Conservancy of Southwest Florida Web site earns international award
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida Web site has earned a Gold Award in the prestigious 2009 Horizon Interactive Awards, which recognize international excellence in interactive media production.
The Conservancy site, “http://www.conservancy.org”>www.conservancy.org, earned the award in the public service/nonprofit category. The newly redesigned Web site was launched in October 2008 and was a collaboration between the Conservancy and Cool Blue Interactive. The goal of the redesign was to make it easier for the public to learn about the Conservancy mission and important regional environmental issues. The site features a new layout, changing content, an events calendar, new online registration for events and opportunities to sign-up for e-mail notices and legislative alerts.
The Horizon Interactive Awards received more than 2,000 entries from nearly all 50 states and 32 countries. The judging process involves a Horizon Interactive Awards advisory panel, end-user panel and a worldwide panel of judges consisting of industry professionals. Winning entries are dubbed the “best of the best” in the interactive media industry. Additional information is available at www.horizoninteractiveawards.com.
he Conservancy is a grassroots organization focused on the critical environmental issues of the Southwest Florida region. Partnering with like-minded organizations, the Conservancy works to manage growth and protect area waters, land and wildlife. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida promotes sound environmental policies and practices based on solid scientific research while providing environmental education to residents and visitors. The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center treats more than 2,400 injured, sick and orphaned animals each year and releases about half back into their native habitats.