VIA Recognized with Prestigious Interactive Media Award for Excellence in eLearning Development

PORTLAND, Ore. - April 16, 2014 - PRLog -- VIA was recognized by the Horizon Interactive Awards, a leading international interactive media awards competition, for its excellence in the Training/E-Learning - Websites category with a Gold Level award for “Competition Law Training Made Fun” based on the company’s work with Autodesk.

VIA worked with Autodesk to create a course with a fun approach to the serious subject of compliance and competition law. In the backdrop of a conference in Las Vegas where the keynote speaker is an Elvis impersonator, users watch a 1950’s style tongue-in-cheek instructional video to get the basics of the course. This course incorporated game-based learning, as well as quick learning modules to reinforce the training. In addition, it was designed with localization in mind and was translated into multiple languages.

“VIA is proud of the compliance training program we developed with Autodesk. It is more important than ever to effectively train employees and partners on compliance, given the multimillion and even billion dollar fines from international government agencies in this area,” said Nic McMahon, Chief Operating Officer, VIA. “This recognition underlines that VIA is a trusted and proven partner for companies seeking to mitigate compliance risk. Making compliance fun and engaging is a critical part of adoption; as is working with companies willing to push the boundaries and try new approaches. Autodesk has been a valued partner throughout the collaborative process and the course is a testament to the creative spirit of the company and its employees around the globe.”

The 12th annual, international competition saw over 1600 entries from over 24 countries around world including: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and nearly all 50 of the United States of America.

An international panel of judges, consisting of industry professionals with diverse backgrounds, as well as an end user panel evaluated categories ranging from online advertising to mobile applications. The 2013 winning entries showcase the industry’s best interactive media solutions including web sites, mobile applications, print media, interactive displays, public exhibits, online advertising, video, email and more.

“The 2013 competition is undoubtedly one of the best showcases of outstanding interactive media in our long competition history,” said Mike Sauce, Founder of the Horizon Interactive Awards. “Winners in this year’s competition highlight the best blend of technology, cutting-edge thinking, outstanding user-experience and overall aesthetics.”

The Horizon Interactive Awards holds the competition each year with the winners being announced the following April. For more information visit the Horizon Interactive Awards online: www.horizoninteractiveawards.com.