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CNET Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:CNET)(www.cnetnetworks.com) today announced it is the winner of three People's Voice Awards as part of the Tenth Annual Webby Awards, the leading international honor for web sites. CNET.com (www.cnet.com) won in the Guides/Ratings/Reviews category; CNET Download.com (www.download.com) won in the IT Hardware/Software category; and GameSpot (www.gamespot.com) won in the Games-related category. Hailed as the "online Oscars" by Time Magazine, the prestigious Webby Awards recognize the very best of the Internet in 69 business, consumer and culture categories, such as Community, Fashion, Film, Financial, Activism, and Politics. This year, the People's Voice Awards received a record number of entries from over 40 countries and all 50 states. The winners were selected by the public, which weighed in with more than 300,000 votes. CNET Networks and other winners will be honored at an awards ceremony hosted by Rob Corddry of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart on June 12th in New York City. "Our top priority across all of CNET Networks' sites is creating a totally satisfying, authentic content experience for our users, so to us, this People's Voice Award recognition is one of the highest honors," said Barry Briggs, president and chief operating officer at CNET Networks. "The Webby Awards honors the outstanding web sites that are setting the standards for the Internet," said Tiffany Shlain, founder and ambassador of The Webby Awards. "CNET Networks People's Voice Awards are testaments to the skill, ingenuity, and vision of its creators." Founded in 1996, The Webby Awards are known worldwide for its famous five-words-or-less acceptance speeches. The awards are determined by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences, a global organization with a membership that includes musician David Bowie, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, The Body Shop president Anita Roddick, "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening, Real Networks CEO Rob Glaser, and fashion designer Max Azria. People's Voice Winners will be honored at an Awards Gala in New York City on June 12th. About CNET Networks, Inc. CNET Networks is a global media company with some of the most important and valuable brands on the Web targeting passionate audiences. The company's brands -- such as CNET, GameSpot, TV.com, MP3.com, Webshots, BNET and ZDNet -- serve the technology, games and entertainment, business, and community categories. CNET Networks was founded in 1993 and has always been "a different kind of media company" creating engaging media experiences through a combination of world-class content and technology infrastructure. About The Webby Awards: Called the "Oscars of the Internet" by the New York Times, the Webby is the leading international award honoring excellence in Web design, creativity, usability and functionality. Established in 1996, the 10th Annual Webby Awards received over 5,500 entries from all 50 states and over 40 countries worldwide. The Webby Awards are presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Sponsors and Partners of The Webby Awards include: AOL; The Creative Group; Verizon; Adweek, Brandweek and Mediaweek magazines; Fortune; OnRequest Images; IDG; iStockphoto; American Marketing Association; PricewaterhouseCoopers; 2advanced Studios; MX Interactive and Museum of the Moving Image. For more information visit www.webbyawards.com. About the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS): The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences is dedicated to the creative, technical, and professional progress of the Internet and interactive media. The Academy is an intellectually diverse organization that includes over 500 members consisting of leading experts in a diverse range of fields, such as musician David Bowie, Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, business guru and author Tom Peters, The Body Shop president Anita Roddick, fashion designer Max Azria, "Simpsons" creator Matt Groening and Real Networks CEO Rob Glaser. The Webby Awards and The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences are registered trademarks of International Data Group. For more information, visit www.iadas.net.