THE SOCIAL MEDIA AZ AWARDS, OR SMAZZIES!

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Categories

• Must Follow – The blog, twitter, or online presence you can’t get enough of
• Most Social Use Of Social Media – Best/most innovative use of technology to connect to people in person
• Trailblazer – Out there doing cutting edge things, changing the way people work or think in the social media space
• Up and Coming – Most notable freelance individual or agency that is notably improving its offering
• Homegrown Can Of Awesome – Most interesting / promising start up business, technology or tool from right here in AZ
• Innovative use of Social on Mobile – Mobile platforms (Android, iPhone, Pads, Smart devices) are everywhere and Social is there too – so who’s being most innovative?
• Business That Gets It – Non-industry company (not a social media/marketing entity) who demonstrates creative and proficient use of social media

Nominate & Vote today!

Congratulations to the 2011 SMAZZIES  Winners!

• Best Use of  Mobile – Mobile platforms (Android, iPhone, Pads, Smart devices) are everywhere and Social is there too – so who’s being most innovative?

Winner: Groupon Mobile

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• Must Follow – The blog, twitter, or online presence you can’t get enough of:

Winner: Paige Dell’Armi

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• Business That Gets It – Non-industry company (not a social media/marketing entity) who demonstrates creative and proficient use of social media

Winner: Phoenix Suns

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• Most Social Use Of Social Media – Best/most innovative use of technology to connect to people in person

Winner: Buzzcation

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• Trailblazer – Out there doing cutting edge things, changing the way people work or think in the social media space

Winner: BrandMixer

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• Up and Coming – Most notable freelance individual or agency that is notably improving its offering

Winner: Pink Media, LLC

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• Homegrown Can Of Awesome – Most interesting / promising start up business, technology or tool from right here in AZ

Winner: NetworkingPhoenix.com

The SMAZZIES are awarded to local individuals and organizations that exemplify some part of the rapidly evolving world that is Social Media. The SMAZZIES are a recognition, not a competition. We are looking for originality and creativity, and a way to give a salute to those doing something worthwhile. Here’s how the SMAZZIES work:

• Must Follow – The blog, twitter, or online presence you can’t get enough of
• Business That Gets It – Non-industry company (not a social media/marketing entity) who demonstrates creative and proficient use of social media
• Most Social Use Of Social Media – Best/most innovative use of technology to connect to people in person
• Trailblazer – Out there doing cutting edge things, changing the way people work or think in the social media space
• Up and Coming – Most notable freelance individual or agency that is notably improving its offerin
• Homegrown Can Of Awesome – Most interesting / promising start up business, technology or tool from right here in AZ
• Best Use of Mobile – Mobile platforms (Android, iPhone, Pads, Smart devices) are everywhere and Social is there too – so who’s being most innovative?

The public enter their nominations for the best in each category. A panel of judges anonymously cast a vote for the winner, Academy Award style,  in each category.  Honorees are announced as part of the day long SMAZ event. For more information on the SMAZZIE process, check our FAQ.

And please spread the word! The more nominations we get, the better able we will be to showcase the amazing work going on in the Valley!

Who are the judges?
The Panel of Judges is formed from local social media professionals across the Valley of the Sun.

Who is on the SMAZZIE team?
Fred von Graf (Web3Mavens, LLC.), Jennifer Maggiore (Maggiore Consulting & Marketing), Jeff Moriarty (Sitewire)

Have an idea for a category?
We would love to hear it! We are trying to find creative categories that avoid the “Best Of” format.  If you have an idea, sent it to us at SMAZZIES@SocialMediaAZ.org

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