Let me introduce the bloggers
who have earned this official badge of achievement,

I invite them to take a badge home to display on their blogs.

They take the conversation to their readers,
contribute great ideas, challenge us, make us better, and make our businesses stronger.

I thank all of our SOBs for thinking what we say is worth passing on.
Good conversation shared can only improve the blogging community.

Should anyone question this SOB button’s validity, send him or her to me. Thie award carries a “Liz said so” guarantee, is endorsed by Kings of the Hemispheres, Martin and Michael, and is backed by my brothers, Angelo and Pasquale.

Want to become an SOB?

If you’re an SO-Wanna-B, you can see the whole list of SOBs and learn how to be one by visiting the SOB Hall of Fame– A-Z Directory . Click the link or visit the What IS an SOB?! page in the sidebar.

14 Comments to “Thanks to Week 117 SOBs”

1. January 19th, 2008 at 11:12 am
   Ritu said

   Thanks for recognizing Work N Play, Liz! It’s the first award I am taking home :-)

2. January 19th, 2008 at 11:47 am
   Akemi said

   Thank you for including my blog, Gratitude Magic. I am glad you like the Link Love Wednesday series. I started it quite casually, but it’s growing to be something huge that I am impressed myself.

   I feel very honored to be a SOB.

3. January 19th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
   Michael Sync said

   yayy!! :) Thanks a lot for giving me this award, liz.. I’m happyyy.. :) thanks so much..

4. January 19th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
   Rick Mahn said

   Liz, I’m honored to make the list! Personally, it means a lot to be recognized as an SOB. I’ve found many great new blogs & writers simply by perusing the SOB list. So, thank you, I hope continue to bring value and participate in the conversation, whatever the topic.

   Sincere regards,
   Rick

5. January 19th, 2008 at 3:03 pm
   ME Liz Strauss said

   Hi Ritu!
   You’ve been a part of this blog as well as a part of the blogosphere. I appreciate that. I wish you more growth in the same wonderful direction! :)

6. January 19th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
   ME Liz Strauss said

   Hi Akemi!
   Gratiude and connection is so much of what we’re all about. How could I not pay attention? :)

7. January 19th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
   ME Liz Strauss said

   Hi Michael!
   People know I’m no geek really. Doesn’t mean I don’t know one who knows what he’s talking about. Really. :)

8. January 19th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
   ME Liz Strauss said

   Rick,
   It’s a special connection to add you to this list. The feeling goes both ways. Until you made your list I had no idea. :)

9. January 19th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
   Jeanne Dininni said

   Liz,

   Thanks so much for granting me the title of official SOB and with it the honor of proudly displaying the Successful and Outstanding Blogger badge on my blog! I truly appreciate it!

   Jeanne

10. January 19th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
    Leah said

    Liz!

    Such a surprise! Thank you so, so much! I’ll get the badge up ASAP. (which might be tomorrow, cause I’m running to catch a train right now.

11. January 19th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Jeanne!
    I love the way you participate in the community. All of us know you and love the way you respond to all of us. :)

12. January 19th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Leah!
    Your blog has inspired me more than one time, more than you know.

13. January 20th, 2008 at 12:03 am
    Michael Sync » Liz called me an SOB said

    […] at Successful blog (one of top blogs about blogging) gave me the Official SOB award yesterday. <link> I’m really happy to receive this award and this is my first time that I receive an award […]

14. January 22nd, 2008 at 7:38 pm
    Jeanne Dininni said

    Thanks, Liz!

    That means a lot to me!

    Jeanne