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2010 Contests

Our contests will be a held a little differently this year. We are only having 4 contest spread over a number of months. There will be only one winner per contest. The voting will be different too. Contest entries will be held for the first part of the contest. Then you may send people to vote based on a ballot form. Votes will determine 5 finalist and the winner will be determined by 3 Judges selected from our network. Please scroll down to read details about our 4 contests this year.


Click here For Details:Twitter Storytelling Contest

Click Here to enter.


Friendship Storytelling Contest



Kid's Drawing Contest



Cutest Pet Photo and Video Contest




Twitter Storytelling Contest

January 15th to Feb 21st Enter Stories
Feb 22nd to March 21st Votes To Determine 5 Finalist
Winner Announced By Judges March 25th

Story Based on Video Below



The idea for this contest came last year when we held a Storytelling Twitterthon on Labor Day 2009. It was our experiment to see if with this medium you could share with others a little about yourself, letting someone know some of your personal stories. It was a real success and made us decide to create something like it on one of our contest this year. So here it is...our
"Twitter Storytelling Contest".

Based on the video above, share what life lessons have your learned? Share them in our "Twitter Storytelling Contest". After watching the video, come up with ideas for your own life lessons. Then enter them in our "Twitter Storytelling Contest." Entries must have a twitter account and be 130 characters or less. You may enter up to 5 life lessons in this "Twitter Storytelling Contest". Scroll down to read about prizes and enter below or here


Grand Prize For Twitter Storytelling Contest

PRIZE – Social media evaluation for your business + 1 hour of strategy discussion (via skype) Retail value $100
of VIP Virtual Solutions is a Virtual Assistant and has been using social media for her business and her clients for the past year. She is a social media specialist , consistently in the Top 20 Twitterer's in Australia and her services include personal assistance, marketing and sales support, as well as social media management and training in the current main platforms such asTwitter, Facebook business page, LinkedIn and YouTube. She ensures her clients leverage these tools as part of their overall marketing strategy, customising a plan and schedule which allows them to tap into their client base, establish a high profile in their industry and provide the ultimate customer service. http://twitter.com/vipvirtualsols

Plus Slideshow Package Marketing Video From TOJMarketing

Up to 12 Pictures
Up to 10 Titles
1 royalty free song
1 voice-over recorded by you or someone you know
upload to youtube or Flash File
Value $62.00
http://www.tojmarketing.com

Total Value Of Prize $162.00



Judges

Debra Simpson
Carlsbad, CA
Debra works with New Media tools, blogs (as a blog programmer), podcasts (especially video), webinars (which I hold regularly in my online classroom), social networking.
http://www.northsandiegobusiness.com
http://www.syndicatingyourcontent.com
http://www.twitter.com/northsandiego
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/n-san-diego-business



Lesley Johnston
London, England
Is an Internet business consultant who works with both local businesses and International clients to grow their business online.
http://www.internetgrowthsystems.com/
http://www.businessstartupcourses.com/
http://socialnetworkingforbusinesswomen.com/
http://twitter.com/Lesley_Johnston






Meredith Liepelt
Dublin, OH
With enough creativity, energy and wit to spare, Meredith Liepelt has been dubbed the Creative Client Attraction Strategist. Fanatic fans include coaches, consultants, speakers, authors, virtual assistants, copy writers, interior designers and other solo- and micropreneurs. These business owners learn to raise their celebrity profiles and make more money in less time through her proprietary systems.


Meredith is the founder of Rich Life Marketing, based in Columbus, Ohio. She is the author of the book Flourish! 10 Easy, Elegant and Essential Marketing Strategies for Solo and Micropreneurs. You can also see Meredith’s writing in Glow Magazine where she is a featured columnist. She has been featured in the books Real You Incorporated, 8 Essentials for Women Entrepreneurs by Kaira Sturdivant Rouda and Beating the Bailout Blues by Rosalind Resnick of Axxess Business Centers.

Inspired by helping other women to create a business that fits their lifestyle instead of dictating it, Meredith is dedicated to helping women market in genuine, authentic and creative ways. Taking a “no excuses” approach to building a sustainable business, Meredith loves to bring forth the greatness and personal style in each of her clients.

When not in her office creating something new and exciting, you can find Meredith participating in activities with The National Association of Women Business Owners, eWomenNetwork and DAMESBond, where she is a member.

