I have had it with the conventional bloggers choice awards. They come no where near to representing the blogs that I think are brilliant, funny, soul searching, thoughtful, inspirational, budget friendly, and beautiful. Sometimes they are just vulgar and gross!
I am coming up with my own blog awards. I am going to name it something really unique and creative and fun so that whenever anyone reads it they will want to enter or nominate! And the name is:
Awesome Blogs 2009
(I know. I don't think I am going to win for Most Creative Blog.)
Speaking of categories, here they are!
Awesomest Parenting Blog
Awesomest Inspirational Blog
Awesomest Food/Recipe Blog
Awesomest Funniest Blog
Awesomest Designed Blog
Awesomest Photography Blog
Awesomest Homeschooling Blog
Awesomest Faith Blog
Awesomest Political Blog
Awesomest Overall Blog
Heres the deal:
Nominate someone. Nominate everyone. You can nominate one blog for every category or 10 blogs per category. You can nominate yourself. You can nominate your mom. You can nominate me. Kidding. You cannot nominate me. I will personally visit each and every blog nominated.
Here is MY criteria for nominating. The blog nominated cannot use profanity, cannot be classified as a gossip blog, cannot demean, cut down, or hurt others in any way.
And once all the nominations are in, YOU are going to pick the winners!
You can nominate here:
http://awesomestblogs2009.blogspot.com/ OR just click here
When the nomination period is over, I will put together a list of all nominated blogs for each category and you will get to choose who you think should win.
And thats not all!
Not only do we get to nominate blogs that WE write, that uplift and encourage, we get to win fabulous prizes too!
Each catergory winner will receive a $5 Gift Card from Target, Starbucks, or Walmart.
As a category winner, they will be eligible for a drawing (that's a 1 in 10 chance) for a $50 gift card to Target, Starbucks, or Walmart.
They will also be featured on my blog for one week!
I am also looking into the option of getting the winners featured on some big blogging sites...stay tuned for that!
They will also get a handy dandy button for their side bar that says:
AWESOMEST BLOG AWARD WINNER or something terribly creative like that. (Button still in the works)
You may also get more readers! And more commenters!
Have questions? See if I can answer them for you in my FAQ's section.
Can I nominate Pioneer Woman? Sure
Can I nominate myself for every category? Sure
If I am the only one nominated for every category does that mean I win the prize for every category? Yup.
How many times can I nominate myself? Once a day.
How long is the nomination period? It ends at midnight on May 8th.
Any other questions, just ask!
If you need a simple button made I can whip something up for you if you'd like.
Posted by: Allyson @ A Heart For Home | April 24, 2009 at 09:43 AM
What a great idea ~ See you are soooo creative! Take care of you my friend and enjoy your weekend! God bless you and yours always,
Katie
Posted by: Katie | April 24, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Great idea! I hope your blog awards are a success!!
Posted by: Michelle M. | April 24, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Awesome! hehe...I voted for the recipe blog!!
Posted by: Michelle | April 24, 2009 at 12:18 PM
LOVE this idea - great way to share our top fave blogs with each other, and add a few more wonderful blogs to our ever growing blog feeds.
Thanks for doing this.
What about a best international blog?
Posted by: JanMary, N Ireland | April 24, 2009 at 12:41 PM
YOU are awesome, Amanda!
Posted by: Karen@Surviving Motherhood | April 24, 2009 at 01:05 PM
That is neat.
Posted by: he & me +3 | April 24, 2009 at 01:15 PM
You are just the sweetest! Can I nominate you?
Posted by: Angela Nazworth | April 25, 2009 at 08:00 PM
Very cool! Thanks for the heads up today. And thanks to the anonymous person who nominated Chrysalis in the faith category. Bless you for hosting this award.
Hugs 'n prayers,
e-Mom @ Chrysalis
Posted by: e-Mom | April 28, 2009 at 01:05 AM
Thanks for letting me know I'm nominated.
I'm humbled and honored someone wanted to do that!
Blessings and grace,
Jill
Posted by: jill | April 29, 2009 at 06:04 AM
What an honor! I can't wait to come back and do some nominations tomorrow. Thanks for sharing the love...Laurie Ann
Posted by: Laurie Ann | April 29, 2009 at 09:47 PM
Have I told you how wonderful you are? Thank you for nominating me! I blogged about you! :) http://my3gifts.blogspot.com/2009/05/awesomest-blogs-2009.html#links
Posted by: Christy | May 02, 2009 at 07:58 PM