The 'Waterford Digital Story Trail' picked up the Digital Changemaker Award at the .ie Digital Town Awards 2024 which were held in the Sheraton Hotel in Athlone on Friday last.
Meanwhile, Tramore’s ‘QR Codes for Eco-activities’ was highly commended in the Digital Sustainability category.
Recognising and rewarding projects across the country for their use of digital technologies and innovation that have had a transformational effect, the .ie Digital Town Awards featured projects which included themes such as ethical and sustainable tourism and digital infrastructure.
With a total prize fund of €60,000, the Digital Story Trail project received €3,000 in prize money.
In February of last year, Waterford City and County Council in partnership with Imvizar, and with Fáilte Ireland funding under the Destination Towns Initiative, launched Waterford’s first Digital Story Trail (DST), which explores the history, culture, and heritage of 15 different locations across the city centre.
Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Joe Conway congratulated the award-winning project saying: “This project is truly deserving of the Digital Town Digital Changemaker Award. The innovative technology has brought Waterford’s past to life. This novel approach gives locals and visitors alike the chance to delve into Waterford’s rich history and learn more about the fascinating people who shaped it.”
Orna Holohan, Tourism Officer with Waterford City and County Council, on receiving the award said: “It is fantastic to receive this award, particularly as there were such high calibre nominees in the Digital Changemaker category. Waterford Digital Story Trail has set a new benchmark for interactive cultural experiences, fostering a renewed interest in Waterford's past among locals and visitors alike. Its impact goes beyond immediate tourism gains, offering a lasting contribution to the appreciation and preservation of local history.”
To find out about Waterford’s Digital Story Trail visit Waterford Digital Story Trail (visitwaterford.com)
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