This is it. The waiting is finally over.
The Bloggers Bash Awards are now open for voting.
We had a HUGE number of nominations, over 350, so thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate.
Voting Closes June 9th at 12pm. The winners will be announced on June 11th at the Bash. If you can’t make it then a winners post will go live at 5:15pm on June 11th.
Choose carefully, you can only vote ONCE per category. There are 10 awards, (so it’s a long post) make sure you vote in them all.
Good luck to all the nominees.
Disclaimer: The committee has done their best to coordinate the nominations and to ensure, where possible, we gave nominees a choice of which category they wanted to be in. Due to time constraints and limited resources this may not have always been possible.
First in Funniest blogger. The nominees are as follows:
Barb Taub, Lucy Mitchell (Blonde Write More), Tara Sparling, Linda (nutsrok), Ned Hickson, Meghan Sara, Seumas Gallacher, Bun Karyado, Ross Murray, Beth Haslam, Al the Author, Ronnie, Marcia Meara, Donna, Christian Touchet, Tim- things as they are, Tamzen Temple, Tabby, Fiction Fan, Paul Lander, Melinda,
The criteria, in case you forgot is: Which blogger continually makes you laugh out loud? Has someone made you laugh so hard you cried? Maybe you snorted drink through your nose at one of their jokes. Who’s the funniest blogger of them all?
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Next up Best Book Review. The nominees are as follows:
Linda Hill, Rachael Ritchety, Olga, Rosie Amber, Rebecca Beattie, Christoph Fischer, Amanda Jayne, Diane, Jade, Joanne, Carol, Cleo, Jo, Hayley, Cathy, home is where the wine is, Sonya, Jacqui, Alise & Bec, Katherine, Reading Confessions Blog, Ronovan et al. Ste J, Joseph at Relax and Read Reviews, Loretta (Literary Lightbox).
The criteria is: Which book reviewer do you love? This isn’t about being prolific this is about quality reviews. Who’s the most thoughtful reviewer? Perhaps their thoughts on a book persuaded you to read it, maybe they use their blog as a platform for authors as well, or perhaps you love them for their scathing honesty!
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Next up, Best Dressed. The nominees are as follows:
D.G. Kaye, Simon at Permanent Style, Sue at Great War Nurses, Judy Martin, Marlou and Willeke at Saudades de Portugal, Jess at Handi- Capable, Morgan at The Rose Quartz, Irene Waters, David Videcette, Becca at Becca’s Books
The criteria is: This is for the most stylish blog. Who’s blog looks sleek and sexy? Maybe they use stunning imagery, or a well designed theme, or perhaps they just have a unique written style to their blog posts. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so only you can judge whose blog is the best dressed.
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Next up, Best Newcomer. The nominees are as follows:
Gill Jacob, Lorraine at The Book Review Cafe, Jane/Audrey at My Novels, My World, London Health Mum, Caryl at Mrs Bloggs, Xenia, at Whippet Wisdom, Element, Kaisha at The Writing Garnet, John and his team at Windlight Magazine, Em at Keystroke, Ginny at A New Me, Janice at On The Land, Kyra at Being Mommie, Mumbletymuse, Nick Verron, Robert Fear, Nikki Lopez, Zoe at The Girl On The Piccadilly Line, Sheeny Cundy, Drew Sheldon, Cynthia T. Luna, Noelle at Crime Book Junkie
The criteria is: This is for bloggers who have been blogging less than a year. So bloggers who joined the bloggisphere after 1st June 2015
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Next up Most Inspirational Blogger. The nominees are as follows:
Annette Rochelle Aben, Rea at Rea Book Reviews, Thomas at Bestowing Fire, Nimue at Druid Life, Steve, Sue and Stuart at The Silent Eye, Lynn Gerrard, Shelley Wilson, Erika Kind, Chelle at Chelle’s Book Reviews, Anne Cater, Erik Tyler, Alyssa Moore, Kristi Jo Jedlicki,
Scott Hastie, Cee Neuner, Seyi Sandra, Lisa Amaya,
The criteria is: Who consistently inspires you? Is there a blogger that’s thought provoking and inquisitive? Or perhaps they have become a muse to you with constant provision of inspirational content or imagery? Who’s the one blogger that’s touched your heart? This is the nomination for them.
