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Recognise your fellow Mumsnetters by nominating your favourite Mumsnet user to win Silent Pool gin

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AbbiCMumsnet · 12/07/2019 11:12

To tie in with their new #FortheSpirited campaign, Silent Pool Gin is on a quest to unearth the UK’s most spirited characters – and the search starts right here. For two months, the award-winning distillers will be celebrating the spirit of Mumsnet by getting you to nominate the users who you think show the most – well – spirit. They'll be giving one bottle of gin per week to a winning Mumsnet user. In addition, if your nominee wins, you'll also receive a shopping voucher worth £30..

Here’s what Silent Pool Gin have to say:
“For the spirited. Three small words that capture the essence of Silent Pool Gin. It represents our independent mindset and our uncompromising commitment to producing a gin with a refreshingly individual character.

For the spirited is about following your own path. Embracing life and living for the best things it has to offer. It’s about doing something kind, inspiring, creative, different. Could be finally handing in your notice, booking that round-the-world trip, starting that new Japanese course or even just deciding to make your very first post on AIBU.

Whatever your version of ‘spirited' is, we applaud you. However, applause only gets you so far, so to officially recognise the wonderful achievements of the Mumsnet community, we are launching the Silent Pool Gin For the Spirited award. Each week, one lucky Mumsnet member will be recognised as a kindred spirit and will win one bottle of Silent Pool Gin.

Also we’d love to hear your spirited stories so please tag us in at #forthespirited @silentpoolgin

There's no such thing as a best Mumsnet user but you probably have your favourite(s). Is there someone: Whose posts you always read? Who brightens your days and whose views keep you glued to the screen? Who has given you priceless advice, yet you wouldn't know from Adam in real life?

Every week for two months, Silent Pool will be giving the #FortheSpirited award to one lucky Mumsnet user – with the prize of a bottle of gin. Simply nominate your favourite Mumsnet user on the discussion thread and they'll be in with a chance of winning. In turn, if your nominee wins, you'll also receive a £30 voucher. Win, win (gin) Gin.

Thanks and good luck!

MNHQ

[EDITED BY MNHQ TO INCLUDE FURTHER DETAILS ABOUT THE DESPATCH OF PRIZES]

Terms and conditions of prize draw:
Activity specific T&Cs: Mumsnet will run a random prize draw once per week. The nominees within the winning entries will be contacted via email or PM to inform them of the win, and to ask if they would like to receive the prize. A non-alcoholic prize will also be available if desired. To receive an alcoholic prize, nominees will need to provide a copy of photographic ID to Mumsnet (eg a photograph of a passport or driving licence), as well as a physical name and address for the prize to be dispatched to. The name and address will be shared with Silent Pool Gin, with the user's permission. Mumsnet will dispose of this information within one week of users' receipt of the prize. Posters of the winning entries will be emailed by Mumsnet to inform them of the win, and to give them the opportunity to choose the voucher they would like. Their name and email address, with the user's permission, will be shared with Mumsnet's voucher fulfilment company for the purposes of ordering the voucher. Voucher winner's details will be retained for audit purposes. Winner's details will be used for the purpose of the prize draw and prize delivery only, and not for any other marketing purpose. Standard Mumsnet T&Cs can be found here.

[POST EDITED BY MNHQ to remove language around 'courage' and 'bravery']

Recognise your fellow Mumsnetters by nominating your favourite Mumsnet user to win Silent Pool gin
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TheCountessofFitzdotterel · 16/07/2019 16:29

BitOfFun all the way. (Is she called BoF these days?)

EmpressLesbianInChair · 16/07/2019 16:34

Happy birthday Rowan!

Do you remember stalking Honeydragon when she made her Brave Final Stand in her board & broke Mumsnet?

2018SoFarSoGreat · 16/07/2019 16:35

Happy birthday Rowan. Have some Gin but not from the award stack :)

RowanMumsnet · 16/07/2019 16:50

@MrsTerryPratchett

Was *@MichaelMumsnet* the 'over my dead body' HQer? In which case, I nominate him.

