Bethesda, MD, September 28, 2006 -- Geocentric announced today that the firm has been awarded a 2006 WebAward for Outstanding Achievement in Website Development. The award recognizes Geocentric's work on SilverSpringDowntown.com, an interactive project for the Silver Spring Arts & Entertainment District.

"The World Wide Web continues to evolve in terms of Web site development and the expectations of visitors to sites," said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. "The Web sites today are more integrated than ever and have multimedia tools embedded into the site rather than as links. The WebAward winning Websites have once again set the standard for all Web development."

The WebAwards focus on the entire Web site, with particular emphasis on the creativity and functionality of the overall interactive experience. SilverSpringDowntown.com was developed based on Geocentric's Citylight Software for Interactive Destination Marketing and Mapping.

About Silver Spring, Maryland:

Silver Spring is one of the premiere Arts and Entertainment Districts on the East Coast. Located in Montgomery County, Maryland, on the border of Washington DC, the city boasts several important cultural attractions including the American Film Institute Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, the Silver Spring Jazz Festival, as well as the Round House Theatre and Theatre School. Silver Spring is also home to 20,000 residents and 500 businesses, including Discovery Communications and The Discovery Channel.

About Geocentric:

Geocentric is a specialty software and services company dedicated to improving internet maps and local search by enabling destination marketing organizations, such as business districts and tourism destinations, to self-manage and self-publish high-quality interactive maps and guides within their existing websites.

The company is based in Bethesda, Maryland. The company's website is www.geocentric.com.