What’s loosely termed the awards “ceremony” for the 2009 Liberal Democrat Blog of the Year Awards has just drawn to a glittering close. As the last firework fades in Bournemouth’s night sky, I’m delighted to announce the winners:
Best new Liberal Democrat Blog (started since 1st September 2008)
Mark Reckons by Mark Thompson.
Best blog from a Liberal Democrat holding public office (The Tim Garden Award)
Lee Green Councillor by Brian Robson.
Best use of blogging/social networking/e-campaigning by a Liberal Democrat
Jo Swinson MP for her live-tweeting from Parliament, plus engaging with the public through Facebook and website.
Best posting on a Liberal Democrat blog (since 1st September 2008)
Parliament, The Telegraph and Jo Swinson by James Graham.
Best non-Liberal Democrat politics blog
Slugger O’Toole
Liberal Democrat Blog of the Year
Himmelgarten Cafe by Costigan Quist.
Congratulations to all the winners!
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Oh no! Slugger has just posted on another thread about how he couldn’t find you all!
I didn’t even see you blogging, Helen. I suppose your t-shirt was a clue though. Congrats to all, particularly Mark and to James for his Jo Swinson/ Telegraph post.
Where was it??!! I left Harry’s just after 11.00pm…
I loved reading you guys comments, funny i think, haha
Looking forward to the 2010 results – Cheers
What a trip back.
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