2004 Internet Beacon Award Winners

Gold Award

The Ancestors and Descendants of Thomas Sims Graves    Historical data, genealogy, historic sites, famous family members, interesting historic items, old photos and comments.  A large amount of information.  (Awarded during October-December)

Diska's Photos    Upgrade!  Free original photographs for your desktop wallpaper.  Many from which to choose.  (Awarded during April-June)

English Grammar Gone Awry    A guide to some of the most common errors in the usage of the English language.  (Awarded during October-December)

Euromania    Absolutely everything you would ever want to know about the Euro, its appearance and the people who use it.  An awards program, too.   (Awarded during January-March)

Guitar KnowledgeNet    A large collection of tools and lessons designed to help guitar players of all skill levels to learn playing techniques and music theory.  (Awarded during October-December)

The Official David Taub Website    Dedicated to bringing poetry to the masses.  Poetry in written, audio and visual forms, plus a monthly contest.  (Awarded during January-March)

Jazz Alley XG Midis    Information about the Yamaha XG™ MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) format.  Featuring a large number of original songs using this format.  (Awarded during April-June)

Martin's Dreams    Words and images by poet and photographer Martín Raskovsky.  Mature subject matter.  (Awarded during October-December)

Silver Award

The Academy of Fine Awards    An awards-rating index which emphasizes the graphical aspect of awards.  (Awarded during April-June)

Andrew's Responsorial Psalms    Original responsorial psalms for the Catholic Sunday Mass and other Catholic Liturgical seasons.  (Awarded during April-June)

The Bicycling Guitarist    Original songs, free music downloads, essays, stories and poets.  Mature subject matter.  (Awarded during October-December)

DeLucia.org    The De Lucia family's home on the Web, keeping the family connected throughout the world.  (Awarded during July-September)

World Travel Tips    (Formerly Europe Travel Tips.)  A resource for general information, top destinations and informative tips for travelers.  (Awarded during October-December)

Nightbeacons    A virtual gallery of original, color photographs of USA lighthouses at night.  (Awarded during April-June)

Shorti-Online    Educating cat owners about possible risks involved with vaccinations.   (Awarded during July-September)

Weight Loss, Dieting and Obesity    An educational resource which evaluates a wide variety of diets and treatment options for obesity.  Includes reviews of popular diet plans.  (Awarded during October-December)

Zeljko Djurovic: Fantasy Art    Striking fantasy art and drawings by artist/painter Zeljko Djurovic.  Mature subject matter.   (Awarded during January-March)

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Bronze Award

A Visit to Old Los Angeles and Environs    Experience Los Angeles (1900-1915) through pictures and narrative.  (Awarded during October-December)

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Merit Award

MadNOTBad    An online place for those affected by mental distress to share their experiences, opinions and creativity.  Aims to combat stigma and isolation.  Mature subject matter.  Trigger warning.  (Awarded during April-June)

River Humber.com    Showing places of interest around the River Humber in the United Kingdom.  (Awarded during October-December)

Salamanders Young Burn Survivors    Designed for young people.  Information on burns and first aid, links to more information, and a contact base for burn survivors.  Some photos may be disturbing.   (Awarded during July-September)

Slice of Being    The artwork of David Ubben: "Interlaced lines and enchanting color soothe the viewer in a world which is serene and surreal."  (Awarded during April-June)

Summer On Campus    A large listing of summer camps and programs in the state of New York for children ages 8 through 18.  (Awarded during October-December)

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