The 2013 Streamy Awards recognizes achievement across 37 categories of distinction, including three Audience Choice Awards, chosen entirely by members of the public. All nominees must meet the guidelines outlined by the Official Eligibility Rules.

Directors & Writing

Best Direction
Best director or directing team for a web series

Best Writing: Comedy
Best writer or writing team for a comedic web series

Best Writing: Drama
Best writer or writing team for a dramatic web series

Performance

Best Ensemble Cast
Best performance by the regular cast in a web series

Best Male Performance: Drama
Best performance by a male actor in a dramatic web series

Best Female Performance: Drama
Best performance by a female actor in a dramatic web series

Best Male Performance: Comedy
Best performance by a male actor in a comedic web series

Best Female Performance: Comedy
Best performance by a female actor in a comedic web series

Best Host
Best performance by a host in a web series

Best Online Musician
Best individual artist or group that distributes musical works primarily through a streaming video platform

Best Guest Appearance
Best performance by an actor not part of the regular cast in a web series

Best Original Song
Best original song written and performed for a web series

Streamys Personality of the Year
Best web personality or host of the year, selected by public vote

Series

Best Drama Series
Best original dramatic web series

Best Action or Sci-Fi Series
Best original action of sci-fi series

Best Comedy Series
Best original comedic web series

Best Non-Fiction or Reality Series
Best original non-fiction web series featuring primarily unscripted plot elements

Best First-Person Series
Best original web series featuring predominantly one individual or character speaking directly to the audience for or about himself or herself

Best Derivative Series
Best web series created as a derivative to, or extension of, an existing property such as a television show, feature film, or game

Best Animated Series
Best original web series featuring predominantly non-live action elements

Best Branded Entertainment Series
Best original web series created to serve a brand message or brand lifestyle

Best DIY or How-To Series
Best web series intended for informational use or step-by-step instruction

Best Live Event
Best single event live stream or live-to-air programming

Best Live Series
Best episodic live stream or live-to-air programming

Best Music Series
Best web series with a focus on music or musical performances

Best International Series
Best original web series produced outside of the United States

Best Interactive Program
Best use of interactive elements and audience engagement in a web series

Best News and Culture Series
Best original non-fiction web series providing analysis and opinions about events or culture

Streamys Series of the Year
Best original web series of the year, selected by public vote

Technical

Best Production Design
Best production design for a web series

Best Cinematography
Best director of photography for a web series

Best Use of Fashion & Design
Best wardrobe, costuming, makeup, and hair styling in a web series

Best Editing
Best editor or editing team for a web series

Best Visual Effects
Best special and visual effects in a web series, both practical and digital

Best Choreography
Best composition of a dance sequence, fight sequence, or other physical performance in a web series