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Record number of entries and turn-out at the tenth Big Chip awards |
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Tuesday, 27 May 2008 |
The Big Chip awards, the largest digital awards event in the UK regions, enjoyed a record number of entries and guests at the tenth anniversary event in Manchester last week.
 Christian
Over 200 entries were submitted this year and 500 guests cheered on the 20 plus winners of gongs.
TV and radio presenter Terry Christian hosted the event which was fronted by the late Tony Wilson for several years. Not wishing to break from tradition, Christian ensured there was a steady stream of gentle abuse directed towards ‘metropolitan’ arrogance and detractors of MUFC. “Chelsea” he stated “Should stick to what they know best – flower shows.”  The Neighbourhood - Grand Prix winners
Other winners included the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, EduNation, 3T Productions, Fudge. Trader Media Digital and LOVE.
Dave Carter of MDDA also chose to stick with tradition by ensuring he didn’t miss his annual opportunity for a ‘rant’. Paraphrasing Tony Wilson’s statement that the first industrial revolution saw the creation of canals and train lines established directly into centres of production, Carter compared connectivity speeds of 100 megs in the centre of Amsterdam with 1 meg in the region’s cities. To vociferous audience approval, he insisted it wasn’t good enough and announced a new trial initiative which he hoped would successfully address the issue.
 Shaun Fensom
In the coming weeks, How-Do will be featuring the individual categories, entrants and winners in greater depth.
Prior to that, here is the list of winners.
Best E-Business Project
Winner: EduNation
Best Public Sector Project
Winner: Aerelink
Best Not For Profit Project
Winner: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Best Digital Marketing and Brand Development
Commended: Creative Cultures
Winner: LOVE
Best E-Learning Project
Winner: 3T Productions
Best Use of Visual Design
Winner: Fudge
Best Application of Technology
Winner: Trader Media Digital
Best Use of Animation
Winner: The Neighbourhood
Best Use of Search
Winner: eBusiness UK
Big Green Chip Award
Winner: Higgins and Bowers Freelance
Best Freelancer/ Micro Enterprise
Winner: Matt Booth- Flashtemple
MANCAT Award
Laura Irvine
Big Chip New Media Agency Award
LOVE
Game of the North
Winner: Pi Eye Games
Big Chip International Award for Innovation
Winner: PhoneFromHere.com
Regional Awards
Best of Lancashire
EduNation
Best of Merseyside
Creative Cultures
Best of Cheshire & Warrington
Trader Media Digital
Best of Greater Manchester
The Neighbourhood
Best of Cumbria
Hydrant
Grand Prix
The Neighbourhood
Anthony Wilson Original Modern Award
Skylab
www.bigchipawards.com
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