Run since 2009 by the Australian Web Industry Association (AWIA), the awards showcase outstanding work by Australian web designers and developers in diverse categories.
Accessibility constitutes one of the key selection criteria that judges use to evaluate sites in both stages of the competition. It is considered as part of an inclusive design process and all submissions must have a reasonable degree of compliance. In addition, a special prize is awarded for the Best Overall Accessibility in the final stage.
The judging process is a two-stage procedure. In the first stage, applicants in each category are assessed at a state level. Successful applicants in each category proceed to the second stage where nationwide winners are then selected.
The jury is comprised of international and Australian judges, including Media Access Australia staff Dr Scott Hollier (WA) and Sarah Pulis (NSW). They will be evaluating entries for accessibility compliance.
Applications for Australian Web Awards 2011 can be submitted in nine award categories including commercial, government and not-for-profit as well as mobile applications, a new category this year.
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