Katnip Awards

A special shoutout to Bob Cargill aka @cargillcreative for sending us so much love & good press this week. Welcome if you're new to this.

Katnip is the Twitter equivalent of an Oscar or an Emmy. Only more frequent. And this week, the winners are:

Where the Action Is Award
If it’s happening, he knows about it. He was talking about Presence Engineering when most of us were asking what Twitter is. He bought @chrisbrogan a beer from 1,500 miles away. And his blog about it got me into this whole crazy world. A great guy I’ve had the pleasure of working with IRL, a good friend in any space. @MichaelCalienes

Winner Takes All Award
Smart, funny, encouraging. A true bonus on the Boston ad scene. Never underestimate a guy who can find the good in a migraine. Like having stacks of poker chips and a real solid bet: @Chip_Cook

Bottle This Award
One amazing vortex of energy and joy. She says some unfollow because she’s too exuberant. So if you like your tweets mild and bland, look elsewhere. At this writing, she’s the #1 Tweeter in Boston. There’s a reason! Congratulations, @1sweetwhirl

Living Boldly Award
Gutsy brand strategist who this week, instead of curling up in a ball while awaiting cancer test results, wrote this. We love her for it, and so much more. @SueSpaight

Braveheart Award
Very bold. Very funny. Very picky. Sometimes (okay, often) shocking. Can also move you to tears… sometimes in mid-laugh. High praise, & he earns it. @JimFormation

Engager Award
Twitter is about interacting, listening, sharing, responding. And this one does it in spades. As quick to Retweet (RT) as she is to @reply, a total delight who will make you feel seen and heard. Voice for the homeless in Atlanta, but a Mother Theresa with a sense of humor. @adamsconsulting

Treasure Hunter Award
Looking for a wealth of great web and design tips, plus just great social media links on a daily basis? This is your girl. If we had $1 for every gem she’s uncovered, we could retire and tweet about the good life. A generous giver and connector, too. @mistygirlph

The Bachelor Award
He’s funny. Quick-witted. Charming. Down to earth. Talented (we assume) graphic designer. Does not live with his mother as far as we can tell. Easy to forgive for tweeting about food. We really adore him. If he gets hitched from this, we want a finder’s fee. @Tsmuse

Biggest Loser Award (Not!)
She invited me to a Battle of the SadSongs --- then gave me suggestions on songs to play to beat her. Truly does not get the spirit of competition. A really good soul who always aims to inspire. @AriaaJaeger

Fave New Friend of the Week Award
Oh, so many to choose from. Truly. No, we mean truly. So how did she get this? By jumping in, full of life and enthusiasm and a total playful spirit. As far as we know, she’s still driving here from California to go to our beach… most certainly with the top down, wind blowing in her hair. @KimberleKelly

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