Exciting news! Eight Tulsa bloggers are featured in the second-ever Tulsa Press Club Newsies, an award that aims to celebrate local journalists.

The nominees for best blog are:
<ul>
	<li>ArtofManliness.com</li>
	<li>Batesline.com</li>
	<li>TulsaFood.com</li>
	<li>TashaDoesTulsa.com</li>
</ul>
Up for favorite blogger are:
<ul>
	<li>Kim Brown, Tulsa World, Pop Blog</li>
	<li>Jennifer Chancellor, Tulsa World, Barrelhouse Beat</li>
	<li>Sarah Roe, KOTV/Griffin Communication, Money Saving Queen</li>
	<li>Jason Ashley Wright, Tulsa World, Inalienable Wright</li>
</ul>
I'm proud to see that <a href="http://www.thislandpress.com/" target="_blank">This Land Press</a> was nominated for a number of awards, too, including Favorite Reporter (Holly Wall), Best Use of Social Media, Best Use of Multimedia, Favorite News Website. Thanks to all for your nominations. We're honored.

Please take the time to <a href="http://app.fluidsurveys.com/s/newsies/" target="_blank">vote for your favorite blogs/bloggers in the Tulsa Press Club Newsies 2012</a>. Helping your local bloggers win awards is one of the best ways to make what you already love even better — an award can mean a boost in brand recognition for that blog or blogger, which can translate to new opportunities that will make your experience as a subscriber of that blog all the richer.

The Newsies award ceremony is slated for March 1 at The Broadway, 720 S. Kenosha in downtown Tulsa. Reception at 6 p.m., presentation of awards starting at 7 p.m. Everyone's favorite weather woman Julie Chin will emcee (yes, I know you've moved on to bigger and better things, Julie, but don't be surprised if you don't remain the favorite weather woman for, like, ever), and complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be on hand. Tickets are $20, or $15 for Press Club members. Call (918) 583-7737 to save your spot.

I hope to see your bright and smiling faces there in support of these members of our local blogging community. It'll also be a prime chance to meet Tulsa journalists and newsmakers.

Cheers, and happy voting!