The honour recognised that the project met and surpassed the basic standards of excellence that comprise the web’s most professional work. The site was honoured specifically for excellence in the Automobile segment.

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“The judging consisted of various criteria, including design, usability, innovation in technical features, standards compliance and content. In order to win this award level, the site had to meet strict guidelines in each area — an achievement only a fraction of sites in the IMA competition earn each quarter.

Tony Rhodes, MD of Lightmaker Tunbridge Wells (www.lightmaker.com) said, “It’s an honour to have our work recognised by the Interactive Media Awards. We feel strongly that our projects are world-class examples of how the Internet can be used to enhance a company’s message and branding. This accolade is further proof of this fact.”

The Outstanding Achievement award is the second highest honour bestowed by IMA and an extremely challenging award to win, previous award winners included BMW, Nissan, Harley Davidson and Chrysler, placing the DR brand in pretty esteemed company. There were 33 entries evaluated under the ‘Automobile’ category in the 2008 award year with DR scoring 461 out of a potential 500 points.

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The honour recognizes that the project met and surpassed the basic standards of excellence that comprise the web’s most professional work. The site was honoured specifically for excellence in Automobile.

The judging consisted of various criteria, including design, usability, innovation in technical features, standards compliance and content. In order to win this award level, the site had to meet strict guidelines in each area — an achievement only a fraction of sites in the IMA competition earn each quarter.

Tony Rhodes, MD of Lightmaker Tunbridge Wells said, “It’s an honour to have our work recognised by the Interactive Media Awards. We feel strongly that our projects are world-class examples of how the Internet can be used to enhance a company’s message and branding. This accolade is further proof of this fact.”

About Lightmaker Tunbridge Wells:

Lightmaker is a professional services agency that has been creating award-winning interactive experiences the world over since 1997. Lightmaker services include web design and build, content management, hosting, analytics consulting, search marketing and digital strategy.

Lightmaker works with the world’s leading organizations in a range of markets, giving Lightmaker a unique insight and ability to combine knowledge from different sectors. Names like Adobe, Microsoft, IBM, EDS, Electronic Arts, PlayStation, Sony Entertainment, Sony Pictures, NHS Blood and Transfusion, IKEA, JK Rowling, David Beckham, Robbie Williams, BBC, ITV, Warner, Orlando Magic, IPC Media and Manchester United are just a few of Lightmaker’s ongoing clients.

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Caterham Cars is delighted to announce Drivers Republic as media partner for the Caterham Roadsport race series.

The online, interactive motoring magazine will support the Roadsport A and B classes – perennially the most popular and hotly competed series within the Caterham Motorsport ladder – with new levels of exposure by utilising its multi-media platform.

As well as reporting from the races, drivers-republic.com will create engaging features throughout the season and provide the series’ drivers with a community page to congregate between races and upload blogs, images and video content.

Caterham’s motorsport manager, Simon Lambert, said: “As a web based entity, Drivers Republic offers a whole new dimension as a media partner for Caterham and our drivers. The prospect of the online community with its videos and comments from the drivers is very exciting.”

Chris Harris, editorial director for Drivers Republic, said: “Drivers Republic has considerable history in Caterham racing. Richard Meaden’s first race was in the Roadsport series in the early 90s, and he came fourth overall. Jethro Bovingdon competed in the Academy in 2003 and finished second overall and I was one of the four drivers who won their class at the 2002 Nurburgring 24hrs, finishing 11th overall in a field of over 200 cars. It remains Caterham’s finest moment in international motorsport.”

“So, Caterham racing is in our blood and we’re thrilled to be the media partner for the 2009 Roadsport Championship.”

Taking its name from the 1600cc, 125bhp Roadsport road cars utilised, the 14-race Roadsport series offers a natural progression from the novice-only Caterham Academy and a cost effective way of climbing the motorsport ladder.

Roadsports A and B regulations feature minor performance upgrades from the Academy car specification, designed to match improved driver ability. This also allows drivers the option to compete in three different racing classes over as many years using the same vehicle, which can still be kept road legal.

For more information visit caterham.co.uk or drivers-republic.com

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