The votes are in and the results have been tabulated: After two months of nominations and voting by our community, Mashable is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2011 Mashable Awards!
The fifth annual Mashable Awards honors the best in Mashable's core content areas: Social Media, Tech, Business and Entertainment.
Presenting the winners of the 2011 Mashable Awards:
Social Media
Best Social Network: Facebook
Up-and-Coming Social Media Service: Crowdtap
Must-Follow Actor or Actress on Social Media: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson
Must-Follow Musician or Band on Social Media: Super Junior
Must-Follow Athlete on Social Media: John Cena
Must-Follow Media Personality on Social Media: Ellen DeGeneres
Must-Follow Business Personality on Social Media: Bill Gates
Must-Follow Non-Profit on Social Media: The Trevor Project
Must-Follow Politician on Social Media: Barack Obama
Technology
Best Smartphone: iPhone 4S
Best Mobile Game: Super Junior Shake
Most Useful Mobile App: imo Instant Messenger
Most Innovative Mobile App: Vlingo
Most Useful Tablet-Based App: Flipboard
Best New Gadget: iPad 2
Business
Viral Campaign of the Year: NOH8 Campaign
Most Innovative Use of Social Media for Marketing: Coke
Must-Follow Brand on Social Media: WWE
Best Branded Mobile App: Domino's Pizza
Best Social Good Cause Campaign: Be A Star
Digital Company of the Year: WWE
Breakout Startup of the Year: Get Glue
Entertainment
Game of the Year: WWE '12
Viral Video of the Year: “Mr. Simple” by Super Junior
Best Music Service or App: Spotify
Best Online Video Streaming Service or App: YouTube
Most Social TV Show: MTV Roadies
Best Social Movie Campaign: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2
Congratulations winners and finalists! Make sure to contact PARS for free use of the Mashable Awards logo for your website.
The Mashable Awards winners will be honored at MashBash on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at the brand new 1OAK Nightclub in the Mirage Hotel and Casino during CES in Las Vegas. You can expect a night of networking, dancing and celebration in true Mashable style at one of the hottest new clubs in Las Vegas. Come celebrate their success with us!
The 2011 Mashable Awards Are Presented by Buddy Media