The purpose of this award is to recognize excellence. It is not necessary to have advanced HTML such as frames, tables or animation on the page. In fact, excess animation will be frowned upon. (see tips)

• The page displays creativity. This creativity may be in programming, art, writing or any original creative activiy that can be shown on a web page.

• There can be no obscene or adult material on the page. No references to drugs or alcohol.

• There can be no references to the occult.

• All text must be easily readable.

• All internal links must bring up a valid web page.

• All illustrations must show up. IF THERE ARE BROKEN ICONS, I WILL NOT CONSIDER YOUR PAGE.

• There can be no "Under Contruction" signs.

• The site should be viewable in all browsers so all web surfers can view it.

• THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE PAGE CANNOT BE TO ADVERTISE A BUSINESS, PRODUCT OR SERVICE!

• The page does not consist solely of links to other pages.

The site will be viewed on a scale system, once the base requirements are met.

• Ease of navigation
• Overall impression
• Technical correctness
• Display of creativity

I love to laugh. Does your page make me chuckle? Bonus points for humor.

TIPS

• Each page should load as quickly as possible.
  
• Don't use a lot of animated gifs. Too many interfer with browser operation. Remember, most sites all have the same graphics anyway.
  
• Don't use huge pictures which take forever to load. I'm not always a patient person, and may leave before all the pictures and graphics have loaded.
  
• Never have links to nothing. Every link should lead to somewhere.
  
• I HATE frames.
• If you have a "dog" page you should have rescue information. Part of being a responsible breeder/dog owner is rescue.

PLEASE REVIEW YOUR PAGE TO SEE IF IT QUALIFIES AND MEETS OUR GUIDELINES BEFORE FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION.

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