The League of Women Voters
04/18/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/18/2024 15:17
VOTE411 Honored for Government & Associations: Websites & Mobile Sites
WASHINGTON - The League of Women Voters nonpartisan election information tool VOTE411.org announced today that it has been honored for Government & Associations: Websites & Mobile Sites in the 28th Annual Webby Awards. Hailed as the "Internet's highest honor" by The New York Times, The Webby Awards, presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS), is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet.
"Honorees like VOTE411.org are setting the standard for innovation and creativity on the Internet," said Claire Graves, president of The Webby Awards. "It is an incredible achievement to be selected among the best from the 13,000 projects we reviewed this year."
Launched in 2006 and available in English and Spanish, VOTE411 gives voters access to comprehensive voter information, with specific election rules for all 50 states and DC, making it a one-stop-shop for all election-related needs. With this vast amount of information, voters can compare the candidates appearing on their ballot and be well prepared when they enter the polling place.
"Our goal is to empower as many voters as possible with the information they need to decide for themselves who will best represent them, navigate the election rules, and make their voices heard," said Jeanette Senecal, senior director of mission impact at the League of Women Voters of the United States.
From January to April 2024, 1.5 million users have already gotten election information from VOTE411. Along with information for the presidential election, VOTE411 provides voters with personalized details on local and state races, like those for governor and state legislature, and federal races for House and Senate. In addition to providing candidate and ballot measure information, VOTE411 offers user-friendly tools like a personalized polling place locator, registration resources, and state-specific election rules.
Vote for VOTE411.org for this year's Webby award before voting closes on April 18.
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