Bountiful, Utah – September 9, 2026: SunStar Strategic has won the 2026 Best Investment Website Award from the Web Marketing Association for its work on the SanJac Alpha website, www.sanjacalpha.com. The award recognizes excellence in website development and reflects SunStar’s collaboration with SanJac Alpha and digital design and development partner, Sproutbox.
The Best Investment Website Award is presented annually by the Web Marketing Association to the highest-scoring website in the investment category. Entries are evaluated by independent judges on design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copywriting, and ease of use.
SanJac Alpha, an active fixed income investment management firm, wanted a website that would communicate its investment philosophy, introduce its team, and provide investors and financial advisors with clear information about its exchange-traded funds and investment insights.
SunStar led the project’s messaging, content development, and project management, working closely with SanJac Alpha to understand the firm’s investment approach and what differentiates it in the marketplace. A key priority was presenting complex financial information in a clear, accessible manner without sacrificing the depth and accuracy of the content. Sproutbox partnered with SunStar on the website’s design and development, translating the content and brand direction into a modern, intuitive digital experience.
The result is a site that presents SanJac Alpha’s investment strategies and resources clearly while reflecting the firm’s expertise and approach to active fixed income management.
“We wanted the website to reflect who we are as a firm and make it easier for investors and advisors to understand our approach,” said Andrew Wells, Chief Investment Officer of SanJac Alpha. “Fixed income can be complex, and it was important to present our strategies and investment philosophy in a way that is clear and accessible without oversimplifying the information. SunStar and Sproutbox did a great job bringing that vision to life, and we’re pleased to see their work recognized with this award.”
“It’s especially rewarding to see SunStar recognized in a category that is so closely aligned with the clients we serve,” said Hibre Teklemariam, President of SunStar Strategic. “Our team understands the unique challenges financial firms face when communicating their expertise, and this award is a wonderful reflection of the work they do every day. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished with SanJac Alpha and Sproutbox, and we look forward to continuing to build on that success.”
SunStar specializes in the financial industry, providing customized proactive public relations and marketing programs for asset managers, mutual funds, ETFs, banks, private equity firms, and more.
In addition to this award, SunStar has previously won several web development awards from the Web Marketing Association. In 2022, SunStar won for Excellence in Web Development in two categories, Investment and Mutual Fund, for www.otgam.net. In 2020, SunStar won “Best Mutual Fund Award” for Mairs & Power, a St. Paul, MN-based firm, www.mairsandpower.com, and in 2018 SunStar won the "Outstanding Achievement Award" in the PR category for its own site, www.sunstarstrategic.com. In 2024, SunStar was honored with a prestigious 2024 Web Excellence Award in the financial services category, for the Summit Global Investments website, www.sgiam.com.
About the Web Award
Winners are selected by the Web Marketing Association from websites across the globe that were launched for at least part of calendar year 2024 or early 2025. Sites are judged on design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copywriting, and ease of use/navigation by a panel of independent Internet experts. Best of Industry awards recognize the highest-scoring website in each industry category.
About SunStar Strategic
SunStar Strategic provides strategic public relations and inspired marketing communication programs that help its clients attract, maintain, and grow assets. SunStar Strategic focuses first on developing the unique messages that differentiate a firm in a crowded market. The company works closely with its clients to ensure they get the attention and recognition they deserve. SunStar’s robust PR practice spans more than three decades. Core services include media relations and comprehensive digital and print marketing services from strategy through design and execution. SunStar Strategic, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Summit Global Investments, LLC, has offices in Washington DC, New York, Chicago, and Utah. https://www.sunstarstrategic.com
About About SanJac Alpha
SanJac Alpha is a Houston based investment management firm focused on actively managed ETFs in the fixed income space. With seasoned investment professionals and a robust infrastructure, SanJac Alpha seeks to provide investors with access to market opportunities and risk management, a combination they believe is essential in today’s volatile markets.
About Sproutbox
Sproutbox is a full-service digital marketing agency based in Portland, Oregon. Since 2008, the agency has helped businesses grow through website design and development, branding, SEO/GEO/AI search, social media, advertising, video & photo, and email marketing. Sproutbox partners with organizations across professional services, financial services, healthcare, B2B, and nonprofit industries to build websites and marketing campaigns that are clear, effective, and built to last. Learn more at sproutbox.co.