Award-winning Magazine’s Web site Recognized as an Industry Leader
ORLANDO, Fla., (Sept. 12, 2008) – Golfweek.com, online home of Golfweek magazine and host site for GolfweekTV (golf’s first online video network), was recognized as an “Official Honoree” in the Sports Online Film and Video category at the 12th Annual Webby Awards. This honor signifies an outstanding caliber of work, and represents Golfweek’s first recognition from The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.
Golfweek.com offers a broad spectrum of interactive resources and online content to keep golfers connected and informed, including feature stories, up-to-the-minute business news and live scoring from all major professional tours and weekly collegiate events, as well as high-definition online video content, on-demand programming, blogs, discussion boards and is continually adding new and exciting content.
“At Golfweek we work very hard to stay at the forefront of cutting-edge trends and technology by bringing the world of golf directly to the consumer via integrated media,” said Terry Olson, vice president and publisher of Golfweek. “Our high-definition online video content is a major part of this mission, and to be recognized among the web’s best and brightest truly validates our tireless efforts.”
The 12th Annual Webby Awards received nearly 10,000 entries from more than 60 countries and all 50 states. Out of the more than 10,000 entries submitted, fewer than 15 percent were selected to receive the coveted designation as an Official Honoree.
“The Webby Awards honors the outstanding work that is setting the standards for the Internet,” said David-Michel Davies, executive director of The Webby Awards. “Golfweek.com’s Official Honoree selection is a testament to the skill, ingenuity and vision of its creators.”
About Golfweek
Founded in 1975, Golfweek is the publication preferred by serious golfers. Reaching more than 1.3 million readers each week, the magazine delivers the most complete news and information about the game, the people and the lifestyle to golf’s most important audience. Golfweek is part of Turnstile Publishing Company, one of the nation’s leading publishing companies specializing in high-end publications for active and affluent audiences. Turnstile Publishing Company is the parent corporation of such publications as Art Calendar, TurfNet Monthly, The Oviedo/Winter Springs Voice and The Winter Park/Maitland Observer, as well as the Web sites ArtCalendar.com, ArtScuttlebutt.com, TurfNet.com, SeminoleVoice.com, WPMObserver.com, GolfweekHomes.com and Golfweek.com, which features golf’s first online television network, GolfweekTV. Founded in 1990, Turnstile Publishing Company is headquartered in Orlando, Fla., and is also affiliated with Skyhorse Publishing.
About The Webby Awards
The Webby Awards is the leading international award program honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites, Interactive Advertising, Online Film & Video and Mobile Websites. Established in 1996, the 12th Annual Webby Awards received nearly 10,000 entries from all 50 states and over 60 countries worldwide. The Webby Awards is presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include: Adobe; The Creative Group; Verizon; AOL Video; dotMobi; Level3; Adweek; Fortune; Reuters; Variety; Wired; IDG: Brightcove; PricewaterhouseCoopers; 2advanced.Net; KobeMail and Museum of the Moving Image.
About the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS) The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences is dedicated to the creative, technical, and professional progress of the Internet and interactive media. The Academy is an intellectually diverse organization that includes more than 500 members consisting of leading experts in a diverse range of fields, such as musician David Bowie, Internet inventor Vinton Cerf, Naked Chef Jamie Oliver, fashion designer Max Azria, “Simpsons” creator Matt Groening and Real Networks CEO Rob Glaser. The Webby Awards and The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences are registered trademarks of International Data Group. For more information, visit www.iadas.net.
Contact:
Elizabeth Hawkins, Marketing Manager
Turnstile Publishing Company
407.563.7006
EHawkins@Golfweek.com
