// The Do Something Awards
Posted on Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
Hey you bicycle-loving readers of mine!
It has been pointed out to me that VH1 is having an awards show called The Do Something Awards! So, why do I share this information with you, my fine readers? Naturally, because something bike-related is happening!
In the “City” category, Austin, TX has been named a nominee, in large part because of the improvements made to cycling infrastructure in the city. I would encourage you to vote for Austin, to support cities who are making it happen for cyclists! Now, Portland, OR is also in the running, and we all know they have some FABULOUS bike boxes at intersections, bike paths, and traffic control systems in place to keep cyclists happy. So I suppose you can feel free to vote for them too. But I personally think it’s nice to vote for a city who is striving to take those first steps in making change! Anyway, Portland was nominated for their sustainable foodie culture. Even if you don’t vote for Austin or Portland, it’s great to encourage cities (and people–there are other categories!) to really “do something”. I am encouraging you to GO VOTE!
Here’s some more info, courtesy of VH1’s website:
DoSomething.org and VH1 have partnered to present The Do Something Awards to honor young people’s commitment to social change. The Do Something Awards will air live July 19, 2010 on VH1 and will be hosted by Jane Lynch (”Glee“).
The final five nominees and grant recipients were announced Monday, May 24, 2010 during a star-studded DoSomething.org event at the Apollo Theater in New York. Each nominee was honored for his or her commitment to social action with a community grant of $10,000. Of these five nominees, Do Something, Inc. with the help of your votes will select a grand prize winner which will receive a $100,000 grant for his or her cause during the live VH1 broadcast of the ceremony at the Hollywood Palladium.
Since 1996, DoSomething.org has honored the nation’s best world-changers, ages 25 and under. The Do Something Award is the premiere national award for social action. Nominees and winners represent the pivotal “do-ers” in their field, cause, or issue.
Additionally, users can vote on celebrity categories, which spotlight areas of and individuals in the entertainment industry that continue to dedicate time and resources to activism and charity projects.