The International Association of Web Masters and Designers

2000 - 2004
Golden Web Awards
“In recognition of creativity, integrity and excellence on the Web.”
“Making Our World ‘A Better Place to Be’
The International Association of Web Master and Designers is committed to improving not only the Internet that hosts our businesses and entertainment, but also the world that hosts our Internet. Some of the organizations that share our vision for a better world and community can be found (by clicking) here! Please take a moment to visit their sites, offer your support and be a part of making the world ‘a better place to be’ for everyone.”
(first awarded 07/21/00)
Learning Fountain
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5 Star Site: Expertise: Business
(08/12/00)
"The Learning Fountain emblem ... is more than an award; it is an oath:
“This Learning Fountain presents itself very modestly. Instead of a catchy title, its title is MANAGING DECISION, PRIORITY, MENTAL ERROR; AND ONLINE BUSINESS RESEARCH ASSISTANCE [site's former name]. When you see this you may want to pass it by, but don’t. This site does exactly what it says it does.... They have taken a specific problem - decision making - and focused on it like a laser. They talk about how to make decisions, how to avoid error, and how to prioritize. They have links to books of noted psychologists and authors. The links to references are exhaustive! Visit this site. You will learn plenty. ...an excellent guide for managers.”
— Learning Fountains Magazine, September 2000, Paul Siegel
Read Paul Siegel's MARKETING POWER OF NETWORKS: The Best Approach to Web Marketing.
THE BEACON AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING WEB SITES
“The name for this award was chosen with great care.... A quality site with excellent positive content and resources of interest to others stands out like a beacon of light in the darkness. It is those few select sites that receive the Beacon Award for Outstanding Web Sites.

(10/09/00)
The Beacon Award is given only to personal web sites,
to encourage positive contributions to the Internet by individuals without a profit motive
to recognize those few webmasters who have worked hard to create a quality web site with the primary purpose of effectively providing positive information and valuable resources to the Internet community”
“...a lot of valuable information here. A unique resource not easily found elsewhere. I'll be visiting often, as much of your information will be useful in my own profession. Congratulations on an outstanding web site.” — Vance Elderkin, Webmaster/Owner: The Beacon Award.
BT DESIGN BEST SITE AWARD
“The purpose of this award program is to honor those websites with educational and resource value that distinguishes among the others ... and gives us such a special experience visiting them so to become our favorite bookmarks.... These awards are reserved to webmasters who definitely spend a lot of time building their sites, not just for their own personal pleasure but also to make the Web a place where culture, arts, freedom of speech and beauty are preserved and shared with other people.”

(10/12/00)
“As a psychologist I really appreciate your effort of explaining the subject in such a clear, friendly and objective way. Your site is definitely a must resource to add to one's bookmarks. ...congratulations and keep up with your important work! Sincerely, Barbara Tampieri,” BTDesign Webmaster/Owner.
Sinapsis Award for an Intellectual Attitude

(09/30/00)
(awarded prior to name change)
“We would like to thank individuals who help make the Web a more interesting place to visit. There are many awards sites. All these awards are great and support creativity, but we think one is missing. We want to recognize those sites who have an ‘Intellectual Attitude.’”
Marie Slough
Cherokee County Webmaster,
Murphy, North Carolina, USA


Marie's All Around Outstanding Achievement of Excellence Award:
“for sites that go above and beyond what one would expect from a site.”
Marie's Award of Excellence:
“for overall excellence in a site.”
(07/06/00)

(05/18/01)
"Content of interest to healthcare professionals....
Tone and presentation maintained at a professional level....
Site structure, navigation and graphic design executed at a professional level."