We see awards for design passed out on a regular basis. But it’s also nice to see the local press recognize talent when it shines through as well.

Named in memory of noted Australian web pioneer Nigel McFarlane, the inaugural McFarlane Prize, aims to recognize and encourage excellence in web design by Australian web developers.

The Prize rewards excellence in web design in the broadest sense, from the appropriate use of technology, to design aesthetics, to its impact more broadly on the web.

The Prize also aims to be a showcase of the best in Australian web design, and to inspire other Australian developers in their own endeavours…. Source: The McFarlane Prize