FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Waynesboro, VA — November 14, 2024 — The Wayne Theatre proudly announces that its recently launched website has been honored with the prestigious Gold Award in the 2024 MarCom Awards. Designed by local firm Standout Arts, LLC, based in Waynesboro, the award-winning website showcases the Theatre’s mission to engage and inspire the community with a visually stunning and highly functional platform that enhances the overall user experience.
The new site, which went live in September 2024, has already garnered praise for its dynamic design and intuitive layout, bringing a fresh, engaging online presence to the historic Wayne Theatre. Developed with ease of navigation and mobile-friendliness in mind, the website provides a seamless experience for patrons to explore upcoming performances, purchase tickets, support the Theatre’s programming, and access educational content.
“We are thrilled to receive the MarCom Gold Award for our website,” said Tracy Straight, Executive Director of the Wayne Theatre. “Our goal was to create a digital experience that reflects the artistic spirit and commitment to community that the Wayne Theatre embodies, and Standout Arts brought that vision to life beautifully. This award is a testament to the talent and dedication of the Standout Arts team and to the Wayne Theatre’s impact as a source for quality programming in a diverse variety of genres.”
The MarCom Awards is an international competition that recognizes excellence in marketing and communication, honoring outstanding achievements in digital media, print, and interactive formats. With thousands of entries from across the globe, the Gold Award is reserved for entries judged to be among the top in terms of quality, creativity, and resourcefulness.
"We are honored to have partnered with the Wayne Theatre to design an award-winning website," said Shannon Sankar, Owner & Creative Director at Standout Arts. "The Wayne Theatre’s volume of events, classes, and special programs, combined with their ongoing commitment to the arts, inspired us throughout the project. We are excited that the website has received this recognition."
The Gold Award from the MarCom Awards is a significant achievement for both the Wayne Theatre and Standout Arts, demonstrating the power of local collaboration in creating platforms that resonate with audiences far and wide.
For more information about the Historic Wayne Theatre in Downtown Waynesboro, VA, visit the award-winning website at waynetheatre.org. Information about Standout Arts and their team of designers and marketers can be found at standoutarts.com.
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Shannon Sankar,
Standout Arts, LLC
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