BY JUMOKE OWOOLA
Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA) has again called for the 2nd edition of its .NG annual web awards.
The .NG Web Awards is to celebrate the achievements and innovation of Nigeria internet initiatives. The awards aim to showcase Nigeria businesses, charities, individuals and public and private sector organizations which help to make the internet a more secure, open, accessible and diverse experience for all.
According to the notification on its website, NIRA believes in the power of the internet and they are determined that the .NG domain name space that it is responsible for has a positive impact on the lives of internet users.
“We know there is a lot of really great work out there and we want people to know about it, talk about it, engage with it and put it into the spotlight. Our annual award are open to any organization or individual who are doing great work online using the .NG domain name”
The new rule attached to this year’s calls says, websites hosted in Nigeria will not be used as criteria to qualify, as such companies with websites hosted outside Nigeria will not be disqualified from the competition.
AWARD CRITERIA
The following award criteria must be met by all nominees:
· Company or organization must have registered and is doing business with a .NG domain name either at the second level or third level
The Domain name must have been registered for over 6months.
AWARD ICONS
Winners will gain access to .NG Web Award Icon, available in various sizes and various formats for inclusion on websites and marketing collateral.
THE AWARDS
1.Technology Company of the Year
This award is presented to the organization that has demonstrated excellence in innovation and a commitment to the technology community while embracing sound business fundamentals.
2.Most Innovative Web company/organization:
This award is presented to the organization with the highest investments in their online presence that promotes innovation and marketing.
3. Best Banking Website/Portal
This award is presented to the bank’s website or portal that delivers the best user experience.
4. Best Educational Institution website/portal
This award is presented to the Tertiary Institution/University with the best .edu.ng website/portal; based on how current the website is, the level of local content on the website, ease of use, relevance of the website for delivery of educational services and how dynamic the website is.
5. Technology Startup company of the year.
This award is presented to the start-ups company that promotes the growth of Nigeria local content under the .NG domain name platform.
6. Best Hosting Company
This award aims to continuously encourage the growth of local website hosting companies, in Nigeria. This award is presented to best local hosting company in Nigeria whose content are locally hosted within Nigeria.
7. .NG Media Award
.NG media Award recognizes excellence in Journalism and other media-related activities; based on the level of local and original content promoted.
8. Most valuable Youth organization:
This award is presented to the youth organization that advocates the development of the Nigerian Youth.
9. Public Sector Star Website Award:
This award is presented to the best website/portal of the Government Agency that provides the best user experience.
10. Digital innovation in State Government:
This award recognizes the State Government that has invested in Technology to promote innovation and local content development.
11. Making the Internet a safer place:
This award recognizes the company/organization that has actively promoted the safe use of internet to help stimulate the safe, responsible and positive use of the Internet for children and young people in Nigeria.
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