The Optimnem Learning Guide Award recognizes excellence in the provision of Education and Learning resources available on the web. Guide Editors judge sites for award eligibility using a distinctive set of criteria; rewarding the best on the web for their imagination, creativity and sheer hard work in providing truly valuable resources for online learners.

Award recipients can display the following in recognition of their achievement:

Our Criteria

Guide Editors judge sites for award eligibility using a unique set of criteria. In short, editors seek to determine the usefulness of a site to a visitor interested in learning online. Our criteria reflect this overall focus.

1. Appearance - Has thought gone into the appearance of the site? Does the site's appearance reflect pursuit of excellence on the part of the designer? Does the appearance make a positive impression on the visitor?

2. Navigation - Is the site accessible and easy to use? Is content easy to locate? Do links work? Is access speed adequate? Are links well placed in the site's design?

3. Content - Is content sizeable? Is it well-written and presented? Is it relevant to the site's theme and any stated aims? Has imagination and/or creativity been employed in the content's writing or design?

4. Dedication - Has the site been regularly updated? Has it evolved with care and attention over a period of time? Is new content added on a consistent basis?

5. Overall - How does the site place in relation to other comparable sites on the web? Has there been an attempt at originality or distinctiveness? Does the site stand out? Are visitors likely to return to the site in future?

Webmasters can submit their site's URL for consideration by writing with details to [email protected]