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South Florida Blogger Awards 2018 Recap

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Finalists

Hey! I’m Paola Mendez – the founder of The Blogger Union. Let me show you what happened at the 2018 South Florida Blogger Awards and officially announce the 2018 winners per category. Check out the video recap below of all the shenanigans.


Video by Alex Veliz Photography

The South Florida Bloggers kicked off the year with gratitude, inspiration, and one big party! We celebrated our third annual South Florida Blogger Awards at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden on January 13, 2019 and we had a blast. Fairchild is such a magical place, it was the perfect location to award the work of the top bloggers in the area and to inspire the rest of us.

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - The Blogger Union founder Paola Mendez Origami backdrop by Dapper AnimalsBlogger Union founder, Paola Mendez

The day started with the award ceremony at the Montgomery Garden House with the stage decorated by Dapper Animals’ handmade origami backdrop (a big shout out to all the volunteers who helped craft the backdrop: Mamita Sin Culpa, Your Helpful Foodie, Curly QT Couture, Nicky Valdes, Happy Run Happy Mom, & Vintage Unicorn).

As the attendees arrived at the 2018 South Florida Bloggers Awards they were greeted by chapter officers, registered, and received a gift bag with awesome goodies by Baptist Health South Florida, Shea Moisture, La Croix, Downtown Doral, Kepen Tea, and more! The first 50 attendees received a special designer apron by artist Super Ama.

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - gift bags by Baptist Health South Florida

Thank you to all of our sponsors, chapter officers, and volunteers who made the awards possible. Without all of their support we couldn’t have pulled off such a wonderful event! But most importantly, I wanted to thank all of the members in the community. Without each of you showing up and being excited about what we do, we wouldn’t have the South Florida Bloggers or The Blogger Union. It’s always been about YOU! Thank you for making up such an amazing and supportive community of creatives.

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Registration

Then, our MC for the day took the stage – Nicky Valdes. Nicky hosted the award granting ceremony with her energetic and hilarious personality. The twelve winners were announced and received their trophy.

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Origami backdrop by Dapper AnimalsMC Nicky Valdes

The award ceremony was followed by the monetization panel with Fat Girl Hedonist, Damask Love, and Coral Gables Love. We talked about how to land a partnership with sponsors you meet at an event.

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Monetization Panel with Fat Girl Hedonist, Damask Love and Coral Gables Love. Origami backdrop by Dapper AnimalsMonetization Panel: Fat Girl Hedonist, Damask Love & Coral Gables Love

The panel was followed by lunch at the Sperry Tents lawn under a gorgeous sail cloth tent with flower decorations by Flowers by Ro. The attendees enjoyed arepas, protein balls and other yummy treats by Nu Arepas by Ni Una Dietas Mas and Nanndi Homemade. The official drink of the South Florida Blogger Awards was our favorite sparkling water, La Croix.

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Sperry Tents South FloridaSperry Tents South Florida

We networked, we ate, and then we networked some more. Sponsors had booths and photo opportunities for the attendees. Attendees got to chat with several brand representatives at the awards looking for influencers for 2019 collaborations.

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Fairchild backdrop by Dapper Animals.

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - La Croix

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau

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Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Sail Cloth tent by Sperry Tents

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Best Parenting Blogger sponsor Pin Pan Pum TV

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - La Croix photobooth. Rainbow Scallop backdrop by Dapper Animals

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - La Croix photobooth. Rainbow Scallop backdrop by Dapper Animals

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Fairchild Garden photobooth Fabric & Paper Fairchild backdrop by Dapper Animals

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Fairchild Garden photobooth Fabric & Paper Fairchild backdrop by Dapper Animals

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Best Parenting Blogger Sponsor Pin Pan Pum

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Flowers by Ro

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - #SFLBLOGGERS photo opp by Dapper Animals

This flower backdrop by Paper Blooms Forever was one of the favorites of the day.

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Backdrop by Paper Blooms Forever

The final event of the day was the Authenticity in Storytelling Panel with The Fashion Poet, Essentially Erika, and Blame It On Mei. They discussed the importance of keeping it real with your audience.

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Authenticity in Storytelling Panel. Origami backdrop by Dapper Animals

2018 South Florida Blogger Awards Finalists

Congratulations to the winners of the 2018 South florida Blogger Awards!

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Best Travel Blogger Winner presenter by Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureauabove: finalist Hamilton Barkley & Sophia Costabal
Best Travel Blogger presented by Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau: @hamiltonbarkley

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Best Inspirational Blogger Winnerabove: finalist Haidar Hachem
Best Inspirational Blogger: @samurai_piggy

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Best Parenting Blogger Finalist. Origami backdrop by Dapper Animalsabove: finalist Joceline Raad
Best Parenting Blogger presented by Pin Pan Pum TV: @araadstory

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Best Local Blogger Finalist. Origami backdrop by Dapper Animalsabove: finalist Ixamar Palumbo
Best Local Blogger: @thewandertog

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Best Fashion Blogger Winnerabove: finalist Vanessa Tilley
Best Fashion Blogger: @vanessarosetilley

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Best Lifestyle Blogger Finalist. Origami backdrop by Dapper Animalsabove: finalist Dana Brillante-Peller
Best Lifestyle Blogger presented by La Croix: @pelleriniproclaims

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Best Health Blogger Finalist. Origami backdrop by Dapper Animalsabove: finalist Julie Rothenberg
Best Health Blogger: @julienergynutrition

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Best DIY / Craft Bloggerabove: finalist Amber Kemp-Gerstel
Best DIY Blogger: @damasklove

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Your Helpful Foodieabove: presenter Wendy Abdulmesih
Best Food Blogger: @themiafoodie

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Origami backdrop by Dapper Animalsabove: presenter Prissy Torres
Best Beauty Blogger: @voguishdiet

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - The Blogger Union founder Paola Mendez Origami backdrop by Dapper Animalsabove: presenter Paola Mendez
Best Finance Blogger presented by My Fintect: @purseempowerment

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Veganricanabove: presenter Desiree Rodriguez
Best Recipe Blogger: @recetaslily

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - Photo Opp by Dapper Animals

Sponsors

2018 South Florida Blogger Awards Sponsors
If you’ve never been to Fairchild, we definitely recommend you visit. You are missing out on an amazing experience of admiring and connecting with nature.

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - gift bag sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida

Top Miami Bloggers 2018 - South Florida Blogger Awards - gift bag sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida

*Founder: Paola Mendez About Author

Paola is the Founder of The Blogger Union & works everyday to support all the members. She also runs the sites Coral Gables Love + Dapper Animals.

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  • […] We’re lucky to put together this amazing annual event to celebrate the achievements of the local creative community called the South Florida Blogger Awards. We just wrapped up the third year of the blogger awards, and we had a blast. You can read all about it on thebloggerunion.com […]

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