Facing stiff competition from giants of the publishing industry, including websites such as the Guardian.co.uk, Reuters.com, thesundaytimes.co.uk, and innovative developments such as The Sun for iPad, FoodBev.com has been recognised as a market-leading website in its field.
The event, which attracted entries from some of the world’s leading websites, is sponsored by the Press Association and is judged by an international panel that includes,
Founder Gordon Young said: “As online services develop, there’s no doubt that the quality of the journalism will ultimately decide which platforms are simply a flash in the pan and which ones endure. That’s why it’s important that there’s an event to recognise and celebrate who’s getting it right. The standard of entries has been extremely high and this has ensured a high octane shortlist.”
Richard Potts, commercial development director at FoodBev Media, said: “We’re delighted to be recognised alongside so many prestigious world leaders in online media. We’ve watched FoodBev.com grow since its inception in 2008 to one of the most outstanding online platforms for the global food and beverage industry, and nomination at the Online Media Awards stands as testimony to the loyalty our readers have shown FoodBev.com during this time.”
“Being shortlisted in the Online Media Awards is recognition of the progress we’ve made over the last three years,” said Shaun Weston, managing editor of FoodBev.com, “and we’ll continue to drive the site forward and take it to the next level. This really is only the beginning of the journey.”
The Online Media Awards take place in London on 23 June.
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