Social Firm Wins 2025 WebAward for Best Sports Website Design

Social Firm Wins 2025 WebAward for Best Sports Website DesignSocial Firm Wins 2025 WebAward for Best Sports Website Design

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news with our community – Social Firm has been awarded the Web Marketing Association’s 2025 WebAward for Best Sports Website! Our work on the Sports Imports website has been recognized as the top entry in the competitive Sports category, and we couldn’t be more proud of this achievement.

What Makes This 2025 WebAward Special

The WebAward Competition isn’t just any industry recognition; it’s been the gold standard for website excellence since 1997. Now in its 29th year, this competition brings together the best digital work from around the world, with entries evaluated across seven rigorous criteria:

  • Design – Visual appeal and aesthetic excellence
  • Ease of Use – User experience and navigation
  • Copywriting – Content quality and messaging
  • Interactivity – User engagement features
  • Use of Technology – Technical innovation and implementation
  • Innovation – Creative approach and unique solutions
  • Content – Relevance, accuracy, and value

When industry experts judge your work against these standards and declare it the best in your category, you know you’ve created something truly exceptional.

The Sports Imports Success Story

The Sports Imports project represents everything we love about what we do at Social Firm. Working closely with the Sports Imports team, we set out to create more than just a website – we wanted to build a digital experience that would resonate with sports enthusiasts while driving real business results.

The project challenged us to blend cutting-edge design with seamless functionality, ensuring that every visitor, whether they’re browsing on desktop or mobile, enjoys an intuitive, engaging experience. From the initial concept through final implementation, our team focused on creating a platform that not only looks incredible but performs exceptionally well across all key metrics.

Building on Our Award-Winning Momentum

This WebAward win adds to what’s been an incredible year for Social Firm. Earlier this year, we were honored with recognition at both the 15th Web Excellence Awards and the 2025 Hermes Creative Awards – all for our work on the Sports Imports project. It’s gratifying to see our efforts recognized by multiple prestigious industry organizations, each with its own rigorous judging standards.

These awards aren’t just trophies on the shelf (though we do love displaying them in our Columbus office!). They represent validation from our peers in the industry and demonstrate to our clients and prospects that when they work with Social Firm, they’re partnering with an agency that consistently delivers award-winning results.

What This Means for Our Clients

Every award we win reinforces our commitment to excellence and pushes us to raise the bar even higher for future projects. When you work with Social Firm, you’re not just getting a website – you’re getting a digital solution crafted by an award-winning team that understands what it takes to stand out in today’s competitive online landscape.

Our approach combines creative vision with technical expertise, always keeping your business goals at the forefront. Whether you’re in sports, healthcare, technology, or any other industry, we bring the same level of dedication and innovation that earned us recognition as the best in the sports category.

Looking Ahead

As we celebrate this latest achievement, we’re already looking toward our next challenges and opportunities. The digital landscape continues to evolve, and we’re excited to help our clients navigate these changes while building websites and digital experiences that don’t just meet industry standards – they set them.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Social Firm on this journey, from our incredible team members who make this work possible to our clients who trust us with their most important digital initiatives. Here’s to many more award-winning projects ahead!

Ready to work with an award-winning team? Contact Social Firm today to discuss how we can help elevate your digital presence and achieve the kind of results that win industry recognition.


Founded in 2010, Social Firm combines passion, technology, and creativity to help companies of all sizes succeed online. Based in Columbus, Ohio, our team of expert digital marketers and designers is committed to assisting clients in connecting with their customers and achieving lasting business success.

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Matt Erney
STRATEGIC MARKETING DIRECTOR
After founding Social Firm in 2010, I learned that having a healthy business online requires an equal balance of messaging, design and marketing. My vision is to help businesses compete in the marketplace by simplifying, clarifying and then amplifying their message.

I currently lead the Strategic Marketing team at Social Firm. I believe that to achieve greatness, one must be intentional and move quickly with focus beyond one’s self. I love Columbus and am energized by helping businesses realize their digital potential.
Jason Willis
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Like many in the design world, I started out as a freelance. My early career was on the sales and marketing side of business, and I’ve worked with, and for several large companies. However, my greatest joy is helping and sharing in the success of locally owned organizations.

