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Web Marketing Association Names
George Szymkiewicz to the 2006 WebAward Judging Panel

San Jose, CA, May 10, 2006 –The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce that George Szymkiewicz has been selected as a judge of the 10th annual international WebAward competition for Web site development. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets industry benchmarks based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. It recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals who create and maintain outstanding Web sites.

"Unlike other awards, the WebAwards is not a beauty pageant where only the design and name recognition is important," said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association. "For the past decade, the WebAwards has used a quantitative judging formula based on seven criteria to evaluate, benchmark and set industry standards for Web site development. George Szymkiewicz will play a critical role in setting the standard for Internet excellence by applying her expertise to each site she adjudicates."

“Participating in the WebAwards, now for my fourth year, is an honor and a privelege”says George Szymkiewicz, Principal Consultant at WebSavvy Consulting specializing in Search marketing for small-medium businesses. In his spare time George Szymkiewicz is a volunteer for Rebuilding Together, which renovates homes for people in need; active member of Northern California Chapter Business Marketing Association and is responsible for the Website, is also a member of the Churchill Club and Nature Conservancy.

The 2006 WebAward judges consist of a select group of Internet professionals who have direct experience designing and managing Web sites – including members of the media, interactive creative directors, corporate marketing managers, site designers, content providers and webmasters – with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web site development and technology. Judging for this year's awards will take place in July and August, with winners announced in September.

About the WebAwards
The 10th annual international WebAwards competition sets the standard of excellence in 96 industry categories by evaluating Web sites and defining benchmarks based on the seven essential criteria of successful Web site development. The goal of the Web Marketing Association, sponsor of the WebAwards, is to provide a forum to recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective Web sites on the Internet today. Entrants benefit from a Web site assessment by a professional judging panel and the marketing opportunities presented to an award-winning Web site. For more information or to enter, visit www.webawards2006.org.