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10th Annual Webby Awards Honors Charlotte Web Design Firm Brand Aid Design Co., LLC

Charlotte, NC, USA - 04/11/06 - The Webby Awards, the leading international honor for web sites, recognized Brand Aid Design Co., LLC's "Ernest Hemingway® Furniture Web Site" as Webby Worthy. A tribute bestowed upon web sites exhibiting remarkable achievement.  

Hailed as the "online Oscars" by Time Magazine , The Webby Awards are determined by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, http://www.iadas.net , a global organization with a membership that includes musician David Bowie, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, The Body Shop president Anita Roddick, "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening, Real Networks CEO Rob Glaser, and fashion designer Max Azria.

"The Webby Awards honors the outstanding web sites that are setting the standards for the Internet," said Tiffany Shlain, creative director and founder of The Webby Awards. "Ernest Hemingway® Furniture Collection" Webby Worthy selection is a testament to the skill, ingenuity, and vision of its creators."

"We are extremely honored to have been deemed 'Webby Worthy' in this year's competition. It stands as a true testament to our team, recognizing the long hours and hard work they put in to make this honor possible", said Jeremy Mansfield, President and Creative Director of Brand Aid Design Co., LLC.

The 10th Annual Webby Awards received a record number of entries, over 5,500, from more than 40 countries and all 50 states.

Founded in 1996, The Webby Awards are known worldwide for its famous five-words-or-less acceptance speeches.

"Ernest Hemingway® Furniture Collection" Webby Worthy Award

For additional information, visit http://www.brandaiddesignco.com or call Jeremy Mansfield at (800) 344-4303 .