We are proud to launch the Best Practice Challenge 2008. Building on the success of last year's competition, we will recognise those organisations, groups or individuals who have embraced the challenge of making the Internet a secure, open, accessible or diverse experience for all.

Categories

 

This year we have six categories:

Best development project award

Best security initiative award

Raising industry standards award

Personal safety online award

Internet for all award

Open Internet award

Full details of the categories and more information are available in the Best Practice Challenge brochure.

In assessing entries the judges will look for innovative initiatives which successfully address the key Internet Governance Forum (IGF) themes:

Security

Last year, British stakeholders identified security as the most important IGF theme. The UK is at the forefront of developing solutions to security threats and in building trust and confidence in the online environment.

Access

Sometimes perceived as a developing country issue, the digital divide is also seen in the UK, affecting rural communities, the disabled, the elderly and the socially disadvantaged.

Diversity

Expressions of cultural diversity and identity, including multilingual and local language content are necessary to bring all people into the Internet.

Openness

The Internet has greatly contributed to the free flow of information and access to information and knowledge, and in bringing people closer to those who would govern them.

Easy entry

Entering is simple. Download the entry form, select a category and send us a 1000 word document describing how you or your organisation has improved the online experience in that category and in what ways you believe your example constitutes best practice.

We have a guide to help you structure your entry together with the full terms and conditions of entry.

Email or post your entry form, submission and supporting material, together with a separate short statement describing you or your organisation, and an electronic copy of your logo with photographs of your initiative in practice.

Email to bestpractice@nominet.org.uk or post to:

Nominet
Best Practice Challenge
Minerva House
Edmund Halley Road
Oxford Science Park
Oxford
OX4 4DQ

The deadline for entries is 2 May 2008.

There is an eminent and independent panel of judges. Chair of the judging panel will be Rt Hon Alun Michael MP.

Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in July 2008. Winning entries will be promoted as demonstrations of best practice to industry, government, academia and in the media both in the UK and internationally. They will also be invited to take a leading role in the UK preparatory meeting for IGF India.

Best Practice Challenge 2007

We have an archive of material from last year's challenge (pdf), including the winning entries.