When I’m not tailgating at an OSU game or playing tennis, I love traveling and creating new experiences with my best girl Kelly and my "little gentleman" dog Charlie. I like visiting all the new restaurants popping up around town and seeing which one can make the best Old Fashioned.
Julie Englerth
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Julie is fully remote and hails from Longview, Texas, deep in the heart of the “Piney Woods” of East Texas where she lives with her husband and three amazing kids. She is also an experienced worship leader at her local church where her husband is a full-time worship pastor. Julie is passionate about encouraging and empowering people around her, leading worship, leading small groups at her church, or spending time with her loved ones.

She works closely with Matt in day-to-day communications and strategic planning. She has a knack for learning new things quickly!
Laura Elliott
Senior Digital Strategist
I have been in the digital marketing space since graduating from Xavier University in 2012 and I have experience in both the B2C and B2B realms. I specialize in digital advertising and have seen how it has evolved and grown over time. It has been exciting to keep up with all the new developments and changes throughout the years in the world of advertising and I thoroughly enjoy researching ways to leverage these changes to improve success for my clients. Throughout my career, I’ve honed and adapted my skills in data analytics and lead generation and enjoy learning about new industries and driving success for each of my clients!

When I’m not at work, I love to spend time with my family and traveling. My main goal is to travel all over the world with my husband and son!
Ally Gatien
DIGITAL SPECIALIST
Since graduating from the University of Dayton in 2021 with a focus in Marketing, I have worked for both a small local media agency and a large television station. In my professional career, I am most recently coming from a Digital Sales Coordinator role where I was able to focus in on all Digital Marketing tactics after learning about the world of broadcast TV. I am passionate about helping others and I look forward to being able to help countless local businesses as a Digital Specialist on a more efficient and effective scale!
Geno Marinelli
DIGITAL SPECIALIST
A fresh graduate from The Ohio State University, I’m excited to absorb as much as I possibly can! With prior experience in both advertising creative and strategy, I’m excited to learn from the best. I enjoy staying ahead of the curve, understanding or contextualizing the latest trends and developments in tech and Marketing. If there’s a disruptor, I want to know how it works, why it’s working, and if it can work for us.

As a Digital Marketing Specialist, I will assist in strategy, implementing changes and new initiatives on behalf of our clients helping them to reach their goals and achieve results. My favorite part of any final reveal is the before and after; the side-by-side comparison of the old and the new motivates me to always be looking for new and innovative ideas.
Terence Womble
CONTENT MANAGER
I spent the first half of my career working in public relations and marketing mostly in New York City but also in Toronto, Philadelphia and Columbus. Even with clients as diverse as Philip Morris, The Philadelphia Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Shakespeare in Central Park, CAPA, Jazz Arts Group, or Broadway shows, the common theme has been compelling stories. Helping craft and share stories for our clients is my passion.

Other passions? Sure. Tennis, jazz, classical music and classic disco; reading, documentaries, fact-based dramas, and forensic crime shows. I also enjoy a perfectly mixed and presented Manhattan – up or on the rocks.
Sheena Erney
ACCOUNTING
I spent over 10 years in corporate banking and quit corporate life to be a stay-at-home mom before my second child turned one. I love taking my four little ones on adventures, but I missed the hustle and bustle of work life. It’s exciting to work for a small business where we can so easily stay up to date and develop our processes as business needs change. Best of all, I get to work with my husband!

When I'm not working, I enjoy golf, reading, traveling and playing cards. Watching our four children learn and grow is one of the greatest joys of my life.
Doug Bierl
STRATEGIC PROJECT MANAGER
I have an inherent desire to help people and I like to figure out how to best connect people with something they need. That led me to a career in marketing and client services, primarily in marketing strategy and planning in product management, advertising account management, and marketing consulting.

When I’m not at work, you may see me walking the streets of Westerville with my wife, Julaine, or in a cafe meeting with a guy talking about life and faith. I value time with family, staying physically active and being outdoors brings me energy and joy.