Finalist for the Blogger/Blog of the Year – Ottawa
Wow – What an absolute honour to have made the final list of Blogger/Blog of the year of the Ottawa Base magazine FACES. I am so excited and humbled, as I have worked hard to provide a blog that offers fun travel stories, travel tips, and beautiful photos.
I am proud to call Ottawa my hometown and even though I traveled for 15 years of my consulting career, I always looked forward to coming back home. This year, I’ve attended many Ottawa events and shared them with you on this blog. Here’s a recap of my 2017 Ottawa articles –
I shared with you the wonders of La Machine, a never-seen-before in Ottawa street performance story of two gigantic amazing structures, A Dragon, and a Spider who moved about the downtown core mesmerizing onlookers. My post “My Close Encounter with a Dragon” features beautiful photos of these amazing works of art.
This summer, Ottawa was host to a unique event, a dinner for 1,000 guests sitting at one very long table in front of our iconic parliament. Renown chefs paired with local chefs provided meals from various regions of Canada. Read all about it in my post “Canada’s Table – More Than a Feast For 1000”.
I shared with you 7 Fun Things to do at our Museum of Science and Technology in Ottawa. This newly renovated museum has amazing displays and fun activity centers for kids of all ages.
The post “7 Must-See Sights of Ottawa” provides you with photos and photos and information on my favorite Ottawa sights.
The Photo of the Week of one of our coldest days, The Photo of the Week of the Parliament Building at Dusk.
As you can see, I am very proud of my city, and along with my posts of travels abroad, I maintain a solid base in my beautiful hometown.
WILL YOU HELP ME REACH THE TOP?
The voting process is now open, and you can vote once a day per IP address until January 21st. I am in the 20th category, Blogger/Blog, under the name Slyvie Hanes, or Sylvie Hanes (once they correct the spelling!!). I would so APPRECIATE if you take a moment to vote! I’ve worked hard to provide interesting and helpful content and even shared some pretty personal travel stories with all my readers. Here is the link to the voting page of FACES Magazine.
Thank you very much for your consideration – Winning this award would definitely be a highlight for me,
With sincere gratitude
Sylvie Hanes – The Appreciative Traveler
Congratulations! What a great accomplishment and hope you get Blog/Blogger of the Year!
Thanks, Mallory – I appreciate your kind comments!
I voted for you! Congratulations! Keep inspiring people.
Thanks so much for voting, and for your kind comments…
This is great news and congrats to you! What a win to start off the year!
Thanks Juli for your comment, and yes, this is a great way to start the year!
wow. congratulations. voted for you
Thanks for your comments and your vote. Both are very appreciated!
Congratulations!!! Being a finalist is already an achievement! Voted for you too. Good luck and happy 2018!
Hi Caly, Thanks so much for your kind comments, and for your vote!
Oh what an honor! Congratulations on the nomination and good luck!!
Hi Stephanie, thanks for your comments.
How fun! Congratulations to you 🙂 That is an amazing way to start off the year.
Thanks Destany for your comments and you are so right, this is quite the way to start the year!
I love Ottawa. We went there for the tulip festival one year. I hope you win! (And I hope you’re keeping warm, crazy cold weather we’ve been having lately!)
Hi Jolene, Thanks for your comments. The tulip festival is awesome! And yes, I am trying to keep as warm as possible!
Wow what an amazing honor! I’m so happy for you and your blog getting this awesome recognition!!
Thanks so very much for the comments. I really appreciate it!
Thanks for your post. I need to go back to Ottawa. I went years ago with my sister-in-law and they had a jazz festival. I had a such a beautiful. Now, I really must plan a trip there.
Hi Marjie, Thanks for your comments. I agree, another trip to Ottawa is a great idea! Let me know when you get into town, we can grab a coffee!
Congratulations! I just voted for you. What an honor! I hope you get the award! Fingers and toes crossed.
Hi Sarah, thank you so much for your kind comments and your vote!
Good luck in winning. You defiantly have my vote to win.
Thanks Robyn for your comments, and your vote! Both are appreciated!
Congrats! To even make the list is great. All your hard work and to be recognized and appreciated is so cool. Good luck and fingers crossed for you.
Thanks Rose for your comments and your encouragement.
Wow- this is amazing! Congratulations!!1 I will head over and vote after I hit send! How wonderful!
Thanks Tonya for your comments, and your vote – I truly appreciate it.
Congratulations and good luck! I’ll definitely help out and vote for ya!
Thanks Danielle for your comments, and your vote! Much appreciated!
Congratulations, this is such an amazing achievement! I’m heading to vote right now. Best of luck!
Thanks Jazmin for your comments and your vote! Both are appreciated!
Oh what a great accomplishment! Congratulation. More success for this 2018!
Thanks Jake for your kind comments – I’m very excited to see what 2018 brings!
Just voted for you! Good luck!
Congratulations – amazing to hear you’ve made it as a finalist, what an achievement!
Congrats on the nomination! I think every blogger know how difficult is to get noticed. So being nominated is indeed a great honor!
Congratulations and the best of luck:) it is always nice to get some recognition for all the work!!
What an amazing start to 2018, I must say! Congratulations and hope you achieve your dreams this year.
Congrats on your success! Ottawa sure sounds like a busy and happening place, you’re right to be a proud citizen 🙂 Good luck with the vote!