2006 News and Information
City of Richmond recognized by Webby Awards
May 16, 2006
Richmond BC -The Webby Awards, the leading international award program for websites, recently recognized The City of Richmond Website as an Official Honoree, a distinction that recognizes sites exhibiting remarkable achievement. Hailed as the “Online Oscars” by Time Magazine, The Webby Awards are determined by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, a global organization with a membership that includes musician David Bowie, Internet inventor Vinton Cerf, Naked Chef Jamie Oliver, The Body Shop president Anita Roddick, “Simpsons” creator Matt Groening, Real Networks CEO Rob Glaser, and fashion designer Max Azria.
“The Webby Awards honours the outstanding websites that are setting the standards for the internet,” said Tiffany Shlain, founder and ambassador of The Webby Awards. “Richmond’s Official Honoree selection is a testament to the skill, ingenuity, and vision of its creators.”
“The continuing success of our site can be attributed to the significant contribution of a large group of City staff from all over our organization,” says Alan Cameron, Director, Information Technology for the City of Richmond.
The 10th Annual Webby Awards received a record number of entries from over 40 countries and all 50 states. Out of the over 5,500 entries submitted, fewer than 20 per cent were deemed Official Honorees.
Founded in 1996, The Webby Awards are known worldwide for its famous five-words-or-less acceptance speeches. Winners will be honoured at a gala event at New York's Cipriani Wall Street on June 12, 2006.
About richmond.ca
The City of Richmond Website has received a number of honours, including being named a record three times as the best local government website in British Columbia. A recent redesign was completed in 2004 with the assistance of website design consultants from Graphically Speaking. It was designed to provide easy access to information about the City and local government services.
About The Webby Awards:
Called the “Oscars of the Internet” by the New York Times, the Webby is the leading international award honoring excellence in Web design, creativity, usability and functionality. Established in 1996, the 10th Annual Webby Awards received over 5,500 entries from all 50 states and over 40 countries worldwide. The Webby Awards are presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include: AOL; The Creative Group; Verizon; Adweek, Brandweek and Mediaweek magazines; Fortune; OnRequest Images; IDG; iStockphoto; American Marketing Association; PricewaterhouseCoopers; 2advanced Studios; MX Interactive and Museum of the Moving Image. For more information visit www.webbyawards.com.
About the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS):
The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences is dedicated to the creative, technical, and professional progress of the internet and interactive media. The Academy is an intellectually diverse organization that includes over 500 members consisting of leading experts in a diverse range of fields, such as musician David Bowie, Internet inventor Vinton Cerf, Naked Chef Jamie Oliver, The Body Shop president Anita Roddick, fashion designer Max Azria, “Simpsons” creator Matt Groening and Real Networks CEO Rob Glaser. The Webby Awards and The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences are registered trademarks of International Data Group. For more information, visit www.iadas.net.
