I’ve been following The Plutus Awards for many years. And it is always incredible to see my colleagues in the personal finance space get recognized for their hard work and positive impact on the community. I’ve been writing online for almost 10 years, and I’m excited to announce that I was picked for two Plutus Awards nominations this year.
What are The Plutus Awards?
The Plutus Awards were founded by my friend Harland Landes to celebrate excellence in financial media. It is run by a non-profit organization whose mission is “to enable and support content creators to empower humans with financial competence and confidence.” Volunteers from across the spectrum of the personal finance community donate their time to run the organization and provide grants to creators who are making a difference.
Every year, personal finance fans submit nominations for their favorites from a variety of content creation categories. The best of these nominees are chosen as finalists, and the winners are announced at an awards show. Typically, The Plutus Awards coincide with FinCon, one of the communities that inspired me to leave the corporate world and start freelancing full-time.
The Plutus Awards categories
The 13th annual Plutus Awards are presented by Capital Group. This year, there are 28 categories plus the People’s Choice award. Voting for the People’s Choice award is still open. And the winners will be announced on September 9th.
Here are the award categories:
- Best Canadian Personal Finance Content
- Best College Planning and Student Loans Content presented by Student Loan Planner
- Community Builder Award
- Best Personal Finance Content Series
- Best Current Events Coverage Related to Personal Finance
- Best Debt Freedom Content
- Most Entertaining Personal Finance Content Creator
- Best Entrepreneurship or Side Hustle Content presented by Well Kept Wallet
- Best International or Expat Personal Finance Content
- Best Family or Couples Personal Finance Content presented by FamZoo
- Best Financial Independence or Retire Early Content presented by Side Hustle Nation
- Best Freelancer or Contributor in the Personal Finance Media presented by Freelance Writers Academy
- Best Frugal Travel or Travel Hacking Content
- Best Investment Content
- Best Financial Literacy Content for Children presented by The College Investor
- Best Military Personal Finance Content
- Best New Personal Finance Blog presented by Wallet Hacks
- Best New Personal Finance Book
- Best New Personal Finance Podcast presented by Steve Stewart
- Best New Personal Finance Video Channel
- Best Real Estate Content
- Best Use of Social Media for Personal Finance Topics
- Best Traditional Retirement Content
- Best Personal Finance Content for Underserved Communities
- Best Personal Finance Content for Women presented by Clever Girl Finance
- Blog of the Year presented by Capital Group
- Podcast of the Year presented by Capital Group
- Video Channel of the Year presented by Capital Group
It is awesome to see so many of my friends nominated for awards this year. I know that not all of them will win, but I wish them all the best. And, quite frankly, it’s an honor just to be nominated by the personal finance community.
Best Freelancer or Contributor in the Personal Finance Media
I’ve been freelancing since mid-2018, and it’s still quite surreal that I can make a living writing online while also being there for my family. Many of the people that I’m “competing” against were the ones I turned to when I was contemplating making the switch from the corporate world to freelancing full-time.
The nominees are:
If you’re looking for a freelance writer to create engaging content for your audience, I know that all of these skilled writers would be a wonderful addition to your team. You can view my freelance writing clients and samples of my work on my portfolio page.
Best Frugal Travel or Travel Hacking Content
I love to earn airline miles, hotel points, and other rewards to save money on travel for my family. My website Bald Thoughts launched in December 2012, and this year I’m celebrating 10 years of creating content that helps people “travel more, spend less, and live better.” In today’s travel hacking world, valuable tips can be found on websites, social media, podcasts, and videos. And the nominees for the best frugal travel and travel hacking content cover all the bases for travelers to help them earn and redeem rewards like a pro.
The nominees are:
- Bald Thoughts
- Fly Nanced on Instagram
- Geekstreamers
- Geobreeze Travel Podcast
- Money We Have
- One Mile at a Time
- Prince of Travel
Check out each of these brilliant travel hacking personalities to maximize your rewards and save money on your next vacation. Learn more about earning and redeeming miles at BaldThoughts.com.
The bottom line
I’m looking forward to this year’s Plutus Awards and celebrating all of the winners. Each of these amazing people creates valuable content that can enrich your life, increase your wealth, and save you money. Explore all of the nominees to find the voices that resonate with your lifestyle and inspire you to control your money and reach your goals. I’m happy to be a part of this community and thrilled to receive two Plutus Awards nominations in 2022. And don’t forget to cast your vote for the People’s Choice award!
