Bethesda, MD, April 12, 2006 -- DowntownBethesda.com, a website built on Geocentric's Citylight Software, has been recognized by the 10th Annual Webby Awards as an Official Honoree, a distinction that recognizes sites and teams that demonstrated a standard of excellence.

Hailed as the "online Oscars" by Time Magazine, The Webby Awards are determined by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, a global organization with a membership that includes musician David Bowie, Internet inventor Vinton Cerf, Naked Chef Jamie Oliver, The Body Shop president Anita Roddick, "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening, Real Networks CEO Rob Glaser, and fashion designer Max Azria.

The 10th Annual Webby Awards received a record number of entries from over 40 countries and all 50 states. Out of the over 5,500 entries submitted, fewer than 20% received this honor and were deemed an Official Honoree.

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.