The first edition of The Social Media Awards, Beirut, was held on April 29, 2013. The ceremony was a huge success, awarding the Lebanese bloggers, tweeps and companies.
Sociatag released an application for both Android and IOS users. Attendees were able to register and connect their social networks (Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare); then swipe their tag to check-in at the event, like and follow the Social Media Awards page, and take a picture that was directly uploaded on the page. Want some numbers? A total of 65 registrations at the event; 56 photos taken and uploaded; and 125 social activities on Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare. You can find the ceremony’s activity in details here.
Congratulation to all the winner from Sociatag. Here’s the list:
Blog of the year: BlogBaladi
Best News Blog: Beirut Spring
Best Business Blog: Wamda
Best Lifestyle Blog: Mich Café
Best Food Blog: No Garlic No Onions
Best Fashion Blog: PlushBeirut
Best Technology Blog: Microsoftoholic
Best Personal Blog: Gino’s Blog
Best Media Personality on Social Media: Zaven
Best Non-Arabic Vocal Artist on Social Media: Anthony Touma
Best Band on Social Media: Mashrou3 Leila
Most Creative Instagram Account: LiveLoveBeirut
Best Facebook Campaign/Page: Lebanese Memes
Best Integrated Campaign: Cheyef 7alak
Most Engaging Youtube Channel: Cheyef 7alak
Most Engaging Youtube Video: Beirut Duty Free Flash Mob
Most Engaging Person on Twitter: Anis Tabet
Most Engaging Celebrity on Twitter: Haifa Wehbe
Most Engaging Media Personality on Twitter: Neshan
Most Engaging Politician/Diplomat on Twitter: Ziad Baroud
Best Business on Twitter: Roadster Diner
Best NGO/Organization on Twitter: Donner Sang Compter
Best Pub/Bar on Social Media: Feb30
Best Restaurant: Roadster Diner
Best Hotel on Social Media: Phoenicia
Best Fashion Brand on Social Media: Vero Moda ME
Best Food & Beverage Brand on Social Media: Almaza
Best Commercial District on Social Media: ABC
Best NGO/Community on Social Media: Lebanese Memes
Best Start-up on Social Media: Tickle My Brain
Best Design for a Social Media Campaign: Almaza
Best Facebook Application: Novo
And the Best SMA Social Campaigning Magnet: L’Armoire De Lana
Looking forward to next year’s Social Media Awards, which will be of more success. Thank you Online Collaborative for such a great event. And a huge thank you for Phoenicia for hosting the event. Everyone who participated in organizing this event, also deserves a thank you note.