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Pew Forum's Religion & Politics '08 Earns Webby Nomination
For Immediate Release
April 11, 2008
Contact: Robbie Mills, Communications Associate, 202.419.4564
Pew Forum's Religion & Politics '08 Earns Webby Nomination
Washington, DC - The Webby Awards have named the Pew Forum's Religion & Politics '08 one of five finalists for Best Politics Website of 2008.
Described as "the Oscars of the Internet" by The New York Times, the Webby Awards honor online excellence. This year's contest received nearly 10,000 entries, from all 50 states and 60 countries.
Launched in April 2007 as a new section of pewforum.org - the website of the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life - Religion & Politics '08 is an online resource that features religious biographies, survey findings and must-read articles on all the major presidential candidates. A unique feature allows users to compare summaries of the candidates' positions on a dozen values-laden issues, such as abortion, gay marriage and the Iraq war. Q&A discussions between Associate Director Mark O'Keefe and Senior Fellow John Green address topics such as "Courting Catholics in 2008" and "Does McCain Need Evangelical Voters?"
Religion & Politics '08 was built with assistance from Q-Industries, an interactive agency based in Washington, and NetCampaign, an Internet development and consulting firm, also based in Washington.
"This Webby nomination confirms the hunger for timely, impartial and accessible information on the important role of religion in this presidential campaign," said Pew Forum Director Luis Lugo. "As the campaign continues to unfold, we plan to release new features and research findings that shed light on the nexus of religion and politics."
Members of The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences will choose Webby Award winners in each category. Winners will be announced on May 6 and honored at a gala in New York City on June 10.
Nominees are also eligible to win the People's Voice Awards, which will be determined by online public voting in each category. Cast your vote here!
About the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life
The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life delivers timely, impartial information on issues at the intersection of religion and public affairs. The Forum is a nonpartisan, non-advocacy organization and does not take positions on policy debates. Based in Washington, D.C., the Forum is a project of the Pew Research Center, which is funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts.
About The Webby Awards
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 and video, and mobile web sites. The Webby Awards is presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.
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April 11, 2008
Contact: Robbie Mills, Communications Associate, 202.419.4564
Pew Forum's Religion & Politics '08 Earns Webby Nomination
Washington, DC - The Webby Awards have named the Pew Forum's Religion & Politics '08 one of five finalists for Best Politics Website of 2008.
Described as "the Oscars of the Internet" by The New York Times, the Webby Awards honor online excellence. This year's contest received nearly 10,000 entries, from all 50 states and 60 countries.
Launched in April 2007 as a new section of pewforum.org - the website of the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life - Religion & Politics '08 is an online resource that features religious biographies, survey findings and must-read articles on all the major presidential candidates. A unique feature allows users to compare summaries of the candidates' positions on a dozen values-laden issues, such as abortion, gay marriage and the Iraq war. Q&A discussions between Associate Director Mark O'Keefe and Senior Fellow John Green address topics such as "Courting Catholics in 2008" and "Does McCain Need Evangelical Voters?"
Religion & Politics '08 was built with assistance from Q-Industries, an interactive agency based in Washington, and NetCampaign, an Internet development and consulting firm, also based in Washington.
"This Webby nomination confirms the hunger for timely, impartial and accessible information on the important role of religion in this presidential campaign," said Pew Forum Director Luis Lugo. "As the campaign continues to unfold, we plan to release new features and research findings that shed light on the nexus of religion and politics."
Members of The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences will choose Webby Award winners in each category. Winners will be announced on May 6 and honored at a gala in New York City on June 10.
Nominees are also eligible to win the People's Voice Awards, which will be determined by online public voting in each category. Cast your vote here!
About the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life
The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life delivers timely, impartial information on issues at the intersection of religion and public affairs. The Forum is a nonpartisan, non-advocacy organization and does not take positions on policy debates. Based in Washington, D.C., the Forum is a project of the Pew Research Center, which is funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts.
About The Webby Awards
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 and video, and mobile web sites. The Webby Awards is presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.
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About Religion Press Release Services
Religion Press Release Services distributes press releases, press advisories, photos and other stories on behalf of religious organizations, denominational offices, think tanks, watchdog groups, advocacy groups, coalitions, foundations, colleges, universities, seminaries, publishers and others.
The organizations and/or individuals who submit materials for distribution by Religion Press Release Services are solely responsible for the facts in and accuracy of their materials. Religion Press Release Services will correct any errors brought to its attention.
Contact Us
To distribute press releases through Religion Press Release Services, contact Claudia Sans at csans@religionnews.com or 202-383-7870. For more information check out our PDF brochure.
Religion News Service, 1101 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202) 463-8777
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