Annual Bloggers Bash 2019: Blog Award Nominations Now Open

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Sherri Matthews

Anyone blogging for a few years (six for me) no doubt remembers those early days when all those awards and blog hops did the rounds. Back then, I blogged three, sometimes four times a week.  Hard work and incredibly time-consuming and yes, unimaginable now, but it was a lot of fun and worth it for the lovely blogging friends I made.

Something had to give, however, if I was ever going to finish my book, that something being blogging. If I was grateful for anyone who read and ‘liked’ my blog back then, never mind left a comment, I’m even more thankful today if I manage a blog post at all, even more so for your wonderfully encouraging visits, dear fellow bloggers and behind the scene readers.  I can’t tell you enough how much it means to me…

So…since I’m still scraping along as a blogger, I wanted to help spread the exciting news that  The Annual Bloggers Bash is back – for its fifth year!  Which of course also means  it’s time for us to nominate our favourite blogs for the Annual Blog Awards.

Nominations are open until the end of March, the rules and submission details here.  Awards are presented at the Bloggers Bash to be held on Saturday, June 15th.  This year, there are several new categories.  Ater the close of nominations, there will be public vote for the winner of each.

All the Bash details are on the wonderful new The Annual Bloggers Bash Website where you can also buy your ticket. Worth mentioning that the early bird tickets are only available until 31st March.

I’ve been fortunate to have attended all four previous Bashes and I’m looking forward to going again. It’s a fantastic event which the Committee work hard all year round to make both professional as well as great fun, with lots of new exciting activities planned for this year:

‘The Bloggers Bash is a social event for bloggers created by Sacha, with the help of her committee who are Geoff, Hugh, Suzie, Helen, Graeme and Adam. Its purpose is to bring together the blogging community and provide an opportunity for everyone to meet the friends they have made online. To see images from some of our previous events, click here to be taken to our gallery!’

(Annual Bloggers Bash Website)

It’s a wonderful chance to meet fellow bloggers in the flesh, those real people behind their blogs and profile pics.  Even if geograhically it isn’t possible, there’s live streaming on the day via Facebook connecting blogging friends around the world. I’ve made some great friends thanks to the BB, and would urge anyone thinking about attending to give it a try if you can.  Lots of warm hugs await, promise.

(Pssst…I didn’t have a clue what I was doing the first time I went, back when we met at a Pizza Express in London in 2015, but I’m so glad I did. If I can do it, so can you…)

Hope to see you there!  Love Sherri x

 

 

 

 

 

 

About Sherri Matthews

Sherri is a British writer working on her second memoir while seeking publication of her first. Her work has appeared in magazines, anthologies and online as well as long/shortlisted and special mentioned in contests. Once upon a time and for twenty years, she lived in California. Today, she lives in England with her human family, owned by two black cats.
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36 Responses to Annual Bloggers Bash 2019: Blog Award Nominations Now Open

  1. Andrea Stephenson says:
    February 11, 2019 at 1:45 pm

    I hope you have a great bash this year Sherri 🙂

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  2. MarinaSofia says:
    February 11, 2019 at 1:48 pm

    I can so relate to the blogging vs. writing dilemma. Have lots of fun at the Bloggers Bash!

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  3. Mary Smith says:
    February 11, 2019 at 2:45 pm

    Looking forward to seeing you there, Sherri.

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  4. purpleslob says:
    February 11, 2019 at 2:59 pm

    Yeah, so exciting!

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  5. Sue says:
    February 11, 2019 at 3:54 pm

    Interesting, isn’t it….I know quite a number of bloggers now, but none of your ‘Bash’ group!

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  6. Denise says:
    February 11, 2019 at 5:52 pm

    Have a good time… I LOVE your posts, never mind like. Have you visited Lewes recently? Wondering if you still have family in this area.

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    • Sherri Matthews says:
      February 12, 2019 at 10:54 am

      Aww Denise…you’re lovely, thank you. And if you’re thinking about coming to London around June 15th… 😉 Yes, still visit Lewes, always flying visits to the boys and back again. I am hoping to plan a visit in the spring though, just me for a few days. Would be great to meet up again…will be in touch… 🙂

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  7. fancypaperblog says:
    February 11, 2019 at 7:49 pm

    I haven’t been yet but always holding out hope to go!

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  8. anotherday2paradise says:
    February 11, 2019 at 11:33 pm

    I’m sure you’ll all have so much fun and lots to talk about. Be sure to report back. 😘

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  9. Charli Mills says:
    February 12, 2019 at 1:28 am

    Bloggers Bash has nice new digs!

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  10. Asha Seth says:
    February 12, 2019 at 4:19 am

    Where does this take place??

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  11. Graeme Cumming says:
    February 19, 2019 at 7:13 pm

    It’ll be good to see you there again, Sherri. We’re on countdown now..

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  12. Norah says:
    May 17, 2019 at 5:16 am

    Enjoy the Bash, Sherri. It’s coming up soon – not even a month away now.

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