To get a copy of her free report, “101 Ways to Increase Your Profile, Build Your List and Attract Ideal Clients” visit:

http://www.RichLifeMarketing.com

http://twitter.com/MeredithLiepelt





Vote for your favorite tweet story





Friendship Stortelling Contest

April 15th to May 21st Enter Stories
May 22nd to June 20th Votes To Determine 5 Finalist
Winner Announced By Judges June 25th



Do you have a good friend? Do you have a great story about friendship? Have you written a great poem about what it takes to be a good friend? Then this is the contest for you! Share your short stories or poems about your friends or friendship. Up to 2 entries per person. Entry form and more details coming April 15th 2009

Grand Prize For Friendship Storytelling Contest




Forever Friends
Your best source for fine quality personalized printed products! Our representation of the nation's leading printing companies allows us to provide you with the best product at the best prices.
$50 toward any products off our website




Girls Getaway Guide Leave Your Baggage At Home (Key West and Orlando) Signed by Author Casey Wohl-Retail $27.90


















Chocolates
Cynthia Schmidt-The Chocolatier
http://cynthiaschmidt.com/
12 piece Chocolates Retail $38
Hawaiian macadamia nut caramel turtles with a sprinkling of Hawaiian Red Sea Salt.










Story Power DVD $37
How to Connect with Anyone through Storytelling and Story Receiving
Rhonda Del Boccio
The Story Lady







Total Value of Prize $152.90

Judges

Donna Cutting
Tampa, FL
First Time Author!!! - The Celebrity Experience: Insider Secrets to Delivering Red Carpet Customer Service, published by Wiley, is available everywhere books are sold.

She speaks professionally on the topics of employee engagement and customer service - all over the country, and soon all over the world.

http://www.donnacutting.com
http://www.thecelebrityexperience.com




Kathy Hansen
DeLand, FL
Explores intersections/synthesis among various forms of Applied Storytelling. She is a teacher and a writer. She recently completed a PhD program and is now known as Dr. Katharine Hansen.
http://katharinehansenphd.com/
http://astoriedcareer.com/




Lindy Asimus
(Lindy only uses her logo on the Internet.)
Australia and Ventura CA

She works with business owners to develop their business. Starting with the Vision that they have for their life and business, through operational issues, marketing, strategies, business planning and implementation of change programs to improve the bottom line, increase profits and replace stress with a clear direction and focus.

As well as creating TeamCircle, she am moderator of the Merchant Circle forum.
http://www.designbusinessengineering.com
http://member.merchantcircle.com/lindyasimus
http://actionbites.blogspot.com
http://teamcircle.ning.com/





July 12th through August 15th Enter Pictures
August 16th to September 17th Votes To Determine 5 Finalist
Winners Announced By Judges September 23rd



As a parent or a grandparent you probably take your child's or grandchild's art work and display it on your refrigerator or maybe in a frame on the wall. Here is a way to display their artwork for the whole world to see! Scan the artwork and enter it into our "Kid's Drawing Contest". Up to 5 entries per person. Details Of Prize Coming Soon! Entry form and more details coming July 17th 2010

Grand Prize For Kid's Drawing Contest


Take your family on a once in a life time vacation to Kauai Hawaii. One night stay free with 5 or more nights booked in this beautiful Kauai vacation home. This home sleeps up to 8 people, so take your family or take along another family to share the cost with friends. This home has everything you would need to enjoy your vacation on this beautiful island. See website for details:Kauai Paradise Vacation Home
Retail Value $150.00


Boost your child’s understanding and application of the six keys of character (the foundation of a leader centric lifestyle) with the Character Coins reward system. These whimsical coins encourage and reinforce character-in-action by offering instant rewards for positive habits, good behavior and goal achievement. System comes complete with 25 coins, Character Keys pocket/wallet reference card, Character Coins-in-Action Guidelines, and a Character-in-Action reusable activity chart.

Retail is $29.99

For additional information, please visit www.CharacterInc.com


Total Prize Value $179.99

Judges

Angie Sternberg
Lake Worth, FL

Owner and designer of The Diaper Baker, an online company specializing in unique tiered diaper cakes and baby shower gifts.

With the desire to throw her daughter the most fabulous baby shower years ago to celebrate Angie's very first grand daughter, Angie created a diaper cake different than any other on the market. After seeing the joy that it brought to her daughter, Angie immediately knew that she wanted to bring that feeling of joy to other expectant mothers. Since then, she's been helping make the miraculous event of parenthood even more memorable with her diaper cake creations.

Being very family-oriented, Angie believes that family and children are gifts to cherish. She not only enjoys, but takes great pride in knowing that she can be involved in this joyous event of others through her diaper cakes and newborn specialty gifts..
http://www.TheDiaperBaker.com
http://blog.thediaperbaker.com
http://shop.thediaperbaker.com






Susan Gumm
Encinitas, CA
As a gifted artist, Susan was raised in the Pacific Northwest in a quaint town just northeast of Seattle which surrounded with color and amazing beauty to draw out the creative side within her. Her mother being her mentor taught her how to mix her colors before she was school age and gave her the advice “Paint what you see, not what you think you see.”
http://artbysusangumm.com
http://www.cafepress.com/artbysusan




Patricia Garza
Tucson, AZ
Patricia is a former elementary teacher who turned stay at home mom after the birth of our first son in 2004. Since 2005, Patricia became an online entrepreneur and a mother again to a second son in 2007. After taking almost a year off from business to have another child, Patricia returned to her online passion in 2008 and is ready to connect with other moms and women in business!

