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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Ste J says
Reblogged this on Book to the Future and commented:
It’s the Bloggers Bash Awards time and this year I have been nominated in the category for best book reviewer. You guys have until 9th June to vote for yout choices in several areas and discover some awesome new blogs along the way.
Thanks to Sherri and Resa who have already kindly voted for me and feel free to marvel at how I am not actually begging you to vote for me but…
Right I’m now off to check out the competition.
Sacha Black says
Thank you for sharing 😀 😀 an good luck Ste 😀
Ste J says
It’s an honour to be nominated and to see so many great blogs featured, I’m looking forward to discovering many new reads!
Sacha Black says
Well thank you for sharing and good luck with the nomination 😀
Nicholas C. Rossis says
Voted! Best of luck to all nominees 🙂
Sacha Black says
Thanks Nick
Hugh's Views and News says
Reblogged this on Hugh's Views & News and commented:
Have you voted in the Annual Bloggers Bash Awards, yet?
If not, then get on over and vote. Who knows, it could be me presenting you with one of the awards on 11th June.
Unfortunately, you can’t vote for me or any of the other three committee members. However, there’s still a fantastic range of bloggers who have been nominated for awards. So, what are you waiting for?
Wandering Soul says
GRRrrrrr. I wanted to reblog this on Bloggers World and instead posted it on my site. And now i won’t let me correct that. GRRrrrrr!!!!
Sacha Black says
Oh no, I don’t know why it wouldn’t let you correct it. Sorry about that, but thank you for sharing anyway. Really appreciate it 😀
alison345 says
I’ve cast my vote! So great to honour those fab folk who devote their time to books and getting our new novels out to readers. Thank you to all Book Bloggers!
Sacha Black says
Thanks for joining in Alison 🙂
badfish says
Reblogged this on Badfish Out of Water and commented:
Right. I’m still sitting at home, not writing, not buying planes tickets, not planning, not even being bothered to do anything. Still, I happened across this Bloggers Bash Awards competition, and noticed that some of our FAVORITE bloggers and commenters have been nominated. Please check out the competitions and VOTE!! I was not nominated, but I’m pretty sure it’s simply because they did not have a “Best Fish” award.
Sacha Black says
Haha, well maybe next year you can suggest a best fish award?! We open suggestions for awards in the new year 😀
Thanks for sharing too 😀
restlessjo says
What an incredible number of blogs there are out there! I’m extremely flattered by the nomination. Hope you all have a wonderful time in London. Perhaps you could have a small white wine for me? Oh, go on then- make it a big one 🙂 🙂
Sacha Black says
haha, I think I can help you on the wine front! congrats on the nomination 😀
Sacha Black says
Nominations are open to any blogger anywhere in the world. However nominations closed a couple of months ago. You’re welcome to nominate next year. The book reviewers blog websites are highlighted in blue -if you click them you will be taken to their site and able to connect directly with them.
Wandering Soul says
Do we have to cast our vote in all the categories?
Sacha Black says
You don’t HAVE to. But if you would like to then yes, you can cast your vote in every category.
kristijojedlicki says
Reblogged this on That's Another Story and commented:
It is truly such an honor to be nominated for “Most Inspiring Blog”. . .
Sacha Black says
Good luck and thank you so much for sharing 😀
annabellefranklinauthor says
Voted – good luck, everyone! 🙂
Sacha Black says
Thanks Annabelle 🙂
Wandering Soul says
Hi Sacha, in the Best Blogging Services category, could you edit the name of Blogging101 to the new name of Bloggers World, please.
Sacha Black says
Done. 🙂
Wandering Soul says
Thank you 🙂 appreciate it 🙂
Wandering Soul says
It still says Blogging101 :/ Maybe the change from polldaddy hasn’t yet reflected here.
Sacha Black says
It doesn’t on my browser. Maybe try opening a new window and then checking.
Wandering Soul says
I’ll try. Maybe some problem with the internet at my end. If you can see the amended name in the radio button options, then that’s good enough for me. 🙂 Thanks so much 🙂
Sacha Black says
no problems 😀 it’s definitely changed my end and in the post too, so maybe it will catch up in an hour or so your end 😀
jorobinson176 says
Reblogged this on Jo Robinson.
Sacha Black says
Thanks for sharing Jo 😀
Sacha Black says
Thanks for sharing Lara/Trace…?! *which one are you?*
Lara/Trace says
Trace Lara Hentz is legal
Ali Isaac says
Reblogged this on aliisaacstoryteller and commented:
You have voted like crazy for your favourite bloggers, but we’re not done yet! You still have until 9th June 2016 to submit your votes, so if you haven’t already, why not click a few polls? Best of luck, nominees… not too long to wait now till the results are announced! See you at the Bash!
MindandLifeMatters says
This is so awesome! I voted in most categories. It has led me to some wonderful bloggers I did not know! Thank you for doing this Sacha! 🙂
Sacha Black says
That’s great to hear – I love meeting new people here every year too 😀 the blogging world is huge.
Daal says
Love how this introduces everyone to new blogs! How does one get in the running?
Sacha Black says
Earlier in the year we opened up for nominations. Thats when people submit their fave blogs for each award. Stick around till next year and the whole process will unfold 😀
Daal says
Thanks for the info. & again, thanks for putting on a great event!
Sacha Black says
welcome. Thanks for stopping in 😀
roylmurry425 says
Who picked these people. My blog http://conniesbrother.blogspot.com/ has over one million hits and I am no where on this list. I read/review indie authors free and promote them for months.
Sacha Black says
Roy, the committee do not pick the nominees. Bloggers do. These are public open blogging awards. The award categories are suggested by bloggers each year. We the committee then narrow that list down to a manageable number. Then we put the awards out for open nominations. Any blogger or lay person can nominate ANY blogger from any platform, it is completely open.
Then the committee whittle out duplicates, as you can only be nominated in one category.
Then the nominees are put out to the public to vote.
So I’m afraid I’m not sure why you weren’t nominated. Perhaps your followers haven’t heard of these awards.
roylmurry425 says
Thanks for the reply. I guess I have to promote myself more. And I never heard of the award.It’s only the second year.
Sacha Black says
It might be less about you and more about the fact your followers didn’t know about it. 🙂
dearlilyjune says
I only just found out–in voting for another blogger who mentioned this–that I was nominated!
After sweeping up the debris from my head exploding into a puddle of streamers and confetti, I just wanted to say thanks to whoever added me to the list. I don’t know that I’m deserving, but I’m grateful nonetheless.
Can’t wait to read the other nominees!
Sacha Black says
Lol – the description of head explosion made me laugh out loud!
gorithific says
i would vote…if i knew any of these bloggers :/
Sacha Black says
Nows your chance to get to know them 😀
gorithific says
i guess but i dont have enough time now (schools tomorow)
gorithific says
good luck to everyone 😀 🙂
Akshitha says
This is the first time I’m hearing about this award.I started blogging a month ago so I’m still learning things.I liked this initiative.I’m glad I could become a part of this 🙂
Sacha Black says
Glad you found us. Thanks for stopping in 😀
Sacha Black says
Thanks for sharing, good luck 😀
Sacha Black says
Thanks for sharing 😀