----------------------------Original message---------------------------- The following message is being posted to several lists; apologies for any duplicate copies you may receive as a result. Colleagues, The Getty Art History Information Program will repeat its sponsorship of the National Information Infrastructure (NII) Awards program in 1996. The NII Awards recognize innovation and excellence in use of the "Information Highway," spotlighting projects that demonstrate the power and potential of networked, interactive communications. AHIP sponsors the NII Awards in order to encourage broader participation by the cultural heritage community in the competition. You can help give the arts and humanities a higher profile in this year's awards by contacting the webmaster at your favorite site and suggesting that he or she submit an entry. Awards are offered in 10 categories: Arts & Entertainment, Business, Children, Community, Education, Global Next Generation, Government, Health, Public Access, and Telecollaboration. Winners will be honored at a special ceremony in Fall 1996, and featured in an international education and awareness campaign in the major news media. All entrants will be featured in an international database of noteworthy web projects. The final deadline for entries in the 1996 competition is May 1, 1996. There is no fee to enter; entry forms are submitted electronically, via e-mail or over the web. The web address for the 1996 NII Awards is <http://www.gii-awards.com/>. Thank you for your help in extending recognition to important networking efforts in the arts and humanities. James M. Bower Project Manager, Director's Office Getty Art History Information Program [log in to unmask]