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    December 23

    BEACON Awards: Terms and Conditions

    If you have not submitted your Space for consideration yet, your perusal of this document is not necessary. Do so, then return. The submisision blog can be found either here. Let's proceed. One would hope this guide will accomplish its objective and clear any misconception you may have regarding these Awards and how they operate. Any queries can be directed to the comments section below. Enjoy.

    OBJECTIVE

    To recognise and acknowledge both existing and new examples of cyberspace excellence that provide value to the blogging community from an intellectual, humurous or otherwise significant sense.

    STARTER POINTS
    • Duration: The BEACON awards at this stage are scheduled to run monthly, with around 10 or so different categories. In addition to the submission month (January) and the last month of the year (December), the BEACON Awards are an annual event.
    • Benefit: Little, if any. Bragging rights and the rewarding knowledge that your Space tickles my fancy. Now there's a prize!

    SPACE SUBMISSIONS

    To give your Space the chance for inclusion in the BEACON Awards, you must submit it by the specified date, that being January 24 2007. Late Spaces will be considered by posting at the appropriate blog found here. The criteria would acceptance into the Spaces shortlist are:

    • Regularity of updates
    • High standard of English
    • Blog content
    • Innovation and creativity
    • Presentation
    • Personality

    Once submitted, your Space will be eligible for every category for the year. There is NO NEED to submit yourself again for the same year. If your submission is successful, you will receive a message from me.

    Longlist

    Each category (except for the Most Popular Space, Most Underrated Space, Best Commentator or Best Space of the Year) will be subject to a longlist of some 6-10 nominees. Each longlist member will be asked to submit an example of their Space (ie. a blog, photo, etc) that they think provides them the best chance of winning the category. From this, the list of nominations will be generated.

    SHORTLIST

    Once I have considered the number of Spaces, I compile a shortlist listing those Spaces I believe embody the objective of the BEACON Awards. The shortlist is where the nominees will come from for the 10 categories throughout the year.

    NOMINATIONS

    Five nominees are the norm for each category however six may be permitted. Nominations for the same Space are permitted, but difficult to obtain. Nominations are announced at the middle of each month.

    AWARDS

    Award winners will be announced at the end of each month. Awards can be withheld or handed to another recipient at the discretion of the Director, namely myself.

    CATEGORIES

    Categories have been chosen based on mainstream values and accessibility. If you feel a category should be changed or included, do not hesitate to voice your opinion anywhere on the Space as you see fit. Feedback would be warmly appreciated. Categories are chosen in random order, meaning there is no way to coordinate your Space in line with the Awards. All objects considered for each category must be posted up to and before the date nominations are released within the previous year. Therefore to be eligible for BEACON consideration, all articles of all Spaces must have been posted up to and before (and no later) than the 1st January 2006.

    The categories are listed below. In no particular order, the categories are as follows:

    • The "Side-Splitter" Award for Most Funniest Blog. Go ahead, make me laugh. It's difficult but I assure you, it can be done.
    • The "Onion" Award for Best Thought-Provoking or Reflective Blog. Made famous by Shrek, the winner of this category demonstrates the most layered approach to the art of blogging.
    • The "Punch Line" Award for Best Witty or Politically Satirical Award. Take a stab at a politican and earn a statuette. Easy winnings.
    • The "Blog Idol" Award for Most Popular Space. Choose for yourself the winner.
    • The "Boost Your Ego" Award for Most Underrated Space. Not favourites in the popularity stakes, but winners in my eyes.
    • The "Golden Hand" Award for Best Blog of the Year. An unshamedly subjective look at the writing on the wall. 
    • The "Modern Protege" Award for Best Original Creative Piece (Writing, Artwork, Webcomic or Other). Appeal to your inner artistic child. Or just scribble some 'abstract" art. It may just pay off.
    • The "Media Mogul" Award for Best Taste or Review of Media (TV, Music, Movies, Books or Other).
    • The "Happy Snapper" Award for Best Photos. Sharpen the lens and capture something monumental.
    • The "Spotlight" Award for Best Space of the Year. Dependent on performance in the aforementioned categories and overall merits as deemed by the Director. Consequently, a Space that achieves no wins can still win the Award for Best Space of the Year.

    IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER

    • I make no reservations on the subjectivity of these Awards. These are by no doubt biased.
    • Take pride in your Space. It would be a serious case of bad judgement if the possiblity of winning Awards outweighed your individuality and free will.
    • Lastly, have fun and good luck!

