Here is a quick list of the winners of he Netroots Awards, which were just announced here at the Netroots Conference. I’ll have further commentary later…
Best National Blog: Blogs written by Floridians that cover primarily national politics.
Ranger Against War, http://www.rangeragainstwar.blogspot.com/
Best State Blog: Blogs about statewide politics in Florida.
Florida Progressive Coalition, http://flaprogressives.org
Best Local Blog: Blogs about city/county/regional politics in the state of Florida.
St.Petersblog, http://stpetersblog.com/
Best Media Blog: Blogs written by professional journalists at Florida publications.
Political Whore, http://blogs.creativeloafing.com/politicalwhore/
Best Professional Blog: Blogs written by state or local political parties, candidates or party operatives in Florida.
The Gelber Blog, http://www.dangelber.com/news/blog.php
Best Party Website: Best Florida-wide website associated with a political party or political party unit (such as a caucus or coalition).
Florida Democrats, http://www.fladems.com/
Best Candidate Website: Anyone running for statewide or local office in Florida can win this one.
Dan Gelber, http://www.dangelber.com
Best Local Party Website: This one is for Florida DECs, clubs or local chapters of statewide caucuses or coalitions.
Hillsborough, http://www.hcdec.org
Best Interest Group Website (Professional): Any Florida-based nonparty activist, charitable or grassroots group with an annual budget over $100,000 is eligible for this one.
Florida Red & Blue, http://www.floridaredandblue.com/
Best Interest Group Website (Amateur): Any Florida-based nonparty activist, charitable or grassroots group with an annual budget under $100,000 is eligible for this one.
Progressive Democrats of Florida, http://www.pdamerica.org/statecaucus.php?s=FL
Best Writer: Anyone whose writings is published at any of the above websites is eligible for this one. Winners should have one or more of the following qualities: good grammar and presentation, provides original reporting, has a good sense of humor, shows creativity, has a strong personal touch, or has an affect on the real world because of their writing
Ken Quinnell, Florida Progressive Coalition
Netroots Activist of the Year: The individual who has done the most to advance the goals and activities of the progressive Netroots in the state of Florida.
Alison Berke Morano, Pasco DEC, DCCA, Florida Progressive Coalition
Netroots Candidate of the Year: The Florida candidate at any level who has best incorporated the Netroots into her/his campaign and done the best job of treating Netroots activists as valid constituents and not just another group of people to exploit.
Dan Gelber, Legislature
Netroots Organization of the Year: The organization that has done the most to advance the goals and activities of the progressive Netroots in the state of Florida.
Florida Netroots, http://floridanetroots.com/
Best New Blogger: This one should go to the best blogger who has been blogging about Florida politics for no more than a year and a half.
Dan Gelber, http://www.dangelber.com/news/blog.php
Best Post: The best-written post since last year’s awards.
It’s Not Called the Hate Amendment for Nothing — Kenneth Quinnell at Florida Progressive Coalition, http://www.flapolitics.com/showDiary.do?diaryId=2663
Best Online Campaign: This is an award for the best use of the web and related technologies to achieve some kind of goal, such as fundraising, fighting legislation or other activism.
Say No 2, http://www.sayno2.com/
Best Ongoing Series: The best regular feature that incorporates at least five posts since last year’s awards.
Florida Progressive Coalition, Stories to Read
Best Online Radio Show: Goes to the best Netroots-created online radio show from Florida.
The Big Show with Alison Berke Morano and Kenneth Quinnell, http://blogtalkradio.com/fpc
2008 Progressive Hall of Fame Inductees
Joe Garcia
Alison Berke Morano
Susan Smith
On behalf of the staff of Progress Florida – CONGRATZ!!! We know we’re the new kids on the block and we look forward to learning from, networking among, and collaborating with, all of you.
Mark
http://www.ProgressFlorida.org
Congratulations to the winners — each a worthy read. Keep up the good work, team.
Thanks, Netroots, quite an honor. Sorry I couldn’t be down there with you all today.
I am new to this blogging, but I have a pressing issue with the Government of Florida. Will someone direct me to the right group? I firmly believe that my civil/human rights were violated as a State of Florida employee.
Congratulations to all the winners. Our sphere of influence keeps growing!
A humble “thank you” Florida Progressive Coalition from us here at Ranger Against War in Tallahassee. Sorry we couldn’t be with you down South, but we look forward to virtually meeting all our cohorts.
Please keep up the good work everyone, and a special thanks to you, Mr. Quinnell.
Thanks for your votes. I am honored to be a part of the Florida Netroots community.
I want to say a special thank you to Kenneth Quinnell, the management team of the FPC, and to Phillip Perry of the Florida Democratic Party for everything you do. Keep up the good work!
>I am new to this blogging, but I have a pressing issue with the Government of Florida. Will someone direct me to the right group? I firmly believe that my civil/human rights were violated as a State of Florida employee.
My best guess would be that you contact AFSCME.