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AIA America’s Favorite Architecture Web Site Wins Prestigious Webby Award
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For Immediate Release |
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Washington, D.C., May 7,
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. “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. A full list of both Webby
Awards and People's Voice Awards winners can be found at: http://www.webbyawards.com/webbys/current.php?season=12
About The American Institute of
Architects
For over 150 years, members of the American Institute of Architects
have worked with each other and their communities to create more
valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and
cityscapes. By using sustainable design practices, materials, and
techniques, AIA architects are uniquely poised to provide the
leadership and guidance needed to provide solutions to address
climate change. AIA architects walk the walk on sustainable design.
Visit www.aia.org/walkthewalk.
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