Yesterday morning, Andy Carvin, Jonny Goldstein, and I presented a videoblogging panel at the NTC. Here's the video we made on the spot as a demo. The afternoon sessions were going to be informal coaching - so I thought it would be nice to have a quiet lunch with Andy and Jonny to prepare.
However, Friday at lunch, NTEN gave out some awards. Apparently, I was awarded the award for "Fantasticness" and when my name was announced they waited and waited. A few folks called out -- "She's video blogging!" So they videotaped the ballroom standing ovation. I had not idea was I wandered back into the hotel. People came up to me -- I was shocked.
Afterwards, I got a photo of Katrin handing me the award! Thank you so much for the recognition - it is really appreciated! One of the questions that has been asked at the NTC - what inspires you to do this work? Or what inspires me to blog so much ... the fantastic work that all of you in the nptech space do!
And, I also got a life time subscription to Typepad and Flickr! For more on the awards, Christine has great coverage here and a nice shout out from Nedra.
Here's the announcement from NTEN ....
The GiGi's are reading about all your awards, Beth. We would like to know more about them: we looked and looked.
We are so proud of you. GiGis rock.
Posted by: Tree Fitzpatrick | April 07, 2007 at 08:31 AM
The GiGi's are reading about all your awards, Beth. We would like to know more about them: we looked and looked.
We are so proud of you. GiGis rock.
Posted by: Tree Fitzpatrick | April 07, 2007 at 08:35 AM
Congrats!
Posted by: haney armstrong | April 07, 2007 at 05:14 PM
Yay! Sorry you missed being at the awards, but thanks for lunch!
Posted by: jonny goldstein | April 07, 2007 at 06:18 PM
Woot!
Posted by: Eugene Chan | April 07, 2007 at 08:52 PM
A big cheer went up when your name was on the screen... and then, you weren't there! It was OK, everyone knew you were working! You 100% deserve all of the recognition and we hope to see you as active for many many years to come.
Posted by: Michael Hoffman | April 08, 2007 at 02:26 PM
Congrats, Beth. So, you weren't there, huh? :-) This reminds me of when my department threw a surprise party for me but didn't tell my best friend. Consequently, she took me out to lunch that day. My party went on without me.
Your videoblogging panel sounds interesting and informative.
Nordette
from Blogher
Posted by: Nordette | April 08, 2007 at 03:05 PM
Yay, Beth! I love the idea of your getting an award named "Fantasticness".
Posted by: Liz Henry | April 08, 2007 at 05:21 PM
You so deserve it...congrats!
Marianne
Posted by: Marianne Richmond | April 08, 2007 at 05:56 PM
You deserve it Beth! I just blogged about you! You go, girl!
Posted by: Vicki Davis | April 08, 2007 at 07:46 PM
Congratulations Beth! You deserve it, wonder woman. I learn so much from you.
Posted by: Lisa Stone | April 08, 2007 at 09:29 PM
You embody "Fantasticness," so a VERY appropriate award! Congratulations and thanks for all you do.
Posted by: Michele Martin | April 09, 2007 at 04:19 AM
Beth,
I couldn't say congratulations better than the GiGis.
Your work provides easy-to-understand information that I pass on to my clients and use in my work.
Catherine
Posted by: Catherine Carey | April 09, 2007 at 07:51 AM
Congrats Beth -- I just saw this in Nedra's blog -- I would like to chat a little about my project buttons of hope and some synergy with the things you are doing - if you have a chance check out BOH I have it entered on NetSquared!
Posted by: michael gibbons | April 09, 2007 at 11:49 AM
.. how much have you helped me this past couple of years ? Of course you get the fantasticness award !
Posted by: Alison Lowndes | September 27, 2007 at 03:31 AM