Gold award winners must score 90-100 points and are the best of the best: interesting content, eye catching design, smooth navigation, and rock solid code.

Silver award winners must score 80-89 points. Generally only a little extra work separates these sites from gold award winners.

Bronze award winners must score 70-79 points. Generally these site have addressed most of the criteria and simply need to fine tune a few areas or add a critical piece.

Merit award winners are generally sites that are headed down the right path and deserve recognition.