The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has been named a 2000 Web Business 50/50 Award winner by CIO Magazine. This international award marks the 13th commendation that the Massport has received since launching its revised consumer-friendly website one year ago.

CIO's world-wide award program recognizes innovative web initiatives by honoring the top 50 internet and top 50 intranet sites that demonstrate a keen ability to blend technology and design of their web site with the needs of the their target audience. A panel of nineteen CIO Magazine editors, writers, art designers and we developmetn experts reviewed more than 500 sites. CIO honored the 100 sites that exemplify groundbreaking businessmodels and set benchmarks for others to take notice and follow. Complete coverage is featured in the July 1 issue of CIO Magazine and at http:// www.cio.com.

Massport's website (www.massport.com) was recognized for providing travelers with up-to-date information on flights, traffic and weather. As noted in the July 1 issue of CIO Magazine, The Massachusetts Port Authority's Massport.com is a site we wish every major airport offered: Log on for the latest information on flights, weather, traffic, public transportation and parking at Boston's busy Logan International Airport...They are attempting the impossible--improving the reputation of a difficult-to- navigate airport--and it appears to be working.

The Massport web site is designed to provide all users with real-time information, including updates on construction, airline arrivals and departures, tips on parking and avoiding traffic, and details on bidding and professional opportunities.

Over the past year Massport has received the following awards:

The New York Festival's 1999 grand prize for the Interactive Multimedia Competition, an international event where Massport beat out Mercedes Benz, NASA, American Express, Sapient and Audi.
The New York Festival's 1999 Gold Medal for best site in the consumer targeted information category.
The American Association of Port Authority's (AAPA) Award for Excellence for a port homepage.
The Airport Council International's (ACI) award for best website.
Boston Magazine's top 120 sites in town.
Newmedia INVISION Silver Medal for creative and technical excellence.
WebAwards 1999 winner of outstanding website.
Omni Intermedia's Silver Medal for outstanding media production in an interactive, multi-level production to create a high impact presentation.
Web Marketing Association's Outstanding Website Award.
Three awards from the Massachusetts Interactive Media Council (MIMC) including:
"Best of Show," "Best Use of Technology," and "Best Business to Consumer Marketing Online Site."

Weekly, Massport's website receives approximately 1million hits and averages more than 70,000 unique visitors.

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