GateSeven Media Group Receives 'Official Honoree' Distinction for the 12th Annual Webby Awards
Contact: Andrew VanderPloeg, 519-473-2020 ext. 200
LONDON, Ontario, April 9 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Webby Awards, the leading international honor for the Web, has recognized GateSeven Media Group as an Official Honoree, a distinction that recognizes work exhibiting remarkable achievement. The work is a collaborative effort between Electricurrent (the faith-based division of GateSeven Media Group) and CAM International.
Hailed as the "Oscars of the Internet" by the New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites, Interactive Advertising, Online Film & Video, and Mobile Websites. The awards are judged by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, a global organization that includes David Bowie, Harvey Weinstein, Arianna Huffington, Matt Groening, Jamie Oliver, Internet inventor Vinton Cerf, and RealNetworks CEO Rob Glaser.
"The Webby Awards honors the outstanding work that is setting the standards for the Internet," said David-Michel Davies, executive director of The Webby Awards. "GateSeven Media Group's Official Honoree selection is a testament to the skill, ingenuity, and vision of its creators."
Speaking in response, GateSeven Media Group founder and CEO, Ray Majoran stated that he was "thrilled to have been honored by the Academy" and went on to congratulate everyone involved in this project for the much deserved recognition of their talents and efforts. "This award very much speaks to the talents and abilities of the people that contributed to this project and further solidifies our position corporately, as a leader in the field of faith-based communications."
The 12th Annual Webby Awards received nearly 10,000 entries from over 60 countries and all 50 states. Out of the 10,000+ entries submitted, GateSeven Media Group was one of the few singled out for acknowledgement as an Official Honoree.
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About GateSeven Media Group:
Founded in 1996, GateSeven Media Group has assisted hundreds of faith-based organizations with their creative and technology efforts. Some of their clients include Youth Specialties, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Pure Life Ministries, Teen Challenge, Biola Christian University and The Salvation Army. Eastpoint Community Church, a congregation that leveraged the creative and technological expertise of Electricurrent (the faith-based arm of GateSeven Media Group), saw their church community increase by 277% as a direct result of the marketing strategy and elements developed with GateSeven Media Group!
About The Webby Awards:
The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites, Interactive Advertising, Online Film & Video, and Mobile Websites. Established in 1996, the 12th Annual Webby Awards received nearly 10,000 entries from all 50 states and over 60 countries worldwide. The Webby Awards is presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include: Adobe; The Creative Group; Verizon; AOL Video; dotMobi; Level3; Adweek; Fortune; Reuters; Variety; Wired; IDG: Brightcove; PricewaterhouseCoopers; 2advanced.Net; KobeMail and Museum of the Moving Image.
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, 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.