Bangalore: Simplilearn, the leading provider of online training and professional certification courses, was felicitated as the ‘Best Educational Website’ by the prestigious Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) at the 4th India Digital Awards held in a glittering ceremony at New Delhi. Chosen from among five entries in the Education category, Simplilearn was acknowledged for its contribution to the online learning space and for providing a relevant, engaging and interactive user experience.

The winners were selected by a 17 member jury comprising of industry experts. The awardees of the coveted trophy were selected through two selection processes. Each nominee was judged on specific criteria like website content, structure & navigation, visual design, functionality, interactivity and overall experience.

Speaking on the award, Mr. Krishna Kumar, Founder and CEO, Simplilearn said, “We are proud to be conferred with the ‘Best Educational Website’ award by the IAMAI which exemplifies the company’s core vision to create a global platform with relevant information on course material, online training and IT certifications. This acknowledgement by a reputed jury reiterates that our efforts are progressing in the right direction.”

Speaking on the occasion, Nilotpal Chakravarti, AVP-IAMAI said, “IAMAI congratulates all the winners of the 4th India Digital Awards. This year’s winners are truly the champions of the digital world of 2013. The prestigious India Digital Awards cover all aspects of Internet and mobile value added services: from websites to digital payments, from e-commerce to search marketing, and much else in between.  The awards have a stringent jury process, comprising of senior professionals from the industry.”

The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) is a young and vibrant association representing the digital businesses in India. The India Digital Awards (IDA), organized by IAMAI covers the entire gamut of commercial activities around internet and mobile. Outstanding individuals and companies in the digital space are recognized annually in their respective fields. Coinciding with the 8th India Digital Summit 2014, the awards this year had 5 categories with 22 sub-categories for the Internet and Mobile Valued Added Services industry.