20/06/2011 – rightsnet shortlisted in prestigious 2011 Nominet Internet Awards
Lasa’s rightsnet website has been shortlisted for the Nominet Internet Awards 2011. The awards highlight UK companies, charities and individuals who are making a difference on, or through, the internet.
Shortlisted entries highlight 'phenomenal work' taking place in using the power of the internet to have a positive impact on society
Under the category, ‘Opening the World of Knowledge’, Lasa has been shortlisted for its work with the independent advice sector - including citizens advice bureaux, law centres and local authorities - working with some of the most marginalised and disadvantaged communities in the UK.
On the announcement of the shortlist, Lesley Cowley, CEO of Nominet said -
'Each year we are impressed by the variety of ways the British businesses, charities and individuals continue to innovate to make the Internet a safe, accessible and helpful place for us all. The Internet has the power to have a positive impact on society and these shortlisted entries represent a small, shining proportion of the phenomenal work taking place in the UK.'
Terry Stokes, Lasa Chief Executive said -
'We are delighted that Nominet has recognised our work in using the
internet to ensure advisers across the UK have access to the most
up-to-date information on the latest developments in social welfare law,
and, in these difficult economic times, helping some of the most
marginalised communities across the country to have access to the advice
they need.'
NB - the Nominet Internet Awards, which aim to highlight organisations or individuals who have undertaken specific projects which raise Internet industry standards and showcase best practice, were reviewed by an independent panel of judges chaired by the Rt Hon Alun Michael MP, and included Will Gardner, CEO of Childnet International, Dr Vicki Nash at the Oxford Internet Institute and Professor Sonia Livingstone from the London School of Economics.
The awards are run in partnership with the Nominet Trust, a body which supports initiatives that contribute to a safe and accessible internet. The Awards highlights projects which are making the Internet a secure, open, accessible and diverse experience for all. The winners will showcased at the next Internet Governance Forum (IGF) meeting in Kenya, and will be held up as key examples of Internet innovation from the UK, while bringing together, and improving, the global online community.
For the full list of shortlisted organisations, visit the Nominet Internet Awards website.
For more information see today's Lasa news release Lasa’s rightsnet website shortlisted in prestigious 2011 Nominet Internet Awards