Courtenay’s redesigned website earns them international award

Courtenay’s website shakeup last year has earned international recognition. 

The City of Courtenay said its website received a Gold AVA Digital Award in the website redesign category, recognising excellence in digital design, accessibility and production. 

Manager of communications Anne Guillo said the recognition reflects the work that goes into keeping the website up to date and accessible for users every day. 

“The website redesign was a shared effort with involvement from staff across all city departments, and we’re so pleased that this work has been recognized through this award.”

The AVA Digital Awards are an international competition that honours work in digital communication, including websites and digital experiences. 

The redesigned website, created by the city and its digital partner Upanup, was developed to improve access to information, support transparency and better serve users. 

The city gathered community feedback to help develop the new website, which was designed with a strong focus on accessibility and usability. 

Nathan Maley
Nathan Maley
Born and raised in Nanaimo, Nathan is passionate about sharing local stories with the communities where he grew up. When he’s not working, he can often be found on the court playing ball hockey, spending time with friends and family, or relaxing with a good movie.

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