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WASHINGTON D.C. (April 14, 2008) - A prominent online community
for military families is a finalist in the 12th Annual Webby
Awards.
The Webby Awards, hailed by the New York Times as the "Oscars of
the Internet," selected CinCHouse.com to compete for the title of
Best Lifestyle site of 2008.
The recognition caps a comprehensive effort to improve the
site's content and quality, said Regina Galvin, CinCHouse.com
editor in chief. It's also a chance to bring greater awareness to
issues affecting military families.
"To be showcased alongside such mainstream sites really
increases our exposure to the general public," Galvin said.
"Despite seven years of war putting military issues into the
mainstream media, there continues to be misconceptions of who
military wives and women in uniform really are."
CinCHouse.com was one of nearly 10,000 sites nominated from all
50 states and more than 60 countries. It was selected as one of
five finalists in the Lifestyles category, pitting it against
giants such as Epicurious.com and Reebok.
"That a nonprofit site started by a military wife, edited by a
military wife and largely maintained by military wives is going up
against corporate titans for such a competitive award gives us
great pride," Galvin said. "It's a testament to our determination
to give voice to the military community."
The Webby Awards program is the leading international awards
program honoring excellence on the Internet, including Web sites,
interactive advertising, online film and video, and mobile Web
sites. The awards are presented by the International Academy of
Digital Arts and Sciences, a 550-person judging academy whose
members include Internet co-inventor Vinton Cerf, R/GA's Chief Bob
Greenberg, "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening, Arianna Huffington and
Harvey Weinstein.
"The Webby Awards honor the outstanding Web sites that are
setting the standards for the Internet," said David-Michel Davies,
executive director of The Webby Awards. "CinCHouse.com's Webby
Award nomination is a testament to the skill, ingenuity, and vision
of its creators."
Founded in 1996, the Webby Awards are known for having a
five-word speech limit. Past headline-grabbing speechmakers include
Al Gore ("Please don't recount this vote."), Beastie Boys ("Can
anyone fix my computer?"), and Prince ("Everything you think is
true.")
From now through May 1, online fans around the world can cast
their own votes for CinCHouse.com in The Webby People's Voice
Awards presented by Nokia at pv.webbyawards.com. Winners will be
announced May 6 and will be honored at a star-studded gala in New
York on June 10.
CinCHouse.com and its parent organization Operation Homefront
are supporters of America Supports You, a Defense Department
program connecting citizens and companies with servicemembers and
their families serving at home and abroad.
Editor's Note: To find out about more individuals,
groups and organizations that are helping support the troops,
visit www.AmericaSupportsYou.mil. America
Supports You directly connects military members to the support of
the America people and offers a tool to the general public in their
quest to find meaningful ways to support the military
community.
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