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Congratulations to the winners of the 4th Annual Shorty Awards!
Check out our blog for the full list of winners here.
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Help Most recent nominations for TWLOHA
Anna Skentelbery
I nominate @TWLOHA for a Shorty Award in #charity because so many people suffer from depression, TWLOHA can give hope!
Startwork Foundation
RT @LDLW: I nominate @TWLOHA for a Shorty Award in #charity because #loveisthemovement
Annie Johnston
RT @Startworkme: RT @CerrigGB_RJA: I nominate @TWLOHA for a Shorty Award in #charity because they are truly amazing
Ziggy Bigs Cyrus
I nominate @Twloha for a Shorty Award in #charity because there message the send is beautiful
Katie Carlile
I nominate @TWLOHA for a Shorty Award in #charity because they are just amazing at raising awareness :)
Melody Austin
I nominate @twloha for a Shorty Award in #activism because... they remind us that social media is about community.
Angie Hattingh™
I nominate @TWLOHA for a Shorty Award in #activism because... They save lives probably without even realizing it.
Kristen Danielle
I nominate @TWLOHA for a Shorty Award in #activism because... they understand what it's like to be depressed/in need.
Cheyenne Bishop
I nominate @TWLOHA for a Shorty Award in #charity because they talk about the hard stuff.
Becca Przy
I nominate @TWLOHA for a Shorty Award in #charity because they want to make a true difference in our world, and will.
Alex Currie
I nominate @TWLOHA for a Shorty Award in #charity because they bring LIGHT and HOPE to so many dark places.
Claire Marie Biggs
I nominate @TWLOHA for a Shorty Award in #charity because...they bring hope to those who need it most
Megan Mote
I nominate @TWLOHA for a Shorty Award in #charity because... they've helped so many teens overcome problems<3.
Christine T
I nominate @TWLOHA for a Shorty Award in #charity because... they help so many overcome depression, selfinjury, suicide
with TWLOHA
What's your best tweet?
New Blog: For the houses haunted and the ones with things missing. http://bit.ly/ejGC...
Share on TwitterWhat are six things you could never do without?
Hope, love, honesty, help, community and awareness.
How do you use Twitter in your professional life?
We use Twitter to instantly connect with our supporters.
What's your favorite Twitter app?
Ubertwitter.
Twitter or Facebook?
We love both! Social media is a huge part of getting the word out about the organization and connecting with our supporters.
What was the funniest trend you've seen?
There are a lot of funny trends at any given time on Twitter.
What feature should Twitter add?
Longer Direct Messages.
Who do you wish had a Twitter feed but doesn't?
What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity?
TWLOHA, "hope is real", our website.
Is there someone you want to follow you who doesn't already? If so, who?
Bono, but he doesn't have a Twitter.
Have you ever unfollowed someone? Who and why?
No we haven't.
Why should we vote for you?
Because TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.
Terms you wish would start trending on Twitter right now?
What's the most interesting connection you've made through Twitter?
We've learned about things our supporters are going through and have been able to connect with them instantly in their time of need.
Hashtag you created that you wish everyone used?
#HEAVYANDLIGHT
How do you make your tweets unique?
We try to make each one positive, and hopeful, or point to something of relevance for our cause. We people to feel connected.
What inspires you to tweet?
People, stories, hope, pain, awareness, believing in bigger things, and letting people know they're not alone.
Ever get called out for tweeting too much?
Thankfully, no we haven't.
140 characters of advice for a new user?
Have fun with Twitter. It's a great place to share your thoughts and check out what other people are doing in their daily lives.
How long can you go without a tweet?
We try not to overtweet, because we want each of our tweets to be meaningful. Sometimes we only post once a day.
What question are we not asking here that we should?
Have you ever been a trending topic?
How do you imagine Twitter changing?
As more companies / brands join Twitter there will probably be a shift towards focusing on things that benefit those brands.
Who do you admire most for his or her use of Twitter?
We admire everyone who uses their Twitter to spread positive messages to others.
Who is the funniest person on Twitter that you follow?
@matkearney
What is one of the biggest misconceptions of Twitter?
That it's a website used to "stalk" people.
Why should people follow you?
To connect with supporters, keep up to date with the organization, stay informed on mental health issues, and hopefully be inspired.
Can you name some one-of-a-kind Twitter accounts that you follow?
@ReneeYohe, @LoveIsLouder, @TrevorProject, @intherooms, @_IMAlive
How do you decide what to tweet?
We try to tweet things that are meaningful, engage our audience, and are relevant to the issues that TWLOHA is about.
Why'd you start tweeting?
We started tweeting because we wanted to find an additional way to connect with others.
Has Twitter changed your life? If yes, how?
Twitter has allowed us to connect with our supporters in a new way. We appreciate the simple but powerful way we can communicate with others.
What do you wish people would do more of on Twitter?
Refrain from Twitter fighting, posting mean things about people, using the internet for hate.
How will the world change in the next year?
The world will become more aware of mental health issues due to the heartbreaking loss of life last year as a direct result of bullying.
What are some big Twitter faux pas?
Spamming.
What will the world be like 10 years from now?
Hopefully a loving, accepting place, free from stigma where people can embrace who they are without judgement.
