Ames, Iowa – Global Reach Internet Productions has received the Best Non-Profit Website award in the 2026 WebAward Competition for its work on the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation website.
Top Honor in the Non-Profit Category
The Best Non-Profit Website honor is the highest award presented in the Non-Profit category. Only one website receives the award each year, recognizing the entry that stands out among others in its industry.
The Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation website earned an overall score of 62.0, compared with a Non-Profit industry average of 47.0 and an overall 2026 WebAward average of 58.4.
The website also earned strong scores across the competition’s individual judging criteria, including:
| Criteria | Your Score | Industry Average | WebAward Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design | 9.0 | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Innovation | 8.0 | 7.3 | 7.6 |
| Content | 9.0 | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Technology | 8.5 | 8.1 | 8.1 |
| Interactivity | 9.0 | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Copywriting | 9.5 | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Ease of use | 9.0 | 7.7 | 8.4 |
| Overall Score | 62.0 | 47.0 | 58.4 |
Judges Highlight Design, Usability and Mission
Judges recognized the website for successfully connecting the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation’s mission with a strong visual experience and clear, user-friendly organization.
One judge shared:
“The overall experience feels intentional, engaging, and user-centric, a strong execution across both visual design and usability.”
The judge also highlighted the website’s hero section, photography, color palette and information architecture, noting that important information is easy for visitors to access.
Another judge praised the site for making conservation “feel tangible and actionable.” The review specifically noted the website’s photography, clear mission statement, land-protection projects, volunteer opportunities, events and stories as effective ways to communicate the organization’s purpose and impact.
Creating Clear Paths to Get Involved
A key goal of the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation website is helping visitors understand the organization’s work and find meaningful ways to support its mission.
Judges recognized the site’s clear pathways for visitors to donate, volunteer, advocate and learn more about current conservation projects. The website also highlights the organization’s impact across Iowa, including more than 200,000 acres of land protected.
The award recognizes Global Reach’s work to create an engaging digital experience that supports the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation’s mission while making important information and opportunities for involvement easy to find.
How the WebAwards Are Judged
WebAward entries are evaluated by industry professionals using seven criteria: design, ease of use, copywriting, interactivity, use of technology, innovation and content.
Each website is assigned to three or more expert judges who review the site as members of its intended audience. Judges are not told who submitted the website or which award category it was entered into. The highest judge scores determine the final result.
View the complete 2026 WebAward Judging Report for the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation website.
About the WebAward Competition
The WebAward Competition is an annual website awards program presented by the Web Marketing Association. The program recognizes excellence in website development across a wide range of industries and allows organizations and their development partners to have their work evaluated by independent industry professionals.
The Web Marketing Association was founded in 1997 to help establish high standards for website development and digital marketing. Its members include professionals in website design, advertising, marketing, public relations and other digital fields.
About Global Reach Internet Productions
Founded in 1995, Global Reach Internet Productions is a full-service digital agency and technology provider specializing in website design and development, accessibility consulting, SEO/SEM, digital marketing and managed IT services. The company also develops proprietary content management systems, including the SiteViz® product family, used by organizations nationwide.
Global Reach partners with clients in government, healthcare, education, finance, nonprofit, agriculture, manufacturing and other industries to deliver secure, accessible and scalable digital solutions that support long-term success.
Learn more about Global Reach and explore recent projects in the company’s online portfolio.
