This year's submissions included excellent, innovative, and results-proven projects built with Adobe technology. Thank you to those who submitted your inspirational work.
16 finalists were selected among the record number of submissions. While some of the finalists' projects are internal sites, others are publicly-accessible and linked below.
Adobe also recognized two runners-up in each category. These projects earned an Honorable Mention selection and are excellent examples of innovative projects created with Adobe technology.
Congratulations to all the 2006 MAX Awards Finalists and 2006 MAX Awards Honorable Mentions on their significant achievements.
Watch the demo clips to see who won
2006 MAX Awards Finalists
- Achievement
Charter One Bank
U.S. Army - Advertising and Branding
Nike Air Max
Volkswagen GTI Features - Industry Innovator
Fidelity Labs
The Wharton Course Auction - Interactive Process Management
Kane County Circuit Clerk
Verizon Wireless
- Media and Entertainment
Click.TV
Smilebox - Mobile and Devices
MTV Mobile - Italia
Poolside Airhockey - RIA/Web Development
Dorado
goowy webtop - Training and Collaboration
TeachCTA
TIAA-CREF
Achievement
This category is for projects that have produced high returns on investment such as improved efficiencies, dollars saved, and other metrics.
Winner!
Charter One Bank - Automated Document Preparation and Delivery
Developed by: Four Point Solutions Ltd.
Advertising and Branding
This category is for an advertisement in any media form or a project that creates brand or product awareness.
People's Choice Winner!
Winner!
Volkswagen GTI Features
Developed by: Crispin, Porter + Bogusky
and IQ Interactive
Industry Innovator
This category shows innovative projects for a specific market segment such as government, education, manufacturing, financial services, or telecommunications.
Interactive Process Management
This category highlights processes or workflows that have been automated or streamlined.

Winner!
Verizon Wireless - Smart Flyer
Developed by: Verizon Wireless IT
Media and Entertainment
This category is for news, movies, stories, narratives, videos, and interactive games.
Mobile and Devices
This category is for interfaces or content specifically designed to run on a mobile phone or other wireless device.
RIA/Web Development
This category is for innovative website development that creates interactive, dynamic, and engaging user experiences.
Training and Collaboration
This category showcases projects or processes that brought multiple teams together to increase communication and effectiveness in the organization regardless of geography, technology or technical skill.
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