Baltimore-based Fastspot, an interactive design agency, has been nominated for two Best School/University Websites in the 14th Annual Webby Awards. The firm garnered the noms for their work on the Bucknell University Virtual Tour and the University of Puget Sound's website. And since each category includes just five finalists, Fastspot now has a two out of five chance to take home the Webby for the School/University category.
Hailed as the "Internet's highest honor" by the New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet, including websites, interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile websites. Fastspot is a former Webby honoree and winner. This year, Fastspot Creative Director, Tracey Halvorsen, also participated as a judge for the Awards.
"As a past Webby winner, we recognize the level of competition that occurs in this particular awards program, and what an honor it is to be recognized," says Halvorsen. "It is truly the highest compliment to an interactive agency to have your work make it to the finals in the Webbys. We are beyond thrilled to have two nominations in the same category this year, a very unique distinction."
As a nominee, Fastspot is also eligible to win a Webby People's Voice Award that is decided by votes from the global Web community, meaning anyone cast a vote for Fastspot.
Voting has already started and will continute through April 29. People's Voice and Webby Award winners will be honored at the 14th Annual Webby Awards in New York City on June 14, 2010.
Source: Stacy Spakowsky
Writer: Walaika Haskins