THE WEBSITE OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF PITTSBURGH RECEIVED “OFFICIAL HONOREE” DISTINCTION FOR THE 12TH ANNUAL WEBBY AWARDS

 

The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Recognized by “Oscars of the Internet”

 

PITTSBURGH --- April 8, 2008 --- The Webby Awards, the leading international honor for the Web, today recognized the website of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh as an Official Honoree, a distinction that recognizes work exhibiting remarkable achievement.

 

Hailed as the "Oscars of the Internet" by the New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites, Interactive Advertising, Online Film & Video, and Mobile Websites.

 

The awards are judged by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, a global organization that includes David Bowie, Harvey Weinstein, Arianna Huffington, Matt Groening, Jamie Oliver, Internet inventor Vinton Cerf, and RealNetworks CEO Rob Glaser.

 

"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. "The Art Institute of Pittsburgh's Official Honoree selection is a testament to the skill, ingenuity, and vision of its creators.”

 

The 12th Annual Webby Awards received nearly 10,000 entries from over 60 countries and all 50 states. Out more than the 10,000 entries submitted, fewer than 15% received this honor and were deemed an Official Honoree.

For more information, visit the Webby Awards.

 

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