    The Blatant Expositor

    Director of the BEACON© Awards

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    Oct. 26
    Sept. 2
    Etanwrote:
    I would be glad to accept your invitation to participate in the BEACON awards... although it's a tad past the entry date.
    Thanks for your comment.  
    Apr. 13
    Aaronwrote:
    Whoa, I didn't know you were back blogging again! I'm not sure whether or not I can enter this competition, seeing as (a) I haven't updated in five months and (b) my space is crap.

    Dammit!
    Jan. 15
    serfwrote:
    Thanks for the invite.  I have been very busy of late and have not had the time to visit around much.  I would be pleased to throw my hat in the ring and enter the BEACON awards.
     
    Site is creationww.spaces.live.com
     
     
    Jan. 10
    Robertowrote:
    Competition doesn't involve a drug test, does it?
    Yeah, count me in, but I warn people, I'm incredibly dull.
    Jan. 7
    Picture of Anonymous
    Flump wrote:
    I officially nominate myself. I'm not entirely sure of the workings of an unofficial self-nomination, but nevermind it.

    My Blog isn't a traditional Space, owing to the fact that it isn't a Space at all.

    Long Live Static HTML/General Inconvenience.

    http://www.flumpsite.freespaces.com

    All due respect (probably none),
    Flump. (marvin-the-paranoid-android@hotmail.com)
    Jan. 4
    I nominate myself, despite the fact that I have yet to read the conditions.
     
    Yeah, I know. I live life on the edge.
    Jan. 1
    Martinwrote:
    *enters*
    Dec. 31
    Joelwrote:
    The categories are getting better, by the way :)
    Dec. 30
    Davidwrote:
    Well, you invited me at my site to apply, and I am not entirely certain what the process is, but - hey - I am in - and thanks for your nice comments.  You should know that because of the username I created on a whim and refuse to change, because I have gotten to like it, I cannot comment on any British sites ('shag' is deemed offensive and I get blocked; but I am innocent - I found DavidShau, my first choice was taken) - let's see how it goes over in Australia.  Despite it sounding like a shameless flattery, I must say  your use of English is a pleasure to read - although PLEASE never say 'very unique' again...
    Dec. 30
    Neilwrote:
    Sounds like fun. Thanks for including me. :)
    Dec. 29
    Lyall Quelchwrote:
    How ya goin?
     
    I'll leave all the terms and conditions paperwork for you to check over, but otherwise, count me in.
     
     
    Lyall
    Dec. 28
    Cyclic Cynicwrote:
    thanQ
    Dec. 28
    I am ALWAYS interested in shameless self promotion.
     
    Now to read and break every guideline.....
    Dec. 28
    Cyclic Cynicwrote:
    well... that "emptiness" is definitely an indicator.... that i have to get my act together, be more proactive and venture out of my comfort zone. simple.

    geee.. thanx for the idea, if u think its gud enough for a nomination, i ll be content with tat man!
    i ll nominate our mysticalnightpixie (Hail pixie!) for the rib-tickling category (if therz one)
    thanx and all the best!
    Dec. 28
    Pixie Mwrote:
    and here i was blogbunking when suddenly someone thinks eureka...! we have a winner and i already fail the first bit...regular updates....
     
    sigh...and a happy new year to you too oh great shining beacon...you have thrown the light into my eyes and i shall be more loyal and consistent in spouting nonsensical nonsense to ensure the rest of the cyber mankind gets their daily dose of insanityainment!
     
    may the light be with you!!
    over and out
    the pixie...
    um if i were to nominate myself what category do i fall under?? cuz although my blog might be strikingly funny at um first strike... it has the layers that shrek speaks so fondly off .... well sometimes and i could do with an ego boost too...and oh who wouldnt love the spotlight?
    yes yes i will be leaving now...and i am quite lazy to I the i...please pardon the blogger.
    thank ye every so kindly!
     
    Dec. 28
    Lakota Claywrote:
    Oh sure, count me in.  I nominate myself for inclusion.  Sounds like an interesting venture.  Good luck!  Lakota
    Dec. 28
    Ramblingwrote:
    I would like to nomonate D200guy.spaces.live.com
    Eclectic, flashes of humor, variety and some super photos as he is an hobbyist photog.  If I did the link wrong, he is on my own Space, on links to the left.
    Dec. 27
    Benwrote:
    Right...
    i been well slack with my Space,this may help me get going again with it!!
    Im up for this..:D
    Ben
    Dec. 27

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