Ladies and gentleman it has been an honour to host and run the second annual blogger bash awards.
For those of you not able to join us, next week I will post my speech along with links to the masterclass that was presented.
Without further ado, it is time to announce the winners of the 2016 Bloggers Bash Awards.
First in Funniest blogger. The nominees were 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,
RESULTS:
In THIRD Place:Beth Haslam
In SECOND place: Paul Lander
But the WINNER was: Lucy Mitchell (Blonde Write More)
Next up Best Book Review. The nominees were 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).
RESULTS:
In THIRD Place: home is where the wine is
In SECOND place: Rosie Amber
But the WINNER was: Linda Hill
Next up, Best Dressed. The nominees were 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
RESULTS:
In THIRD Place:D.G. Kaye
In SECOND place: Judy Martin at Edwina’s Episodes
But the WINNER was: Becca at Becca’s Books
Next up, Best Newcomer. The nominees were 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
RESULTS:
In THIRD Place:Zoe at The Girl On The Piccadilly Line
In SECOND place: Nick Verron
But the WINNER was: Noelle at Crime Book Junkie
Next up Most Inspirational Blogger. The nominees were 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,
RESULTS:
In THIRD Place:Steve, Sue and Stuart at The Silent Eye,
In SECOND place: Anne Cater
But the WINNER was:Shelley Wilson
Next up, Hidden Gem. The nominees were 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
RESULTS:
In THIRD Place: Don Massenzio
In SECOND place: Rebecca at The Brunettes Bookshelf
But the WINNER was: Alix Long (delightful book review)
Next up Services to Bloggers. The nominees were 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
RESULTS:
In THIRD Place: Blogger’s World
In SECOND place: Chris Graham
But the WINNER was: Sarah Hardy
Next up, Most Informative Original Content Blogger. The nominees were 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
RESULTS:
In THIRD Place:Flossie Benton Rogers
In SECOND place: Lynz Real Cooking
But the WINNER was: Aquileana at La Audacia de Aquiles,
Next up Best Pal. The nominees were 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,
RESULTS:
In joint THIRD Place: Steve McPherson & Rachel Patterson,
In SECOND place: Terry Tyler
But the WINNER was: Anne Williams
Last but by no means least, Best Overall Blog. The nominees were 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
RESULTS:
In THIRD Place: Jenny of Jenny In Neverland
In SECOND place: Ritu, at But I Smile Anyway
But the WINNER was: Suzie Speaks
Sarah Brentyn says
Congrats, all you wonderful bloggers! ??? Also, hope everyone had a fantastic time meeting up and hanging out. Hope to see you all next year.
Ritu says
Thank you ! Most deserving winners (and runners up?)
It was wonderful to meet so many special souls!!!!!
Ritu says
Reblogged this on But I Smile Anyway… and commented:
Find out the results below! ?
Sacha Black says
Thanks Ritu, big hugs
Ritu says
??? it was so great Sacha! !! We need a Christmas party next…. wonder who could organise that. ..?
Sacha Black says
Oh god! Not me! I’m exhausted!
Ritu says
Lol!!! No, it couldn’t be you, even though you did a Magnificent job, you need a life too!
If I wasn’t teaching too I would volunteer… As it is, I don’t quite know how I fit everything I need to do, into a day!!!!
Sacha Black says
Well I know that feeling! ?
Lisa A. says
Reblogged this on Life of an El Paso Woman and commented:
Congratulations to all of the winners!
Sacha Black says
Thanks for sharing Lisa 😀
Lisa A. says
Anytime! ? Great job on the event!
April Munday says
Congratulations all.
Sarah Hardy says
Congratulations everyone. Had a wonderful day. Great guest speaker and was lovely to meet new people. Well done to the organisers. You did a brilliant job. X
suesuzzz says
Congrats to all the winners…. : )
Terry Tyler says
Thrilled to bits with my second place, thanks everyone! Hope you had a wonderful day, look forward to hearing about it xx 🙂
wafflemethis says
Amazing to put so many faces to names. And a fantastic afternoon among blogily?
The Story Reading Ape says
Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog and commented:
A Big Congratulations to all the Nominees and a WELL DESERVED to all the Winners of the Blog Award Categories ????
PS Sacha has linked to all the participants blogs, so click on their names to go to their excellent blogs and Have a BALL ?
Sacha Black says
Thanks so much for sharing Chris, big congrats on second place *passes congratulatory bananas*
The Story Reading Ape says
Welcome and many thanks for the bananas Sacha – I’m glad the weather stayed good for you all 😀
crimebookjunkie40 says
Over the moon!! Congrats every singke one of you!! ?
crimebookjunkie40 says
Single even…??
Chris White says
Congratulations to all the winners. In my eyes … You are ALL winners.
Annette Rochelle Aben says
High Five to everyone. Looks like i have some cool new (to me) blogs to check out! <3
Victoria Zigler (@VictoriaZigler) says
Congratulations to all the winners and runners up!
islandeditions says
Congratulations to all the winners and to the original nominees! I’m very proud to have been nominated. Thanks, Sacha, for organizing this annual award!
