Rules for Eligibility
- Website entries should be represented by the owner or the developer (with the owner's consent).
- The website entry should be owned and developed by a Filipino.
- In the case of more than one person owning the site such as a company or organization, majority must be Filipinos.
- A website entry must contain at least five web pages. Single web pages may not be considered if their structure and content differs extensively from the primary domain.
- The website entry must be accessible to the general public.
- Web entries can have their own domains or use those provided by hosting services.
- The website entry must not contain plagiarized content or designs from a copyrighted source.
- The website entry must not contain offensive or illegal content such as pornographic material, terrorism, violence, religion biases and culture bashing.
- Entry fees are PhP 3,000.00 for all categories except for Personal, Organizations and Blogs Web sites which are only required an entry fee of PhP 500.00, and PhP 1,000.00 for e-LGU category. Payments can be made through credit card, bank deposits directly to Media G8way or online through PayEasy.
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Screening and Judging Process
- Aside from content updates including text and images, no major changes should be made to websites during the entire screening and judging period.
- Entries should be hosted in the domain name submitted upon entry. A request for a URL change should be done prior to changing addresses.
- Judges have the final word on the results.
- Website representatives must abide by the final outcome.
- PWA organizers and partners are not accountable for any website entry liabilities.
Judging Criteria
Websites are scored using the categories and subcategories below. Each subcategory is evaluated individually and can receive a mark up to the maximum value allotted to it as its percentage in the total score.
Content (20)
- (5) Quality of content
- (5) Fits the nature and goal of the Web site
- (2) Accessibility of information
- (4) Accuracy of information
- (4) Organization of content
Design (25)
- (3) Organization of links
- (5) Layout and visual appeal
- (4) Color themes
- (5) Professional looking
- (3) Effective use of space
- (5) Site navigation
Functionality (20)
- (4) Multiple Web browser compatibility
- (2) Multiple resolution compatibility
- (3) Fast Web page loading times
- (3) Working links
- (2) Working images
- (2) Working videos
- (4) Working Web pages
Technologies Used (25)
- (15) Effective use of coding languages and technologies
- (5) Audio/video broadcasts and streams
- (5) Database integration
Originality (10)
- (5) Overall Web site impact
- (5) Creative use of materials and tools
Arts and Portfolio
- Sites that showcase the works of visual artists, such as paintings, photographs, graphic designs, web designs, animation and architectural designs
1. galleries
2. exhibits
3. portfolios
4. art projects
Blogs
- web blogs or online journal site/s of an individual or group
1. personal blogs
2. music blogs
3. fashion blogs
4. photo blogs
5. political blogs
6. travel blogs
7. mobile/tech blogs
8. link blogs
Excluded:
Web blogs within a web site; the blog site, even when linked within a web site, should open up a separate window
Corporate blogs (see Corporate category)
Celebrities and Personalities
-Sites about a well-known personality, real or fictional
1. actors
2. musicians
3. atheletes
4. sports teams
5. media personalities
6. politicians
7. cartoon characters
8. pop culture icons
Community and Portal
- Sites that facilitate group interaction, connectedness and communication around shared interests.
1. horizontal portals
2. vertical portals
3. directories
4. chat rooms
5. forums
6. mailing lists
Excluded:
Portals that fall under other categories
Corporate
- Sites of large corporations across all industries
1. 200 or more employees, or
2. total assets of P60M or more
E-Business
-Sites that sell physical goods through online ordering and payment facilities
1. online shops
2. business-to-business storefronts
3. e-market exchanges
4. auction sites
Excluded:
Company sites with no online transactions (see Corporate or SMEs category)
E-Government*
- Sites that provide mainly government information and services
1. national government
2. government departments
3. government agencies
Excluded:
Government-owned sites that focus primarily on travel-related information, e.g. city government sites that are heavy on travel destinations.
E-Local Government Unit (LGU)
- Sites that provide information about a local government unit/community (city, municipality and province).
E-Services*
- Sites that sell services through online ordering and payment facilities or through matching of buyers and sellers
1. job sites
2. domain registars
3. classified ads
4. date matching sites
5. online photo albums
6. online calendars
7. web-based email
8. download sites
Excluded:
Sites of companies in the services industry with no online transactions or online matching (see Corporate or SMEs category)
Entertainment
- Sites about the entertainment industry
1. official movie sites
2. music portals
3. movie portals
4. television networks and shows
5. radio stations
Environment
-Sites that are most effective in teaching its audience to appreciate and safeguard the environment.</p>
Health and Science
-Sites that educate the public about important health and science issues. Thus, effectiveness in presenting medical or scientific information is paramount.
Lifestyle and Leisure
- Sites about daily living and those that are related to games, hobbies or sports
1. lifestyle tips
2. health and fitness
3. gardening
4. parenting
5. wedding
6. gimmick guides
7. interior design/home decor
8. cooking
9. crafts
10. relationships
11. travel destinations
12. gaming
Excluded:
Sites of companies related to home and living but that are more about the company (see Corporate or SMEs category)
News and Zines
- Sites that serve as online counterparts of print and broadcast media that deal with news and features.
1. sews sites
2. feature article from print or online magazines
3. literary sites
4. interviews
5. reviews
Excluded:
Sites that deal exclusively with features on the entertainment industry.
Organizations
- Sites of organizations that are cause-oriented or non-profit
1.civil society groups
2. foundations
3. NGOs
4. consumer groups
5. trade or industry associations
6. school organizations
7. alumni associations
8. fraternities and sororities
9. churches
10. civic groups
11. political parties
12. lobby groups
Personal
- Sites that center on one person or one group, such as family and friends, focusing on background and interests
1. personal homepages
2. personal blogs
3. barkada sites
Schools and E-Learning
- Sites of educational institutions and those that offer online education.
SMEs
- Sites of small and medium enterprises across industries
1. less than 200 employees, or
2. total assets of less than P60M
Video
-Two-minute video clips on topics such as
1. Nation Building
2. Bayanihan
3. Good Governance
Responsible Social Network
-Facebook accounts that provide meaningful impact on society.
