Hilliard, Ohio, USA. November 12, 2007 -- http://SkillsThatClick.com is elated in accepting the Second Annual Black Web Award for the best website for Youth and Young Adults.
Over 650,000 votes were casted from 130 countries worldwide decided to "Vote Their Love" and cast their ballots in the Second Annual Black Web Awards. A full list of winners can be viewed at http://www.BlackWebAwards.com. The winning websites went through a six month competition. Each website was nominated by somebody from the Online Community. These "at large nominees" are then reviewed by the BlackWebAwards.com Academy of Judges, a volunteer group from all walks of life. The Academy reviews and grades the nominees against 10 categories. The categories include Website Navigation, Cultural Relevance and Vibrancy. That review results in a composite score (with 100 being perfect or excellent). The top five to seven sites in each category are then recognized and announced as Official Nominees. The nominees are then introduced. The site that received more vote was selected the best in each of the 98 available categories.
Winners included BET.com, BlackEnterprise.com, Radio-One.com, and iZania.com. Entertainers and musicians were also embraced, as R&B artist Common and Rihanna, Actors Samuel L. Jackson and Boris Kodjoe, athletes Tiger Woods and Serena Williams and comedian Monique all won awards.
Donald L. Robinson, Founder and CEO of SkillsThatClick.com, was excited upon finding out the news and recognition. To be recognized for our effort in educating youth is very momentous to me and the staff. “If people learn how to handle money when their young,” continues Robinson, “they can potentially avoid many financial setbacks.” Robinson also thanks all voters for their support.
About: http://www.SkillsThatClick.com: The web site was created as a money management resource for schools, youth-focused programs and initiatives, and parents as a tool, primarily for kids aged 12 to 15, to develop financial literacy. The site provides a personalized and interactive financial simulator program to learn proper money management. The target market is schools, youth-focused programs and initiatives and independent home users, according to Robinson. The site offers a financial situation simulator to enable young people to practice their financial skills. Educational information and guidance is provided on many topics, including checking and savings accounts, ATM cards, credit cards, investments, and even 401k plans. Students learn to shop, save, and invest wisely.
Donald L. Robinson, MBA
SkillsThatClick.Com
4694 Cemetary Road PMB 332
Hilliard, Ohio 43026
(614) 777-1507
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