Legion website wins Bronze Award

Legion website wins Bronze Award

The American Legion won a bronze award for Website Editorial Excellence on June 25 in the Association of Media and Publishing’s (AM&P) annual Excel Award contest for association publishers.

The American Legion’s primary website, www.legion.org, was redesigned by American Legion Digital Media Manager Chris Bayliss two years ago into a responsive design, which makes it easier for mobile users to access news and information. Since then, the Legion’s key metrics for page views, unique visitors and others have all surged, said Walter Ivie, chairman of the Media and Communications Commission which oversees the website.

“We’re obviously pleased that our website and staff members such as Chris Bayliss have been recognized with this award,” Ivie said. “However, we are especially honored by the daily achievements we see as our website content serves our 2 million members with inspiring stories, resourceful information, compelling videos and much more.”