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PACIFICA, CA –
APRIL 11, 2006
– The Webby Awards, the leading international honor for web sites, today
nominated Astronomy Online for the Best Science Web site of 2006. The site is
produced by Ricky Leon and Chanthirar Murphy. Winners will be announced on May
9, 2006 and honored at The Tenth Annual Webby Awards in New York City on June
12th.
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, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, The Body Shop president Anita
Roddick, “Simpsons” creator Matt Groening, Real Networks CEO Rob Glaser, and
fashion designer Max Azria.
“The
Webby Awards honors the outstanding web sites that are setting the standards for
the internet,” said Tiffany Shlain, founder and ambassador of The Webby Awards.
“Astronomy Online’s Webby Award nomination is a testament to the skill,
ingenuity, and vision of its creators.”
“I certainly did not expect to be nominated along with some of the
top science organizations like JPL and NASA. It’s like a validation of the work
I do – to provide valuable resources for amateur astronomers,” said Ricky
Murphy, Astronomer and website owner. "This is a testament of what amateur
astronomers are capable of. It is an honor to be nominated."
As a nominee for a Webby Award, Astronomy Online is also eligible
to win a People's Voice Award. Voting is open to the public from April 11th
to May 5th at
http://peoplesvoice.webbyawards.com.
The Tenth Annual Webby Awards received a record number of entries
from over 40 countries and all 50 states.
Founded in 1996, The Webby Awards are known worldwide for its
famous five-words-or-less acceptance speeches.
About Astronomy Online:
Originally designed as a student resource for the website founder, Astronomy
Online has evolved to a resource for Astronomy by providing summary information,
important data on astronomical phenomenon, advanced topics in the form of
essay’s, research data, links to additional resources, an image gallery and web
forums. The format is designed for anyone with an interest in Astronomy and all
major topics are covered: Observation, Basic Science, the Solar System, Stars,
Galaxies, Cosmology, Astrobiology, Exoplanets and Astrophotography.
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: 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, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, business guru and
author Tom Peters, 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.
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