2009 web2award Recipients Are Announced
Left to Right: Executive Vice President, Veronica Strand, Director of Social Media and Web Technology, Jeff Rybacki, and Account Associate for Dole, Amber Johnson.
Pittsburgh, PA, November, 2009—Printing Industries of America and the Digital Printing Council are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2009 web2awards. In its inaugural year, the web2awards are the industry’s first and only contest established for printing industry websites worldwide.
“These awards highlight the role the Internet has come to play in the printing industry. By recognizing excellence in print-related websites, the Digital Printing Council helps to encourage each printer’s advancement in doing some portion of their business in the ‘cloud,’” said Julie Shaffer, vice president, digital technologies for Printing Industries of America.
An independent panel of judges deliberated over print-centric websites and evaluated each website’s entire experience. “I was impressed with the quality and diversity of the entries. Overall they demonstrated how they are embracing the Web and using it as a tool to advance their print-related business,” commented one of this year’s judges.
RESCO’s entry; the Dole Print on Demand site was chosen from 49 entries internationally. Judges commented on the creative graphics, ease of use, and simplicity of the site navigation as reasons for choosing it as the winning entry. To see the site, visit: www.doleprintondemand.com.
The winners were presented their prestigious awards at the 2009 Converge Conference, on November 8, 2009, in Orlando, Florida. For a full listing of all award winners, please visit www.printing.org/web2awards. For more information on RESCO, contact John Knutson at 715-386-7300.
About Printing Industries of America: Printing Industries of America is the world's largest graphic arts trade association, representing an industry with approximately one million employees. It serves the interests of more than 10,000 member companies. Together with its nationwide affiliate network, Printing Industries delivers products and services that enhance the growth, efficiency, and profitability of its members and the graphic communications industry through advocacy, education, research, and technical information.
About the web2awards: The web2awards were established by Printing Industries of America and the Digital Printing Council in 2009 to recognize, honor, and elevate printers who are achieving excellence with their online presence. The mission of the web2awards judging body consisting of educators, designers, Web programmers, e-commerce experts, marketers, and industry consultants is to honor excellence in the various categories of print-related websites.
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