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Web Excellence Award winner for Best Website

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Intended Audience: B2B Business Owners, Media Outlet, Microsoft Partners

We are pleased to announce that Orchestry is the Web Excellence Award winner for Best Website in the category of IT.

Orchestry is a comprehensive adoption, governance, provisioning, and lifecycle management platform that makes work simple in Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint Online.

Maven Collective Marketing led the website project with design/development by Etude.Digital (formerly Creative Engine Brand Strategy) to create something unique and reflective of Orchestry’s mission of Work Made Simple. The main goal of the website was to educate prospective clients about the common challenges around Microsoft 365 delivered through dozens of educational blogs and frequent virtual events, practical guides, and useful templates, featuring thought leadership from Microsoft MVPs.

The coveted Web Excellence Awards encourage and promote web excellence and establish higher standards year after year by honoring distinguished websites, web marketing projects, videos, mobile sites/apps, social media campaigns created by digital and creative agencies, designers, creators, freelancers, and entrepreneurs worldwide.

This year, the international award recorded over 800 entries from around the world including the United States, Australia, Denmark, Italy, UK, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and Portugal. The presiding panel of judges ranged from global industry professionals to academic experts from areas of marketing, web science, and design.

With Orchestry’s win, we have been able to utilize this recognition to set a new benchmark in supporting a successful business and website launch, that drives consistent lead generation, and in turn net revenue.

You too can leverage our B2B digital marketing services that deliver the expertise you can measure today! If you are looking to launch a website, web marketing projects, or need assistance with a brand strategy that helps you stand out among your competitors, get in touch with us at maven@mavencollectivemarketing.com.

Maven Collective Marketing's Annual Pay It Forward Initiative

Estimated Read Time: 6 minutes

Intended Audience: Maven Collective Clients, Non-Profit Organizations, Charity Organizations

With all the challenges that have arisen this year, 2020 will be, if nothing else, a year to remember. Thankfully, as we approach the holiday season and settle into the dark nights, it’s time for us to uphold our favorite tradition – Maven Collective Marketing’s Annual Pay It Forward Initiative.

What is the 'Pay It Forward Initiative'?

At Maven Collective Marketing, we truly believe in giving back and paying it forward. So, we developed the Paying It Forward Initiative as a way of showing our appreciation to organizations that are working tirelessly to make the world better, kinder, and safer.

Every year, the Mavens at Maven Collective Marketing select a collection of local, national and international charities to support. This year, we have supported 13 amazing organizations (over double the number we gave to last year, wahoo!).

Here are some thoughts from the Mavens on this year’s ‘Pay It Forward Initiative’ and the charities they have selected:

Why Mavens 'Pay It Forward'

Pay It Forward Initiative 2020: Selected Charities

Here is further information about the wonderful organizations our team has chosen to support this year and the work that they do to make the world better for all of us.

Fistula Foundation

Fistula is an injury that occurs during childbirth. It has largely been eradicated across the developed world but is still devastating the lives of women in the poorest of countries. The Fistula Foundation aims to “treat obstetric fistula with cost-effective, restorative surgery.” This year, our donation through the Maven Collective Marketing Pay It Forward Initiative sponsored a full Fistula Surgery for an individual.

Find out more about Fistula Foundation >

Nature Conservancy of Canada

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is Canada’s leading national land conservation organization. They work to protect Canada’s most precious natural places and have helped to protect 14 million hectares across the country since they began in 1962. Their mission is to lead and inspire others to join them in creating a legacy for future generations through conservation across Canada. Since our team of Mavens are dedicated outdoor enthusiasts, we proudly support land conservation to keep the wild, wild.

Find out more about Nature Conservancy of Canada >

Squamish Helping Hands

Since 2006, Squamish Helping Hands has been providing food and shelter programs within the Sea to Sky communities. Every year they serve an average of 35,000 meals to those in need, as well as providing 12,660 brown bag school lunches and 3,000 shelter stays. Their vision is to end homelessness and hunger in our community, to “create a community that assumes respect and dignity for all of its members”.

Find out more about Squamish Helping Hands >

Charity Water

Charity Water is a non-profit organization that brings clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries. To date, they have funded water projects to support over 11 million people around the world.

Find out more about Charity Water >

North Shore Connexions Society

North Shore Connexions Society has been fostering an environment of inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities for more than 60 years. They provide programs and services which support the development and empowerment of adults, children and families. Plus, they advocate for a full range of community-based services to support their participants’ needs.

The Kettle Society

The Kettle Society has been empowering people living with mental illness substance abuse, poverty and/or homelessness for over 40 years. They serve over 6,000 individuals every year and manage 400+ units of supportive housing.

Find out more about The Kettle Society >

The Bloom Group

The Bloom Group supports the most vulnerable people in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside through the provision of housing, health and social services. Their vision is to help build strong and resilient communities where everyone has adequate housing and health care, and where “everyone is supported to live with a sense of self-worth and self-determination”.

Find out more about The Bloom Group >

St Mark & St Philopateer

St Mark & St Philopateer church relies on donations to host weekly services and provide community services such as providing food for those that are vulnerable and living with food insecurity.

Find out more about St Mark & St Philopateer >

Plan International

Plan International is a development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. They work tirelessly to empower children young people and communities to make vital changes that tackle the root causes of discrimination against girls and support the safe and successful progression of children from birth to adulthood.

Find out more about Plan International >

Downtown Eastside Women's Centre

The Downtown Eastside is home to many vulnerable populations including those who are homeless, mentally ill, and or with addictions. But, it is also a place known for creativity, community and tenacity in the face of stigma. The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre is a safe space for women where they can access resources, take refuge, and grow together.

Find out more about the Downtown Eastside Women’s Shelter >

ElderDogs

ElderDog Canada is an organization dedicated to ageing people, ageing dogs, and the importance of the connection they enjoy. They assist and support older adults in the care and well-being of their canine companions so they can keep them at home with them for as long as possible.

Find out more about ElderDogs Canada >

The Greater Vancouver Food Bank

The Greater Vancouver Food Banks mission is simple: provide healthy food to those in need. Since starting out in 1983, the food bank has grown significantly and now provides assistance to approximately 8,500 people weekly across Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and the North Shore.

Find out more about the Greater Vancouver Food Bank >

Crisis Centre of Canada

Crisis Services Canada provide suicide prevention and support to people across Canada. Their services are nationally available via toll-free phone or text, making them easily accessible to anyone that is thinking about, or has been affected by suicide.

Find Out More About Crisis Services Canada >

Want to learn more?

If you’d like to learn more about Maven Collective Marketing or our Pay It Forward Initiative, we’d love to hear from you! Please don’t hesitate to reach out at maven@mavencollectivemarketing.com.

Author: Maven Collective - The Microsoft Partner Marketing Agency

Orchestry Wins 2021 Web Excellence Award for Best IT Website