The Webby Awards Add Categories, Call for Nominations

The Webby Awards, dubbed the “Online Oscars” by Time Magazine, kicked off its annual call for entries with 35 new categories, doubling the number of awards. In addition to Best Radio, radio Web sites from around the world can enter in categories such as Best Home Page, Best Navigation/Structure, Best Use of Sound, Best Use of Animation and Best Copy. The debut of industry-specific and consumer-interest awards, such as Automotive, Beauty and Cosmetics and Real Estate, round out the new categories.
The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, and seek sites of all sizes. Nominees are to be announced in April 2005, and winners will be named in May 2005 and honored at a VIP celebration in late spring of next year.
Visit The Webby Awards at www.webbyawards.com for more information, guidelines and online entry form. The deadline for entries is Dec. 17, 2004.