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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Kindly take a look see and vote</p><p class=MsoNormal>This has been a truly valuable resource and our voices can make a difference</p><p class=MsoNormal>Happy voting and spread the word</p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><b>From: </b><a href="mailto:noreply@applevis.com">AppleVis</a><br><b>Sent: </b>Sunday, December 15, 2024 9:44 AM<br><b>To: </b><a href="mailto:jdegen16@comcast.net">jdegen16@comcast.net</a><br><b>Subject: </b>[AppleVis Newsletter] Cast your Vote for the AppleVis Golden Applesof 2024 and David Goodwin Award</p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div><div><h2><a href="https://www.applevis.com/newsletter/cast-your-vote-applevis-golden-apples-2024-david-goodwin-award">Cast your Vote for the AppleVis Golden Apples of 2024 and David Goodwin Award </a><o:p></o:p></h2><div><div><p>Hello from the team at AppleVis,</p><p>We are writing to invite you to cast your vote for the <a href="https://www.applevis.com/blog/cast-your-votes-now-applevis-golden-apples-2024-david-goodwin-award">AppleVis Golden Apples of 2024 and David Goodwin Award.</a></p><p>First launched in 2012, the AppleVis Golden Apples is an opportunity for blind, DeafBlind, and low vision users of Apple products to recognize and acknowledge the hard work and dedication which developers have put into making and maintaining great and accessible applications over the last twelve months.</p><p>Past winners of a Golden Apple include <a href="https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/utilities/seeing-ai">Seeing AI,</a> <a href="https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/games/dice-world-6-fun-games">Dice World,</a> <a href="https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/games/blackbox">Blackbox,</a> <a href="https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/games/zanagrams">Zanagrams,</a> <a href="http://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/games/timecrest-door">Timecrest,</a> and <a href="http://rogueamoeba.com/audiohijack/">Audio Hijack.</a> (<a href="https://www.applevis.com/golden-apples">View the full list of previous Golden Apple winners here.</a>)</p><p>This year, we are reintroducing the Golden Apple for Developer of the Year, which was last awarded in 2018. We will also be awarding Golden Apples for Best App and Best Game.</p><p>In addition to our Golden Apples, we are very excited to announce the launch of the David Goodwin Award. Named after AppleVis Founder David Goodwin, who devoted 14 years of his life to serving our community, this annual award will recognize a developer who has made an outstanding and lasting impact for people who are blind, DeafBlind, or who have low vision over a minimum of the last three (3) years.</p><p>To be eligible for the Golden Apple for Best App or Best Game, an app must:</p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1'>Be fully accessible to blind, DeafBlind, and low vision users;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1'>Have been launched or significantly updated during 2024;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1'>Be from a developer with a demonstrated commitment to making their app(s) accessible to blind, DeafBlind, and low vision users; and<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo1'>Be best-in-class in terms of design, functionality, and operation.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p>To be eligible for the Golden Apple for Developer of the Year, a developer must:</p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo2'>Have a demonstrated commitment to making their apps fully accessible to blind, DeafBlind, and low vision users during 2024;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo2'>Have delivered significant new features or updates to their app(s) during 2024, particularly updates which directly benefit blind, DeafBlind, and low vision users; and<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo2'>Have been actively engaged with blind, DeafBlind, and low vision users during 2024 and established or maintained positive relationships with our community.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p>To be eligible for the David Goodwin Award, a developer must:</p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'>Have actively been developing accessible applications for a minimum of three (3) years;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'>Have at least one (1) fully accessible app in the App Store which is actively being developed;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'>Consistently deliver app functionality which represents both excellence in design and vision accessibility implementation;<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'>Demonstrate an ongoing and exemplary commitment to empowering people who are blind, DeafBlind, or who have low vision; and<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3'>Be actively engaged with blind, DeafBlind, and low vision users and consistently go above and beyond to serve the needs of our community.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><h3>The Nominees<o:p></o:p></h3><p>Below are the nominees for each award:</p><h4>Best App<o:p></o:p></h4><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo4'><a href="https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/productivity/1password-password-manager">1Password: Password Manager</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo4'><a href="https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/entertainment/anytime-podcast-player">Anytime Podcast Player</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo4'><a href="https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/productivity/drafts">Drafts</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo4'><a href="https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/social-networking/mona-mastodon">Mona for Mastodon</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo4'><a href="https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/navigation/oko-cross-streets-maps">Oko - Cross streets and Maps</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo4'><a href="https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/productivity/piccybot">PiccyBot</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo4'><a href="https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/utilities/seeing-ai">Seeing AI</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo4'><a href="https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/music/tape-it-pro-audio-recorder">Tape It - Pro Audio Recorder</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo4'><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/todoist-to-do-list-calendar/id572688855">Todoist: To Do List & Calendar</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo4'><a href="https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/navigation/voicevista">VoiceVista</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><h4>Best Game<o:p></o:p></h4><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><a href="https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/games/adventure-fate-lost-island">Adventure to Fate Lost Island</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><a href="https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/games/audiocat">AudioCat</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><a href="https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/games/azmar-quest-old-school-rpg">Azmar