The 2003 UK Internet Industry Awards - Celebrating an industry getting better all the time
Monday, 28th October 2002
The Internet Services Providers' Association (ISPA UK) in association with Tarifica @ PBI Media and Internetworks has launched its search for the winners of the 5th annual UK Internet industry awards.
ISPA has been organising The ISPAs, as the awards are now known, since 1999 to celebrate innovation and best practice in the Internet sector.
Part of the event’s strength is in its independence and objectivity. ISPA partners with a research company – this year Tarifica – to analyse the sector and select the shortlists. Independent judges appointed by ISPA select the final winners. The awards also carry added kudos as individuals and organisations in the Internet industry are honoured by their peers.
Each year the event is modified to reflect the ever-changing Internet sector. For 2003 specific emphasis has been put on broadband and the development of applications for the business and consumer markets. As in previous years, senior industry decision makers and Government representatives will be in attendance to recognise the industry’s achievements.
The winners will be announced during a gala dinner on 20th February 2003 at the London Marriott Hotel in London’s Grosvenor Square.
The categories for The 2003 ISPAs are:
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Consumer Division
Best Unmetered ISP Best Consumer Application Best Consumer Broadband Provider Best National Consumer ISP |
Business Division
Best Business Application Best Business Broadband Provider Best Small / Niche market ISP Best National Business ISP Best Small Business ISP |
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Industry Division
Best Hardware Supplier Best Carrier Best Broadband Supplier Best Co-location Provider Best Search Engine |
Tarifica @ PBI Media has been commissioned to research the Internet industry and produce a shortlist for the coveted awards in the Consumer, Business and Industry Divisions. The eventual winner in each category will be selected by an independent panel of judges.
The ISPA Council will select the Internet Hero and Internet Villain shortlists and the Internet Watch Foundation will select the shortlist and winner for the Internet Watch Foundation Award.
Companies wishing to nominate their company should select which of the above award(s) their company would best qualify and register their company’s interest in consideration for an award with Lagerhammar@pbimedia.com by 7th November 2002.
Anyone wishing to network with the great and the good of the Internet industry should email mailto:admin@ispa.org.uk (Tickets: £80 + VAT for members, £125 + VAT for non-members). Sponsorship enquiries should be directed to pressoffice@ispa.org.uk.
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Notes to Editors
For further information, please contact Brian Ahearne, Communications Manager, ISPA. Email: pressoffice@ispa.org.uk Tel: 020 7233 7239
Tarifica
TARIFICA - established in 1976 - is the London-based communications, media and pricing consultancy and a leading brand of PBI Media. The group has evolved from a tariff data and publishing service to a fully integrated practice with research and consultancy conducted in Bandwidth, Wholesale and Metro Markets, Colocation and Managed Solutions, Billing and CRM, Internet Services and Infrastructure, and Retail Pricing.The consultancy group delivers researched and customised services and products including white papers, focused reports, multiclient studies, workshops and seminars. For more information on Tarifica please visit www.tarifica.com or contact us on +44 (0)20 7423 4500
Internetworks
Launched in 1997 by Future Publishing Ltd, Internetworks is the only magazine specifically aimed at helping small and medium sized businesses make the most out of the Internet and its technology. A monthly publication, Internetworks is cover-mounted with a CD featuring premium e-commerce products and retails at £3.99. www.iwks.com
ISPA UK
The Internet Services Providers’ Association (ISPA) was established in 1995 as a trade association to represent providers of Internet services in the UK. ISPA promotes competition, self-regulation and the development of the Internet industry. For a list of members or other information about ISPA, please consult the website: http://www.ispa.org.uk