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Global Reach Collects Two W3 Awards for Outstanding Website Design
29-October-2009
The winners of the 2009 W3 awards were announced by the International Academy of Visual Arts and Global Reach has received two Silver W3 awards for the creation of BOS website, as well as a re-design of long-time client Blank Park Zoo. The W3 Awards honor outstanding websites, web marketing, and web advertising created by some of the best interactive agencies, designers, and creators worldwide.
"With every award that Global Reach receives, we feel a renewed passion in creating websites for our clients that exceed expectations in design, usability, and execution," said Iacovos Zachariades, President of Global Reach. "Our team is proud to bring home two awards this year and humbled to be in the company of some truly great designers."
Both websites are built on Global Reach's proprietary content management solution, SiteViz. Using this web page authoring and publishing engine, administrators are able to create pages and update the content (both on internal pages and the homepage). With a customized design and flexible setup, both websites present user-friendly interfaces that appeal to their target markets.
"BOS holds itself to a very high standard in performance and presentation, which is important to convey through the website," said Carl Wertzberger, Director of Outlets. "BOS' website aesthetic creates the perfect first impression to our online audiences – it is easily navigable with a rich design and layout."
Websites mentioned in this release:
- BOS: www.bosdesmoines.com
- Blank Park Zoo: www.blankparkzoo.com
About Global Reach: Global Reach is one of the leading web development firms in the Midwest – consistently delivering results to over 500 clients through a drive for excellence and innovation, as well as a continual focus on providing customers with valuable and affordable solutions. With 15 years of experience in the in the Internet industry, Global Reach is an expert in designing and building complex and reliable web-based applications. The firm’s extensive experience comprises of delivering internet, intranet, and extranet applications for the following clientele: education, government and military, non-profit, banking and finance, industrial manufacturing, as well as other technology companies. In addition to Global Reach’s core competency of web development, the firm also provides an array of complementary services including: consulting, graphic design, web hosting, e-mail hosting and spam protection, and network support. More information about Global Reach can be found on the website, located at www.globalreach.com.
About Blank Park Zoo: The Blank Park Zoo, Iowa’s WILDEST Adventure, is open every day 10am-4pm. Admission is $9.95 for adults, $4.95 for children under 12, and $7.95 for seniors and active military. The Zoo is located at 7401 SW 9th St., Des Moines, IA 50315. Visit the Zoo online at www.blankparkzoo.com. The Zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) The AZA is America’s leading accrediting organization that sets rigorous, professional standards for zoos and aquariums. The AZA is building North America's largest wildlife conservation movement by engaging and inspiring the 143 million annual visitors to its member institutions and their communities to care about and take action to help protect wildlife.
About BOS: BOS is located on the lobby level of the Renaissance Savery Hotel, downtown Des Moines, Iowa. Known for its simple yet impeccable food, BOS is contemporary Midwest cuisine at its finest. The menu takes a fine dining approach in preparing comfort foods using local products whenever possible. Breakfast includes staple items while also providing a few unique and whimsical twists. Lunch caters largely to the downtown workforce with a variety of made-from-scratch soups, salads, and sandwiches. The dinner menu features locally- and naturally-raised beef and pork products from Vande Rose Farms, from Oskaloosa, Iowa. The menu in its entirety is meant to be user-friendly - offering food and beverage that guests will feel comfortable in both the ordering and enjoying.
About the W3 Awards: The W3 Awards honors creative excellence on the web and recognizes the creative and marketing professionals behind award winning sites and marketing programs. In honoring outstanding websites, web advertising, and web marketing, The W3 Awards is the first major web competition to be accessible to the biggest agencies, the smallest firms, and everyone in between. For more information, please visit www.w3award.com.
