From the Occupy Wall Street protests that spread all over the world, to the largest act of civil disobedience by environmentalists in decades, and from the thousands of Wisconsinites who rejected Scott Walker’s anti-worker agenda, to the thousands of volunteers who made sure the anti-labor initiative in Ohio was repealed, and everyone in between, we know there are hundreds of organizers out there who deserve to be recognized for their inspiring work.

The grassroots solutions & EchoDitto “Organizer of the Year” Contest is Now Open!

Nominations are now open, so take a minute to reflect and share your inspiration with our community.  This year, we’re pleased to announce that we’re co-sponsoring the “Organizer of the Year” contest with our good friends and partners at EchoDitto who, if you don’t already know, are some of the most empowering tech lovers, digerati campaigners and community builders around.

And check it out, this year the lucky winner of our contest will receive a special prize…registration to the 2012 Netroots Nation conference in Providence, Rhode Island, plus a travel stipend of $500!

Nominate your favorite organizer today!  It’s easy …

• Visit either the grassroots solutions or the EchoDitto Facebook page and post your nomination on the wall.
• Include the organizer’s name and the name of the campaign or organization.
• Share all the compelling reasons why your favorite organizer deserves to win.

If Facebook isn’t your thing, you can email your nomination for “Organizer of the Year” to nominations@organizeroftheyear.org.

Nominations close on December 22, so post your nomination now! The three organizers with the most nominations will be put to a vote on Facebook January 3-10, and the winner will be announced on January 11.

Help us spread the word. Share the contest with your Facebook friends. Tweet about it on Twitter. And don’t forget to nominate your favorite organizer for the grassroots solutions & EchoDitto “Organizer of the Year” contest today!