verify the eligibility of your website by checking the terms and conditions to prevent any potential delays during the registration process.
This year, there’s a fixed Rs. 6,000 application fee. Some categories are exempt. Check the categories page to see if your category requires a fee. This can be paid after completing the standard application form.
SCREENING
The winners of TopWeb.LK from September 2024 to June 2025 will automatically qualify as contenders for BestWeb.LK 2025.
For this stage, selection is based on a successful initial security scan and compliance with the eligibility criteria. A detailed report will be provided through TopWeb.LK, offering recommendations to enhance your website in preparation for the judging period.
Announcements for this stage will be communicated through both the website and email.
Mandatory requirement: Display the BestWeb.LK logo on your site; non-compliance will result in disqualification.
The same set of applicants chosen for voting in this stage.
RATING & REVIEW
The public can browse shortlisted websites by category and rate each one (1 to 5 stars) based on their overall impression.
Users can rate as a guest or verify their rating via a one-time OTP (email/phone). Verified ratings carry full weight, while guest ratings have reduced influence.
A website must receive at least 400 verified ratings to qualify. The site with the highest average score (factoring in rating weight) will be named the Most Popular in its category.
After submitting a rating, users can also leave a review. These reviews are not public but are shared with judges and website owners for feedback and improvement.
All eligible websites must display the official Rating Logo on their homepage during the competition, linking directly to the BestWeb.LK Rating & Review system.
EVALUATION AND NOMINEE ANNOUNCEMENT
Evaluation will be conducted based on the specified judging criteria, with a panel comprised of selected ICT industry experts, encompassing academics, professionals, and business leaders.
All nominees in each category will be featured on the website and notified through email to the respective winners, encompassing Gold, Silver, Bronze, Best Mobile Optimization Website, and the Most Popular Websites.
AWARD NIGHT
Winners will be revealed on the Award Day, and all nominees are guaranteed to leave with a win on the awards night. Your active participation in receiving your award is eagerly anticipated.
In addition to recognizing website winners, we will feature web developers on the website and inform them of their well-deserved recognition for the Awards night. Every web developer will be acknowledged and appreciated during the awards ceremony as well.
