Who was the best social media maven to follow in 2009? Which is the funniest YouTube channel of the year? What's the best Twitter app? Who has the best Facebook Fan Page? Which mobile app made you app-happy in 2009? You tell us!
How to Place Your Nominations
This year, Mashable has created a unique and social voting platform for the Open Web Awards. Submitting your nomination requires 4 easy steps:
Step 1: Visit OpenWebAwards.com
Step 2: Log in via Facebook or Twitter
Step 3: Choose a Category and Nominee
Step 4: Submit Your Nomination and Repeat (for other categories)
*You may nominate/vote in all categories once per day
The nominations period will last until midnight of November 15th and we are allowing you to nominate in each category once per day. The top 5 nominees in each category will then move on to the final voting round which will begin on November 18th and end on December 13th. Winners will be announced on December 15th.
The Open Web Awards: Social Media Edition Categories
People:
Best Blogger to Follow
Best Social Media Maven to Follow
Best Celebrity to Follow
Most Inspiring to Follow
Most Educational to Follow
Funniest Person to Follow
Best Musical Artist to Follow
Best Actor/Actress to Follow
Brand/Startup/Company/Agency:
Social Media Ad Campaign
Social Media Gadget
Best Brand Use of YouTube
Social Media Agency
Best Brand Use of Twitter
Best Brand Use of Facebook
Best Corporate Blog
Best Non-Profit Use of Social Media
Facebook Specific:
Best Facebook Fan Page
Best Facebook App
Best Facebook Game
Most Creative Use of Facebook Connect
Twitter Specific:
Most Interesting Twitter User to Follow
Twitter User of the Year
Tweet of the Year
Funniest Tweet
Best News Source to follow
Best Twitter App
Mobile:
Best iPhone App
Best Social Network iPhone App
Best iPhone Game
Best Location Based Mobile App
Best Mobile Based Twitter App
Best Music Site or App
Best Travel Site or App
Photos and Videos:
TwitPic of the Year
Flickr Photo of the Year
Best Flickr Photographer
YouTube Video of the Year
Best Online Video Web Series
Best YouTube Channel or Personality
Funniest YouTube Channel
Media:
Best Online Newspaper
Best Political News Site
Best Breaking News Site
Best Local News Site
Best Local Blog
Best TV Network Online
Best Online Magazine
Best Site for Journalists
Best Site for Publishers
Best Online Music Label
Past Open Web Awards
The first Open Web Awards in 2007 achieved over 250,000 votes and more than 20 million page views combined between Mashable and our 50 international blog partners. Open Web Awards 2007 Winners
The second Open Web Awards in 2008, which included over 26 categories, saw over 100 Blog Partners (from 25 countries and written in 10 different languages), 50,000 total nominations, 80,000 total votes in the first round, and 90,000 votes in the final round. Open Web Awards 2008 Winners
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