A jubilee ceremony was held on November 27 to mark the 30th anniversary of Armenia’s national domain, .am, and the “Internet Society” NGO that manages it. Those who contributed to the development of Internet in Armenia and the creation and expansion of .am were invited. These were individuals who, during the cold and dark years of the 1990s, recognized the importance of the Internet and believed in the country’s future.
“The 30-year history of our organization is one of dedicated and professional work. The vision of bringing Internet to Armenia has become a reality, and it is a great honor to have been at the forefront of this endeavor. We are immensely proud to witness the progress the Internet has brought to various aspects of our lives. Just as we believed years ago, we remain confident today that the Internet offers exceptional opportunities for education and development to future generations. We must continue our efforts to expand these opportunities,” said Igor Mkrtumyan, Board Chair of the “Internet Society” NGO.
The documentary film Our Internet Space: .am30, created for the anniversary, was screened, and a special publication of the same name was presented. It was highlighted that this exclusive edition marks the first time the “fathers of the Internet” in Armenia have comprehensively shared the history of introducing the Internet to the country.
The results of the annual “Wiki.հայ” competition were also presented at the event, which coincided with its jubilee year. Over the past two months, the Armenian space of the Internet was enriched with extensive information related to the Internet and domain sphere as part of the competition. Seven editors from the “Wikimedia Armenia” organization were recognized in five categories for their contributions, and special prizes were also awarded.
Appreciation letters were awarded to the members of “Internet Society” NGO and other dedicated individuals for their significant contributions to the introduction and development of the Internet in Armenia, as well as the creation of the .am.
