Appeal Media Interactive Studios Wins International Webby Award

Appeal Media Interactive Studios receives Web site design accolades for www.ElderHelpofSanDiego.org.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) August 17, 2006 -- Appeal Media Interactive Studios, a San Diego-based multi-award-winning, full-service web design and internet marketing company, announced that it was honored by The Webby Awards for its work with Elder Help of San Diego, (www.elderhelpofsandiego.org) a non profit organization committed to helping elderly people stay in their homes. Called the "Oscars of the Internet” by the New York Times, the Webby is the leading international award honoring excellence in Web design, creativity, usability and functionality. Appeal Media’s client received the distinction of Official Honoree, which recognizes sites exhibiting outstanding achievement.

"We were honored to be asked to create the non profit site for Elder Help. After having taken care of my 92 year-old father for 6 years, I wish we had known about these great people years ago. We have a soft spot for seniors and we very glad we could assist them in this large project.” Says Chez Ochoa, co-owner and Creative Director of Appeal Media.

“The Webby Awards honors the outstanding web sites that are setting the standards for the Internet,” said Tiffany Shlain, creative director and founder of The Webby Awards. “ElderHelpofSanDiego.org’s Webby Award is a testament to the skill, ingenuity, and vision of its creators, Appeal Media.”

About The Webby Awards

Called the "Oscars of the Internet” by the New York Times, the Webby is the leading international award honoring excellence in Web design, creativity, usability and functionality. Established in 1996, the 10th Annual Webby Awards received over 5,500 entries from all 50 states and over 40 countries worldwide. The Webby Awards are presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include: AOL; The Creative Group; Verizon; Adweek, Brandweek and Mediaweek magazines; Fortune; OnRequest Images; IDG; iStockphoto; American Marketing Association; PricewaterhouseCoopers; 2advanced Studios; MX Interactive and Museum of the Moving Image. For more information visit www.webbyawards.com.

About Appeal Media

Recently featured in an interview on San Diego’s Best and Brightest, a new TV show featuring businesses with great achievements, Appeal Media is internationally recognized as one of the top Design Firms in the Nation. Having won multiple awards and being nominated for a Webby Award last year for best use of sound or music for www.TrattoriaAcaqu.com, Appeal Media has shown once again their creative skills and forward vision. “We look forward to each new project as a chance to stretch our creative abilities”, says Tracy Ochoa, co-owner and Director of Business for Appeal Media. “We love to create something far beyond the hopes and dreams of our clients” she says.

Media Contact:

Tracy Ochoa

www.AppealMedia.com

619.615-0707

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