{"id":22890,"date":"2024-06-18T14:14:24","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T03:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/echosphilahouse.com\/?page_id=22890"},"modified":"2025-05-12T16:05:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T05:35:08","slug":"award","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/echosphilahouse.com\/?page_id=22890","title":{"rendered":"AWARD"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"22890\" class=\"elementor elementor-22890\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-892a4fd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"892a4fd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00e47ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"00e47ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">www.echosphilahouse.com website on Philatelic Literature (Digital Media) Competitions<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af290ad e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"af290ad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-711aa12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"711aa12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"446\">I have been entering my website, <strong><em data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"229\">echosphilahouse.com<\/em><\/strong>, in the Electronic Literature category of international competitions since 2023. My primary goals are to raise awareness of the subject\u2014particularly among younger philatelists\u2014and to continuously improve the website.<\/p><p data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"515\">As of now, <em data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"480\">echosphilahouse.com<\/em> has received the following awards:<\/p><ul style=\"font-size: 17px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400;\" data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"704\"><li style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"630\"><p style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"630\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"536\">Large Silver Medal<\/span>: Europhilex 2025, Birmingham, United Kingdom (FIP Recognised)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><ul data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"704\"><li style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"630\"><p style=\"font-size: 17px;\" data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"630\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"536\">Vermeil Medal<\/span>: Uruguay 2024 World Stamp Exhibition 2024 (FIP Patronised)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"630\"><p data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"630\"><strong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"536\">Vermeil Medal<\/strong>: 18th New Zealand National Philatelic Literature Exhibition 2023, Christchurch, New Zealand (National Level)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"704\"><p data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"704\"><strong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"649\">Silver Medal<\/strong>: FILABRAS 2024 (Virtual Philatelic Exhibition), Brazil<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78e285c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"78e285c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d28c04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d28c04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\" data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"328\">Nevertheless, I must state that, after participating in several international philatelic website competitions, the way these competitions are handled during actual exhibitions is unsatisfactory.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"813\">The only way attendees can learn about the competing websites is by reading the listings in the exhibition programme. Despite the fact that the participation fee for digital media is nearly the same as for a one-frame physical exhibit, there is a stark difference in visibility. While one-frame exhibits are prominently displayed on-site, digital media entries are essentially hidden \u2014 there are no laptops, screens, or electronic devices provided to showcase the competing websites.\u00a0<span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-4); color: var(--ast-global-color-3);\">If space or internet access is limited, that may be understandable. However, a better solution should be considered to ensure digital exhibits receive appropriate visibility and engagement.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdedaf8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fdedaf8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d52b386 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d52b386\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><u>Europhilex 2025, Birmingham, United Kingdom (FIP Recognised)<\/u><\/h5><p class=\"\" data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"610\">The digital philatelic platform <em data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"245\">echosphilahouse.com<\/em> has been awarded a <strong data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"287\">Large Silver Medal<\/strong> at <strong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"310\">Europhilex 2025<\/strong>, one of Europe\u2019s most prestigious international philatelic exhibitions. Held in <strong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"421\">Birmingham, United Kingdom<\/strong>, Europhilex 2025 attracted top exhibitors and philatelic literature entries from around the world, offering a global stage for excellence in traditional and digital philatelic scholarship.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"1064\"><em data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"633\">echosphilahouse.com<\/em> competed in the <strong data-start=\"650\" data-end=\"675\">Electronic Literature<\/strong> class, a growing category that reflects the evolving landscape of philately in the digital age. The <strong data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"798\">Large Silver Medal<\/strong> is a recognition of consistent quality, thoughtful presentation, and significant contribution to philatelic knowledge. It marks another milestone in the platform\u2019s ongoing journey to promote and preserve the art of stamp collecting through modern, accessible means.