The Armenian Freenet Web Prize "SARD '99" is an initiative of UNDP Armenia Internet project.

"SARD '99" Web Prize has been established to encourage creation of information resources on the vast cultural heritage of Armenia and the wealth of contemporary information in the domains of culture, research & technology, art and literature.

Armenian Freenet strongly promotes access to and free flow of information. The ultimate goal of the Information Society is empowerment of all citizens through access to and use of knowledge. One of the main goals of the Armenian Freenet is the implementation of the concept of "universal access" to information in Armenia and on Armenia.

The Armenian Freenet Web Prize shall be awarded in recognition of outstanding achievements by teams and individuals in introducing Armenia to the world via promoting information on the country on the global information infrastructure.

The Prize reflects the cultural and societal importance of the new information and communication technologies and their use in the promotion of Armenian national historical, cultural and technological heritage at the same time fostering cooperation of Armenians worldwide.