For 12 years now, the Webby Awards have honored the best and brightest in the world of the web. The focus began with websites but now encompasses all facets of the Internets including, of course, video:

If the Web 2.0 revolution has shown us anything, it’s that the Internet is a proven star-making invention. While Hollywood still produces it’s fair share of blockbusters, the Internet is an increasingly reliable source of quality online content. All of the Online Film & Video Winners, Nominees and Honorees have premiered their work online and are one step closer to stardom.

We’re happy to see that several Yahoo! Video creators have been nominated for awards. So, head on over to webbyawards.com and register to vote for your favorites. Here’s the list of ‘local’ nominees:

Comedy-Individual Short or Episode: The Onion News Network

Comedy-Long Form or Series: The Onion News Network, Goodnight Burbank

DIY: Threadbanger

News and Politics-Series: The Onion News Network

Variety: Epic Fu

Viral: Here Comes Another Bubble, I Got a Crush on Obama

-Kent, Yahoo! Video Team