Who is eligible to enter the EPpy^TM Awards?
The EPpy^TM Awards are open to all media and media-affiliated Web sites. College newspapers are only eligible to enter the Best College Newspaper Web Site category.

What is the deadline to enter the 2010 EPpy^TM Awards?
Friday, April 16, 2010 at midnight.

How are the EPpy^TM Awards judged?
Over 90 industry experts and media specialists from the business and academic sectors judge the EPpy^TM entries. Categories are judged on criteria such as design, ease of use, comprehensiveness and timeliness, with special attention to each entrant's value added through the unique attributes of interactivity.

In the "Best Special Feature" category, what is the difference between a News or Event entry and an Enterprise entry?
The Best Special Feature category was split several years ago to acknowledge the difference between features focused on News or an Event (for example, the war in Iraq or the U.S. Open Golf Tournament) and those that are more trend-oriented (for example, health care reform or global warming). It is a way to segment one of the EPpy^TM's most popular categories, and to judge entries more fairly against like competition.

Can vendors enter the EPpy^TM Awards?
Although anyone can make (and pay for) a nomination, the EPpy^TM Awards are designed to honor media companies, not vendors such as software providers, ASPs, etc., who serve multiple media outlets.

How many companies enter the EPpy^TM Awards?
In a typical year, there are more than 400 entries representing more than 150 Web sites. Many major media Web sites submit several EPpy^TM entries in various categories.

When are finalists announced?
Finalists for the 2010 EPpy^TM Awards will be announced in May 2010.

When are the winners announced?
Winners of the 2010 EPpy^TM Awards contest will be announced at the EPpy^TM Awards Luncheon at the Interactive Media Conference and Trade Show on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Click here for more information about the Interactive Media Conference and Trade Show.

Who sponsors the EPpy^TM Awards?
The awards are sponsored by Editor & Publisher Magazine.

Who should I contact for further information about the EPpy^TM Awards?
For more information, please contact Hallie Nicholson at hallie@editorandpublisher.com or (949) 660-6150 ext. 216.

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