The 2009 Excellence in Social Media Awards, sponsored by SoCon10 and the Center for Sustainable Journalism at Kennesaw State University will honor excellence and innovation in social media. Winners will be announced in an awards ceremony in February 2010.

The SoCon10 Excellence in Social Media Awards Committee, comprised of social media experts, senior marketing executives and business leaders from around the country, will judge the entries.

Excellence in Social Media Awards Categories
Best Social Media Marketing Campaign
Best Social Media PR Campaign
Best Social Media Use by a Start Up
Best Social Media Use by a Large Business with 100 or more employees
Best Social Media Use by a Medium Size Business with 20 – 100 employees
Best Social Media Use at a Small Business with fewer than 20 employees
Best Social Media Use by an Entrepreneur or Sole Proprietor
Best Non-Profit Social Media Campaign
Most Innovative Use of Twitter
Most Innovate Use of Facebook
Best Use of Social Media in Crisis Communication
Best Journalistic Use of Social Media by a Newsroom or Newsroom Employee

Special Categories for Social Media Developers and Designers:
Best Social Media Website or Mobile App Design

Categories for Individuals
Best Use of Social Media by an Independent Journalist
Most Creative Use of Social Media Initiated by an Individual
Best Student Use of Social Media

Entries must be submitted by January 9, 2010. For an entry form and more information, click here.

For more information, contact Carole Arnold at carnol27@kennesaw.edu or 770-423-6924

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