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South Witham initiative wins national awards
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South Witham Broadband was one of the 118 entries received, one of the 21 projects short-listed and has now been announced as a category winner in the 2004 UK eWell-Being Awards developed by SustainIT and sponsored by BT, Vodafone and Brother. The awards aim to uncover exciting new projects that use ICT to deliver environmental and/or social benefits.
This exciting project was entered in the Wireless category that focuses on projects that deliver societal benefits through the use of wireless technology and is sponsored by Vodafone.
South Witham Broadband is a not-for profit, limited company based in South Witham deep in rural Lincolnshire. It operates a community wireless broadband service based on innovative mesh network technology, delivering high speed broadband access to five villages.
Said SustainIT Programme Manager Simon Hills: “Once again, the entries highlight how organisations use ICT creatively to provide tangible environmental and social benefits”.
BT has supported the eWell-Being Awards programme since its inception in 2002. Mike Hughes, BT Head of Environment and CSR Campaign, said: "In 2004 the standard of the entries was again exceptionally high, and we are eager to champion those organisations that are leading the way”.
Winning projects were announced at a prestigious awards ceremony at 30 St. Mary Axe, London (affectionately referred to as 'The Gherkin'), on Monday 14th March 2005.
For more information on the awards, or photos of the event, please contact Simon Hills or Richard Craven, SustainIT on 01733 312286 or shills@ukceed.org.
