Call for Nominations: WAA to Honor Web Analytics Leaders & Innovators at WAA Awards for Excellence

WAKEFIELD, MA--(Marketwire - February 2, 2011) - The WAA (Web Analytics Association) is accepting nominations for the inaugural edition of the WAA Awards for Excellence, honoring outstanding contributions to the web analytics profession from individuals, agencies, vendors and practitioners.Both WAA members and non-members are invited to submit a nomination in the following categories: Web Analytics Rising Star, Most Influential Industry Contributor, Most Influential Agency or Vendor, Practitioner of the Year, and Innovator/Technology of the Year.

The nomination form for the WAA Awards may be accessed online at http://www.webanalyticsassociation.org/?page=gala2011_nominations&utm_campaign=awards_nominations&utm_medium=email&utm_source=20110202.Submissions are due by February 10, 2011, and winners will be announced at the WAA Gala on March 15, 2011, in San Francisco, CA as part of the eMetrics Summit. Individuals and groups, excluding current WAA board members, may self-nominate or nominate others who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and contribution to the industry.

WAA Award of Excellence nominees will undergo two rounds of judging.In the first round, all current WAA members will be invited to review and vote on the top five finalists in each category.A panel of esteemed industry and media influencers as well as WAA directors will lead the second rigorous round of judging to determine a winner in each category.

Tickets for the GALA can be purchased as part of the registration process for eMetrics or on the WAA website. Sponsorships and tables are available.

For more information, visit http://www.webanalyticsassociation.org/?page=gala2011_nominations&utm_campaign=awards_nominations&utm_medium=email&utm_source=20110202.Seating is limited for the 2011 WAA Spring Awards Gala.Register online at http://www.webanalyticsassociation.org/events/event_details.asp?id=137427.

About The Web Analytics Association
Founded by Web analytics industry leaders in 2004, the mission of the WAA is to lead and support its members by providing quality education, developing standards and best practices, conducting research and advocating for issues that advance the industry. The organization has more than 1,700 members worldwide, representing forty countries and a broad spectrum of expertise.For more information about the WAA, or to become a member, visit the WAA Web site at www.webanalyticsassociation.org.