Cathy says
Congratulations to all the winners! All well deserved 🙂
eloisedesousa says
Congratulations to all! ??
D. Wallace Peach says
Congrats to all the winners. I have a lot of new blogs to visit too. I’m sure you’re all having fun. Can’t wait to see the pictures 🙂
Let's CUT the Crap! says
Bravo. Woo hoo. Congratulations to all the winners. 😎 😀 😀
chataboutbooks says
Reblogged this on Chat About Books and commented:
Congratulations to all the winners! 🙂 …..
Sacha Black says
Thanks for sharing 😀
chataboutbooks says
My pleasure 🙂
shelleywilson72 says
Congratulations everyone. Fabulous day was had by all. Well done to Sacha and the committee for organising such a wonderful event. Xxx
noelleg44 says
Congrats to everyone, especially the winners. You’re all smashing! Have fun tomorrow!
writerchristophfischer says
Reblogged this on writerchristophfischer.
Sacha Black says
Thanks for sharing the winners post Christoph, it was lovely to meet you <3
Wendy Janes says
Many congratulations to you all.
olganm says
Many congratulations to all!
jacquelineobyikocha says
Congratulations to all the winners. A job well done ?
Aquileana says
I am so happy I won, thanks for everyone who voted for me. 😀
Congrats to all the nominees, for being included in the lists. And to the Bash Committee for organizing these awards and the event. I bet the Bash was great!. All my best wishes. Aquileana 🙂
Rosie Amber says
Thank you everyone, especially Sacha and the hard working committee.
elementhealing says
Congratulations all around!
Allie P. says
To the winners, congratulations. To all the attendees – I am still beyond envious (I’ve looked into plane fare already for next year, but unfortunately the carriers don’t sell tickets a year out – further proof that there is a conspiracy against my attending). To Sacha – 1) Get some sleep 2) finish that novel 3) as tempting as it may be, please don’t stab anyone with those new heels.
Sacha Black says
ARGHHHHHHH can’t believe you’ve looked into flights this excites me ALOT. However, I do insist you hang around for more than the bash day, because I run around like a lunatic making it happen and never get to speak to anyone!
lol, I do actually need both 1 and 2!! I can’t promise 3 though! :p
Allie P. says
If I make a trip all the way to the UK I am staying a week minimum, so in this I would be happy to oblige. Re #3, all I am asking is you ‘try.’
Sacha Black says
Okay good, because I would not be ok with you coming all that way and me not getting a proper chat in!
lbeth1950 says
Congratulations to all, winners and nominees.
lbeth1950 says
Thanks to all who worked on this.
Sue Coletta says
Congratulations to all the winners and runner-ups!!!
Marje @ Kyrosmagica says
Such a wonderful event loved being there. Well done to all the organisers you did an awesome job. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners of this year’s bash.
lindasbookbag says
Thank you so much to all who voted for me. I’m completely thrilled to have won best review. Congratulations to all the othe nominees and winners too. And thanks to Sacha and the team for all the hard work that goes into organising this event. I’ve tried to get to it twice so fingers crossed for third time lucky next year to see you all there x
Rachel says
Congrats to all the winners and runner-ups! Wish I could have been there. 🙂
blondieaka says
Very well done, every one ….it sounds like a great time was had by all 🙂
Paul Lander says
Yah, on my second place finish. I didn’t think I had that many family members.
And, a big woot, woot to you guys for putting it all together.
dgkaye says
Congrats to all! 🙂
Sacha Black says
And to you for coming 3rd ?
dgkaye says
Thank you Sacha. I’m honoured. Looking forward to the reports! <3 xo
Norah says
There’s some great recommendations in that list. It must have been very difficult choosing. Congratulations one and all!
an_aussie_bookworm says
Congratulations to all the winners and those nominated. Spectacular! ???
Rachael Ritchey says
Reblogged this on Fiction by Rachael Ritchey and commented:
Winners! Worthy, wonderful winners! Congrats! <3 Check out the Blogger Bash Award winners and find some new blogs to follow.
Sacha Black says
Thanks for sharing Rachael
Rachael Ritchey says
Thanks for all your hard work setting up and hosting the event, Sacha! It is going to grow with each passing year. <3
Elissaveta says
Arghhh I thought of you guys a lot yesterday. So bummed I couldn’t make it but I can’t wait to read your speech and CONGRATS to all the winners! It’s time for some blog exploring…
Sacha Black says
Next year? X
Jane Dougherty says
Congratulations to all of you, and especially to the organizers. I admire you all!
Fiona says
Congratulations to everyone: the organisers of the Bash, the awards and, of course, to the winners!
Lucy Mitchell says
Had so much fun and I can’t wait till next year to see all my blogging comrades again!
byIndiaBlue says
Congratulations Lucy
Lucy Mitchell says
Thank you India – ??
macjam47 says
Congrats to all!