MARTHA’S VINEYARD SURFCASTERS ASSOCIATION WEBSITE RECOGNIZED BY INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WEBMASTERS AND DESIGNERS
www.mvsurfcasters.org receives prestigious 2003-2004 Golden Web Award from I.A.W.M.D.
Martha’s Vineyard, MA (May 15, 2003) – The Martha’s Vineyard Surfcasters Association (MVSA) website at www.mvsurfcasters.org on the World Wide Web has been awarded the Golden Web Award by the International Association of Webmasters and Designers (I.A.W.M.D.). The prestigious award recognizes websites for their "creativity, integrity and excellence on the web" according to the I.A.W.M.D. The site contains a wealth of information about fishing the in-shore areas of Martha’s Vineyard and conservation issues relevant to sport fishing. Of particular interest to anglers are the website’s sections on fishing reports, interactive forum, and helpful angling information. Award winning photos depicted on the site showcase the "Vineyard" as the premier East Coast fishing destination.
The "Vineyard Surfcasters", consist of men, women, boys, and girls who all share in the passion of sport fishing. Both Island residents and visitors belong to the organization which provides numerous activities that promote the sport. Included among the fishing subjects within the website are surfcasting, fly rodding, and boat fishing.
According to Jeff Sayre, MVSA president: "We are extremely proud of MV Surfcasters website. Many of our members contribute photos, reports, and creative ideas to our electronic magazine on the web. ‘Mvsurfcasters.org’ is another example of the strong team spirit within our organization." The website was designed by members of the organization and is maintained by a website committee consisting of Ron Domurat, Bob Lane, Janet Messineo, Gary Mirando, Pete Costas, Chris Windram, Jeff Sayre, and Phil Cronin who serves as its webmaster.
The purpose of the Martha’s Vineyard Surfcasters Association is to encourage the sport of surfcasting and interest in sport fishing; to gather for entertainment and good fellowship; to promote and uphold sound conservation practices and laws, and to see that these laws are properly enforced and carried out by members; to further good sportsmanship; and to seek and protect public access to fishing areas on Martha’s Vineyard. Membership in the non-profit group is open to all and information about joining is contained within the website. For information about the MVSA please call Jeff Sayre at (508) 693-4841, email info@mvsurfcasters.org, or visit the website at http://www.mvsurfcasters.org.
The International Association of Webmasters and Designers is devoted to promoting development and integrity in the Internet community. The I.A.W.M.D. mission is to promote trust and confidence on the Internet through voluntary self-regulation and administration, as well as Webmaster and web surfer interaction. You may visit their website at www.iawmd.com.
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