Oxfam Web site Receives Official Honoree Distinction

CMN WEB SITE FOR OXFAM RECEIVES "OFFICIAL HONOREE" DISTINCTION FOR THE TENTH ANNUAL WEBBY AWARDS

CMN Recognized by Top International Honor for Web Sites

WATERTOWN, MA, May 9, 2006 ,Corey McPherson Nash (http://www.cmndesign.com), an award-winning integrated design firm providing branding, advertising, print, and interactive services, today announced that its Web site for Oxfam has been recognized by The Webby Awards. The Webby Awards, the leading international honor for Web sites, named the Oxfam site an Official Honoree, a distinction that recognizes sites exhibiting remarkable achievement. In 2004, the Oxfam site was also a finalist for a MITX Award in the non-profit category.

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.

"The Webby Awards honors the outstanding web sites that are setting the standards for the internet," said Tiffany Shlain, founder and ambassador of The Webby Awards. "Oxfam's Official Honoree selection is a testament to the skill, ingenuity, and vision of its creators."

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.

Founded in 1996, The Webby Awards are known worldwide for its famous five-words-or-less acceptance speeches.

About Corey McPherson Nash

CMN is a creative studio that helps organizations enhance brand equity throughout their print and interactive communications. Leading education, technology, entertainment and professional services organizations choose CMN for thoughtful design and strategic insights into branding and message development. Clients include Monster, Tuck School of Business, Forrester Research, and Huntington Theatre Company. Visit CMN online at http://www.cmndesign.com, or contact CMN by phone at 617-924-6050.

About The Webby Awards

Called the "Oscars of the Internet" by the New York Times, the Webby is the leading international award honoring excellence in Web design, creativity, usability and functionality. Established in 1996, the 10th Annual Webby Awards received over 5,500 entries from all 50 states and over 40 countries worldwide. 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. For more information visit www.webbyawards.com.

About the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS)

The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences is dedicated to the creative, technical, and professional progress of the internet and interactive media. The Academy is an intellectually diverse organization that includes over 500 members consisting of leading experts in a diverse range of fields, such as musician David Bowie, Internet inventor Vinton Cerf, Naked Chef Jamie Oliver, The Body Shop president Anita Roddick, fashion designer Max Azria, "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening and Real Networks CEO Rob Glaser. The Webby Awards and The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences are registered trademarks of International Data Group. For more information, visit www.iadas.net.