The 2nd Annual Open Web Awards is Live

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I’m very delighted to announce that the 2nd Annual Open Web Awards is on again! After last year’s tremendous success, Mashable is once again organizing this grand event that will let you nominate the most influential and cutting-edge company in social media

There are In total of 26 categories, from social news to online games. And I’m very proud to be a blog partner with Mashable for this award.

If you believe your company has what it takes to be nominated or if you’re just a huge fan of a company / Web Service that you believe deserves the recognition in the 2nd Annual Open Web Awards – Please nominate them using the widget below.

Nominations will close on November 16th 2008 (Sunday) at 11:59 pm PST. Nominate now and start campaigning! Spread the word via your blog by embedding this widget (simple click on the “Grab This” button!)

Some General Rules:

Nominations:
1. Any site or application can be nominated in as many categories as seen fit
2. Nominations is one Site per Category per person (validated through PollDaddy)
3. Nominees with the most submissions and/or determined by Mashable will move to the voting round

Voting:
1. Voting is one vote per Category per person (validated through PollDaddy)
2. IP tracking and e-mail confirmation will remain in place
3. E-mails will only be used in regards to alerts about the Open Web Awards
4. Winners will be determined after voting round is closed and data is verified

Winners:
1. “People’s Choice” Winners will be validated by Mashable and PollDaddy before any announcements are made
2. “Blogger’s Choice will be validated by Mashable and compiled from our Blog Partners