Voting Now Open in 5th Annual Design Industry Blogger Awards

Presented by Jackson Design & Remodeling, Awards Program Recognizes the Best Blogs in the Design & Remodeling Industry

2014-02-24

SAN DIEGO, CA, February 24, 2014 (Press-News.org) Jackson Design & Remodeling today announced that voting is now open for the 2014 JDR Industry Blogger Awards. This year there are 46 nominees in six categories: Interior Design, Construction Business, Remodeling, Architecture, Green and Microblog.

Now in its fifth year, the awards program has continued to expand its reach. "The Blogger Awards recognize the work of the best blogs in the business," said Todd Jackson, President and CEO of JDR. "They underline the importance of online communication in building community within our industry. Last year, the blogger awards generated an unprecedented level of participation with close, exciting contests and votes from 79 countries. We're looking forward to an even greater turnout this year."

Voting for the 2014 Industry Blogger Awards is open until 4 p.m. PST April 11. The blog that receives the most votes in each category will be the winner of that category. The six winners will be announced April 16. Each winning blogger will receive $500 cash and a 2014 Industry Blogger Award Winner badge for display on their website.

The 2014 JDR Blogger Award Nominees are:

ARCHITECTURE
- 1024 Architecture Blog
- A Daily Dose of Architecture
- Atelier Drome
- Decoist
- Design Hunter
- Design Rulz
- Flying Architecture
- MoD Design Guru

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS
- AEC-Business
- Peak Construction
- The Building Blox

GREEN
- Ampersand Project
- Boston Green Building
- Low Carbon Trust
- Lynn Hoffman Design
- Matt Risinger
- Model Remodel
- The Green Familia

REMODELING
- 7th House on Left
- Goodin's Folly
- Guild Quality
- Hooked on Houses
- Pretty Handy Girl
- The Stylish Nest
- Wardell Builders

INTERIOR DESIGN
- Cozy Style Chic
- Design Concepts/Interiors
- Decor Arts Now
- Design Confidential
- Design Milk
- Design Musings
- Design Vignettes
- Freshome
- Life in Sketch
- Live the Life You Dream About
- Niche Interiors
- The Inspired Room

MICROBLOG
- Extreme How-To
- Garrison Hullinger
- Home Gardening Tips
- Brandon Smith
- Home Remedies Interior Design
- Kitchen & Bath Chat
- NARI Marketing
- Remodel QA

For more information on the 2014 Blogger Awards and to view last year's winners, visit our Blogger Awards page at www.JacksonDesignandRemodeling.com.

About Jackson Design and Remodeling
Jackson Design and Remodeling has been serving the San Diego community for 25 years with high-end bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodeling, whole home remodels, room additions and other specialty home redesign projects. Todd Jackson, President and CEO, has established an enduring tradition of quality and service in the remodeling industry. Jackson and his team have won numerous awards for their work, including more than 40 COTY awards, dozens of Chrysalis, ASID, NKBA and Master Design Awards as well as four consecutive Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Marketplace Ethics. For more information, visit www.JacksonDesignandRemodeling.com, call (800) 483-1738 or follow us on Facebook, Pinterest, Houzz, Google Plus and Twitter.

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