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1515\">Launched to foster awareness of philately among both seasoned collectors and younger generations, <em data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1185\">echosphilahouse.com<\/em> has steadily built a reputation for high-quality research, clear and responsive design, and a rich array of resources. The website includes specialised digital stamp catalogues, studies on postmarks and postal history, online exhibits, and educational content, particularly focused on South Asian philately and thematic subjects.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1788\">The judges at Europhilex 2025 praised the website\u2019s clean layout, ease of navigation, and well-organised content. Its mobile responsiveness and use of current web technologies were also noted as strengths, helping to make philately more accessible to the modern audience.<\/p><p data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1788\">As philately continues to transition into the digital era, <em data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2306\">echosphilahouse.com<\/em> stands as a dynamic example of how digital platforms can preserve history, educate new collectors, and foster a global community around the shared passion for stamps and postal heritage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b05170e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b05170e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecb9534 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ecb9534\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><u><span style=\"color: var(--ast-global-color-2); font-size: 1.29412rem; font-style: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-4);\">Uruguay 2024 World Stamp Exhibition (<\/span><span style=\"background-color: var(--ast-global-color-4); color: var(--ast-global-color-2); font-size: 1.29412rem; font-style: inherit;\">FIP Show)<\/span><\/u><\/h5><p class=\"\" data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"675\">The digital philatelic platform <em data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"285\">echosphilahouse.com<\/em> has been awarded a prestigious <strong data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"334\">Vermeil Medal<\/strong> at the <strong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"381\">Uruguay 2024 World Stamp Exhibition<\/strong>, marking another significant milestone in its growing international recognition. This achievement highlights the website\u2019s dedication to promoting philately in the digital age and its commitment to offering high-quality, research-driven content for collectors and enthusiasts around the globe.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"1073\">Held in Uruguay, the 2024 exhibition brought together the finest in global philatelic excellence, featuring competitive entries in various classes, including traditional philately, thematic exhibits, and electronic literature. <em data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"925\">echosphilahouse.com<\/em> participated in the <strong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"971\">Electronic Literature<\/strong> category, which has become increasingly relevant as philately evolves in a digitally connected world.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1536\">The Vermeil Medal\u2014positioned between Silver-Gilt and Gold\u2014is awarded to exhibits that demonstrate a high level of philatelic knowledge, presentation, and value. The recognition from the international jury at Uruguay 2024 affirms <em data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1325\">echosphilahouse.com<\/em>&#8216;s standing as a serious digital philatelic resource. The website has been praised for its clarity, usability, responsiveness on mobile devices, and the depth of its philatelic catalogues and research materials.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1961\">Founded with the vision of making philately more accessible and appealing\u2014particularly to younger generations\u2014<em data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1669\">echosphilahouse.com<\/em> serves as a bridge between traditional collecting practices and modern technological tools. By offering resources such as digital catalogues, postmark studies, exhibit showcases, and historical insights, the platform contributes to both education and inspiration in the philatelic community.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2329\">The Uruguay 2024 award adds to the growing list of accolades received by <em data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2057\">echosphilahouse.com<\/em>, including medals at EXPOFILABRAS 2024 in Brazil and the New Zealand National Philatelic Literature Exhibition 2023. Each recognition further reinforces the website\u2019s mission to innovate, educate, and elevate the art and science of stamp collecting through digital media.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2524\">As the philatelic world continues to embrace digital transformation, <em data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2421\">echosphilahouse.com<\/em> remains at the forefront\u2014offering a modern, research-rich experience for collectors across all levels.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16900e0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"16900e0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f18e8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5f18e8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/echosphilahouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Uruguay-2024-Certificate-1-1024x724.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-23567\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/echosphilahouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Uruguay-2024-Certificate-1-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/echosphilahouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Uruguay-2024-Certificate-1-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/echosphilahouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Uruguay-2024-Certificate-1-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/echosphilahouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Uruguay-2024-Certificate-1-1536x1087.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/echosphilahouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Uruguay-2024-Certificate-1-2048x1449.