Yamagata Prefecture's Kaneyama Town Wins 'Yomiuri Shimbun Award' at the Reiwa 8 National Public Relations Contest; Nara Prefecture's Yoshino Town Selected in 'Website (Town/Village)' Category
WingArc NEX announced that the official websites of Kaneyama Town (Yamagata Pref.) and Yoshino Town (Nara Pref.), which it helped build, were recognized at the Reiwa 8 National Public Relations Contest. Kaneyama Town won the 'Yomiuri Shimbun Award,' while Yoshino Town was selected in the 'Website (Town/Village)' category. WingArc NEX has provided its 'SMART L-Gov CMS' to over 400 municipalities, marking its 11th consecutive year of award-winning results since 2016.
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WingArc NEX Co., Ltd. announced that the official website of Kaneyama Town, Yamagata Prefecture, which the company supported in its renewal, won the 'Yomiuri Shimbun Award' and was selected in the 'Website (Town/Village)' category at the Reiwa 8 National Public Relations Contest hosted by the Japan Public Relations Association. Additionally, the official website of Yoshino Town, Nara Prefecture, was selected in the 'Website (Town/Village)' category.
This achievement marks the 11th consecutive year since 2016 that a municipal website supported by WingArc NEX has been selected in this contest.
[Award-winning sites]
- Kaneyama Town, Yamagata Prefecture: 'Yomiuri Shimbun Award' and 'Website (Town/Village)' selection.
- Yoshino Town, Nara Prefecture: 'Website (Town/Village)' selection.
About the National Public Relations Contest:
The contest, organized by the Japan Public Relations Association, has been held since 1964 to improve public relations activities by local governments. Entries are judged in five categories: magazines, websites, photos, videos, and PR planning.
Background and System:
The websites were built using WingArc NEX's 'SMART L-Gov CMS.' The company, which believes in the importance of delivering necessary information quickly and clearly in a sustainable society, has provided this system to over 400 municipalities. It complies with the JIS X 8341-3:2016 (AA level) accessibility standard and supports mobile devices, SNS, and resilient operation during disasters, functioning as an 'online city hall.'
Build Highlights:
- Kaneyama Town: Focused on a design that intuitively captures the town's charm. Reorganized menu items for better accessibility and introduced flexible templates for administrators.
- Yoshino Town: Developed a consistent design that highlights Yoshino’s diverse appeal, moving beyond just the 'cherry blossoms' image. The site reflects its status as a World Heritage site and a 'land of challenge,' featuring user-friendly information architecture.
This achievement marks the 11th consecutive year since 2016 that a municipal website supported by WingArc NEX has been selected in this contest.
[Award-winning sites]
- Kaneyama Town, Yamagata Prefecture: 'Yomiuri Shimbun Award' and 'Website (Town/Village)' selection.
- Yoshino Town, Nara Prefecture: 'Website (Town/Village)' selection.
About the National Public Relations Contest:
The contest, organized by the Japan Public Relations Association, has been held since 1964 to improve public relations activities by local governments. Entries are judged in five categories: magazines, websites, photos, videos, and PR planning.
Background and System:
The websites were built using WingArc NEX's 'SMART L-Gov CMS.' The company, which believes in the importance of delivering necessary information quickly and clearly in a sustainable society, has provided this system to over 400 municipalities. It complies with the JIS X 8341-3:2016 (AA level) accessibility standard and supports mobile devices, SNS, and resilient operation during disasters, functioning as an 'online city hall.'
Build Highlights:
- Kaneyama Town: Focused on a design that intuitively captures the town's charm. Reorganized menu items for better accessibility and introduced flexible templates for administrators.
- Yoshino Town: Developed a consistent design that highlights Yoshino’s diverse appeal, moving beyond just the 'cherry blossoms' image. The site reflects its status as a World Heritage site and a 'land of challenge,' featuring user-friendly information architecture.
FAQ
令和8年全国広報コンクールで読売新聞社賞を受賞したのはどの自治体ですか？
山形県金山町が受賞しました。
ウイングアークＮＥＸの自治体ホームページ構築における入選実績はどのくらいですか？
今年度を含め、2016年から11年連続で入選しています。
自治体ホームページ構築に使用されたシステムは何ですか？
自治体向けホームページ管理システム「SMART L-Gov CMS」です。
SMART L-Gov CMSの主な特徴は何ですか？
ウェブアクセシビリティ規格「JIS X 8341-3:2016」等級AA準拠、スマホ・SNS対応、災害時の安定運用体制などが特徴です。
山形県金山町と奈良県吉野町のウェブサイトは、それぞれのコンクール部門でどのような評価を得ましたか？
山形県金山町は「読売新聞社賞」受賞および「ウェブサイト（町村部）」入選、奈良県吉野町は「ウェブサイト（町村部）」入選です。