Local Websites Best Layout & Design
First Place—Local Lodge 1782
http://www.local1782.org
Overall, generally pleasing to the eye despite a fairly crowded content. Follows classic graphic rules, reading left to right and includes adequate white space to keep reader moving. Big and open illustrations and rotating series of photos lends an overall fresh impression.
Second Place—Local Lodge 1833
http://www.localiam1833.org
Clever graphics for links. Good use of color. Reverse type in the lead item works well on screen, even though the same technique would be a cardinal sin on a printed page. Muted animation gives the desired effect of action without distraction.
Third Place—Local Lodge 1759
http://www.iam1759.org
Overall light and restrained to good effect. Clever links and easy access to key information.
Honorable Mentions
Local Lodge 873
http://www.powerweb.net/local873
Clean and inviting home page. Very neat and orderly. Overall attractive.
Local Lodge 869
http://www.aimtasl869.org
A good example that, in web design, less is often best. Get the basics right and readers will follow.
Local Lodge 1763
http://www.iamaw1763.ca
Designer has used art and photos to good effect. Frames and rules, in this case, help separate information but don’t get in the way.
Local Lodge 830
http://www.critterbob.net/ll830/index.php
Creative use of typography and easy to follow layout.
Local Websites Best Feature
First Place— Local Lodge 1782
http://www.local1782.org
Left navigation portion with the images that rotate. Good continuity of message and creative use of photos.
Second Place—Local Lodge 2208
http://www.iam2208.org
Cool flash intro. Prominent update information and automatic counter are also pluses.
Third Place— Local Lodge 1660
http://www.aim1660.org
Thoughtful intro in both English and French—inside is clean, simple and orderly.
Local Websites General Excellence
First place—Local Lodge 1782
http://www.local1782.org
Lively, chock full of information, yet well organized and consistent throughout. The kind of page that a member will visit often.
Second Place— Local Lodge 733
http://www.ll733iam.com
Very cool calendar, well designed and clean site.
Third Place— Local Lodge 830
http://www.critterbob.net/ll830/index.php
Topical, orderly, newsy and bright. Nice opening page – fits on one screen, doesn’t overdo it. Every page is concise, useful and appropriate. They are focused on real needs.
