May 2008
Out of nearly 10,000 entries, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) won the 2008 People's Voice Webby Award for the America’s Favorite Architecture (AFA) website. The AFA web site was created based on the results of an AIA public poll which asked American’s to choose their favorite examples of architecture. The AFA website continued the public conversation by inviting many more people to share their comments on the importance of architecture in their lives.
The People's Voice Award is notable given the public selects the winner from the list of nominees set by the award judges. The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet. The Webbys are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, a 550-member body of leading Web experts, business figures, luminaries, visionaries and creative celebrities.
“The original intent of the America’s Favorite Architecture poll was to increase public awareness of the 150 buildings, bridges, monuments, and memorials that represent the best of America’s architectural heritage,” said AIA Executive Vice President / CEO Christine McEntee said. “It is a tremendous honor to have won this distinction. The fact that the public’s vote has resulted in this award is proof that the AFA Website has resonated with those interested in learning more about the finest examples of architecture in the country.”
America’s Favorite Architecture site: http://www.favoritearchitecture.org/
Winners will be honored at two star-studded ceremonies in New York City: The Webby Film & Video Awards on June 9th and The 12th Annual Webby Awards Gala on June 10th.
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