About the Awards eircom Junior Spider Awards: inspiring the next generation
Since 1996 the eircom Golden Spider Awards have honoured Irish individuals and organisations for their outstanding achievements online and celebrated the successes of the Irish internet and digital media.
The eircom Junior Spider Awards were established as a parallel programme for students at primary and post primary school level. The idea was originated by Business & Finance, working closely with main sponsors eircom.
The aim of these awards is:
- to independently and impartially recognise the success and innovation amongst existing internet users in schools and to encourage other students to commence using the web to further develop their education and technology skills.
- to provide a benchmark of excellence in schools and to encourage and promote best practice and internet safety awareness amongst students.
- to act as a catalyst for those students who wish to pursue a career in this sector by providing access to influential business executives.
Prizes
Primary students
1st place Grand Prix winner receives a trophy and €200
2nd place winner receives a winners’ certificate
3rd place winner receives a winners’ certificate
All entries receive a participants’ certificate including teachers
Post-primary students
1st place Grand Prix winner receives a trophy and €300
2nd place winner receives a winners’ certificate
3rd place winner receives a winners’ certificate
All entries receive a participants’ certificate including teachers
All other primary school winners receive a trophy and €100
All other post primary school winners receive a trophy and €150
For more specific details on the awards, see the awards categories or entry
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