WASHINGTON, D.C. – In recognition of its highly successful America Supports Solar campaign, which was launched earlier this year as part of National Shout Out for Solar Day, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has won a silver 2014 W³ Award for web creativity from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts (AIVA).

With more than 4,000 entries received from across the U.S. and around the world, the annual W³Awards honor creative excellence for websites, marketing programs, social content, mobile site/apps and online video.  This is the third major communications award won this year by SEIA.

The W³Awards are judged and overseen by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, a 600-plus member organization of leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media.  Current IAVA membership represents a "Who's Who" of acclaimed media, advertising and marketing firms, including HBO, Disney, Microsoft, MTV, Monster.com, Sesame Workshop and Yahoo.

“This is a tremendous honor and reflects the true creativity, innovation and ‘can-do’ spirit of the entire U.S. solar industry,” said SEIA President and CEO Rhone Resch.  “I want to thank Insomniac Design for being a terrific partner, and also offer my own special ‘shout out’ to SEIA’s in-house communications team and our PR committee for breathing life into this special project. Today, nine out of 10 Americans favor more solar deployment nationwide, and our America Supports Solar website captures that sentiment in a visually exciting way.”                               

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About SEIA:

Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2014, the Solar Energy Industries Association® is the national trade association of the U.S. solar energy industry. Through advocacy and education, SEIA® is building a strong solar industry to power America. As the voice of the industry, SEIA works with its 1,000 member companies to champion the use of clean, affordable solar in America by expanding markets, removing market barriers, strengthening the industry and educating the public on the benefits of solar energy. Visit SEIA online at www.seia.org.

Media Contacts:

Ken Johnson, SEIA Vice President of Communications, [email protected] (202) 556-2885
Samantha Page, SEIA Press Officer and Communications Manager, [email protected] (202) 556-2886