Feb, 2005 : Web Host Affinity Launches Charity Program

📅 February 14, 2005 - Web services provider Affinity Internet (affinity.com -> hostinger.com) announced on Monday that it has launched its second annual Making a Difference program, rewarding customers who use their Web sites for charity, education or business purposes.

From now until March 10, Affinity is accepting nominations in four different categories, choosing one winner and one honorable mention for each category. Cash prizes include $10,000 for the best charity site, $5,000 for the best teaching or educational site and $5,000 for the best small business site, as well as $2,500 for services and $2,500 for products, with the honorable mention in each category receiving one free year of Web hosting, courtesy of Affinity.
"The Making a Difference program allows Affinity to take a step back and recognize SMBs that are using the Internet in new and innovative ways," says Affinity Internet CEO Peter Chambers.
Participants are required to write a 500-word essay and complete a survey explaining how they used their Web sites to improve the lives of others or the way business is conducted. To be eligible, applicants must have been a customer of an Affinity brand for at least one year.

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