Celebrating great UK internet projects
The Nominet Internet Awards is an annual competition which is aimed at UK individuals and organisations who are helping to make the internet a secure, open, accessible and diverse experience for everyone who uses it. These awards celebrate great UK internet projects by recognising achievement and innovation
This year’s winners include the Silver Surfers’ Day initiative to get older people online, a free online tool for schools to review their e-safety policies and an online TV channel for young dads.
The full list of categories and winners is below.
See them in action by taking a look at the short videos about their projects here.
1. Building a networked nation
Digital Unite - Silver Surfers' Day
Silver Surfers’ Day is a national campaign that encourages and supports local organisations all over the UK to open their doors and give older people a taste of what the internet has to offer them. It’s estimated that around 100,000 older people have engaged with computers thanks to the campaign, which is now in its ninth year.
2. Making the internet Safer
South West Grid – 360 degree safe 360 degree safe is a well-designed, user friendly, online tool for schools to review their e-safety provision, identify strengths and weaknesses and develop an improvement action plan. The tool, developed by the South West Grid for Learning Trust, can be used free of charge by any school.
3. Opening the world of knowledge
The Rightsnet website is an advice and information support service for UK frontline advice workers who work with some of the most marginalised and disadvantaged communities. It provides thousands of organisations, including the citizens advice bureau, law centres and local authorities with daily updates.
4. Empowering young people & citizens
Media for Development - YoungDads.TVYound Dad’s TV was developed by Media for Development (MfD). It uses digital media, social media and mobile technology to give young fathers below the age of 25 a lively, practical, online magazine style hub of positive, relevant and humorous activities that support and champion young dads in their roles as fathers.
5. Nurturing powerful local partnerships
Northern MoneyNorthern Money is a free online directory which can help residents across the North East and Cumbria find details of their local credit union (or other affordable credit provider), using a simple postcode search. The project has also helped many credit unions create a web-presence for the very first time.
6. Special Award for Co-operation
Welsh Government - e-Crime Wales
e-Crime Wales is a partnership of organisations and agencies committed to equipping Welsh businesses with the knowledge and tools to be aware, vigilant, informed and ultimately safe from the destructive effects of e-Crime in all its forms.
Together we can make a positive difference to UK internet users.
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- 2011 Awards
- Winners brochure