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Next up, Hidden Gem. The nominees are as follows:
Lucya at A Bad Witch’s Blog, Rose Tinted Ramblings, Mabh Savage,
Graeme Sandford, Marina at Finding Time To Write, Sue Dreamwalker, Don Massenzio, Jack & Joe at The Over The Line Show,
Rich at Waffle Me This, Ron at Progressing into Solitude, Annika Perry, SharaLee at Sharalee Reads, Rebecca at The Brunettes Bookshelf, Patrick Brown, Chesapeake Films, Martin Baker & Fran Houston at Gum on my Shoe, Emma at Book Around The Corner, Alix Long, Pat Ruppel, Sarah Brentyn
The criteria is: Which blog doesn’t get the notoriety they deserve? Maybe you stumbled on them by chance, and discovered a minefield of information. Maybe they make you smile or have such an original style you can’t help but go back.
Who would you like to have the limelight for a change? This is the award for them.
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Next up Services to Bloggers. The nominees are as follows:
Blogger’s World, Sarah Hardy, Chris Graham, Alexis Donkin,
Aleks K. Shaw, Jo Robinson, Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha, Daniel Ray,
M. C. V. Egan, Beautiful Words, Susan M. Troy, Sandra at Readingwrites
The criteria is: Who’s the kindest blogger of them all? Which blogger goes out of their way to help others? Maybe someone helped you kick start your blog with tutorials or maybe they continually reblogs your posts. Perhaps someone consistently provides useful posts on how to boost your own blog. Or maybe you want to nominate someone who provides a platform for others.
Who do you want to thank for their dedication to other bloggers?
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Next up, Most Informative Original Content Blogger. The nominees are as follows:
Lizzie at Dream Discover Italia, Morgan at Living Liminally, Karrie Higgins, Laura Perry, Eli at A Writer’s Caravan, Diane Tibert, Samer Chidiac, Flossie Benton Rogers, Aquileana at La Audacia de Aquiles,
Lynz Real Cooking, Millie Thom, Charlotte Walker, Chris McMullen,
Helen at CrawCrafts Beasties, April Munday, Phil at The Twisted Yarn, Jeremy Crow
The criteria is: This award is for those bloggers with the most informative original content. Who, time and time again writes fascinating content. Perhaps they are a history blogger, maybe, a blogger who writes about writing craft, or maybe they like archaeology, or wine tasting, or perhaps they are an artist or musician. The topic could be anything, what were looking for is a blogger who shares a wealth of knowledge that they have carefully researched and pulled together themselves.
Who do you find yourself longing to read because of their content? This is the nomination for them.
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Next up Best Pal. The nominees are as follows:
Terry Tyler, Shareen Ayoub Mansfield, Amy Storch, Rachel Patterson,
Judith Barrow, Claudette P. Esterine, Rach at Our. Rach., Adele Archer, Anne Williams, Mae Clair, Graeme Cumming, Lucile de Godoy, S. Bradley Stoner, Claire Huston, T. Wayne at A Joy Process, Steve McPherson, Charles Yallowitz, Elle Klass, Margot Kinberg, Jo Bradley, Charli Mills, Helen Jones,
The criteria is: Which blogger do you want to go to the pub with? Or maybe have dinner with? Who never fails to reply to comments, and has thoughtful things to say. Maybe they encourage the community through weekly challenges or blog parties. Who wouldn’t the blogging world be the same without?
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Last but by no means least, Best Overall Blog. The nominees are as follows:
Colleen Chesebro, Carol Hedges, Suzie at Suzie Speaks, J. A. Allen, Cecilia at The Kitchen Garden, Ritu, at But I Smile Anyway,
Jenny of Jenny In Neverland, Ronovan Hester, Tony at Tony’s Reading List, Sue Vincent, Sally Cronin
The criteria is:
This award is for the blogger who has the best overall blog. Who is the blogger that for you, excels in a variety of categories? Perhaps they’re sociable and engage with readers, maybe they share others posts, or have a writing style that keeps you coming back time and time again.
Whoever you choose needs to be an all rounder, a blogger that for you is head and shoulders above the rest.
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So excited to get voting for my favourite blogs and OMG, totally gobsmacked that I was nominated – thank you SO much. This has made my day x
I’m not surprised at all! You’re awesome
Aww shucks, thank you 🙂
Soooo exciting! !!!
I know right! Feels like a proper count down to the bash now
Totally!!! I’ve voted already! !°
haha first votes in! :p
???why put off a good thing lol! !!
It’s so exciting to see some of the names nominated in this list. A bunch of new names too. (Have quite a bit of blog visiting to do between now and the BASH!) 🙂
Haha well I will post a list of people attending soon. Actually Ali will post it but I’ll let u know so that u can find those who are attending
Reblogged this on But I Smile Anyway… and commented:
Ok Peeps! The voteing is open! !! Please check out the categories and vote. ..
