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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booklover01 says
I am thrilled to see that I have been nominated for Best Book Review. Thank you so much! ?
Sacha Black says
congratulations and good luck 😀
Lisa A. says
Reblogged this on Life of an El Paso Woman and commented:
Get your votes in, everyone! It’s very nice to see several blogging buddies on the ballot. I was VERY surprised to see myself on it. Good luck to all of my blogging buddies on the list!
Sacha Black says
Thanks for sharing Lisa, and good luck with the vote 😀
Lisa A. says
Thanks Sacha! Great job with this awesome event!
Sacha Black says
And thank you for the interview 😀
Lisa A. says
Anytime ❤
Ula says
Voted. Congratulations and good luck to all the nominees. I look forward to meeting you at the bash.
Sacha Black says
I can’t wait to meet you too! Thanks for voting.
wafflemethis says
Wow, I’m just totally humbled to be nominated. What an honour, looking forward to meeting you all.?
Sacha Black says
Well deserved and a big good luck to you
wafflemethis says
Thankyou so much Sacha, if that isn’t the kick up the arse I needed to get back on the horse. Then I don’t know what is?
Let's CUT the Crap! says
Done and done. Hard choices. <3 🙂
Sacha Black says
I feel your pain!
Let's CUT the Crap! says
😀 😀
Ned's Blog says
Great to see my friends Marcia and Ross in the “Humor” category with me, along with some other familiar faces Sue St. Vincent and Diane Tibert in other categories. Good luck to everyone, especially my friends in the humor category! (But for everyone voting, remember I have free bacon…)
Ned's Blog says
Sorry, Sue Vincent, for some reason I apparently thought you had been sainted…? Great to see you here 😉 And also Joel at Chesapeake Films!
Sacha Black says
lol you’re even funny when you don’t mean to be!
Ned's Blog says
Thanks, Sacha 😉 Occupational hazard I think…
Sacha Black says
Good luck Ned 😀 see… if you asked me to vote for you in exchange for bacon…. *shudder*
Ned's Blog says
Hahaha! I’m sending you a bacon substitute 😉
Sacha Black says
Is it wine? Cause if it’s wine u have my vote :p
Ned's Blog says
Lol! Is it OK if it has a screw cap?
Sacha Black says
Isn’t that beer?
Ned's Blog says
I knew I liked you.
Sacha Black says
?? you’re lucky I still speak to you with all those filthy reference to devil food on my blog ??????????
Ned's Blog says
Hahahahaha! Thanks for being such a good sport, Sacha 😉
Sacha Black says
Love a bit of banta, me! ;p
dgkaye says
Yay! They are finally here! And how excited am I to have been nominated by enough people to even make the nominee list. I’m truly stoked! And you bet I’m spreading the word!
I already had a post in draft for this. And here is the link http://dgkayewriter.com/annual-bloggers-bash-voting-open/
Thanks so much everyone! 🙂 <3
Sacha Black says
<3 thank you for sharing 😀
dgkaye says
The pleasure is mine. 🙂 🙂
Chris White says
Hearty congratulations to all nominees and good luck. All the best. Kris.
Sacha Black says
Thanks Kris
Lucya Szachnowski says
I noticed that Laura is listed twice in the voting poll on one of the sections – will this be a problem?
Sacha Black says
Which one – I’ll correct it and ensure her votes are consolidated
Sacha Black says
Found it- it’s fine. I will ensure both Laura Perrys are combined when we do the count.
Shivangi says
I have nominated and voted for five of my favorite bloggers?
Sacha Black says
Thanks for joining in 🙁
Sacha Black says
Oops – happy face ! Typo lol
diane sankey says
Love Chells reviews
Sacha Black says
well thank you for voting for her too 😀
Linda Lee says
Some choices were easy; others hard. Best of luck to everyone! Pinned & shared. 🙂
Sacha Black says
Thanks for both voting and sharing 😀
Bojenn says
Reblogged this on Boondoggling with Bojenn and commented:
If you’re interested, as I am… Here The Blogging candidates are to vote on… Enjoy and the best to all the nominees
Sacha Black says
Thanks for sharing 😀 and good luck
Bojenn says
Thank you, Sacha…
Wendy Janes says
Excellent list of nominations. Just voted. Wow, I had to make some difficult choices! 🙂
Sacha Black says
I know right! so difficult to choose. Everyone deserves recognition 😀
PorterGirl says
This is so exciting!!
Sacha Black says
I know right!
PorterGirl says
*squeeeeee!*
eloisedesousa says
Reblogged this on Thoughts by Mello-Elo and commented:
Have you voted for your favourite blogger yet?
Sacha Black says
Thanks for sharing Eloise 😀
eloisedesousa says
My pleasure. Eeek! It’s exciting!
Ronovan says
Reblogged this on ronovanwrites and commented:
Voting is open. Vote for our blog for Best overall blog for 2016! It’s the bottom category. I see RonovanWrites as more a blog for all of us. I’ve had times where I’ve wanted to give up blogging, but the Haiku Challenge and Fiction Challenge hosting has kept me coming back and kept me active in life. That’s why I say vote for our blog, because there would be no RonovanWrites without all of you.
Or vote for someone else you think deserves it more. As long as you vote, you’re voting for someone to keep living and surviving.
Much Respect
Ronovan
(LitWorldInterviews is up for best book review blog and is titled Ronovan et al.)
