21 Aug Innovative Awards Aimed at “Afro-Centric” Web Sites… History of the Black Web Awards…

EDITORS NOTE:  Make sure you vote for Our Sites.. 

BlackAtlanta.com for BEST LOCAL / COMMUNITY SITE – EAST USA :  http://blackwebawards.com/2008/index.php?option=com_performs&formid=49&Itemid=237  

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YTBTravel.TV for Best Site for Travel Information:  Vote At http://blackwebawards.com/2008/index.php?option=com_performs&formid=77&Itemid=265

Launched in the Spring of 2006, the Black Web Awards began as an effort to highlight the myriad of original, positive websites with content from the Black perspective.  Hosted exclusively at BlackWebAwards.com, the BlackWebAwards endeavored to produce an original event where the internet public both nominated and later vote for their favorite websites in one of just under one hundred categories ranging from religion and politics to entertainment and culture.  

The representatives of Linton Publishing were surprised and humbled over the outpouring of interest and enthusiam in both the nomination process and the votes cast.  Over 5,000 original nominations were cast from 35 countries, and over 118,000 votes were cast from over 80 countries.  By all measures, the Black Web Awards became an international success, highly anticipated for the second year, as some domains endeavored to defend their title of Best in category, while fans and supporters of new websites awaited their chance to participate in this effort.

And the BlackWebAwards launches its second effort with a range of new changes and opportunities for exposure. Site nominees, supporters and friends now hae the opportunity to attend the Black Web Conference and Awards Gala, to not only participate in the “envelope opening” ceremony, but to also interact and network with like minded website designers, business owners, and entrepreuners representing the entire world.  

This year we are also announcing a new and exciting sponsorship opportunity – each category will have an original title sponsor, who will receive a range of benefits.  Category sponsors will be determined by auction – thereby allowing the public to establish the value for each category.  Click on “sponsorship” for more information on this exciting new concept. 

On behalf of Linton Publishing, LLC, we welcome you to the new BlackWebAwards.com website.  We invite you to visit the various pages, review the rules and watch the announcement of winners from our first year.  Should you wish to particpate or volunteer with the Black Web Awards, feel free to contact us for more information.