Each year, the Webbys announce our Special Achievement Award winners to commemorate these Internet pioneers who embrace the Internet as the medium where they can take risks, experiment, and share new ideas. This year’s Webby award for Best Actress is Sarah Silverman.

In the past year, Sarah Silverman became an Internet sensation on two fronts. Her music video “I’m F**king Matt Damon” was an instant YouTube hit, spawning a slew of viral variations. Her online impact went beyond pop culture with “The Great Schlep” (also a Webby winner for Best Political Video), which reached millions of viewers with its plea for Jewish kids to urge grandparents in Florida to vote for Barack Obama.

To see the full list of this year’s Special Achievement winners, click here.