For a look at some of what the best of the web has to offer, check out the winners of the 11th Annual SXSW Web Awards:

Activism

Green and Non-profit websites that are striving to make the world a better place.
World Without Oil

Amusement
Humor, memes, plus all the stuff that is too weird for words.
Elf Yourself

Art
From traditional photography to untraditional performances, this category focuses on web-based collections of life, society and culture.
Viscosity

Blog
Sites that revolutionize the power of publishing by providing regularly updated content of a personal or professional nature.
Passive-Aggressive Notes

Business
Sites devoted to the promotional needs, functions and services of for-profit businesses.
Wikinvest

CSS
This category showcases sites that push the boundaries of CSS coding technology.
Ficlets

Classic
While the SXSW Web Awards focus on the best new internet destinations, this category is devoted to sites that launched before January 1, 2007.
Wired

Community
Sites and wikis that have quickly developed an extraordinarily active multi-user community and an exceptional following of users who assist with content development.
Flock

Educational Resource
From elementary school learning to advanced technology-related tips, these are sites that help you learn.
The Story of Stuff

Experimental
These are cutting-edge and trend-setting destinations that are pushing the envelope and challenging our perceptions of the web.
MetaNotes

Film/TV
Sites related to actors, television, films and the film industry, as well as destinations that offer streaming video content.
Animoto Productions

Games
The online destinations that help make your life a lot more fun.
Launchball

Mobile
Sites optimized for handheld and portable devices.
Mosio

Motion Graphics
Animations, cartoons, and other intriguing content built using applications such as Adobe/Macromedia Flash.
HL2

Music
Sites related to musicians, bands, and the music industry, as well online radio and other destinations that offer streaming audio content.
Minuit

Personal Portfolio
The portfolios, pet projects and personal collections of individuals who are displaying their work and passions online.
JLern Design

Student
This category is devoted exclusively to the student web designers who are refreshing this industry with new talent and new ideas.
Paper Critters

Technical Achievement
These are the sites that are re-inventing and re-defining the technical parameters of our online experience.
Twiddla!

People's Choice Award
The online public's favorite finalist from the competition.
Kongregate

Best of Show
The judges' favorite finalist from the competition.
Launchball

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