04/11/06
JSafe wins Webby Honoree selection as part of the 10th Annual Webby Awards competition.

The Webby Awards, the leading international honor for websites, today announced that JSafe (The Jewish Institute Supporting an Abuse-Free Environment) was distinguished with a Webby Honoree award for their website, JSafe.com. Jsafe.com was designed by Ron Breakstone of 180 Interactive (www.180interactive.com).

Hailed as the "online Oscars" by Time Magazine, winning a Webby Award is an unparalleled accolade recognizing the very best of the Internet. The 10th Annual Webby Awards received a record number of entries from over 40 countries and all 50 states. Out of the over 5,500 entries submitted, fewer than 20% received this honor and were deemed Official Honorees.

Rabbi Mark Dratch, founder of JSafe, stated: “We are thrilled with this distinction. Working with 180 Interactive to make our online presence a reality was a seamless and easy project. Ron did a fantastic job from our initial web strategy, the creative, production, launch and now maintenance of our website. It was a surprise added bonus in addition to a great website to be acknowledged for its creativity from such a reputable organization.”

Ron Breakstone, President of 180 Interactive, remarked “JSafe has been an ideal client that has relied on 180 Interactive as their online strategic partner. We are proud of the work we’ve done and are doing for JSafe and pleased that the site had been distinguished which speaks to the value-added of working with us.”

Founded in 1996, The Webby Awards are determined by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences. Hailed as the "Online Oscars" by Time Magazine, The Webby Awards are determined by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, a global organization with a membership that includes musician David Bowie, Internet inventor Vinton Cerf, Naked Chef Jamie Oliver, The Body Shop president Anita Roddick, "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening, Real Networks CEO Rob Glaser, and fashion designer Max Azria.

About JSafe
Rabbi Mark Dratch, is the Founder of JSafe. JSafe: The Jewish Institute Supporting an Abuse-Free Environment works to promote a Jewish community in which all of its institutions and organizations conduct themselves responsibly and effectively in addressing the wrongs of domestic violence, child abuse and professional improprieties, whenever and by whomever they are perpetrated.

About 180 Interactive
Ron Breakstone, is the President of 180 Interactive, an award winning strategic design and development company in New York City. He can be reached via e-mail at ron@180interactive.com, or by phone 212.427.2770.

About The Webby Awards
The Webby Awards are presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include: AOL; The Creative Group; Verizon; Adweek, Brandweek and Mediaweek magazines; Fortune; OnRequest Images; IDG; iStockphoto; American Marketing Association; PricewaterhouseCoopers; 2advanced Studios; MX Interactive and Museum of the Moving Image. The Webby Awards is presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences.