The Shorty Awards Ceremony
Host: CNN anchor Rick Sanchez @ricksanchezcnn
Special guests: Shaquille O'Neal @THE_REAL_SHAQ (via video) and MC Hammer @MCHammer
This will be the first gathering to bring top Twitter users together from all over the world.
“Hollywood has the Oscars. Broadway has the Tonys. Now Twitter has the… Shorty Awards”
Brad Stone – New York Times
“Finally — A way for those who wax poetic on Twitter to be recognized for their witty banter. Like officially. Indeed, it’s time for the Shorty Awards.”
Maya Baratz – Venture Beat
Wednesday, February 11, 2008
7:30 pm - Reception
8:30 pm - Awards Presentation
9 pm till late - Party
Includes an open bar and light appetizers.
The event will be held at Galapagos Art Space in Brooklyn's Dumbo neighborhood, only one subway stop from Manhattan on the A, C and F lines. Gothamist said Galapagos has "beautiful new space, located between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges." Detailed subway or driving directions are here.
Finalists
All official category finalists
who register are guaranteed free entry to the event and winners are
eligible for a $1,000 grant to attend the event thanks to support from the Knight Foundation. Please register ASAP
if you're a finalist or winner so we can contact you about attending.
Suggested Hotel
New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
333 Adams Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
718-246-7000
Shorty Awards attendees can reserve rooms at The Brooklyn Bridge Marriott at a discounted rate of $189. Mention the Shorty Awards discount when you call or use group code "SRHSRHA" on www.brooklynmarriott.com. Discount price is not guaranteed for reservations made after February 5.
Please bring ticket and ID to event. Tickets are non-transferable. Refunds will be available until January 31.
If you have any questions, please email info@shortyawards.com.
Visit the Shorty Awards website.
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