An Institution That Inspires: Oglebay Park Resort Website Strikes Gold at 2025 w3 Awards
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We're thrilled to announce that the FINE-made website for Oglebay Park Resort has been recognized as a standout digital experience, earning Gold in the Cultural Institutions Websites category at the 20th Annual w3 Awards. Bestowed to a select group in each category at the global competition, the Gold distinction recognizes the highest quality of digital work for outstanding creativity, usability, and design within its field.
As the largest self-funded park in the U.S., Oglebay boasts a vast array of recreational, educational, and institutional offerings. A cornerstone of our agency’s partnership with Oglebay focused on creating a digital platform that captured this expansive experience, engaged audiences ranging from overnight guests to local residents, and provided a modern foundation to drive revenue and awareness for years to come. Here's a recap of the work and the award-winning website design.
The Award-Winning Digital Experience
The Oglebay Park Resort website brings the destination’s full range of offerings into one easy-to-navigate platform that simplifies booking and inspires discovery. Guests can find resort accommodations, schedule spa treatments, explore dining options, and learn about activities and events that enhance the guest journey in just a few clicks. Seasonal programming, like the Festival of Lights, is highlighted through dedicated landing pages to drive year-round engagement, advance bookings, and SEO value.
The platform integrates Oglebay’s many on-site experiences and restaurant sub-brands—from Skyline Kitchen & Bar to Trace Chophouse—into a cohesive digital presence. Throughout, the design reflects the destination’s rich history and traditions with immersive visuals and informational pop-ups that showcase the hospitality brand’s legacy and enduring mission to enrich the lives of visitors.
About the w3 Awards
The w3 Awards, established in 2005, celebrate digital excellence across websites, marketing, video, apps, social, podcasts, and emerging tech. Sanctioned by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA), the annual competition honors the best global agencies and creative pioneers shaping the digital landscape.
