26-February-2005

Ames, IA - Global Reach Internet Productions, one of the largest and most respected web design firms in Iowa, received the silver ADDY® award in Interactive Media, B-to-B category for 2004. The award was presented during the ADDY awards ceremony held on February 26, 2005 at the Temple for Performing Arts, in Des Moines.

Sponsored by the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the ADDY awards honor companies that demonstrate excellence in advertising and cultivate the highest creative standards in the industry. Every year approximately 60,000 entries are submitted to ADDY competitions across the United States.

The award winning web site, www.manufacturedfun.com, was created for Paragon International located in Nevada, Iowa. The company produces and markets user-friendly concession equipment for clients in 43 different countries.

"This award is the outcome of hard work and the creativity of Global Reach's design and development departments." said Iacovos Zachariades, President and CEO. "We are honored to receive this prestigious award." This is one of numerous awards that Global Reach received since 1995. Over the years, the company developed hundreds of custom web applications and released several products. One of these products is eGlobalStores, an e-commerce solution that is the foundation of the website that received the award.

About Global Reach: Founded in 1995, Global Reach has gradually expanded beyond its main area of specialization in web development, by providing services in a number of interrelated areas such as consulting, graphic design, system maintenance, product development and research. By serving the constantly growing needs of more than 250 companies representing a wide range of industries, Global Reach has successfully become one of the most respected and largest web development firms in Iowa. In fact, it is the only Iowa-based technology company with a global presence. Global Reach, headquartered in Ames, Iowa, has offices in Des Moines, Cyprus, and South Korea.