The Katnip Awards

Bored with #FollowFridays on Twitter? Blinded by tweet-streams filled with @names and no idea why you care? Looking to have a little fun at the end of the week? I’ve got your answer.

Each week, I’ll give out 12 awards. Why 12? 12 in a dozen. 12 months. 12 apostles. 12 toes (oh, that’s just me?). If you don’t see your name here, don’t go claw the furniture or spray the front door. Your turn may be coming.

MVP Award

We could write an entire blog about why we admire this person. Heads up her own dynamo PR firm. Adored by many. Turns followers into friends. A genuine, caring soul. Smart, shares great content, and infinitely engaging. Did we mention the best laugh we’ve ever heard on twitter? The true queen of the Twitterverse, and a very benevolent ruler.
@ginidietrich


The Real Deal Award
Forget that a gazillion people worship at his feet. He didn’t ask for that. What he knows, he giadly gives away. A regular guy with a heart of gold and a mind that never quits or takes naps. @chrisbrogan


Highly Infectious Award
Upbeat without being rah-rah. Human. Sincere. Helpful. And great at introducing and connecting wonderful people. If there was a cure for her, I would advise against it. @StaciJShelton


Smartypants Award
Always interesting. Shares good stuff. Mixes it up with all kinds of people. Asks questions that draw you in. And is not afraid to be real or show heart. @smashadv.


Most Rabid Sportsfan Award
It was a tough contest and lots of fun watching them duke it out. But then @jeffmello talked about music, leaving this guy to cover the bases. Hands down, the winner is: @julito77


Business Tweet of the Week
He just got on Twitter, and this is why he's one to watch. @SethBrewer

Stealth Tweeter Award
So quiet, and then out of nowhere… BAM! Glad she didn’t stay incognito for long. @danamoos


Sophie's Choice Award
What can I say? It's my first week, and already I can't choose between these two. If you knew them, you'd understand. Fun, kind, interested in others, totally engaging. @justinthesouth AND @scott_farrell


Little Miss Sunshine Award
It’s early. First cup of tea. Caffeine has not kicked in. But she is there, and suddenly, you feel all better and can’t help smiling when you see her avatar. And she’ll always say hello. The value of this should never be underestimated. @jmbuckingham


Good Neighbor Award
The person on twitter that I wish lived next door. Always cheerful, always makes you feel important, and a great personality: @Blairsden


America’s Most Wanted Award
The biggest troublemaker, wanted for flagrantly flaunting all caps and creating massive mayhem. Also has deep moments. And a delightful smile. @ponet


Okay, that’s all folks. Be sure to congratulate the winners.

Maybe next week, it won’t be 12 awards! We’ll see. Want to get in on the fun? Get on twitter and say hi.