The shortlist for the 2004 Net Visionary Awards was announced this morning. Thirty Five Industry professionals have been shortlisted after unprecedented voting. Over four and half thousand people cast over 45,000 votes this year which is a first in the six year history of the awards. The IIA would like to thank everyone that participated in both the nomination and voting process.

Over the last six years the awards have become the most respected Internet awards, honouring individuals for their contribution and professional achievements. Nominated by colleagues, clients, and peers, and voted on by the industry. These awards are truly the most prestigious awards on the Industry calendar.

2004 Net Visionary Shortlist

The Net Visionary Award 2004 will be announced with the category winners on the 25th of November in Clontarf Castle.

Category Shortlist

Contribution
Tom Murphy Boards.ie
Peter Finnegan Dublin.ie
Dr. Mark Magennis National Council for the Blind

Innovation (Sponsored by Netsource www.netsource.ie )
Alan Finan Irish Stock Exchange
Martin Curley Intel Ireland
Martin McKay Texthelp

Technology Journalist (Sponsored by Kinman Public Relations www.kinman.ie )
Jamie Smyth Irish Times
John Kennedy Silicon Republic
Matthew Clark Electricnews.net

E-government
Frank Daly Revenue.ie
Gerry Mally/Phil O`Flattery Motortax.ie
Theresa Fitzpatrick CRO.ie

Internet Marketing
Fergal O`Byrne Fergalobyrne.com
Aoife Davey Giftvouchershop.ie
Cathy McGovern Inspiration
Valerie Sorohan Irishjobs.ie

Web Designer Excellence (Sponsored by IE Domain Registry www.iedr.ie )
Fergal Lawler Strata3
Peter Kelly Logicimage
Alan O`Rourke Spoilt Child Design

Web Developer Excellence (Sponsored by Brightwater Recruitment www.brightwater.ie )
Kiran Shah Irishjobs.ie
Maurice Lynch Café Slim
Aodhan Cullen Statcounter.com

Online Trader (Sponsored by Realex Payments www.realexpayments.com )
Brendan Hughes VHI
Brendan Rice Aer Lingus
Kevin Greene Anotherfriend.com
Lulu O`Sullivan 4Gifts.ie

New Entrepreneur
Aodhan Cullen Statcounter.com
Ray Douglas Activitybreaks.com
Shane Deasy Bitbuzz

Education Contribution
Matt Glowatz UCD/Web IT
Joe Hegarty Intel Ireland
Seaghan Moriarty Digilogue

Mobile Internet Contribution
Donal McGuinness Its Mobile
Hilary Cullen O2
Paul Farrell O2

Ensure that you have booked your seat at the Black tie Net Visionary Awards on the 25th of November 2004 in CLontarf Castle. Over 350 people will be attending and there are currently only 10 full tables available. Tickets are 150 euro per person (no vat) or 1800 euro for a table of 12. Book by calling 01-4535707 or email info@iia.ie or book and pay online at www.iia.ie/events.asp?eventid=50

Over the last six years the awards have become the most respected Internet awards, honouring individuals for their contribution and professional achievements. Nominated by colleagues, clients, and peers, and voted on by the industry. These awards are truly the most prestigious awards on the Industry calendar.

For full information on the awards, categories, sponsors and voting procedures see: www.netvisionary.ie