Sacha Black says
Thanks for sharing Ronovan and the best of luck with the voting
Ronovan says
I don’t have any delusions, but thought I would at least share and hope for the best. My blogging has slowed down a lot this year. Hands and body don’t like to cooperate like they used to.
Sacha Black says
You’re still well loved Ronovan, so I am sure you will do amazing.
jacquelineobyikocha says
Woah! I literally fell off my chair when I saw my name. Oh my! This is so humbling.
Sacha Black says
hehe, good luck Jacqueline 😀 😀
T. Wayne says
Reblogged this on A Joyful Process and commented:
I found out earlier this morning from Lisa A. at Life Of An El Paso Woman that I was nominated for one of the awards! The one I made the final nominations for was Best Pal. I want to thank Lisa for informing me of this and for nominating me…it’s truly an honor to be nominated. Please visit this website and if you feel the need, vote for me in the Best Pal category! Thanks so much!
Sacha Black says
Thanks for the share and congrats on the nomination 😀 good luck
T. Wayne says
Thank you! You’re welcome!
jacquelineobyikocha says
Reblogged this on a cooking pot and twistedtales and commented:
Seriously!! You can tap me with a feather and I’ll probably fall over.
I followed the trail of this post from Ritu’s to go and do my blogger duty and vote like a good citizen of blogland.
I went through each section voting one after the other, until, yours truly got to a place that had a name called Jacqueline. I like knowing the Jacqueline’s around me, so I took a peek by clicking the name and saw myself staring at myself.
Oh wow! I feel so honoured and humbled to be nominated for the Annual Bloggers Bash Awards.
It’s open now! Please go and cast your votes 😉
Sacha Black says
Good Luck – thank you for sharing 😀
Sacha Black says
For which award? I don’t recall seeing a nomination. Did you put one in? I will have to re-check if you did
C.E.Robinson says
Congrats to all…? Elizabeth
suzie81speaks says
Reblogged this on Suzie Speaks and commented:
The Bloggers Bash nominations are out, and I’m nominated for Best Overall Blog, which is an absolute honour… I’m up against a group of fantastic writers, so I’m going to need your help here my lovely readers! To vote for me, scroll down to the bottom category and select ‘Suzie Speaks,’ and don’t forget to check out and vote in the other categories on the way! Ooh, and invite your bloggy friends to do the same! Good luck to everyone!
Sacha Black says
Mwah, good luck
suzie81speaks says
Thank you!
YesterdayAfter says
Great to see my dear friends Erika Kind, Ritu and Rich (Wafflemethis), sadly I haven’t seen any name that I know of Artists in this list ;-( but I happily I gave my votes to the bloggers I love!
Sacha Black says
Did you nominate any artists? It is open to artists, and if you did nominate and I have missed someone I need to correct that and apologise.
YesterdayAfter says
Thank you Sasha the people I nominate are already in the list and I am happy for that I was just noticing that were not artists no problem maybe next year! 😉 Thanks
Sacha Black says
Hmm, maybe I will think of a way to encourage more artists into the fold… :p
YesterdayAfter says
That would be great ! Thank you Sasha you are doing a great job with all this 😉
Sacha Black says
thank you 😀 😀 😀
Fourth Generation Farmgirl says
Great choices! ?
Sacha Black says
Thank you 😀
Alfonzowords says
hahahaah! Sacha that pic to sign up to your Newsletter hahaha! Laughing for days. You are one of the coolest chicks ever.
Cast my votes yay!
Can’t wait to see who wins.
Sacha Black says
hehe, you wait – are you signed up? Cause next month the photo is even more silly! :p Thanks for voting 😀
ellenbest24 says
My votes are in. Good luck to you all.
Sacha Black says
thanks for voting Ellen
ellenbest24 says
Wish i could be there, have a great time. X
Sacha Black says
Maybe next year 😀
Sacha Black says
Thanks for sharing ;D
Sacha Black says
Thanks for sharing I really appreciate it 😀
Sacha Black says
Thank you for sharing Rich and good luck 😀 😀 😀
Steve says
Reblogged this on Steve Says… and commented:
I can’t believe I’ve been nominated for an actual award as opposed to me just buying an ornament from a shop and pretending this time. I’m pleased just to be nominated but I’d love if anyone votes for me to win it too so if you want to vote for me then that would be awesome. I’ll be starting a campaign soon just like Donald Trump, except mine will be better…I’ll do mine in a Sia wig rather than have his combover 🙂 Many thanks!
Sacha Black says
haha buying an ornament from a shop! so many lols. Good luck Steve – see you at the bash. 😀
Rosie Amber says
Popped back this evening to see how the support is going and am hugely impressed by everyone’s comments and re-blogs, what a great turnout.
Sacha Black says
I am utterly blown away! It’s mind blowing 😀 <3 just shows how amazing the committee is.
Aquileana says
I added a trackback to my last post… I am honoured to be nominated… thanks to the Bash Committee!… best wishes, Aquileana 😀
Sacha Black says
You well deserve it – popping over to your blog this weekend 😀 😀 😀 <3 Good luck m'lady <3
Harvinder Singh Padhaal says
All the best
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Sacha Black says
thanks for sharing 😀
macjam47 says
These nominees all deserve an award.
Sacha Black says
Oh I know, it’s awful having to pick!
D. Wallace Peach says
That was fun! Good luck to all the nominees!
Sacha Black says
Thanks for joining in ?
Sacha Black says
Thanks for sharing and a big good luck to you