“This is the first of its kind competition at this level,” says event organizer Rodney Ringler, “and with $10,000 in cash and prizes it ensures this event will draw some of the best Web site designers from around the world.”

The Programmer’s Challenge starts July 1 and will run for 6 weeks. On August 21, the winner along with 10 finalists will be announced, and awarded $10,000 in cash and prizes.

The event will showcase numerous contest categories and the top Web site will be donated to a national charitable organization. Though seven of the ten sponsor slots are already filled, HostChart is still seeking a Web site design company, online marketing company and a forum board.