(By the way, little old me has been nominated on the last award… for Best Overall Blog! If you fancy voting. ..?!)
Hehe thanks Ritu 🙂 🙂 and good luck
Thank you sweety! ??
Loving the pic – gorgeous haha! Delighted at the Best Overall Blog Nomination – can’t wait to see you all haha!
haha its my newsletter opener! thought I would add a little silliness in! You deserve the nomination. Good luck m’lady <3
Fantastic! There are so many wonderful blogs to choose from here, and I am itching to get voting!
I am beyond thrilled that I have been nominated for an award, it has really made my day.
That’s what happens when you’re amazing 😀 <3
Oh, that is a lovely thing to say. Thank you xx
Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog and commented:
TIME TO VOTE FOLKS – LOTS of GREAT BLOGS waiting for you to view and vote for 😀
INCLUDING YOURS!!!!!! congrats Chris 😀 <3 thank you for sharing
LOL – Welcome Sacha 😀
Reblogged this on Shelley Wilson and commented:
Voting is now OPEN for the Blogger Bash Awards – Take a look at the categories and get voting!
(I am over the flippin’ moon to see that my little ole’ blog has been nominated for Most Inspirational Blog Award! whoop whoop) 🙂
Thanks Shelley 😀 😀 good luck, you deserve it 😀
Thanks, Sacha x
Great selection! Difficult to choose as I love so many of them. It’s great to see people enjoy my reviews, as I’m trying to do more. Let’s hope my new blog catches on. Thanks for organising and hope to be there live this time!
Good luck Olga you’re a fab blogger can’t wait to meet u 🙂
Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
And here is the full list of nominees for all the categories for The Blogger’s Bash Awards. Congratulations to everyone and thank you so much for nominating me in the Best overall blog, huge honour to be in such great blogging company. Please visit the blog and cast your votes in the various categories.. I am off to do so right now.. And a huge thank you to Sacha Black, Ali Isaac, Hugh Roberts and Geoff Le Pard. Brilliant job again this year. I am so sorry that our new house move has meant that I won’t be able to attend again this year but I will do everything to support and I hope you will too.
Thank you Sally, it is really appreciated. and Congrats on your nomination, and a big good luck to you 😀
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Reblogged this on writerchristophfischer and commented:
Award voting is now open – vote for your favourite bloggers
Reblogged this on meatdoesntgrowinmygarden.
Thank you for sharing 😀
All the best. It has been wonderful following your blog
Thanks so much that’s a lovely thing to say 🙂
Wow! I can’t believe I’ve been nominated. It’s an honour 🙂
Some fantastic blogs and bloggers on this list. I have no idea how I’m going to choose my favourite book blogger… :/
Congratulations and good luck Claire 🙂
Reblogged this on Erika Kind and commented:
The moment has come and you can leave your votes for 10 fantastic bloggers out of all the fantastic bloggers we have here.
I am excited to be under the nominees for the Most Inspirational Blog Award. This is such an honor and I thank everybody who mentioned me.
Well deserved Erika, good luck and congrats again 😀 thank you for sharing
Thank you very much! I can only imagine what a whole lot of work is behind that all… including the awards! It is the least to share all you post! Hug you, Sacha!
Haha well there is quite a lot of work, but it’s worth it 🙂 it’s an honour to do it ?
So happe you hung in there! It will be unforgettable! We are completely excited!
🙂 me too
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That is just so exciting! OMG!!! I feel already awarded by being under the nominees! YAY! Ok, have to leave my votes now!
Congratulations you deserve it 🙂 ?
It is unbelievable for me… yay!!! Voting completet. Such great blogs. It was hard to decide at times!
Reblogged this on Planet Simon and commented:
Start voting for your favourite blogs!
Simon 🙂
Thank you Simon it is, as you know always appreciated.
Always a pleasure – you’re working very hard on this I know so I’m happy to give every support!
<3 well I can't thank everyone enough if it weren't for everyones support it wouldn't happen
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Thanks for sharing 😀
You’re welcome! ?
i voted!
Yay thank you 🙂
Yippee that it’s open – just voted, and so thrilled to be nominated! x
You deserve it you’re amazing Terry ?
