Best of the web

The .net Awards 2010 take place in two stages:

Vote for your favourites

Check out the categories and nominees below and select the ones you think deserve to win. You can vote in any or all of the categories – then just hit submit. Voting closes 12th October 2010.

The judges decide

We will reveal the top three in each category on the 20th October, at which point our panel of 100+ judges will choose the final winners (announced on the 19th November)

1_Web app of the year

Nominees in this category have produced a kick-ass online application. Judges will make their final decision based on innovation, user experience and the impact the application has made since its launch.

2_Community site of the year

Social sites are hipper than ever. This category is all about community, features, and ease-of-use. It's your chance to get your community on the map.

3_Best API use

As more and more companies offer their APIs for public use, it's time to honour the most innovative and the most useful applications tapping into services' APIs.

Category sponsor Sitecore

4_Interactive site of the year

Nominees in this section offer a compelling user experience and are rich in visual flair and imagination. Particular attention should be paid to nominees that push the limits of web design.

5_Blog of the year

There are millions of blogs on the web, but which one do you enjoy most? This award isn't about sheer quantity of blogs or traffic, but rather the quality of the content they feature.

6_Podcast of the year

This category brings together the most engaging audio podcasts of the year. Judges will look at the shows' traffic, topics discussed and entertainment value. May the best broadcaster win!

7_Video podcast of the year

Our shortlist of engaging video podcasts is a varied affair, including household names as well as some people that you’ve probably never heard of.

8_Design agency of the year

We’ve dealt with hundreds of agencies in the last 12 months, and much discussion took place over who should make the final 25. Take a look at their portfolios before you choose.

9_Innovation of the year

What's the one web technology that's wowed you this year? This category will reward an emerging web technology that's really made a difference.

Category sponsor Fasthosts

10_Web personality of the year

Who stood out online this year? We've brought together nominees from all areas of the web.

11_Viral campaign of the year

Judges will look at fresh and innovative marketing campaigns that have spread like wildfire over the last 12 months. The nominees have breathed new life into the genre and left us gasping – but which generated the ultimate buzz?

12_Standards champion

This gong will be awarded to an individual promoting accessible design in 2010. If you’ve been inspired by accessibility this year, use your vote.

13_Open source application of the year

What would we do without the open source movement? This category recognises the applications and their creators that make the OS movement so great.

14_Redesign of the year

This category rewards the ultimate site refresh. Judges will compare each nominee with the original website and look at the impact the new design has had. Choose wisely.

15_Mobile site of the year

This category is dedicated to the pocket rockets – the sites that enable you to enjoy your online experience no matter how small your screen size.

16_Mobile app of the year

Mobile is the future but there's more to it than lightsaber and fart apps for the iPhone. This category rewards the best and most useful new applications for mobile devices.

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