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The DoGooder awards are a celebration of the best in nonprofit video and members of the YouTube Nonprofit Program are invited to submit their non-profit videos by February 29, 2012 for the chance to win recognition, some great prizes and the opportunity to spread the word about their organization and the good they are doing in the world.

Join Baratunde Thurston (left), The Onion’s Director of Digital and author of How to Be Black, for an entertaining look at creative social media campaigns in our Social Media Marketing Boot Camp starting February 16. Other speakers include Morin Oluwole (Facebook), Tim Devane (bitly), and SocialTimes' writer Devon Glenn.   Register now.

Today Vimeo is opening submissions for the second Vimeo Festival + Awards, the online video community’s celebration of the best in online video. Creators are invited to submit videos in a variety of categories for the chance to win a $5,000 grant or a huge $25,000 grand prize.

YouTube has offered up Honors for popular videos since the early days of the site but today they’re launching Medals to celebrate YouTube’s biggest hits.

The timing is right for the Streamys to be recognized even more now. Web video definitely has some star power with internet sensations like Rebecca Black and the best of online and offline worlds, starting with the Justin Bieber and the Old Spice Guy.

From the Like-A-Lot who “likes” everything you to do the lyric lover, the food-ographer, and the oversharer, Altoids is honoring the stars of Facebook with their new Curiously Strong Awards and musical tribute.

If YouTube is the King of viral videos then Vimeo is the King of creativity. The Vimeo community is overflowing with talented filmmakers, animators and all-around creative folk. Therefore, it’s no surprise that the video site is taking their celebration of creativity in online video a step further with the Vimeo Awards.

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Every established medium gets its own award show; why should Twitter be any different?

That’s right folks, it’s time to pay your respects to the very best visionaries who were able to hammer out 140 characters. Whether you have spotted the smartest, funniest or snarkiest tweet – nominate your favorites.

There is no registration and the winners will be announced on October 1.

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