With over 270,000 votes cast, the 2011 Web Awards have really captured the attention of New Zealanders.
Below are the official finalists (in alphabetical order) for each of this years categories .
The awards ceremony announcing the winners is being held at the Hilton in Auckland on the 25th August. If you're a finalist, we suggest you send a representative.
Best Blog - Sponsored by MYOB
kiwiblog.co.nz
nzherald.co.nz/blogger-bites-back/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=1501366
stuff.co.nz/life-style/blogs/four-legs-good
stuff.co.nz/life-style/blogs/moatas-blog-idle
stuff.co.nz/life-style/blogs/pg-parental-guidance-advised
Best Employment Site - Sponsored by ITTI
jobs.co.nz
perkjobs.co.nz
Seek.co.nz
sjs.co.nz
trademe.co.nz
Best Entertainment Site - Sponsored by Logitech
getfact.co.nz
ticketmaster.co.nz
tvnz.co.nz
upfm.dj
youtube.co.nz
Best Financial Site - Sponsored by Acquire
asb.co.nz
bnz.co.nz
kiwibank.co.nz
nationalbank.co.nz
westpac.co.nz
Best Government Site - Sponsored by Toshiba
aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
careers.govt.nz
ccc.govt.nz
doc.govt.nz
ird.govt.nz
Best Homepage - Sponsored by ESET
google.co.nz
msn.co.nz
nzcity.co.nz
nzherald.co.nz
stuff.co.nz
Best ISP - Sponsored by Geeks on Wheels
Orcon
Slingshot
Snap
Telecom
Telstraclear
Best Lifestyle Site - Sponsored by House of Travel
findsomeone.co.nz
foodinaminute.co.nz
grownups.co.nz
healthyfood.co.nz
nzdating.com
Best Mobile App - Sponsored by 2Degrees
Flicks
Sky
Stuff
TVNZ
Best Mobile Network - Sponsored by Mi5 Security
2degrees Mobile
Orcon
Telecom
Telstraclear
Vodafone
Best New Launch or Relaunched Site - Sponsored by The Warehouse
blackmarket.co.nz
felt.co.nz
npghs.school.nz (New Plymouth Girls High School)
ohbaby.co.nz
treatme.co.nz
Best News Site - Sponsored by NZDating
3news.co.nz
news.google.com
nzherald.co.nz
stuff.co.nz
tvnz.co.nz
Best Online Forum - Sponsored by Adobe
everybodycommunities.co.nz
geekzone.co.nz
gpforums.co.nz
nzdating.com
ohbaby.co.nz
Best Online Fundraising Initiative - Sponsored by Air New Zealand
bands4hope.co.nz
famine.org.nz
fundraiseonline.co.nz
givealittle.co.nz
plunket.org.nz
Best PC Manufacturer - Sponsored by 2talk
Apple
Asus
Dell
HP
Toshiba
Best Shopping Site - Sponsored by Paystation
mightyape.co.nz
priceme.co.nz
pricespy.co.nz
thewarehouse.co.nz
toggle.co.nz
Best Site for Families - Sponsored by TelstraClear
familyfirst.org.nz
kidspot.co.nz
littlies.co.nz
ohbaby.co.nz
plunket.org.nz
Best Site for Gamers - Sponsored by Verbatim
gameplanet.co.nz
gpforums.co.nz
mightyape.co.nz
nzgamer.com
stuff.co.nz/technology/blogs/game-junkie
Best Site for Small Businesses - Sponsored by AIA
business.govt.nz
homebizbuzz.co.nz
ird.govt.nz
myob.co.nz
xero.com
Best Site for Students - Sponsored by Woosh
anyquestions.co.nz
careers.govt.nz
mathletics.co.nz
scholar.google.co.nz
studyit.org.nz
Best Site for Travellers - Sponsored by Travelsim
airnz.co.nz
expedia.co.nz
harveyworld.co.nz
houseoftravel.co.nz
travelbug.co.nz
Best Social Networking Site - Sponsored by Fairfax
facebook.com
nzdating.co.nz
oldfriends.co.nz
plus.google.com
twitter.com
Best Sports - Recreation Site - Sponsored by Ricoh
allblacks.com
blackoutrugby.com
kathmandu.co.nz
kayakfishingnz.com
torpedo7.co.nz
Best Trading Site - Sponsored by Eventfinder
1-day.co.nz
grabone.co.nz
mightyape.co.nz
sella.co.nz
trademe.co.nz
Best Web Developer - Sponsored by Unleash
123online.co.nz
chilliweb.co.nz
hairylemon.co.nz
onlinedesigns.co.nz
zeald.com
