The Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange (MITX) has announced the finalists for the 2007 MITX Awards. This 12th annual initiative recognizes excellence in the creation of interactive technologies designed, produced, or developed in New England.
Finalists were announced in two awards categories:
- Part 1 reviews the General Categories finalists
- Part 2 reviews the BIMA Categories finalists
General Categories
General Categories represents Web projects in 17 industry categories, as well as, two special categories of applied technology and rich media application.
Of The Finalists listed below, Web professionals should definitely check out Website Grader, a finalist in the Rich Media Application category. This free Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Tool measures the marketing effectiveness of a website. The application provides an overall score along with basic advice on how the website can be improved from a marketing perspective.
Web designers and developers can review The Finalists below to identify award-winning techniques and trends.
The Finalists
Applied Technology
- Compete Search Analytics
- John Handcock Funds Proposal Builder
- MarketSight
- FootJoy: DryJoys Microsite
- VistaPrint Logo Tool
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
- MS Lifelines.com
- Cymbalta MDD Interactive Progress Journal
- Athena Diagnostics Website Design and Development
- Start the Talk Valtrex Unbranded DTC Campaign
- Synvisc.com Consumer Website
Consumer Goods
- Miller Lite: Summer Like It Should Be
- Stanley FUBAR
- Fly Fusion Pen Website
- Segway.com Redesign
- First Act Website
Corporate Training and Support
- RSA Conference Website
- Zoll R-series Defibrillator
- FASTforward 07 Event Microsite
- Lawyer Prep
- RSA enVision Product Demo
Education and Learning
- The John Adams Library Website
- Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Interactive Tribal History Flash and Website
- MakeBeliefsComix.com
- Rigby Literacy by Design Online Lesson Planner
- Merriam-Webster Inc.'s Word Central web site
Educational Institution
- Connecticut College Web Site
- Middlebury College Virtual Tour
- St. Albans School Web site
- Groton School Web site
- Salisbury School Web site
Entertainment/Sports
- Nokia Music
- OurStage Talent Scout of the Internet
- FuseTV Chainsaw awards
- The Gillette Young Guns
- Cobra Golfs Custom Fit to Speed
Financial Services
- Prudentials Retirement Income Calculator
- Martingale Asset Management Web Site
- Top 5: How Fidelity.com makes my life easier
- myPlan Snapshot
- Integrated Employee Experience Sales Presentation
- Youcovered.com Microsite
Government
- Massachusetts Housing Partnership
- Mitt Romney for President
- Massvacation.com
- MBTA.com Official Website for Greater Boston's Public Transportation System
Health and Fitness
- whygetit.com
- Center for Connected Health Website
- Meridian At Home
- HumanaOne web site re-design
- Growing Up With Epilepsy
Human Resources
Kids, 'Tweens & Teens
- SIKids.com Gatorade Play Your Best
- Dereon for Beyonce Consumer Website
- The Beacon Street Girls Games
- Curious George
- The GREENS
Nonprofit
- Planned Parenthood Federation of America
- BSO Re-brand and Website Design
- Massachusetts Society of CPAs
- Solano County (Calif.) Library Website
- Farm Aid Website
Online Commerce
- Smith+Noble Site Redesign
- Rockport Torsion Global Microsite
- The DiningIn Ordering Experience
- Cheers E-Commerce Site
- Harbor Candy Shop
Professional Services
- Northland Investment Corporation Website
- ADDInc.com
- Berman Gobin Creative site
- Boston Interactive
- iMarc
- http://www.bicbac.com/
Real Estate
- The Residences at the Westin Providence
- Fars Realty Group Website
- L5 Vegas Website
- Homebin Discount Realty MLS Directory
- Mark Richey Woodworking & Design Website
Rich Media Application (RIA)
- Prudential's Retirement Income Calculator
- Brightcove Aftermix
- Traditional or Roth? IRA selection tool
- Website Grader
- Nickelodeon Launchpad Branded Desktop Application
Social Computing
- Web 2.0 Entertainment Portal
- The Members Project from American Express
- Reebok Run Easy
- Social Networking for a New (Older) Generation
- The Lord of the Rings Online - Lorebook
Technology
- Kaspersky Lab v7.0
- Arbor Networks Public Site
- A123 Systems Corporate Website
- 80108 Consumer Website
- http://www.phtcorp.com/
Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality
- Holiday Inn Brand Online - Tediquette
- Stowe Find Yours
- Loudoun County, VA
- Starwood Preferred Guest Check-In Communicator
- Uno National Pizza Month Promotion
Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on Thursday, November 8.
