Web Marketing Association Names Brian St.Ours
to the 2006 WebAward Judging Panel

Melbourne, FL —(May 18, 2006)— The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce that Brian K. St.Ours of eWareness, Inc. has been selected as a judge for the 10th annual international WebAward competition for Web site development. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets industry benchmarks based on the seven criteria of a successful Web site. It recognizes the individual and team achievements of Web professionals who create and maintain outstanding Web sites.

"Unlike other awards, the WebAwards is not a beauty pageant where only the design and name recognition is important," said William Rice, president of the Web Marketing Association. "For the past decade, the WebAwards has used a quantitative judging formula based on seven criteria to evaluate, benchmark and set industry standards for Web site development. Mr. St.Ours will play a critical role in setting the standard for Internet excellence by applying his expertise to each site he adjudicates."

“I am very honored to once again be a member of the esteemed panel of WebAward judges,” said Brian K. St.Ours. “For the past seven years I have had the privilege of judging numerous sites based on the Web Marketing Association’s well defined evaluation process. This year’s competition should be especially exciting as designers, agencies and companies from around the world vie for recognition in the momentous 10th annual international WebAward competition.”

Brian K. St.Ours is the president of eWareness, Inc., a Florida-based web marketing communications firm. St.Ours, a Yahoo Ambassador and Google Advertising Professional, has been involved with web-based marketing for over a decade. His company, eWareness, Inc., is a U.S. veteran owned web communications company specializing in offering web-based marketing, advertising and public relations services to companies and government agencies in an effort to increase their online exposure. More information about eWareness can be found at http://www.ewarenessinc.com.

The 2006 WebAward judges consist of a select group of Internet professionals who have direct experience designing and managing Web sites – including members of the media, interactive creative directors, corporate marketing managers, site designers, content providers and webmasters – with an in-depth understanding of the current state-of-the-art in Web site development and technology. Judging for this year's awards will take place in July and August, with winners announced in September.

About the WebAwards:
The 10th annual international WebAwards competition sets the standard of excellence in 96 industry categories by evaluating Web sites and defining benchmarks based on the seven essential criteria of successful Web site development. The goal of the Web Marketing Association, sponsor of the WebAwards, is to provide a forum to recognize the people and organizations responsible for developing some of the most effective Web sites on the Internet today. Entrants benefit from a Web site assessment by a professional judging panel and the marketing opportunities presented to an award-winning Web site. For more information or to enter, visit www.webawards2006.org.