The Webby Awards, created to honour international excellence on the
internet, including Websites, interactive advertising, online film and
video, and mobile websites is looking for entries for the 14th annual
event.
Winners will have a chance to follow in the footsteps of
such past Webby winners in giving one of their famous five word
speeches. You can view clips of past winners and entries on the Webby
YouTube ChannelThis
years award will also feature two new categories for interactive
marketers – Best Use of Social Media and Best Use of Online Media.
According
to the Australian Webby Ambassador Simon Goodrich, Managing Director of
Portable, the 13th Annual Webby Awards received a record nearly 10,000
entries from over 60 countries.
“The Webby Awards gives
winners – from up-and-coming designers to marketing strategists to
acclaimed actors and directors – a chance to shine in a global
spotlight,” said David-Michel Davies, Executive Director of the The
Webby Awards. "We’re looking forward to honoring the innovators from
Australia who are pushing the Internet forward in exciting new
directions.”
Entries for the various categories can be made at
www.webbyawards.com with the entry deadline on December 18, 2009.
Nominees for the 14th Annual Webby Awards will be announced in April
2010, and winners will be honored at a ceremony in New York City on
June 14, 2010.
