Kim Kardashian West, the 35-year-old reality star will be receiving the first ever ‘Break the Internet’ Award at the 2016 Webby Awards on Monday, May 16.
The 2016 Webby Awards announced Wednesday morning that the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star will accept the inaugural Break the Internet Award at the annual show on May 16.
The Webbys credit Kim with creating “a new kind of celebrity,” one that publicizes her family and family life with the help of the internet. From supporting Caitlyn Jenner to releasing her own emoji platform Kimojis, the Webbys found Kim’s use of the internet innovative. It’s time to officially recognize Kim Kardashian for her contributions to the Internet.
According to Our source the award is “in recognition of her unprecedented success online and the bold and creative ways she has used the Internet, social media, apps and video to connect with a truly global audience.”
In just the past year alone, Kim has expanded her Internet presence with her game Kim Kardashian: Hollywood. And we can’t forget about her social media presence that
includes a whopping 69.6 million followers on Instagram alone.
in another statement by the award organizers read: “It would be difficult to underestimate the importance of Kim Kardashian West‘s impact on the Internet. As the leading celebrity in terms of her online presence and understanding of how to connect with a global audience via social media, apps and online video, Kim has set the standard incredibly high.”
