ANZIA registrations of interest now open

ANZIA registrations of interest now open

Media release - 12 March 2013

This release is available online at http://tinyurl.com/cvc7mul

InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc) and auDA (.au Domain Administration) are proud to launch the Australia and New Zealand Internet Awards (the ANZIAs) for 2013.

Now in its fifth year, the ANZIAs are an annual event celebrating the achievements of organisations, businesses and individuals that have made significant contributions to the development and use of the Internet in Australia and New Zealand.

ANZIA winners receive recognition as industry leaders, for setting new standards in making the Internet a more inclusive, accessible and safe place.

The Awards offer winners public and industry exposure, positive media coverage, networking opportunities, recognition of hard work for staff and volunteers and an $AUD2500 cash prize for eligible entrants.

Entries are invited in five categories:
• Security and privacy
• Internet access & digital skills
• Innovation
• Information
• Diversity
InternetNZ Acting Chief Executive Jordan Carter says the Trans-Tasman region is witness to a host of ground-breaking and innovative Internet initiatives, and encourages all New Zealand and Australian individuals and organisations doing interesting things online to compete for ANZIAs recognition.

auDA CEO Chris Disspain says “the ANZIA awards recognise immense passion, dedication and hard work by organisations and individuals to improve the use of the Internet for all Australians and New Zealanders. I’m honoured to see these worthy prizes awarded for a fifth year”.

The ANZIA winners in 2012 were National Library of Australia, Internode, Aura RedEye Security, 2020 Communications Trust, GNS Science and the Hika Group.

Registrations of interest are now open - follow the "How to Enter" links at www.internetawards.org.au or www.internetawards.co.nz. Interested parties will receive instructions on how to enter.

Applications will open on 1st May and close on 28th June.

Winners will be announced at a gala dinner in Wellington on 17th September.

ENDS

About InternetNZ:
InternetNZ (Internet New Zealand Inc.) is the non-profit open membership organisation dedicated to protecting and promoting the Internet in New Zealand and fostering a coordinated, cooperative approach to its ongoing development.

About auDA:
.au Domain Administration Ltd (auDA) is an Australian non-profit company vested with the responsibility of operating the .au domain under an industry self-regulatory model, for the benefit of all stakeholders. In its role as manager of the .au domain, auDA develops and implements domain name policy and is responsible for consumer safeguards.

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