“Over the years we’ve focused on providing our clients with award-winning web designs,” notes Tom Lovering, the Portland Webworks/GovWebworks Director of Business Development. “We’re glad to continue the tradition with four new design awards.”
In 2023, two GovWebworks clients received design recognition from the W3 Awards and Web Excellence Awards. The Maine Department of Education’s Learn with Moose education platform and Colorado Department of Natural Resources’ Colorado Avalanche Information Center snow conditions portal each received both awards.
These awards are evidence of the dedicated work of these esteemed clients in partnership with our Creative team. Lead by Sarah Crossman, Director of User Experience, our team is made up of the following members:
- Peter Clark, User Interface Designer
- Hunter McPeak, User Interface Designer
- Brett Kana, User Experience Designer
- Tracy Totman, User Experience Designer
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) is a program within the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Executive Director’s Office. The program is a partnership between the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Department of Transportation (CDOT), and the Friends of the CAIC (FoCAIC) a 501c3 group. The mission of the CAIC is to provide avalanche information, education and promote research for the protection of life, property and the enhancement of the state’s economy.
Maine Department of Education’s Learn with Moose platform was created in partnership with Maine DOE. The Maine Online Open-Source Education (MOOSE) project is funded entirely (100%) through Federal money under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA) and American Rescue Plan (ARP).
The W3 Awards
The W3 Awards recognize the best websites produced by large and small firms, Fortune 500 companies, and international agencies. Sanctioned and judged by the invitation-only board of the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, the awards are esteemed in the design industry and beyond.
Both the Maine Department of Education’s Learn with Moose education platform and the Colorado Avalanche Information Center snow conditions portal managed by the Colorado Department of Natural Resources, received Silver W3 Awards in 2023.
Web Excellence Awards
The Web Excellence Awards, also known as the WE-Awards, foster “a global community committed to promoting excellence on the web and setting high standards by recognizing digital creativity and innovation.” Their mission is to honor the work and creators of creative, technical, and professional projects and websites. “In its 10th season, the competition received over 1,500 entries…from 26 countries across six continents,” the press release noted. Countries included Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Ireland, Israel, South Africa, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Ukraine, the UK, and the USA.
Maine Department of Education’s Learn with Moose education platform received a Certificate of Excellence in the Education category and the Colorado Department of Natural Resources’ Colorado Avalanche Information Center snow conditions portal won a Certificate of Excellence in the Nature category.
Past awards (from 2022-2005)
The awards garnered in 2023 join a long list of design accolades from the past two decades, many under the direction of former Creative Director, Christopher Prinn. Long-term clients recognized include Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Washington Department of Social and Health Services, and Maine Office of Tourism.
2022
Web Excellence Awards
- CalTrans, Rebuilding CA site
W3 Awards
- My Higher Ed, Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE), Gold
2021
Summit Creative Awards
- Covid19 site, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (IDHW)
2019
W3 Awards
- CareerForce, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Silver
2016
Summit Creative Awards, Government Website category
- Live Better Idaho citizen portal, Silver
- Washington Department of Social and Health Services site, Bronze
Webby Honoree
- Washington Department of Social and Health Services
2015
Webby recognition
- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s idalink benefits portal
Maine Office of Tourism (visitmaine.com) awards
2011
- Broderson Awards, Nonprofit category, Silver
- Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, Gold
2010
- Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, Gold
- Stevie Award, Best Overall Web Design, Gold
- Communicator Awards, Best Visual Appeal
2009
- Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, Gold
- Davey Awards, Silver
- W3 Awards, Silver
2008
- Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, Silver
- Travel Weekly Magellan Awards, Gold
- Davey Awards, Gold
- W3 Awards, Tourism category, Gold
- W3 Awards, Structure & Navigation category, Gold
- WebAward, Web Marketing Association, Outstanding Website
2007
- Webby Awards, Official Honoree
2006
- Webby Awards, Official Honoree
2005
- Webby Awards, Webby Nominee
Learn more
- GovWebworks | 2023 Web Excellence Awards
- Colorado Avalanche Information Center | 2023 Web Excellence Awards
- Learn with Moose | 2023 Web Excellence Awards
- Contact us to learn more about how we can support your design needs