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cd8eaa elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4cd8eaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"747\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/echosphilahouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Uruguay-2024-Medal-747x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-23566\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/echosphilahouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Uruguay-2024-Medal-747x1024.jpg 747w, https:\/\/echosphilahouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Uruguay-2024-Medal-219x300.jpg 219w, https:\/\/echosphilahouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Uruguay-2024-Medal-768x1053.jpg 768w, https:\/\/echosphilahouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Uruguay-2024-Medal-1121x1536.jpg 1121w, https:\/\/echosphilahouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Uruguay-2024-Medal-1494x2048.jpg 1494w, https:\/\/echosphilahouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Uruguay-2024-Medal.jpg 1686w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9322e7b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9322e7b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89c414c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"89c414c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: var(--ast-global-color-2); font-size: 1.29412rem; font-style: inherit; background-color: var(--ast-global-color-4);\"><u>EXPOFILABRAS 2024 (Virtual Philatelic Exhibition)\u00a0<\/u><\/span><\/h5><p class=\"\" data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"447\">At the Brazilian Philatelic Federation&#8217;s <strong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"231\">EXPOFILABRAS 2024 \u2013 Virtual Philatelic Exhibition<\/strong>, the website <em data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"266\">echosphilahouse.com<\/em> received both a <strong data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"305\">Popular Vote Award<\/strong> and a <strong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"328\">Silver Medal<\/strong> (scoring 9 out of 10 points). A certificate of recognition was issued by the organisers of the 2024 online exhibition.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"682\">The primary goals of EXPOFILABRAS 2024 were to encourage and train philatelists, and to promote philately through digital platforms. The exhibition served as a didactic and cultural bridge between philatelists and the general public.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"993\">A total of <strong data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"711\">249 exhibits<\/strong> were presented by <strong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"766\">155 exhibitors from 33 countries<\/strong>. The collections were divided into three classes: websites, philatelic books, and general collections. According to the organisers, the exhibition attracted over <strong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"954\">6,700 unique visitors<\/strong> who viewed more than <strong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"992\">15,000 pages<\/strong>.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"1316\">A distinctive feature of the exhibition was the <strong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1073\">online public\/popular vote<\/strong>, which gathered more than <strong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1121\">6,000 submissions<\/strong> from attendees. Voting was held from <strong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1182\">April 6 to April 25<\/strong>, and the results, along with the Palmares, were announced on <strong data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1259\">May 1, 2024<\/strong>. All exhibits will remain permanently accessible online.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1574\">In their feedback on <em data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1360\">echosphilahouse.com<\/em>, the jury commented:<br data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1384\" \/><strong data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1574\">\u201cAn excellent site that achieves its stated purpose. Lovely and clear presentation and navigation. Mobile responsive and built using the latest technology. The catalogues are very good.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9196180 e-grid e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9196180\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56d7d6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"56d7d6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/echosphilahouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/certificate-jury-5019-590-page-0-1024x724.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-22908\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/echosphilahouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/certificate-jury-5019-590-page-0-1024x724.jpg 1024w, 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data-end=\"403\">echosphilahouse.com<\/em>.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"596\">The exhibition took place on <strong data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"459\">November 18\u201319, 2023<\/strong>, in <strong data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"480\">Christchurch<\/strong>, the largest city on New Zealand\u2019s South Island. It was organised by the <strong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"595\">Christchurch Philatelic Society (CPS)<\/strong>.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"932\">Since 1989, New Zealand has hosted specialised philatelic literature exhibitions biennially. These events have received international support and have helped introduce collectors to a broader range of literature, encouraging deeper interest and expertise. The 2023 exhibition was presented by the Christchurch Philatelic Society, Inc.<\/p><p class=\"\" data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1412\">The CPS is dedicated to promoting philately throughout <strong data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1005\">Christchurch<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1027\">North Canterbury<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1055\">Central Canterbury<\/strong>. Its mission includes fostering research and development across all aspects of philately and its associated disciplines, while also enhancing enjoyment of the hobby. The Society maintains an extensive library that serves both serious researchers and newcomers. 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