NOCO a finalist in the RFT’s 2012 Web Awards
Shannon Howard | Jan 26, 2012 | Comments 4
A big crowd gathered at the Old Rock House this week, celebrating the finalists and winners in the Riverfront Times' 2012 Web Awards. Photo by Kholood Eid.
Last year, NOCO was honored by the Riverfront Times as the Best Neighborhood Blog in St. Louis. This year, I’m happy to report that the honors were doubled! Not only was I asked to serve as one of the judges for the 2012 Web Awards, which allowed me to meet some amazing people, but NOCO was once again nominated and named a finalist.
The RFT decided to spread the love around and give the Best Neighborhood Blog prize to another worthy site, ILoveSoulard.com. (Congrats, Ryan!!) But you know, that’s perfectly fine with me. As someone who launched a website for the sole purpose of supporting and promoting my community, I can’t think of anything better than talented neighborhood bloggers popping up in every corner of the metro area!
I was especially happy to see my friend Nicki Dwyer recognized for her lovely neighborhood blog, Nicki’s Central West End Guide. I also enjoyed re-visiting the Cherokee Street News, a fellow finalist from last year.
Of course, I didn’t judge my own category. All conflicts of interest were nipped in the bud. But I did get to view and write about dozens of other interesting websites, in categories like Best Personal Blog, Best Political Blog, and my favorite, Best Architecture Blog.
A huge thank you to the RFT’s Chad Garrison for choosing me for this project. It was lots of work but so much fun! Thanks also to everyone who nominated NOCO! To read more about the 2012 Web Awards and check out the list of winners and finalists, jump on over to the RFT…
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You were by far the kindest judge of the evening. The other judges were raving lunatics; that Chad Garrison has some nerve.
JK!
It was great to meet you on Tuesday, and for the record I think you were robbed. Then again growing up in NoCo has biased me to always vote for the cool chick from Incarnate Word.
Shannon,
Congratulations on the nomination and sorry that you didn’t win. I was hoping to finally meet you, but it looks like we missed each other since I arrived really late to the party. Keep up the amazing work with the blog.
Thanks Nick! And no worries about not winning. I knew that I wouldn’t win from the very first judges’ meeting, but it was a great experience anyway. I look forward to meeting you someday….
HA! You’re so funny, Captain! It was great to meet you! Meg too!