If you've already checked out the full list of finalists and the infographic to accompany it, and you're looking to learn more about each category and the finalists, the following resources will be of interest.
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Social Media
The 5 Nominees for “Best Social Media Customer Service” Are… [MASHABLE AWARDS]
The Mashable Awards announces the five finalists in the "Best Social Media Customer Service" category, supported by BlackBerry.
“Best Social Media Customer Service” Finalists Discuss Their Success [INTERVIEWS]
What makes for great social media customer service? We spoke to the Mashable Awards' "Best Social Media Service" finalists for the inside scoop.
3 Examples of Stellar Social Media Customer Service [MASHABLE AWARDS]
Social media customer service has become a combination of troubleshooting, engagement and building community. Some companies are better at it than others.
5 Captivating Personalities From Across the Social Web [MASHABLE AWARDS]
Whether it was shaping the news, going viral or using the Internet to connect with fans, several personalities stood out this year for leveraging social media in irresistible ways.
5 Big Brands That Are Rocking the Social Media Space [MASHABLE AWARDS]
In appreciation of engagement, innovation and longevity, here are five of our top picks for must-follow brands in the social media world.
Top 7 Social Media Services for Small Business [MASHABLE AWARDS]
While every social platform isn’t fit for all businesses, there are quite a few standout services that can be utilized throughout many industries. Here are out top picks.
5 Superior Social Media Management Tools [MASHABLE AWARDS]
So many statuses, so little time. Here are five social media management tools that can make your life or your business engagement easier.
5 Game-Changing Social Media Marketing Campaigns [MASHABLE AWARDS]
Every so often, you come across a marketing campaign so outrageous, it might just change everything. In light of the upcoming Mashable Awards, we've highlighted our favs from this year.
Startup/Company
6 Promising New Companies That Emerged in 2010 [MASHABLE AWARDS]
It's too early to project if any of these companies will be the next Twitter or Facebook, but as 2010 comes to a close, it's clear that these six startups had breakout years.
5 Young Entrepreneurs to Watch [MASHABLE AWARDS]
Here are five young entrepreneurs that are making waves in the startup world and who are poised to cause disruption in multiple markets before their careers are done.
5 Website Designs That Blew Us Away [MASHABLE AWARDS]
A beautiful website can blow you away: Here are a few of the websites we think showcased excellent design work this year, both in terms of form and function.
Top 5 Location-Based Services [MASHABLE AWARDS]
We've rounded up what we believe to be the best location-based services in a list that includes predictable names and lesser known upstarts. Check out our top five.
5 Gadgets that Broke New Ground in 2010 [MASHABLE AWARDS]
The year hasn't been heavily focused on creating new gadgets, but major hardware revisions has kept technology interesting in 2010.
Web
The 5 Nominees for “Best Internet Meme” Are… [MASHABLE AWARDS]
The Mashable Awards announces the five finalists in the "Best Internet Meme" category, supported by Dynadot.
Why the 5 “Best Internet Meme” Finalists Went Viral [INTERVIEWS]
What made these memes so popular in 2010? We spoke to some of their creators and other "memeologists" for the inside scoop.
5 of the Best New User Experiences of 2010
We examine five groundbreaking new UX/UIs from 2010 and discuss how each one expands our expectations of the user experience.
5 Magnificent Memes [MASHABLE AWARDS]
A favorite meme is a very personal thing -- like a perfume, a haircut, a uniquely diagnosed neurosis.
5 Innovative Uses of an API [MASHABLE AWARDS]
APIs make it possible for developers to use platforms like Facebook to create amazing apps. Here are five apps that are utilizing social APIs in innovative ways.
10 Memorable Viral Videos of 2010 [MASHABLE AWARDS]
We've collected 10 of the most popular, most bizarre and most astounding vids of the year thus far. Which one is your favorite?
5 Experiences that Redefined Online Gaming in 2010 [MASHABLE AWARDS]
Need to satisfy an itching trigger finger or build the next virtual empire? As part of the upcoming Mashable Awards, we've highlighted 5 big trends in the online gaming world.
Mobile
The 5 Nominees for “Best Mobile App” Are… [MASHABLE AWARDS]
The Mashable Awards announces the five finalists in the "Best Mobile App" category, supported by Mobile Future.
“Best Mobile App” Finalists Discuss Inspiration and the Future [INTERVIEWS]
What makes for a great mobile app? We spoke to the Mashable Awards' "Best Mobile App" finalists for the inside scoop.
3 Magnificent Mobile Apps That Ruled 2010 [MASHABLE AWARDS]
We use and review hundreds of mobile apps here at Mashable, but these three really blew us away. See why they changed the game this year.
5 Mobile User Experiences That Wowed Us in 2010 [MASHABLE AWARDS]
In the past 12 months, the line between native apps and web applications for mobile devices has started to blur. Here is our list of five mobile user experiences we loved using in 2010.
5 Groundbreaking Mobile Games That Debuted This Year [MASHABLE AWARDS]
Each of these games made a noteworthy contribution to the exploding mobile entertainment scene. We recommend giving them all a whirl.
5 Marvelous Mobile Apps for Music Discovery [MASHABLE AWARDS]
When you’re spending about 65% of your time crammed into someone’s armpit on the subway, it’s all about the mobile music apps that will get you through. Here are our top picks.
Social Good
The 5 Nominees for “Most Influential Social Good Champion” Are… [MASHABLE AWARDS]
The Mashable Awards announces the five finalists in the "Most Influential Social Good Champion" category, supported by Yahoo!.
What Makes the “Most Influential Social Good Champions” Tick? [INTERVIEWS]
Social good may be an ambiguous term, but one thing is very clear - online giving needs champions to help promote, galvanize, and inspire people to join in the cause.
3 Incredible Social Good Champions [MASHABLE AWARDS]
These three individuals and their organizations are changing the way that we think of activism.
5 Must-Follow Non-Profits Making a Difference With Social Media [MASHABLE AWARDS]
From raising money to spreading awareness to connecting with people, social media is a boon for non-profit organizations. Here are five must-follow groups that stood out in 2010.
9 Creative Social Good Campaigns Worth Recognizing [MASHABLE AWARDS]
Many causes have leveraged the power of social media in some incredibly creative ways. In connection with the Mashable Awards nominations, we've highlighted the standouts.
Let us know which categories and finalists you're most excited about in the comments below.
The Mashable Awards Gala at Cirque du Soleil Zumanity (Vegas)
In partnership with Cirque du Soleil, The Mashable Awards Gala event will bring together the winners and nominees, the Mashable community, partners, media, the marketing community, consumer electronics and technology brands, and attendees from the 2011 International CES Convention to Las Vegas on Thursday, January 6, 2011. Together, we will celebrate the winners and the community of the Mashable Awards at the Cirque du Soleil Zumanity stage in the beautiful New York New York Hotel. The event will be hosted by comedian Baratunde Thurston, The Onion's Director of Digital, and the remix masters, Eclectic Method, will get the crowd in a party mood. The Awards Gala will also include acts and performances from our partner Cirque du Soleil Zumanity.
Date: Thursday, January 6, 2011 (during International CES Convention week)
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. PT
Location: Cirque du Soleil Zumanity, New York New York Hotel, Las Vegas
Agenda: Networking, Open Bars, Acts, Surprises and the Mashable Awards Gala presentations
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