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Meet Canada’s Social BLAZR – Me!

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It’s Official: I’m a Social BLAZR.

(I’m also very humble and sweet, I promise! But this is such an awesome accomplishment – I hope you’ll indulge me while I show off for just a moment.)

A couple of months ago, Motorola Canada announced via Facebook that they were looking for Canada’s Social BLAZR – someone who embraced social media and used it to empower their life. Those interested were asked to describe – in 100 words or less – what makes them a Pretty Big Deal (PBD) and why they deserved to win the title (two winners would be chosen – male and female).

Always one to throw my hat in the ring, I offered the following entry:

“I reinvented myself from a frumpy housewife to a serious yummy mummy by amplifying my life via Social Media. Yes, I tweet to feed my kids – and blog to feed my soul. After spending years writing about my family, friends and face, I now help to elevate women’s presence in social media. In other words – I’m looking to cultivate mini Social BLAZRs, too.”

All eligible submissions were reviewed by a panel of judges based on originality (30%), creativity (30%), adherence of essay to social media trailblazing theme (30%) and division ranking based on the number of votes received during the voting period (10%).

(Yes, there was a voting component to the contest – and to those who took the time to place a check beside my name, I thank you.)

Drum roll please… I am officially Motorola Canada’s Social BLAZR!

I *think* I may have actually fallen off my chair when I heard the news. So very exciting – and cool! Hey kids, I’m a mom of two… and I’m COOL! #seriouslywickednews

Although bragging rights are more than enough for me, I’ll also be treated to $2,500, a Motorola RAZR smartphone, and a suite of accessories including a Lapdock 100, Lapdock 500 Pro, HD Station, vehicle navigation dock, smart controller, wireless keyboard with cover and a P893 universal portable power pack. One word: AWESOMESAUCE.

A very special thank you to Motorola Canada for bestowing this unique honour on me, and to the peeps in my social circle who support me endlessly – you guys officially rock. Also, a very well deserved shout out to Zach Bussey who is my co-Social BLAZR; he was also crowned a winner and will enjoy the same title and goodies.

And now, I’m off to SQUEE! a little bit. Have a great weekend!

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    • Lena

      You are so good to me, and so sweet! Thank you so much for being such an awesome friend, you’ve been endlessly supportive in so many ways! {hugs}

  12. Cee@SmookieStyle

    Wow! Lena, this is crazy awesome!!
    I could only hope to aspire to the heights you’re at. You’re so wicked! CONGRATULATIONS!

    Oh…and I may have randomly used the word “awesome-sauce” in conversation — and my toddler now uses it to describe EVERYTHING!

    For example:

    “These potatoes are awesomesauce”
    “Look Mama! It’s a circle — I’m awesomesauce!”
    and my personal fave: “Hey Santa, you’re awesomesauce!”

    • Lena

      Okay, this comment made my day. Frankly, it’s beyond awesomesauce!!! Too cute – and you’re so kind! Thank you doll.

      • Cee@SmookieStyle

        Haha – she’s an awesome kid :)
        But you shine in the spotlight, girl!! All that hard work is paying off!! Keep it up!

  20. AC

    That’s great news! First winner of the Ultimate Sandwich and now Motorola Canada’s Social BLAZR. They say good things come in threes… what’s next?! Wonder what dem kinfolks
    have to say now…IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT THEY THINK! (to paraphrase what the most
    electrifying man in sports entertainment once said) ;)

    • Lena

      LOL, I had the urge to buy a lottery ticket today… we’ll see if I pop out later. Dem kinfolks are eating hay, ha! Love it.

    • Lena

      Aw, thanks hun. You’ve been a terrific supporter since day one (or close to that anyways) – thank you.

    • Tricha Fraser

      I am using my phone with a small screen and somehow clicked on this link by accident and thought it was a new entry and commented. I noticed the date afterwards. Lol. I need a decent phone!