Awarded the 'Ed Denison Business Leader of the Year Award 2005' at the Governor's Celebration of Innovation Awards dinner in Phoenix.

Bob Parsons, Founder and President of GoDaddy.com, was awarded the 'Ed Denison Business Leader of the Year Award 2005' last night, at the Governor's Celebration of Innovation Awards dinner in Phoenix.

According to the company, the Governor's Celebration of Innovation, now in its third year, recognizes top technology innovators. It had received nominations from about 100 businesses and academic innovators across Arizona.

"I'm thrilled with this award and very proud of GoDaddy.com. Our growth and dominance in the world market place is a testament to GoDaddy's relentless dedication to our customers. In fewer than five years, GoDaddy.com has erupted from a business concept, aimed at providing Internet users with an affordable, reliable product, into a global leader on the World Wide Web. We consider ourselves the 'on ramp' to the Internet and we are proud to provide superior customer service without outsourcing a single job," said Parsons.