Winners of the Internet Awards 2000 were awarded at a ceremony held at the Maldives Center for Social Education, on 21 August 2001.

The most popular Maldivian website was chosen by a public vote, whilst winners in the remaining three categories were selected by a panel of judges. Chief Guest was Mr. Abdul Shukoor, Managing Director of State Electric Company who presented prizes in 4 categories:

Most Popular Maldivian Site (open to all): haveeru.com.mv (Certificate)

Best Personal Site (open to all ages)

• 1st - Badruddeen Naseem, Ma. Bougain Villa (Cash Prize Rf7000, Trophy, and Certificate)
• 2nd - Ameer Adam, M.Ocean Reed (Cash Prize Rf5000, Trophy, and Certificate)
• 3rd - Mohamed Yasif, Ma. Maskathuge (Cash Prize Rf3000, Trophy, and Certificate)

Best Teenage Site (open to ages 13-19)

• 1st - Inash Zubair, Ma. Maandhoo Villa (Computer System, Trophy and Certificate)
• 2nd - Thoriq Jameel, Ma. Naares (Cash Prize Rf5000, Trophy, and Certificate)
• 3rd - Shinaz, Ma. Raaspareege (Cash Prize Rf3000, Trophy, and Certificate)

Best Kids Site (open to under 13 years)

• 1st - Aminath Yashfa Abbas, H.Thonada (Computer system, Trophy and Certificate)
• 2nd - Thaimoor Adam, M. Ocean Reed (Cash Prize Rf5000, Trophy, and Certificate)
• 3rd - Aisath Reesha Shareef, H. Fathihugeali (Cash Prize Rf3000, Trophy, and Certificate)

Dhiraagu organized these awards to create greater interest and awareness in the Internet and encourage Maldivians in website design. Representatives from STELCO, CTL and Comtronics (the supporting sponsors), participants and senior Dhiraagu staff attended the ceremony.


Issued by:
Dhiraagu Marketing Communications & Public Relations