2002 Internet Beacon Award Winners

Gold Award

The Official Robin Sachs Fan Site    Just what it says, for fans of the actor.  A striking design. 

K8CU Technical Topics    Amateur Radio projects, including HF/VHF antenna projects, amplifiers and related accessories, as well as useful techniques.  Very thorough descriptions and schematic diagrams. 

The Authorized Graham Nash Site     Upgraded!  Site dedicated to Graham Nash, founder of The Hollies and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Crosby, Stills and Nash.

WhyChristmas?com    Information on how Christmas customs came into being, how Christmas is celebrated around the world and why Christmas exists. 

Silver Award

Sandra-Miller.com    Resources for beginning and advanced writers, including fiction-writing tips, writing terms defined, and a character-naming resource.  

My Siquijor    Dedicated to the mystical island of Siquijor, Philippines. 

Hanlon Homepage    Genealogy of the Hanlon and O'Hanlon surnames and variants.  Covers the origin of the name, heraldry, and history.  Online data for researchers. 

BC Family Law Resource    Offers a plain-language, in-depth review of family law and the court process in British Columbia, Canada. 

Risktaking.co.uk    An introduction to the psychology of risk-taking behavior, and a scientific explanation of why people take risks with their health and engage in high-risk sports.  Fascinating reading. 

Flavio Fusco    Personal site of a space engineer.  Photo galleries, information about space robotics and genetic algorithms, and downloadable software. 

Bronze Award

Sirhowy Valley News Page    A site dedicated to the people, places and history of the Sirhowy Valley, South Wales.   

Merit Award

Rooms With A View    Extensive online galleries featuring original digital art, fractal art, and illustrated poetry. 

De Fonseka Homesite    Contains the genealogies and histories of the De Fonseka families of Sri Lanka, and of the Karava Caste. 

Trials of Queer Parenting    For prospective and current gay parents to share their joys and pains.  Mature subject matter. 

Mandy's Depression Home Page    Personal web site dealing with the reality of depression.  Includes self-help methods, personal stories and useful links.  Mature subject matter.  Trigger warning. 

USS Savage, DE-386    History of a World War II destroyer escort.  

Mom Advocate    Focuses on the capabilities and achievements of a child with Down Syndrome in an effort to change society's attitudes toward people with disabilities.   

ASCII by Lorrie    A large collection of ASCII art in multiple colors. 

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