Honoring the Bestof the Internet
Webby Lifetime Achievement
Five Word Speech
I Only Get Five Words?
- David Bowie
About Webby Lifetime Achievement
An individual or group of individuals who have played an integral role over time in furthering the creative, technical or professional progress of the Internet.
It is with great pleasure, admiration and respect that we present The Webby Lifetime Achievement Award to David Bowie. The rock icon and Internet visionary has led a legendary career of pushing the boundaries of art and technology. From Ziggy Stardust to BowieNet, the seminal Internet service provider he launched in 1998- where Mr.Bowie encouraged fans to do everything from contribute to song lyrics, download exclusive singles and even remix his own music- to BowieArt, an innovative Website that connects the next generation of visual artists with art collectors worldwide, David Bowie has always embraced the spirit of the Internet.
