Tuesday, January 27, 2009

My Maps Australia Awards 2008 – And the winner is…

The 2008 My Maps Australia Awards have come to an end. In the quest for Australian mapping fame we've been receiving My Maps from all over the country. Many entrants surprised us with their outstanding creativity and quirky Aussie knowledge.

Congratulations to our 10 winners, whose entries were judged tops on creativity, originality and ease of use:

It's a sign - Melbourne's history in old signs: Anthony Malloy
Public arts in Sydney: Hendrik Therik
Photodiary of a nomad: David Briese
Brisbane coffee: Josh Russel
How to get a girlfriend: Malvin Sharma
RTA Sydney traffic cameras: Hayden McInnes
Darwin to Adelaide - a 3,200km road adventure down the Stuart Highway: Kristi Barrow
VFL/AFL grounds of Australia: Tim Wiese
Fairfield City Golf Course: Sigurjon Runarsson
Biggest Loser Australia locations: Peter Craig

The 10 winners each received a "Best My Maps" award and an iPod. The grand prize winner, Anthony Malloy, won a 13" 2.1 GHz Macbook.


Hayden McInnes


Kristi Barrow

Malvin Sharma

Thanks to everyone for participating!