Here is another Sponsor Award for Level Up and its The Level Up! Gaming Blog Award.
The Level Up! Gaming Blog Award is open to:
1. A blog about gaming (console/handheld/online) in general or about Level Up!’s games only.
2. Philippine based Filipino Bloggers only
Judges:
Mon Macutay
Marketing Manager, Level Up!
Carlo Ople
Marketing Manager, Level Up!
Kevin Codamon
Editor in Chief, Level Up!
Judging Criteria
1. Content - 80%
The post itself and all its totality from the headline to the manner and style of writing is considered. Content and how the content was presented is critical. It is the total package, from the headline to the grammar and even to the effective use of images and sound, that is considered. Content for content sake is not enough it must be told in a manner that effectively conveys the idea and leaves an imprint in the readers’ mind.
2. Design and Usability - 20%
This refers to aesthetic and usability features of the blog. Not only should it look pretty but it should also be functional and stress free to navigate within. Is it pretty and user-friendly?
The nomination period is from August 27 to September 2008. <strong>Last day of for submitting nominations is on September 15, 2008. last day of submitting is on September 19, 2008 at Midnight.
Submit your nomination here.
Aside from the Awards that will be featured this year. There are a number of awards graciously sponsored by this 2008’s co-presentors. And one of them is Nokia’s Kaleidoscope of Connections.
Here are the details:
Challenge: Produce a video of how you connect with others using mobile technology
Your post will be judged on concept, style, and its popularity.
Prize
1st place - Nokia N95 8GB
2nd place - Nokia 6220 Classic
3rd place - Nokia N78
How to join:
1. Videos must run for 1 minute and maximum of 5 minutes and be uploaded in the given (Kaleidoscope) Share on Ovi site.
2. The video must also be uploaded in their personal blogs with a link back to the Ovi site.
3. The Blog where the video was posted and the specific link to the video post must be submitted here.
* Entries should be posted on or before September 15, 2008
* Announcement of winners will be on September 21, 2008 during the 2008 Blog Awards
* Videos submitted should not have been used in any other contest
* Videos should be General Patronage - No R-18!
* Videos submitted will be property of Nokia Philippines, Inc.
3. The video can be shot using any camera or cameraphone.
Hi folks the deadline for submitting the five required posts for the blog division has been extended until 12:00 or Noon on August 27, 2008.
Monitor this blog for future announcements. 
Good News! Nominations for the Special Awards of the 2008 Philippine Blog Awards has been given window of extension - from 3:00 to 8 pm today August 22, 2008. You can nominate here .
Have you nominated your blog or favorite blog yet? If not, better nominate now for today is the last day for nominations. We will be closing nominations at midnight. Here are the links to the nomination forms for your quick reference:
Don’t forget to read the eligibility requirements and the nomination process first! Go on, go nominate before the deadline!
The volunteers for the Philippine Blog Awards Night will be having a meeting tomorrow (August 3, Sunday) at 6PM in Pinoydon at the Podium.
We’ll be discussing the Phil. Blog Awards Night, but it will also be a chance for you to meet fellow bloggers. If you’re interested to join us, kindly email me so I can send you my private number.
If you’re still interested to be part of the volunteers’ group but just can’t make it tomorrow, it’s ok. Just visit our email group in Google, then click on “Sign in and apply for membership” to join the group.
See you tomorrow!
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Oh and just to add, some people were asking “if I volunteer does that mean my blog can’t be nominated?” Answer is - volunteers can still be nominated and can still win. So please, if you have time and talent to spare the local blogosphere, we’d love to have you on board! — Jayvee