TROY – The Detroit Symphony Web Site, designed by Media Genesis, was named best of show at Troy Chamber Helen eWards For Web Excellence.

“We received nearly 200 nominations from across the state,” said 2008 Committee Chair Tracy-Ann Palmer of Palmer National. “One thing is clear, there is incredible talent right here in Michigan and this annual competition is the perfect way to showcase it.”

The 2008 winners are:

BEST OF SHOW: DetroitSymphony.Com Designed by: Media Genesis

ACCESSIBILITY/USABILITY: Quell.Com Designed by: The Quell Group

BUSINESS PRODUCTS &/OR SERVICES: SmartWorkForce.Com Designed by: Elemental & David Chernow of RESOURCE

BUSINESS START-UP: iSekurity.Com Designed by: Media Genesis

CONSUMER PRODUCTS &/OR SERVICESLTheWhitney.Com Designed by: Media Genesis

ECOMMERCE: ArtPassions.Com Designed by: AVID Commerce LLC

INFORMATIONAL RESOURCE: SJAsSchoo.Org Designed by: Inner Circle Media and St. Joseph’s staff

INNOVATION: MosherAndAssociates.Com Designed by: Formcode Design

SE MICHIGAN REGIONALISM: DeepCanvas.Com Designed by: Elemental

SOCIAL IMPACT: DKWIO.Org Designed by: Elemental

Each winner received a Helen eWard, a stunning crystal award with the image of Helen of Troy etched inside. The Best of Show winner also received a traveling plaque to display until next year’s presentation. This event was sponsored by Miller Canfield.

MITechNews.Com Editor & Publisher Mike Brennan was one of the judges for the Best of Show category.

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