EURid confirms its media partnership with EurActiv for the .eu Web Awards 2015

July 1, 2015 - PRLog -- Brussels, 1 July 2015–.eu has recently confirmed its partnership with EurActiv for the promotion of the .eu Web Awards 2015. The nomination period of the Awards is in full swing and the associated gala is fast approaching! The ceremony, to be hosted by Irish presenter Conor McNally, will take place at the Museum of Natural Sciences in Brussels on 18 November 2015.

‘We are delighted to have EurActiv on board for this initiative and very much look forward to the collaboration.Partnering with a company that comprehends the advantages of sharing information is crucial.’commented External Relations Manager Giovanni Seppia.

The update does not end there either! The .eu registry is also pleased to announce the appointment of the following jury members:

Ms. Emily Taylor - President of the Jury

Mr. Maximilian Strotmann - Communication Adviser at European Commission

Mr. Dominic Lyle - Director General of EACA

Mr. Damien Mulley - Irish Entrepreneur and Irish Web Awards organiser

Mr. Mark McFadden - InterConnect Communications

You can nominate your favourite .eu website, up and until 1 September 2015, through an automated online application process! .eu domain name holders can show just how innovative their online presence is.

To learn more about the .eu Web Awards and how to participate please see the following link: http://www.webawards.eurid.eu.For more information on our media partner’s please see the following link: http://www.euractiv.com/.

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About .eu and EURid

The .eu domain ranks among the largest top-level domains in the world, connecting more than 500 million people across 31 countries to one Internet identity.More than 3.9 million .eu names have been registered since the domain opened for registration in 2005. Many companies and brands use a .eu website as a practical solution to convey a clear European identity and their business ambitions.

EURid is the not-for-profit organisation that operates the .eu top-level domain, following a tender process and appointment by the European Commission. EURid works with over 750 accredited registrars and provides support in the 24 official EU languages. As part of its ongoing commitment to data security, EURid has been certified for the ISO27001 security standard since 2013. EURid is also registered by the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), which is an expression of its environmental commitment. EURid has its headquarters in Brussels (Belgium), and regional offices in Pisa (Italy), Prague (the Czech Republic) and Stockholm (Sweden). More information at: http://www.eurid.eu.