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The Ohio Landscape Association Wins WebAward September 30, 2006 CLEVELAND, September 30, 2006 - The Ohio Landscape Association Web Site (www.myohiolandscape.com), designed and developed by WRIS, received a "Standard of Excellence" award in the "non-profit" category of the Web Marketing Association's tenth annual WebAward Competition for website development. The Ohio Landscape Association (OLA) is a non-profit trade association dedicated to promoting the highest standards in the landscape industry. The purpose of the award-winning website is to inform consumers of the various options and benefits available with the use of professional landscapers. In addition to providing timely and seasonal information, updated by OLA on a regular basis through a Content Management system, the site allows consumers to search for a landscape professional based on a number of criteria. This database is also maintained by OLA through the Content Management system, allowing them to continually expand and enhance it. Founded by the Web Marketing Association in 1997, the WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets industry benchmarks based on the seven criteria of a successful website: design, innovation, content, interactivity, navigation, ease of use and use of technology. Thousands of sites were adjudicated in 96 industry categories during this year's competition. The competition was judged by a team of independent Internet professionals representing a variety of relevant disciplines of Web site development. Judges included members of the media, advertising executives, site designers, corporate marketing executives, content providers and webmasters. The goal of the WebAwards is to provide a forum to recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective websites on the Internet today. Beyond validation, entrants benefit from a website assessment by a professional judging panel, which provides specific feedback on how each site ranks against standards of excellence. About The Web Marketing Association, Inc. The Web Marketing Association is working to create a high standard of excellence for Web site development and marketing on the Internet. Staffed by volunteers, it is made up of Internet marketing, advertising, PR and design professionals who share an interest in improving the quality of Website development and marketing on the Internet. Since 1997, the Web Marketing Association's annual WebAward Competition has been helping interactive professionals promote themselves, their companies, and their best work to the outside world. Now in its tenth year, the WebAward Competition has become the premier award event for Web developers and marketers worldwide. Its website is located at www.webaward.org. View the Ohio Landscape Association Winners Page