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Each year, Webware.com hosts the Webware 100 awards to recognize "the best Web 2.0 sites, services and applications that are leading the next wave of innovation." Thousands of nominees are mulled over by the Webware editors (led by veteran tech journalist and CNET Editor-At-Large, Rafe Needleman), who then put the finalists up for public vote.

That's where you come in. This year, hi5 is a Webware 100 finalist. We're up against 29 other contenders in the Social category, and the polls are now open through March 31. You can cast your vote here.

Thanks in advance for those votes cast our way!

For the second year running, media firm AlwaysOn is recognizing the top 100 emerging companies that are demonstrating 'game-changing' innovations in marketing, branding, advertising and public relations. Known as the OnMedia Top 100, this year hi5 is among the honorees within the "Community Platforms" category.  

To make the cut, hundreds of private companies were nominated and judged based on AlwaysOn’s five primary evaluation criteria: innovation, market potential, commercialization, stakeholder value creation, and media attention. Among those who weighed in to determine the honor roll: KPMG, Bridge Bank, Merrill Corporation, Manatt, Phelps & Philips, and the AlwaysOn editors.

In a congratulatory message to hi5, AlwaysOn founder and CEO, Tony Perkins said, "The nominations were extremely competitive and...the level of excellence in the top 100 was remarkable. These companies are proving to have significant innovation, substantial customer adoption, large market potential, noticeable buzz, and are well on their way to creating tremendous value for their investors."

We appreciate the kudos Tony, and are pleased to be included in this distinctive group.