Hidden Treasure Blog Awards

You know I’m a sucker for a blog award and this time is no different.

Announcing the First Annual Hidden Treasure Blog Awards at Everyday Mommy. The idea is simple; to recognize blog authors of excellence, with deserving posts which may go unnoticed.

All of us have our favorite blogs, the ones we read faithfully. They are dear friends, like a comfortable pair of shoes, perfectly broken in. But, we can also find ourselves in a rut, reading the same blogs week after week, and overlooking those hidden gems which may require a little more digging. But, as my mom taught me, anything worth having is worth working for.

So, if you’re up for an adventure I invite you to join me in a treasure hunt.

The Rules

Step 1: The Treasure Hunt

Your mission is to scour the mommy blogosphere for hidden treasure. Read through archives, visit new blogs and find that well-written gem. This can come from a favorite blog which you already read or a blog you’ve discovered during the treasure hunt. But, the idea is to find well-written posts which are off the beaten path.

The categories are: Children & Family, Faith, Marriage, Motherhood, Homemaking, Humor, Current Events and Life. No profanity, questionable or offensive material is permitted. Keep a list of the hidden treasures you find for submission in the next step.

Step 2: Nominations

Nominations will open on February 1, 2007. Everyone may nominate a single post in each category. The three posts with the most nominations will advance to voting. So, if you find a great post feel free to pass the word. Nominations will close on February 7, 2007. Nominations may be submitted by email to everydaymommy@gmail.com.

Step 3: Voting

Voting will open on February 8, 2007. One vote per category. Voting will close on February 13, 2007. Winners will be announced on February 14, 2007 The nominated post with the most votes overall will be awarded Best In Show.

The Mac and Cheese Chronicles suggests that you bookmark your favorite posts so you can find them easily when nominations open. What a great idea! And if you’re having trouble finding posts to nominate, you could always consider this or this or this. Did I mention how much I love blog awards? LOL!