So I know everyman and their dog has gone and done their awards already, but I wanted to take some time and give out awards to the people that have released some fantastic work and inspired bloggers all over the world.

With the help of my podcast team, and we couldn’t nominate ourselves: I give you the 2010 gibfootballshow awards.

Best Individual Blog – The Equaliser – Chris is a fantastic writer, he leaves no stone uncovered and has brought out some of the best work this year, don’t forget his excellent Top 20 Managers and My Favourite Footballer features.

Honourable mentions – Mirko Bolesan , Talking About Football , The Shin Guardian

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Well everyone it has been nearly a month since the nominations were announced and my how time has flown by. Tomorrow night football bloggers from around the country will be joined together in a festival of food and drink to celebrate all the nights sat at their PC’s writing about the beautiful game.

It is set to be a momentous occasion, dignitaries such as Clive Tyldseley , the BBC’s Mihir Bose , the boys from The Football Ramble . Roy Meredith General manager of Championship Manager and of course don’t forget the high quality of nominated blogs: Michael Cox from Zonal Marking , Sid Lowe from The Guardian , Tim Vickery from BBC’s World Football Phone In.

Someone I have also managed to sneak a nomination for best podcast , I am looking forward to rubbing shoulders with the best and brightest in the blogging world. European football Weekends , Swiss Ramble , Sound of Football , twofootedtackle the list goes on and on.

Now if I have wetted your appetite a little there is still time to pick up a ticket . £20 gets you entry to the event and food and drink is included, even if there wasn’t an awards ceremony, the price seems good enough for the booze and grub.

So far you’re paying to be feed and watered, talk football with some of the brightest minds (and me) but you are also helping a charity. All proceeds for the event are going to DSActive , a wonderful charity helping kids with Down’s Syndrome, so there’s no excuse, over 30 tickets still remain, if you can make it make sure you come down, it’s going to be a great night.