We’re a finalist for the ONYAs web awards!
Dec 6th, 2009 by AliG
A month or so ago I entered The Gathering archives website for the ONYAs web awards. The awards are being organised by the same awesome crew that brings the Webstock web conference to Wellington each year (hi Mike and Tash! You rock!) and this is the first year they’ve done the ONYAs.
The ONYAs celebrate those who design, develop and create New Zealand’s best websites and applications.
They’re awards by the industry, for the industry.
I’m pretty proud of The Gathering archives, and I thought it might do OK in the Best Content (personal) category. On Friday they announced the three finalists, and guess what? We’ve been selected as a finalist! How cool is that?
I’m thrilled to bits, actually.
Firstly because The Gathering was one of the best times in my life, and I’m really pleased that it’s still being remembered, and that this website might get a few more visitors as a result of the ONYAs nomination.
Secondly because I’ve put a lot of effort into the site over the past couple of years and it’s lovely to have that recognised by the industry in which I work.
And thirdly because this is your website – it grows and improves as a result of what you send me – your photos, videos, stories and memories are a big part of the site – and so I see this nomination as a nomination for all of us, and the work we’ve all put in. Thank you!
The judge’s comment was a classic. Check this out:
A multi-media mashup of memoir, fractured histories and anecdotes from a series of events that erased the memories of many that were there. Alison’s site is a public service…
The other two finalists in this category are Jared Gulian for Moon over Martinborough and my dear friend Zef Fugaz for zef[a]media. Those of you who know your Gathering history might remember Zef – he was the assistant producer/BetaSP-Cam/graphics guru for The Gathering documentary 97/98 – and a jolly good one he was too!
It’s a real honour to be nominated for the award, and to be a finalist in such esteemed company. Good luck guys, and may the best website win!