Status is our way of rewarding users who dedicate their time, commitment and knowledge to contribute to our community.
A meeting point, where digital design professionals from across the globe find inspiration, impart knowledge and experience, connect, and share constructive, respectful critiques. Always questioning, always evolving.

How do you get Status?
All registered users start off with 0 points. By completing your profile, you will gain enough points to start voting. Users who participate by voting, commenting, making submissions, etc. can gain up to 35 Status Points per day. By building up Status Points you can gain access to privileges on Awwwards.
Status Points
There are many ways you can build up status points, here is a breakdown of how you can earn points by getting involved each day.
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01POINTSDaily activity
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05POINTSVoting on a nominee
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05POINTSCommenting
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05POINTSSubmitting a site to Awwwards
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30POINTSCompleting profile
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100POINTSIf your collection has 100 or more followers
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100POINTSVoting/commenting maliciously
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IPBANSpammer
Privileges
To reward you for your time and involvement, the more you interact, the more privileges you will gain, find out more about the privileges each type of user can enjoy.
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TRIBEUSER
Basic user whose participation and contribution of knowledge helps to improve the Awwwards community.
- Their votes count towards the “Merit for Commendable Sites” certificate (but not towards SOTD or HM).
- Profile not present in the Directory.
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CHIEFUSER
Talented users who through hard work and commitment have won 1 SOTD, 3 HMs or gained 5000 points.
- Their votes count towards SOTD & HM.
- Profile included in the Directory.
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PROUSER
A group of internationally recognised agencies and designers, who have invested in Awwwards and registered with a Professional Plan.
- Their votes count towards SOTD & HM.
- Profile highlighted in the Directory search results.
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JURYUSER
A group of experts selected annually by the Awwwards team, whose involvement and expertise is fundamental for Awwwards to function.
- Their vote determines the final score of SOTD, SOTM, HM & SOTY.
- Every year the top 5 users are invited to join the following year’s Jury.