Award categories

Best school internet project
This award will go to the school, teacher(s), class or school group that has done most to help develop real internet excellence amongst school pupils. The judges will consider all school-based projects but this category is aimed primarily at projects involving pupils who are 17 years old or younger. The winning school will receive a prize of £500! The schools who come second and third will win cash prizes of £300 and £200 respectively!

Best e-government project
Our judges will be looking for the PPP (Public Private Partnerships) and PFI (Public Finance Initiatives) project that confounds the consensus and brings ICT to life, on time, demonstrating value for money, with all of the users requirements up and running. Besides projects already completed, we’d like nominations concerning projects that are on track but are yet to be signed off.

Safety on the net
As concern about trust, safety and security on the world wide web mounts alongside digital security and privacy issues, we want to find those that are doing most to reduce real and perceived online risks. Who is helping the public to get the most out of the internet without worry?

On the move
Our judges are looking for the best use of mobile and wireless communications in the public sector. From mobile telephones and wireless networks to hand-held and GPRS devices. The visionaries claim great benefits will arise through effective use of mobile new media. If you know of any such projects then nominate them to be judged by our expert panel.

Contribution to civic society
We’re looking for the best use of ICT to improve civic society. From local democracy to public consultation, if new media has played a part in improving turnout, participation or otherwise countered social exclusion we want to hear about it. Local authorities, housing associations, community groups and large employers are all eligible.