The 2009 Webby Awards, The Oscars of the Web
On Monday evening, I attended the 13th annual Webby Awards held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet. The Webbys were established in 1996, when the Web was a relatively new phenomenon. It's mind boggling to think how much technology has grown in just a few short years and to think how rapidly it continues to evolve. It was very interesting to see who was presented with awards and why they were deemed outstanding. I had the honor of presenting Biz Stone with the Webby Breakout of the Year Award - a much- deserved distinction, as he is co-founder of Twitter. The honorees were limited to an acceptance speech of just five words and I could really relate to what Biz Stone had to say - "Creativity is a renewable resource."
This is how I introduced him:
Thank you, Seth. In the spirit of this year’s Webby Award winner for “Breakout of the Year,” I’m going to limit my remarks to 140 characters or less: OMG, Twitter=Walmart of the WEB., + CNN vs. Ashton K. + yogurt for b’fast again = 900% growth in past year. The Twitter revolution is now.
Photos By Martha Stewart and Eliad Laskin
Hey isn't biz at Oprah's right now??? he sure gets around...am a bit Twittered out, especially with the smut tweets wanting to follow...geesh *!*
Posted by: delia | June 10th, 2009 at 9:52 am
Martha,
You are right to say 'great'. Biz Stone has really made a mark with Twitter, and an award well deserved!
So very glad you got to attend AND present. You look BEAUTIFUL!
Posted by: tinay | June 10th, 2009 at 10:17 am
It looked like a fun program! That gold color is one of favorite colors for you Martha! Simply great on you!
Posted by: Teresa Touey | June 10th, 2009 at 10:50 am
Greetings from Canada Martha,
Enjoying your tweets on Twitter very much. They brighten my day!
I hope you'll visit us in Canada soon. We've got an interesting culture with lots of great cuisine. Quebec is like a mini-trip to Europe.
Best wishes,
Jan
Posted by: Jan Marshall | June 10th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Gotta love the Webbies!
Posted by: Kari | June 10th, 2009 at 11:09 am
WOW!
You look incredible, Martha. What a lovely gold wrap/jacket.
Posted by: Amanda Surbey | June 10th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Only the Webbie could bring together such a combination of people at one event. Shame there aren't photos of you doing the actual presenting. I'd be thrilled as well to meet Sir Timothy Berners-Lee. The ramifications of what he created are still being discovered in a great way.
Still trying to wrap my mind around the photo of Trent Reznor in a suit and tie. A long way from the "Pretty Hate Machine" days.
Posted by: Sonya | June 10th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Stunning outfit Martha - great look for a fun evening!
Posted by: Donna | June 10th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Hi Martha, Fascinating blog about the 2009 Webby Awards. As usual, your photos were terrific and I agree with others that you look fabulous. It sure is fun to be able to see so many events that go on in New York City. Some of them, I had no idea existed. We all can learn something new every day just by reading you wonderful blog. Thanks again for all that you do and share with us. Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | June 10th, 2009 at 11:45 pm
Beautiful outfit Martha, looking glowing as always. Vous regardez si jolie Martha!
God bless
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | June 11th, 2009 at 2:27 am
Great Biz Stone comment--"Creativity is a renewable resource!"
Thanks for sharing the highlights!
Debbykay at Rose Cottage Gardens and Farm
Posted by: Debbykay at Rose Cottage Gardens and Farm | June 11th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Well, I have to say a huge 'thank you' to Biz Stone for his creation of and brains behind Twitter! I am having so much fun with it, meeting mutual Martha fans and other pet and gardening lovers...some of these people have become an extension of family.
How did I learn about Twitter?!
Why, Martha Stewart told me, that's who.
(and I am so grateful to you!)
=^..^=
Posted by: Cindy Bricker | June 11th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
I think it's funny that this was the 13th Annual! 13th ??
Posted by: Ellen Hurtado | June 11th, 2009 at 2:55 pm
much respect for attending the webbys.
Posted by: angkasuwan | June 11th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
My heart goes out to you in losing your cat this morning. I know the pain that you're going thru because I too had to put my baby CC to sleep this morning. She was 10 years and a blood clot caused her to become paralyed. The vet said that it sometimes happens to older cats and he couldn't guarantee a recovery if she was operated. So I did what I had to do and my heart is breaking.
Posted by: Naomi Ramirez | June 11th, 2009 at 10:11 pm