Reblogged this on The Writing Garnet and commented:
My blog is up for best newcomer! I’m in shock!! Feel free to vote! 😉 thank you xxx
hehe, good luck and congratulations 😀
Reblogged this on K Y R O S M A G I C A and commented:
Vote now!!!! The Blogger’s Bash Annual Awards are now open, get your thinking caps on…
Thank you again Marj <3
Good luck everyone. Really looking forward to June the 11th 🙂 Will be fan girling when I meet you Sacha 😉 x
Haha what?! Omg, other way round! I cannot wait to meet you!! ?
This is going to be tricky so many fantastic blogs to choose between have reblogged in the meantime while I make my decisions..
Thanks for sharing I do appreciate it 🙂 and I know I don’t know who to choose either!
It’ll be a nice way to find some new blogs to follow too!! Saw quite a few new names on the nominations… 🙂
Yep lots of people I didn’t know too.
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Thanks Judy and congrats and a big good luck to you 😀
Thank YOU 🙂
Reblogged this on portobellobookblog and commented:
Can’t say how delighted I am to be nominated for Best Book Review Blog! There are some great blogs on there including lots I follow so I certainly don’t expect to win. At the risk of sounding like an Oscar nominee – it is an honour just to be nominated! And if anyone does feel like voting for me, I’d be delighted.
Ahh congratulations Joanne 😀 and good luck, thank you for sharing 😀
Reblogged this on Journey To Ambeth and commented:
It’s here! Voting has opened for the Second Annual Bloggers Bash awards, so put your best voting finger forward and make it count! Oh, and I’ve been nominated! So – yay! Thank you so much ? I’m nominated under Best Pal, just in case you might want to vote for me (please). And huge thankyous to Sacha, Geoff, Ali and Hugh for all their hard work in putting this together xx
Aww thank you for sharing Helen 😀 big love and good luck you deserve it
Thanks, Sacha! I’m just thrilled to be nominated, thanks to you and the team for all your hard work in putting this event together 🙂 xx
Ahh shucks – it’s an honour to do it 😀
Wow! That is a huge list of nominees, Sacha. Congratulations to every one of them. Apologies that I’ve been otherwise distracted and didn’t get my nominations in this time. I have voted though and look forward to hearing the results. It is not long now until the Bash. I know that you will all have a wonderful time. I look forward to reading reports. Best wishes all.
If you think this list is huge, you should have seen the original one with all the duplicates! took the entire committee a week to get through them all!
You are all heroes!
Reblogged this on RatherTooFondofBooks and commented:
I’m gobsmacked to find I’ve been nominated for Best Book Blog 2016, especially to be amongst such well established blogs that I aspire to be as good as. So many bloggers that I’ve got to know are nominated across all of the categories and all so well-deserved. Good luck to everyone, I’m thrilled to just be named amongst you all!
Big congrats and good luck. Thank you for sharing 😀
Holy crap! Look at all these blogs!
I need to start checking some of these out. 🙂
SO MANY BLOGGGGGS! lol. I am still going through them too! lol
I don’t know half of these blogs! Lol.
lol, I don’t know a lot of them! I will do once I have gone through them all!
I read the post ready to start voting and am gobsmacked to see my own blog nominated in the best book blog category – I’m over the moon to be on a list with all the amazing bloggers across all of the categories. It’s going to be tough to pick between all the fabulous blogs. Good luck to everyone nominated. 🙂
haha don’t you just love it when that happens?! congratulations 😀 well deserved 😀 and good luck
Thank you! 🙂
Reblogged this on readingwrites and commented:
BLOGGER AWARDS are here!!! First posted at sachablack.co.uk
Thanks for sharing 😀 😀 😀
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Thank you for sharing Charles 😀
You’re welcome. Voted too. 😀
and good luck for your nomination you deserve it 😀
Thanks. Fingers crossed. 😀
The award nominees look equally awesome. It feels like the blogger Grammys :’D
May the best one wins.
And I hope to score a nomination someday, Ha Ha.
Thanks for stopping in, hope you voted. I am sure you will get a nominations next year. Stick around, mention it to your readers next year and you are sure to get one 😀
You are too funny! you should be a Jack Dee dry wit style comedienne
Obviously not funny enough, Sacha, as I didn’t get a look in on the funniest blogger category. Still, I quite like the idea of trying out as a comedienne – just need to get the frock.
Haha, sorry was typing at the speed of light on my lunch break. Typo… #honest … *snigger*
To be fair, Sacha, I was reading your post at the speed of light as well and misread Most Inspirational as Most Irrational. Now that’s a category I might be nominated for – maybe next year…
hahahahaha omg, please suggest that next year!
My votes are in. Thanks, Sasha!
Thanks for joining in 😀 😀
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Thanks Rosie ?
Thanks for sharing Al 😀