12/20/11 Update:
The winner of the 2011 Beauty Blog Awards has been announced: 2011 Beauty Blog Awards Announcement. Follow future updates on Twitter with hashtag: #HRbbawards
History:
The beauty blogging community has grown to become quite large over the years. It can be very daunting starting out. I received a lot of support from the community when I started blogging. I think it's good to give back a little and provide some incentive for new bloggers. Thus I've started the Handmade Reviews Beauty Blog Awards, an award competition for new blogs.
Every year, one new beauty blogger is elected to receive the Handmade Reviews Beauty Blogger Awards. The winner will receive a large package of beauty-related prizes, including makeup, skincare products, gift sets, etc. The idea is that the winner will have new beauty products to try and to review. Prizes vary every year, depending on budget and sponsors. Blogs are nominated and voted on by readers. There will also be potential runner ups and honorable mentions. Badges and featured link placement on Handmade Reviews will be awarded to winners and those shortlisted.
Qualifications:
Active beauty-related blog that is updated at least twice a week.
Blog must be (approximately) between 3-15 months old. This leaves some time for development, but not enough time for a blog to be too well established.
Nomination:
Nominations run for two months and end right before voting begins. Winners are normally announced in December. You can nominate your favorite blog or your own blog. All nominations will be taken into consideration and discussed among the various judges and bloggers.
Voting:
A portion of the nominees are selected based on nominations and various criteria. The blogs will then be announced and put up for voting. Every person can vote once. Did I mention that three voters are randomly selected to win a prize?
When you participate, you:
- are joining a function that supports new bloggers
- can win over $500 in prizes
- gain more exposure for your website (nominees are linked and featured)
- have fun!
Great idea :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to give back and support new bloggers Katherine!
ReplyDeletelovely initiative! I have just set up a new blog (less than a month) and am loving the blogging experience but it is a bit though at first, especially to get followers! would be interested to participate ;)
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Yana,
ReplyDeleteThe good thing is that it gets easier the more you blog. :) Nominations will start soon!
That is so thoughtful of you Katherine.....great initiative to support new bloggers!
ReplyDeleteThanks Harshleen. We all help each other out. That's the fun of the community!
ReplyDeleteWow! It's sounds great! I would like to take part here!:)
ReplyDeleteLove this!
ReplyDeleteI want to nominate myself! Please visit my blog DeyiMizu http://mizudeyi.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! That is very nice of you to reach out to other Bloggers who are just starting out. I look forward to checking out the blogs :)
ReplyDeleteLauren
this is such a good idea. youre so sweet. i'm very interested and can't wait for nominations to start!
ReplyDeleteWhich blogs get shortlisted? Is it the more nominations the better?
ReplyDeleteMegan,
ReplyDeleteThe quantity of nominations is not the deciding factor, but getting a lot of nominations from your readers will of course increase the your chances of getting noticed and picked.
Depending on the amount of blogs that enter, anywhere from 10-30 or more blogs will get put up for voting. We're still working out the details.
This is such a great idea to motivate new bloggers.. I am participating :) Thanks Katherine!!
ReplyDeleteOK, in all seriousness, Katherine, you're not gonna be shocked by my comment since I've emailed, etc. more than once--Shh! Don't tell anyone how many times! LOL!--about being a new blogger--and the difficulties. I'm gonna be embarrassed if no one votes for me. Anyone else feel that way, or am I just incredibly ridiculous--as usual?! xx
ReplyDeleteMoxie,
ReplyDeleteYou are such a kind and courteous blogger I am sure people will vote for you! Many bloggers think that no one will vote or that no one is ever reading... but know that people are reading and appreciating your work! :)
this is uch a good idea! i like this post, thank you for sharing. i would love to nominate you.
ReplyDeletebtw, i followed you, would love and apreciate it much, if you can too.. ^^
thank you!
What a beautiful initiative - always wonderful to be able to give back and help those who are just starting.
ReplyDeleteI myself am finding I'm straddling on the line of both being in both camps as I'm not a veteran myself but already know alot more than when I first started so am able to give advice to others as well.
lilpil,
ReplyDeleteI love bloggers! Anything to make the community a little more fun ;)
a very lovely way to acknowledge us new bloggers- thanks Katherine :)
ReplyDeletehow can you get your blog nominated? im sorta confused :S
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ReplyDeletei love blog to post or put your information really good option..
Kayla,
ReplyDeleteThere is a nomination form:
http://www.handmadereviews.net/2011/08/beauty-blog-awards-winter-2011.html
I think this is a fantastic idea! It is amazing that the beauty community has grown so much so fast.
ReplyDeleteHey , this is an mazing idea! When do the nomanations end?
ReplyDeleteNomination ends in a few days. :)
ReplyDeleteI missed it...
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for the nomination!!
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