Quest (Old School RPG)</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brailliance-learn-braille/id6478794947">Brailliance - Learn Braille</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/conjury/id6468274110">Conjury</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dawncaster-deckbuilding-rpg/id1555459868">Dawncaster: Deckbuilding RPG</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><a href="https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/games/eldrum-untold-text-rpg">Eldrum: Untold - Text RPG</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><a href="https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/games/home-quest-idle-adventure">Home Quest - Idle Adventure</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><a href="https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/games/land-livia-epic-fantasy">Land of Livia: An Epic Fantasy</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5'><a href="https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/games/round-logic">Round Logic</a><o:p></o:p></li></ul><h4>Developer of the Year<o:p></o:p></h4><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>Act None AB (Eldrum: Untold - Text RPG)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>AgileBits Inc. (1Password: Password Manager)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>Ben Hills (Anytime Podcast Player)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>BENVISION INC (Speakaboo: Blind AI Assistance)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>Jianfeng Wu (VoiceVista)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>Junyu Kuang (Mona for Mastodon, Spring for Twitter)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>Sevan Soukiassian (Azmar Quest (Old School RPG))<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>Sparkling Design and Infotech Private Limited (PiccyBot)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>Split Atom Labs Pty Ltd (Land of Livia: An Epic Fantasy)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>Tape It Music GmbH (Tape It - Pro Audio Recorder)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>TouchMint LLC (Adventure To Fate Lost Island)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6'>Weather Gods Ltd (Weather Gods)<o:p></o:p></li></ul><h4>David Goodwin Award<o:p></o:p></h4><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'>A Sharp, LLC (Six Ages, King of Dragon Pass)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'>American Printing House for the Blind (GoodMaps Outdoors)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'>Agile Tortoise (Drafts)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'>Aira Tech Corp (Aira Explorer)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'>Cash Reader s.r.o. (Cash Reader for the Blind)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'>Dolphin Computer Access Ltd (Dolphin EasyReader)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'>Envision Technologies B.V. (Envision AI)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'>Flexibits Inc. (Fantastical Calendar)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'>Junyu Kuang (Mona for Mastodon, Spring for Twitter)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'>Kunal Sood (lire: RSS Reader)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'>Library Of Congress (BARD Mobile)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'>MIPsoft Oy (BlindSquare)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'>National Federation of the Blind (NFB-NEWSLINE® Mobile)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'>Oriol Gomez (Round Logic, Accessible Hangman, Accessible 2048, and more)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'>Sneaky Crab, Inc. (Timecrest)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'>TwistedWave Software Ltd. (TwistedWave Audio Editor)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'>Ulysses GmbH & Co. KG (Ulysses: Writing App)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'>Weather Gods Ltd (Weather Gods)<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo7'>Wooji Juice Ltd (Ferrite Recording Studio, Hokusai Audio Editor)<o:p></o:p></li></ul><h4>Is Your Personal Golden Apple Not Shortlisted?<o:p></o:p></h4><p>This year, we are again offering the option to select “Other” when casting your vote. When you do this, you will be presented with a text field to enter an app, game, or developer you believe deserves special recognition. We simply ask that you first please verify the app or developer you are writing in meets the eligibility criteria for the award.</p><p>If a write-in candidate receives more votes than any nominee, it will win the award.</p><h3>Thank You to our Nominating Committee<o:p></o:p></h3><p>We would like to extend our appreciation to the following community leaders for serving on our 2024 Golden Apples Nominating Committee:</p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8'>Shelly Brisbin<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8'>Judy Dixon<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8'>Michael Feir<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8'>John Gassman<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8'>Jonathan Mosen<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8'>David Redmond<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo8'>Joe Steinkamp<o:p></o:p></li></ul><h3>How to Cast your Vote<o:p></o:p></h3><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Please read the below information carefully before casting your vote</span></strong></p><p>Voting for the 2024 AppleVis Golden Apple Awards is open to individuals who are blind, DeafBlind, or who have low vision; and who are not employed by and do not have any other professional affiliation with any of the shortlisted companies. Voting will close at 14:00 UTC on Monday, December 23, 2024.</p><p>An AppleVis Account is required to access the voting form and cast your vote. If you are not already logged into the website, you can <a href="https://www.applevis.com/user/login">log in here.</a> If you do not yet have an AppleVis account, you can <a href="https://www.applevis.com/user/register">create one now.</a> Once logged into the website, please <a href="https://www.applevis.com/blog/cast-your-votes-now-applevis-golden-apples-2024-david-goodwin-award">visit this page to cast your vote.</a></p><p>If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out via our <a href="https://www.applevis.com/contact">Contact Page</a> and a member of our team will gladly assist you.</p><p>Wishing you the very best and every good thing this holiday season,</p><p>The AppleVis Editorial Team</p><h3>Connect with Us<o:p></o:p></h3><p><a href="https://www.mastodon.online/@AppleVis">Follow AppleVis on Mastodon</a><br><a href="https://www.x.com/AppleVis">Follow AppleVis on X</a><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AppleVis">Visit and like the AppleVis Facebook Page</a> <a href="https://www.applevis.com">Visit the AppleVis Website</a> <a href="https://www.bemyeyes.com/about">Learn about Be My Eyes</a> <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/be-my-eyes/id905177575">Download Be My Eyes from the App Store</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div><p class=newsletter-footer><a href="https://www.applevis.com/simplenews/remove/15497/applevis_newsletter/1734270902/5rdTD7CRHvxrf0HQoXgXMAP6wmmOB1rNQBOCSOYhYZQ">Unsubscribe from this newsletter</a> </p></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>