Just as with every other medium, Awards ceremonies are prolific in marking the achievement of individuals in their fields of expertise and creativity. They create a sense of competition and a need to produce excellent pieces of work. The Internet is no exception. I have found no less then three forms of Internet Awards for visual creations in a quick browse which include;- The Vloggies - The Webby Awards- Citizen Journalism Awards
All which target video and the moving image produced by the general public.
I myself am more interested in film festivals such as Sheffield International Documentary Festival and Screentest Festival as they are more lucrative in the film making business, especially at my level. It is still important to know though that people are recognised for the work they do and that there is potential for me to enter a number of different competitions and festivals with whatever I produce in the hope of promoting myself and my skills to current employers.
