The Katnip Awards

This month we honor a few of our favorite Twitterers -- including 2 spectacular breast cancer survivors -- who are worthy of your clicking the "Follow" button.

Pretty in Pink Award
She not only survived cancer twice. She endured 7 breast cancer surgeries. And she came out with her sense of humor intact. Now Jamie Inman"s passion is helping others face the challenge of cancer through her Pink Café. She says she’s still got cleavage. We think lots of heart, too. Be sure to read "Sick of Pink Yet?" See why she inspires daily. @ibeatcancrtwice

Best Tweeting & Eating Award
He tweets. He eats. He scores. Usually simultaneously. Jeff is an advertising copywriter/social media consultant we knew BT (Before Twitter), although he’d probably prefer a BLT. It’s no wonder he has his own hashtag: #wwjce  (What Would Jeff Cutler Eat?).  He also happens to be in with the In Crowd at almost every social media event. One of the masterminds & stars of last week’s hugely successful NomX3 featuring @garyvee in Boston. Truly genuine, gladly helpful and great sense of humor. Definitely one to know. @jeffcutler

Illuminating and Informing Award
What men need to know about breast cancer. How a smartphone can help cancer patients. Which pink products really help make a difference. How you can keep working while going through treatments.  The hidden blessings cancer offers. All kinds of valuable information is in one spot on twitter, and doing it well.   @Bcsurvivors


Swashbuckler Award
He leapt out of the Twitterstream on Sept. 19 when he tweeted, "We suck! We will never win the world series...what? Not that kind of Pirate? #talklikeapirate" We’ve been paying attention ever since. Warm,
witty and even wise. A New Orleanian at heart who lives on the Left Coast and loves the Red Sox. He has a blog and he’s not afraid to use it. @kevinvandever

Thriver, Not Just Survivor Award
Three-time cancer survivor (2x breast cancer) who is now director of her own non-profit, The Staley Foundation, which supports cancer patients and their families undergoing treatment at Tufts Medical Center through education, advocacy, and immediate financial assistance.  This summer she organized
Staley’s Riders to raise more money.  Selfless, sunny, spunky and sweet. There’s a reason she’s getting a second nod from the Akatemy.  @stales

Blinding Smile Award
You’ll probably fall in love with her based on her avatar. Then her bio will clinch the deal: "CEO of nothing. But very busy and important." Self-effacing but not shy. Funny, clever, and quick. Terrific new blogger who’s always interesting. An instant friend on Twitter that we wish lived around the corner, but then we’d never get anything done. @mjjaaska

Ride Like the Wind Award
He’s wanted by Interpol for his brazen Blip-ing of Christopher Cross songs. You may recall mention of him here in June when he lost the infamous BlipOff (aka BlipIdol) against @julito77. But he’s so much more than a passive-aggressive DJ. New England native living in ATL, this sports fanatic for all teams Boston is also a savvy media maverick who has just launched BuzzCal Communications. Truly one of the good guys, despite his taste in music. @jeffmello
 
Don of Civilization Award
His bio claims he’s a "Bleeding-edge Gadget Junkie, Early adopter. Apple loyalist. Marketing and advertising exec who's been into tech since before the microprocessor."  We’ve known him since the dot.com days at Mullen, and happy to see he’s still fearless about new technologies. Sharp mind, inquisitive nature, and likeable style. Knows how to have an opinion without trampling yours. @donlorenzet 

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