Web Site Updates 2005

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January - The new web site is so close to completion now. I can feel the inner mix of excitement and trepidation as it is finally being prepared for final publication.

February - The new O.N.Z.C.D.A™ is finally open for business; the big day for the official opening of the new design looms near. Accessibility validations are ongoing, page spell checks are well under way with general 'housekeeping' being undertaken.

March - Web site is honored with the Olymp Award Index 6.0 rating, the Academy of Fine Awards 6.0 rating, Minimum age limit for applicants changed to sixteen (16) years; lengthy pages being made smaller and validations remain ongoing; O.N.Z.C.D.A™ now hosted at its own Domain.

April - Minimum age limit for applicants changed to fourteen (14) years - it was set too high at 16 years. Web site achieves the Web Design Classics Gold Award - AS! 3.0 and the B.W.D.A Platinum Award - AS! 3.5. Amendments to requirements and points allocated within the 'Test Drive' page posted.

May - Minor code alterations are being carried out. The web site achieves the Gene and Linda G's Gold Award - AS! 3.5, the Internet Beacon Gold Award - AS! 5.0 - WTA and the Rose Platinum Award - AS! 4.5.

June - Web site achieves the Jetzone 3 Star Award - AS! 5.0 - WTA. Web site achieves the BV.Lindenheuvel Award - AS! 5.0 - WTA , the JeM of the Net Content Award - AS! 5.0 - WTA, the Awardia 6.0 rating, the BTDesign Elite Award - AS! 5.0 - WTA, the Casey's Celtic Charm Award - AS! 5.0 - WTA and Tim's Golden Spider Award - AS! 5.0 - WTA.

July - Web site is honored with the Palion-Award-Index Level 5.0 rating.

August - Web site is honored with the Saturn Index 5.0 rating, the Talking Hands Award - AS! 5.0 and confirmed as compliant W3CAR by Award Sites! Continue and read about the  Award Sites! Standard.

September - Web site is honored with the Awards Treasure Chest Level 6.0 rating.

October - Web site is honored with the Groundzero Design Award - AS! 4.5 and a Gold listing at the Diskus Award Index.

November - Web site is honored with the Crystal Sea Award - AS! 5.0.

December - The holiday season loomed bringing with it much sadness. Both Lynda and Melissa left the award program to move on to new interests and their leaving leaves a huge hole in the hearts of the remaining team members and the AP itself. We wish them all the best in their new ventures and thank them sincerely for all they have done for the award program over the past years. Our 2005 Web Site of the Year has been decided and what an excellent, top quality resource it is. Subject specific, the site has the ability to attract all visitors even if merely for the brilliant design work alone. We have viewed a diverse selection of web sites in this past year gaining from them much entertainment and knowledge.

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