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The Butlins MAD Blogger of the yearThe Butlins MAD Blogger of the Year is too good to miss. They're creative, inspiring, funny and moving - and whatever they write, it gets our attention.
Our MAD Blogger of the Year couldn’t possibly be seen with anything less than the latest, coolest gadget in their pocket, so Butlins is giving away a fabulous 8GB iPhone 3G and a brilliant Flip digital camcorder to the winner of this award, meaning you'll never be out of touch with your blogging buddies. And that’s not all – our lucky MAD Blogger of the Year will also get their hands on a fantastic Dell Studio 15 laptop with a 15.6" LED widescreen design, running the latest Microsoft Windows 7 software – everything you need to create another year’s worth of amazing, engaging blog content! |
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Most Innovative MAD Blog
The Most Innovative MAD Blog award recognises the blog that best encapsulates the spirit of innovation in blogging, whether it’s using video or podcasting or creating amazing content for readers to download.
The winner of this award already knows how to use technology to create really special online content. So we can’t wait to see what they can do with £1,000 of technology. This amazing prize package will include a Sony Vaio laptop computer, a Sony digital camera, HP printer and scanner, an iPod with docking station, an external hard drive, a copy of Photoshop Elements and – of course – the latest security software from BitDefender, which has recently been named “Best for Beginners” by Which? magazine. |
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Best MAD Family Fun Blog
The Best MAD Blog for Family Fun is a blog that inspires you to have more fun with your family, whether that’s cooking, crafting or taking days out together.
Woolworths.co.uk is looking for a creative blogger who comes up with great ideas for families to share together. Whether it's fun days out, boredom busting activities or ways to create the perfect family celebration - it's all about having fun together. It doesn't have to cost the earth or take up lots of time, but their ideas should certainly inspire a happy family. Our winner will receive an EEE PC touch screen netbook worth £319, a V-tech Advance notebook for the kids and the amazing opportunity to have their blog professionally designed by a leading digital design agency. |
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Funniest MAD Blog
The Funniest MAD Blogger recognises the blog that packs the most laughs per post, and a writer who is never afraid to sacrifice dignity in the service of our entertainment.
In return for tickling our funny bones all year, the funniest MAD blogger of the year will receive £200 of John Lewis vouchers to spend on anything they like in store at John Lewis or at JohnLewis.com. And you really will be spoiled for choice. As 'Britain’s Favourite Retailer 2009' John Lewis stocks more than 100,000 lines focused on the best of fashion, beauty, home and giftware and electrical items, including online exclusives. JohnLewis.com is consistently ranked one of the top online shopping destinations in the UK. |
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Best Looking MAD Blog
The Best-Looking MAD Blog award is for the blog that screams ‘style’ with every post, whether it’s stylish pictures, stunning design or an amazing theme.
The winner of this award is someone who has an eye for detail and appreciates the value of design and style, so simplehuman is delighted to offer £250 worth of products from its award-winning range. simplehuman was founded in 2000 with the mission to reinvent the pedal bin. Today the Los Angeles based company designs a range of tools for efficient living, and has more than 100 patented innovations. The range is available online at simplehuman.co.uk and through fine, speciality retailers. |
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Best MAD Baby Blogger
The Best MAD Baby Blogger award recognises the writer who has made us smile and coo with tales of the ups and downs a new baby brings. They’ve shared those precious early days with us and we love them for it.
All parents know that babies have so much to tell you – even before they can speak! TinyTalk classes help parents and babies learn baby-signing the fun way, through songs, stories and lots of play. The Best MAD Baby Blog winner will win a complete TinyTalk baby signing kit. And that’s not all! Our winner will also receive a luxury willow hamper from Sacla containing £200 of Italian goodies, including exquisite Italian wines, oils, biscuits and much, much more. Everything you need to create a delicious Italian masterpiece, plus a teatowel to help you wash up afterwards. |
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Best New MAD Blog
The winner of the Best New MAD Blogger award has made a big impact before their blog’s first birthday. This is the category for those bloggers that quickly established a unique voice and loyal following – and we can’t wait to see what they come up with next!
At the MADs, we undoubtedly love our children. But we also know how great it is to have a well-deserved night off, especially when you have a convenient, reliable and trustworthy babysitter. Sitters, the UK’s leading nationwide evening babysitting service, is providing the winner of the Best New MAD Blog Award with the perfect luxury night out – a three-course a la carte dinner, and bed and breakfast for two at any Hotel du Vin. And if you need a babysitter, why not try Sitters for a nationwide network of thousands of carefully vetted, experienced child carers? |
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Most Inspirational MAD Blogger
The Most Inspirational MAD Blogger never fails to leave you moved and inspired. We want to hear about blogs that touch you with stories of strength, wisdom and courage.
The winner of this award is someone who truly deserves a treat – so Plum Baby, the leading premium organic baby food brand, is providing a deluxe two night, mid-week break at selected Luxury Family Hotels* for two adults sharing with up to two children, with dinner, bed and breakfast all included. And that’s not all – when you get home, you can tuck into a hamper of delicious Plum Baby goodies!
*valid from June to November 2011 excluding school holidays and bank holidays. Based on two adults and up to two children sharing a double room. Additional meals charged as taken.
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Best MAD Blog Photography
The Best MAD Blog Photography award recognises that some bloggers don’t just have a way with words – their pictures are just as powerful, and sometimes more powerful than the words alongside.
Our MAD Blog photographer of the year will have the opportunity to display their work in style, with a stunning prize package comprising of a PhotoBox personalised 80cm x 53.5cm canvas and keepsakes package, including an exquisite bound personalised A4 photobook and a stunning desk calendar to add a splash of colour to your desk! This year, PhotoBox is celebrating its 10th birthday, and is proud to have more than 8 million members who love the company’s eye-catching personalised photo-books, prints, gift ideas and handy online slideshow sharing tool. |
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Best MAD Blog Writer
The Best MAD Blog Writer award recognises that not all great writers are to be found in bookshops. Some MAD Blogs are as brilliantly written as anything you’ll find on a best-seller list, and we want to know about your favourite MAD authors.
Thanks to Childsure, the winner of this category will receive one year’s Childsure health insurance cover for up to two children, worth over £320. This package is designed solely with children in mind, and includes benefits such as 24 hour access direct to a GP, speech therapy, accidental and routine dental treatment. And that’s not all! Our lucky winner will also receive a fantastic pamper day at a hair and beauty salon in your region, courtesy of Goldwell. |
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