Swindon, UK, 3rd August 2010 – UK Office Direct, one of the UK’s leading online retailers of office supplies, furniture and printer inks and toners is pleased to announce that it has win the best in class award for ecommerce from the Interactive Media Awards for its website – www.ukofficedirect.co.uk Michael Griffin, Managing Director of UK Office Direct said ‘We are extremely proud to receive this award.  It shows recognition for all the planning and development that went into our new website which was launched earlier this year and to know that the web site has been reviewed internationally by judges from companies such as American Express, Cadbury’s, Deutsche Bank, Microsoft, Ogilvy One, Time Warner and Verizon makes me feel honoured.

Griffin went onto to say that the judging for this award consisted of various criteria, including design, usability, and innovation in technical features, standards compliance and content. In order to win this award level, our website had to meet strict guidelines in each area – an achievement only a fraction of sites in the IMA competition earn’.

The Interactive Media Awards recognise the highest standards of excellence in website design and development and honour individuals and organisations for their outstanding achievement. 

The Best in Class award is the highest honour bestowed by the Interactive Media Council. The winner of this award has excelled in all areas of the judging criteria and achieved a perfect, or near perfect, overall score. This site represents the highest standards of professionalism, standards compliance and impeccable planning and execution.

About IMA
Created by the Interactive Media Council, Inc. (IMC), a non-profit organization of leading web designers, developers, programmers, advertisers and other web-related professionals, the competition is designed to elevate the standards of excellence on the Internet and offer winners a boost in marketing and exposure. IMC serves as the primary sponsor and governing body of the Interactive Media Awards, establishes the judging system and provides the judges for the competition.

About UK Office Direct Ltd
UK Office Direct Ltd is one of the UK's leading online suppliers of office supplies, stationery, business machines and office furniture.  We offer a superb standard of service and customer care, to customers from the private individual to large corporations, we give the best value for money and a professional service tailored to your specific requirements.