The UKUPA 2005 Awards
On Thursday 3rd November 2005, the UK Usability Professionals' Association held its first Awards presentation. The nominees were selected by a panel of 12 usability experts and the winners were chosen by a vote of over 300 usability experts in the UK.
The Awards were hosted by Internet pioneer and broadcaster, Bill Thompson (andfinally.com).
Best Website for finding information:
Google Local
Finalists:
- Allmusic
- Guardian Unlimited
- GoogleLocal (GoogleMaps interface)
Best Website for communication between users:
Flickr
Jackie Ronson of Prudential presented the award to Simon Willison of Flickr
Finalists:
- Flickr
- GoogleMail
- MSN messenger
Best Website for online purchasing:
John Lewis
Tom Wood of Foolproof presented the award to Sarah Brierley from John Lewis.
Finalists:
- Skyscanner
- JohnLewis.com
- Abebooks
Best software application:
Firefox
Marty Carroll of sponsors Foviance hands the award to David McGuiness of Mozilla Foundation.
Finalists:
- iTunes
- Google Desktop Search
- Firefox
Best consumer product:
iPod (click wheel interface)
Phil Barratt of Flow Interaction applauds Louise Ferguson receiving the award on behalf of Apple.
Finalists:
- Nintendo DS
- iPod clickwheel interface
- BT big button phone
Best specialised / public technology:
BA Self-Service Check-in
Sue Hockley of British Airways received her award from Simon Norris of Nomensa
Finalists:
- BA Self-Service Check-in
- BBCi
- Nationwide's ATMs
Photographs from the evening
Giles Colborne (UK Chapter President) and Sarah Ronald (Prudential)
Julie Howell (RNIB) and friends
David Followell of Nationwide whose highly accessible ATMs were nominated by the Awards Panel.
Sam Jeffs and Barry Smith (Sky Scanner)
