LOS ANGELES, CALIF. - APRIL 12, 2006 - The Webby Awards, the leading international honor for websites, today nominated Zeesman Communications, Inc., in the category of "Best Professional Services Website of 2006" for the site it created for CO Architects, a leading Los Angeles-based architectural firm. 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 honor the outstanding websites that are setting the standards for the Internet," said Tiffany Shlain, founder and ambassador of The Webby Awards. "Zeesman Communications' CO Architects Webby Award nomination is a testament to the skill, ingenuity, and vision of its creators."
"We're exceptionally pleased to be acknowledged for our work for CO Architects," said Bonnie Nijst, president and CEO of Zeesman Communications. "This honor most certainly reinforces the importance of both great creative and stellar strategy when extending a professional services firm's reputation and brand to the web."
As a nominee for a Webby Award, Zeesman Communications and its CO Architects website are 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 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.
ZEESMAN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Zeesman Communications is an award-winning marketing, advertising and design firm that was founded in 1990. While the company works in a range of industries in both the B2B and B2C sectors, it boasts special expertise in five practice areas - Professional Services, Technology, Manufacturing, Hospitality/Lifestyle and Nonprofit.
As a result of its breadth of experience, finely tuned process and the cross-disciplinary approach of its strategic and creative teams, Zeesman Communications is known for creating and executing marketing programs that make a real difference in the evolution of its clients' businesses by impacting awareness, building brands and generating sales. The company's extensive capabilities include qualitative market research, marketing strategy and program development, brand identity and design, advertising, direct mail, websites and collateral.