Ohio's Top Digital, Interactive Talent Being Touted for Excellence at Ohio Interactive Awards April 29

Industry leader, Tim Schigel of ShareThis, is featured speaker

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Ohio Interactive Awards is hosting its inaugural recognition ceremony saluting the top digital and interactive talent in the state beginning at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 29, at the Arena Grand Theatre, 175 Nationwide Blvd., Columbus, Ohio.

Awards are being presented in six categories: Advertising, Sectors/Industry, Social Web, Student, Best Integrated Campaign, and Best Use of New Technology. Additionally, awards are being presented for Interactive Agency of the Year and Interactive Marketer of The Year.

"Digital and interactive professionals in Ohio have a lot to brag about and be proud of," said Bryan Huber, principal of huber + co. interactive, and a founding member of the awards program. "For one night, the spotlight will focus on the outstanding digital work being accomplished in Ohio for some of the most recognizable brands in the world."

Tim Schigel, CEO of Cincinnati-based ShareThis, the world's largest sharing network and a market of influence across the web, is the featured speaker of the evening. He will lead a discussion on the current and future trends of online sharing and the social web.

A panel of judges comprised of marketing industry leaders who work with and represent some of the world's most recognizable brands and Fortune 500 companies have reviewed more than 35 entries from across the state. Entries were judged on three criteria: strategy, execution and results.

Cost for an individual ticket is $45 if purchased prior to the event online at http://ohiointeractiveawards.com/, or $55 at the door the night of the event. Cost includes hors d'oeuvres, drinks and parking. Networking and cocktail hour begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by the awards program at 6:30 p.m. Founding sponsors of this year's event are huber + co. interactive, TeamBuilder Search and 247 INTERACTIVE. The promotion sponsor is TechColumbus. Event sponsors are Resource Interactive, Paul Werth Associates, and Kessel Communications.

About the Ohio Interactive Awards:

The Ohio Interactive Awards bring attention to the outstanding digital and interactive work being done in the State of Ohio. Detailed information on the awards can be found at http://ohiointeractiveawards.com.

SOURCE Ohio Interactive Awards