Blogger Halo Award

Faultline USA is taking nominations for the 2006 Blogger Halo Award. This award will go to a blogger who has:

...not only created a vital up-to-the minute blog with a sizable readership and dedication to excellence, but this blogger would have gone way beyond the call of duty by demonstrating a selfless commitment to help other bloggers solve their blogging problems.

If you would like to nominate a blogger for this award, (1) Do a post at your blog linking back to Faultline, (2) go to Faultline and "Leave a comment here that describes (in about one paragraph) why you think your favorite blog should receive a Halo. You may leave an anonymous comment if you like. (This is the honor system, so don’t nominate your own blog)", and (3) Return to Faultline next weekend (after the 1st of the year) to vote on the finalists.

I am personally making two nominations. My first nomination is Butch at 123Beta. I know that Butch has helped numerous new bloggers, especially those you use Blogspot/Blogger. He takes time out of his own busy work/personal/and blogging days to answer in detail any questions others may have. Some bloggers forget what it is like being new, having no blogging or technical experience. But Butch isn't like that. Even though he is a Playful Primate in the Echosystem, he never has the big head. I count him a good friend.

My second nomination is Chad from In the Bullpen. Chad is always open to helping new bloggers and is willing to open up his blog and let others post. Chad uses WordPress and is knowledgeable in other platforms. He has given many bloggers a start, a voice at In the Bullpen, and started them on their way. I know, because Chad gave me my start. Chad and Butch are both valued friends. I'm happy to nominate them both for the Halo Award.

Comments

[Debbie]

Thanks, Butch. That was very sweet. I'm going to check out Lilo.

[Butch]

I too have two bloggers/friends I'd like to nominate...

My first nomination goes to Debbie of Right Truth

Debbie has helped me many times...especially with graphics. She's a wiz at it!

Debbie created the Samantha Burns Halloween Open trackback pic and graciously 'corrected' my goofy blogadswap graphic. Among others... Heck she even sent me the software to install on my own computer! And she paid for the postage!!! Oh, and yeah, she has a really good blog to boot. That's where I get a lot of the breaking news. I visit her site 4, 5 or six times a day.

Thanks Debbie.

My other nomination is for Lost...In Lima, Ohio

Otherwise known as: Lilo.

Besides providing really funny posts at Sam's site and my email inbox she has helped my site look and function so much better. She is the one responsible for the 123beta logo as it appears in your browser's identification. And the one who took the time from her busy day to change my template so that certain images are viewed in a larger tab.

Lost...In Lima, Ohio is a true-crime blog. She was THE first site to show the pictures of 'Katies Revenge'. And I mean the first among ALL news sites!

She is SO honest, I trust her with my login and password.

So, there you have it.

Both are equally deserving.

I consider both long-term friends that I can rely on.

[Debbie]

You are welcome Butch, you certainly deserve it. And Mushy, I'm more than willing to help anybody in any way I can. However, I don't have a technical bone in my body, ha. But thanks anyway.

[Butch]

Debbie,

That is one of the sweetest things ANYONE has ever said/written about me.

I'm not sure I'm deserving of such an award... I just try to help when I can.

Thank you so much. You ARE my friend

[Mushy]

I agree with Butch and will comment on him. Don't know Chad's work very well, but will check him out.

Maybe someone ought to nominate you!

[Faultline USA]

Thanks so much for the wonderful post about the Blogger Halo Awards - and for your two nominations!!!