A number of Winchester based organisations have been recognised as finalists in the annual Hantsweb Awards run by Hampshire County Council.
The Hantsweb Awards is a unique and prestigious event that promotes and provides recognition of excellence and innovation in website design, accessibility and web services. The Awards are open to any website or web service that is based in, or serves, the residents of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Since 2002 Hampshire County Council has organised the Awards to improve the standard of online services, encourage good practice, reward innovation and raise awareness of the opportunities the web presents for communities. Over the years they have highlighted the best in online services to local communities as well as benefiting the interests of all those who have participated.
Nominations for the awards are assessed by judges with expertise and experience in their chosen field. Overall they look for good practice, accessibility, ease of use, relevance, and of course, great design.
The deadline for voting is Sunday 21 February 2010 and the winner will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on 23 February.
Several Winchester based organisation are nominated this year ahead of the final says Prospective Winchester MP Steve Brine; “Congratulations to all of them.
There is to say the least a lot of competition out there on the web so it is harder than ever to create a site that stands out from the crowd. I think it is crucial that local businesses get their share of the online marketplace and I hope this competition from Hampshire County Council helps promote the good work they are doing.”
The finalists from Winchester …
The Worthys
The Worthys award winning community website is an exciting and dynamic joint venture partnership between Headbourne Worthy and Kings Worthy Parish Councils. It is the first of its type in Hampshire and its aim is to bring together and share information with the whole community in the villages of Kings Worthy, Abbots Worthy and Headbourne Worthy.
www.theworthys.org.uk
St Bedes School
Excellent Church of England Primary School based in the centre of Winchester.
www.stbedewinchester.co.uk
The Sweet Treat Co
As a family run business The Sweet Treat Company is dedicated to providing customers fantastic service and most importantly, yummy sweets to enjoy! Based in City Road, central Winchester.
www.sweettreatco.co.uk
Visit Winchester
The official tourism website for the unique and ancient city of Winchester.
www.visitwinchester.co.uk
Naomi House
Website of the excellent children's hospice based at Sutton Scotney, near Winchester.
You can see all finalists and vote for your favourite via the Hantsweb Awards Homepage. Voting closes on Sunday 21 Feb 2010.