In November 2007,Patricia launched a successful talk radio show and growing social network for moms as the host of MamasTimeOut.com, a social network and support call in show "for moms of All ages and stages". Patricia is also the editor and founder of Little Bytes Newsletter at http://littlebytesnews.com, a parenting, child development and shopping resource site. Patricia also manages and own Gifts, Party Supplies and More, http://giftspartysuppliesandmore.com, offering a variety of party supplies for all occasions, including gift baskets, stuffed animal kits, personalized products and more!In addition, Patricia owns The Work at Home Business Directory, at http://wahbusinessdirectory.com, offering low cost advertising to home based businesses and direct sales companies. However, due to time constraints, Patricia is taking a hiatus from her talk show, while spending time at home with her two sons and networking online. If you are interested in advertising or purchasing this site please contact her on twitter @littlebytesnews.



Cutest Pet Photo and Video Contest

October 11th through Novermber 14th Enter pictures and video
November 15th through December 10th Votes To Determine 5 Finalist
Winners Announced By Judges December 17th



Do you have the cutest pet in the world? Does your pet do the cutest things? Take their picture or video and enter it into our "Cutest Pet Photo and Video Contest" Up to 5 entries per person. Details Of Prize Coming Soon! Details and entry form coming October 11th 2010

Grand Prize For Cutest Pet Photo and Video Contest


Photography and Photoshop Online Classes
Photography Blueprints is a website containing video tutorials, PDF lessons, and other learning resources all helping the member to become a better photographer.

Ed and Sue Mercer from Mercer Photography will be your guides and teachers as you learn from the tutorials that they will put together for you.

They have been in the photography business for 33 years and are excited to pass on their knowledge to you so that you can achieve your photography goals, whether it is just to be a better photographer, or maybe to make a part time income or career as a photographer.

One-year subscription to these classes with a retail value of $59.85

For more information Click Here!



Tatiana The Dog Mug
http://www.tatianathedog.com

About Tantiana-
I was born on May 21, 2007 and I had several brothers and sisters. I went to live with my human family when I was very young and they have loved me tremendously ever since! I love to make videos about law of attraction and things that feel good in our everyday lives. I also like to review books, blogs, and just about anything that I have an opinion on... Woof-woof!
Retail Value $15.00


Dog Park Diary: the Social Round of Goody Beagle
Meet Goody Beagle. Every day she goes to the Dog Park, where she sees her friends and finds out what's up. They chase balls and each other. They wrestle and play tug. They sniff butt. They enjoy being dogs.
Book signed by author Kim Pearson
Retail Value $18.00
http://www.primary-sources.com/titles.html


Dog Picture Frame
Visit www.abernook.com for unique gift ideas for special occasions, holidays and celebrations. Our unique line of gifts include keepsake and personalized jewelry, frames and as well as sentimental and inspirational gift ideas. And, of course, gifts for pet lovers.
http://abernook.com/prod/personalized-dog-photo-frame.asp
Retail Value $30.00

Grand Total of Prize: $122.85




Judges

Dee Gerrish
Golden Doodle World
Charlotte, NC
Goldendoodle World is one of the original founders for the Goldendoodle hybrid in the southern region of the United States. Dee was the first breeder to register the Goldendoodle hybrid with a ligitamate kennel club.

Dee has written extensively about the Goldendoodle dog since 1999. Visit our very popular, extensive, educational Goldendoodle website for the most comprehensive look at the Goldendoodle dog.
http://www.goldendoodleworld.com




Debbie Rickman Laughlin
House Call For Pets
San Ramon, CA
House Calls has a knowledgeable and trustworthy team of pet sitters with a deep love and reverence for animals. House Calls customers receive a personal pet sitter who remains the same with each request. Upon request, pet sitter references from clients can be provided. A contingency plan is in place in the event of a pet sitter’s vacation, illness or emergency. If a pet emergency arises, we will notify you and your veterinarian to receive further instructions.

Members of Pet Sitters International. Knowledgeable & Trustworthy team of pet sitters that are Insured, Bonded, Licensed with a deep love & reverence for pets. Offering Daily Dog Walks, Multiple Daily Visits, Overnight Service, Medications Administered, Newspaper & Mail Pick up, Home Security Checks, Plant and Home Care and lots of personal love and attention.
http://housecalls4pet.com


Dorian Wagner
Your Daily Cute
Deerfield Beach, FL
YourDailyCute.com was created for the love of all things cuddly, furry, squishy and loveable... because sometimes you just need your daily dose of cute. As the self-appointed Queen of Cute, founder Dorian Wagner searches high and low for the cutest, most aww-inspiring videos and pictures each day.

Animals have always had a special place in her heart. She has two cats, Pimp and Moo, who she considers her sons, and many feral cats and strays she feeds every day and loves as if they were her very own. Your Daily Cute was started in part to help raise money to help feed them.




View Our Contest From 2009



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