Press Release

Community College Professor Inducted into WOW's Web Professional Hall of Fame

Folsom, CA (December 8, 2006) – The World Organization of Webmasters (WOW) announced that Mark DuBois, Associate Professor, Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL, has been selected to be inducted into the WOW’s Hall of Fame, an honor recognizing those that who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the Web profession worldwide. Professor DuBois was selected for his leadership in expanding the role of Web professional education.

Professor DuBois accepted the honor at the 10th Annual WOW Advisory Board Meeting, held in Las Vegas, NV Monday, November 13th 2006. The WOW Web Professional Hall of Fame is sponsored by the non-profit, World Organization of Webmasters (WOW), the most respected association for Web professionals.

"By honoring exceptional Web professionals, such as Professor DuBois, the WOW Web Professional Hall of Fame shines the spotlight on the role models and sources of inspiration for the next generation of Web professionals considering careers in the Web profession.” said Bill Cullifer, Executive Director, and WOW founder. “Professor DuBois is one the most passionate Web professional educators I’ve ever met.” added Cullifer.

Among his many accomplishments, Professor DuBois made exceptional contributions to the advancement of Web professional education by contributing countless hours of support to the ongoing development of career pathways and guidelines. Professor DuBois an eight year supporter of the WOW organizations has contributed resources of great importance to the educational community, including curricula guidelines and content for aspiring, practicing professionals and those that teach them.

“I am honored to receive such an award from my peers, colleagues, and friends. Although the years of hard work and struggle are to help our students succeed, it is nice to also receive recognition for these efforts. I am thankful to be a part of a much larger effort to improve the lives of aspiring web professionals. I offer my sincere thanks to WOW (and Bill Cullifer) for this honor.”