Award winning digital agency takes 2 horizon interactive awards in 2010

May 9, 2011 - PRLog -- London, 9th May 2011: The winners of the 2010 Horizon Interactive Awards were announced last week, with Award Winning Digital Agency, Cyber-Duck winning two awards for their work. OfficeCavalry.Com scooped a Silver Award in the B2B category and The EU: What’s in it for me? claimed an impressive Gold Award in the Governmental Agency category.

2010 marked the 9th annual celebration of the Horizon Interactive Award’s which celebrates and acknowledges “outstanding achievement among interactive media producers”, with the judging panel looking for “the best blend between creativity and functionality.” This year’s competition saw over a thousand entrants from all 50 American states, as well as 22 other countries worldwide. All entries are eligible to win bronze, silver or gold awards, with Cyber-Duck previously tasting success by winning bronze awards for their own website in 2007 and 2009.

The European Commission website (The EU: What’s in it for me?) is one of only 66 entrants to walk away with the coveted Gold Award. The project was based around the EU’s popular printed booklet providing users with information on EU decisions and how they affect UK citizens. Cyber-Duck’s role was to take this information and add interactivity, rich media and search tools, powered by an easy to use and secure CMS where the EU could self sufficiently populate content.  As a Gold Winner, the website is eligible for the Best of Category and Best of Show awards (the highest accolades offered by Horizon Interactive).

Antonia Mochan, Head of Media for the European Commission in the UK was suitably thrilled with the award, saying “This reward justifies both our decision to create an online version of our popular ‘What’s in it for me?’ booklet, as well as our decision to select Cyber-Duck as the Digital Agency to lead us in the right direction. Their design process was firmly focussed on the user through the use of eye tracking technology, focus groups and web analytics research. It's this approach, coupled with their enthusiasm and creativity, which has helped to make the new website a resounding success”.

The Silver Award for OfficeCavalry.com comes just a month after their Webby Award success, where they were awarded an ‘Official Honouree’ title in the category of employment. The innovative freelancing SaaS portal was created to provide freelancers with an opportunity to profile themselves and promote their skills, as well as offering an easy solution for business owners who are struggling to meet tight deadlines.

Cyber-Duck MD Danny Bluestone was thrilled with the news stating “It’s great news to hear that these projects have been given the due recognition they deserve. We are very proud of both productions, which are down to the hard work of our skilful and dedicated team, and the help and support of our clients. We hope we can continue the award winning trend with some exciting projects currently in the pipeline”.

About the Horizon Interactive Awards

The Horizon Interactive Awards is an annual competition which is held in spring every year. For more information on the event, go to www.horizoninteractiveawards.com. To see the award winning web design production, visit www.officecavalry.com and www.the-eu-and-me.org.uk. To see the award winning digital agency behind the production, visit www.cyber-duck.co.uk.

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About Cyber-Duck

Cyber-Duck Ltd is an innovative and pioneering digital agency and consultancy specialising in delivering award winning User-Centred Solutions. The company works with over 100 global businesses ranging from businesses and organisations such as the European Union, NordicBet, BAM, Jewson, Halcyon Gallery and Arsenal FC.

Utilising the latest web 2.0 and SaaS technologies, powerful eCommerce solutions, stylish branding and expert online marketing, Cyber-Duck provides comprehensive solutions that streamline business processes and drive conversions. Cyber-Duck’s five core services are Web & Mobile and SaaS Technology, UX Consultancy, Branding and Marketing.