Weblog Awards Business Category Results
Here they are:
Results won’t be final until December 19 are final (BizzyBlog got one more vote than indicated). Go here for more details.
Thanks to all who voted, especially those who voted for BizzyBlog.
I finished 7th, and at the top of the second tier (or runner-up, if you think Blog for Books is second tier, which I don’t) in what was clearly a two-tiered group. After less than 10 months of blogging, it’s hard not to be thrilled to death about this. Considering that some major heavy hitters, including a national political advocacy group, a best-selling author, a longstanding group blog, and other 2-, 3-, and 4-year veterans were in the first tier (and had to be considered untouchable from the very start), I’ll take it.
A quick follow-up: Some have wondered how original finalists were picked out of all those who were nominated. My only answer comes from the WLA site’s FAQ:
To understand how 15 finalists were picked in each category you first have to understand how they were nominated. There was a call for nominations early in November for all of the categories. There were on the order of 3000 nominations for the various categories. The list of nominees was pared down to 15 by me (Kevin at Wizbang–Ed.) and a team volunteers. For the most part if a site was not nominated it wasn’t even considered as a finalist, though in categories with a small number of nominees we had to do some research. For everyone who complains that we “missed” one site or another, my question to you is, “did you nominate them?” We don’t have ESP here at the Weblog Awards, though I’m looking into that for next year…
This is a fantastic blog. I’m so impressed with your being selected for this category - and these results are good news. You keep up the good work!
Comment by wulf — December 16, 2005 @ 6:42 am
Tom,
Although we may have ideological differences, I do find your blog and manner of discourse to be a good resource of rational debate. Congratulations on your placement.
Comment by Kevin Irwin — December 17, 2005 @ 1:34 pm
#1 and #2 - Thanks. Onward.
Comment by TBlumer — December 17, 2005 @ 1:37 pm
You’ve only been blogging for less than 10 months? Then I’m even more impressed.
Very nice showing indeed.
Comment by Eric Kephas — December 17, 2005 @ 3:35 pm