"Web Appeal" Awards are given for outstanding achievements in marketing concepts. Web sites are test beds for innovative ideas and delivering content in new exciting ways.

Our world is changing before our eyes at a mind boggling pace. Traditional ways of doing business are no longer in pace with the demands of  a "instant gratification" buying public, nor in tune with trends in downsizing, alliances, JIT, EDI/EFT, zero based accounting, and order fulfillment through manufacturing direct to consumer.

Our "Web Appeal" award recognizes companies and their products that utilize the potential of electronic commerce ( E-Com like in Get-in2) as the basis for their future growth. Anyone who would have accurately predicted the growth or impact of the "Internet" in 1994, would have been labeled as a heretic and crack pot. To those with the foresight and fortitude to ride the "wave", and dedication to exploring this new media for distancing themselves from their "real world" competitors, we salute you with this award.

Selection criteria:

• Innovative hardware and software solutions for "web enabling" business to business & consumer transactions

• New technologies and alliances that further the growth and useability of the Internet, Intranets and extranets

• Merchant and consumer transaction services that enable the small business owners to prosper

• Unique  marketing plans and product displays geared towards the savvy shopper and online merchant

• Dedication to expanding services to the 100 million+ internet users seeking solutions in 24hr shopping, IP Telephony, Online banking, secure transactions, year 2000 plans, SOHO applications.

• Bringing products to market that expand our global community and expose consumers to new cultures