Tuesday marked the launch of the Webby People’s Voice Awards. Presented by Nokia, The People’s Voice Awards invite the public to participate in The Webby Awards by allowing them to vote for their favorite nominees. People’s Voice Winners receive special recognition at the end of voting. Anyone can vote online between now and May 1st, so make sure to lobby for your favorites along the way.

Also, the Nominees and Official Honorees for the 12th Annual Webby Awards were announced on Tuesday. Nominees have been selected by The Academy from a record nearly 10,000 entries representing all 50 states and 60 countries worldwide. Webby Winners and Webby People’s Voice Winners — announced on May 6, 2008 — will be chosen from the five Nominees in each category, announced today. Official Honorees, chosen for an outstanding caliber of work, make up fewer than 15% of the total entries. Congratulations to both Nominees and Official Honorees on a truly deserving accomplishment.