Yes - and have been told one MNer said he might be a woman 'like Princess Michael of Kent' so obviously that's now his name

RowanMumsnet · 16/07/2019 16:52

@EmpressLesbianInChair

Happy birthday Rowan!

Do you remember stalking Honeydragon when she made her Brave Final Stand in her board & broke Mumsnet?

Been trying to forget that for years

EmpressLesbianInChair · 16/07/2019 16:58

Been trying to forget that for years

GrinGrinGrin I hope HQ are giving you cake. And gin.

BoreOfWhabylon · 16/07/2019 16:59

Yes - and have been told one MNer said he might be a woman 'like Princess Michael of Kent' so obviously that's now his name

@MichaelMumsnet should change his name forthwith to PrincessMichaelOfMumsnet

( Happy Birthday Rowan Gin )

RowanMumsnet · 16/07/2019 17:11

Thank you all v much for the birthday wishes that I blatantly solicited

I think Justine will be along to undo my padlock soon but please do keep thoughts coming about how we can make this work because we really do want to hand out some free stuff to good people

And thanks to everyone who's nominated someone so far

Isatis · 16/07/2019 18:16

it's potentially rather nice to have a public thread where stalwarts are named and celebrated

The trouble with that is that there are likely to be a number of stalwarts who will never be named because, for good reason, they change their names.

RandomNameChange415 · 16/07/2019 18:22

There’s nothing to stop you being a stalwart in one area while maintaining your anonymity though Isatis. It takes concentration but it’s doable if you want to. I have a zillion name changes for various reasons, but on the Doctors threads for example I might be a much loved long-standing regular. actually I’m PigletJohn

BIWI · 16/07/2019 19:23

I was going to wish you happy birthday, but didn't want to exacerbate the calls of MN Royalty even further! But happy birthday. And I agree, that's a lovely blouse you're wearing Wink

birdsdestiny · 16/07/2019 19:26

De rigeur, your long post summed up my feelings entirely. I feel if you look at the majority of the nominations they are for a contribution to a particular area rather than a popularity contest.
I think it's a nice thing for those people to be recognised.

chrislilleyswig · 16/07/2019 19:37

So can I nominate myself?

I have a shitty life, battle through, am kind, considerate, thoughtful, etc

No one else has nominated me, but I'd like my name to be in the mix

SparklyMagpie · 16/07/2019 19:40

Nominating @chrislilleyswig and also because I adore Chris Lilley Grin

popehilarious · 16/07/2019 20:22

Well I like @LangCleg and am surprised by the lack of mentions so far

DeRigueurMortis · 16/07/2019 20:38

Thank you Birds Smile

Aquiver · 16/07/2019 20:51

I nominate Pigletjohn - posters literally call out to him(?) for advice on the DIY boards!

PreparingForDisappointment · 16/07/2019 20:53

@MNHQ MNetters deserving of a treat sounds better than 'favourites'.

My plea would be, whatever you go with, make it for recently active posters so that name changers stand a chance and the nominations are meaningful to everyone.

The OP is better now and thank you for adding the explanation for the edits.

A late "happy birthday" to @RowanMumsnet!

DeRigueurMortis · 16/07/2019 21:04

I agree Pope but given this "prize giving" was set to run for 2 months I was keeping my powder dry wrt who to nominate Grin

Honestly I think I could easily name 50 or more posters who I think (for sustained contributions to specific topics) I would be very happy to see gain recognition for what they do.

I hate the term "MN Royalty" - rather I think of these posters as the "beating heart" of MN.

They provide the muscle and distribute the "oxygen" that allows the site to be what it is.

Obviously, that's not to say that the rest of "us" regular posters aren't important.

We are - the site wouldn't exist without us Grin and I see so many great posts from people I've never encountered previously - to carry on the analogy "the blood" of MN.

However I see no reason whatsoever not to recognise the ongoing contribution some posters have made.

I've learned a lot from these women. From insights into politics, feminism, domestic violence, women's rights, health etc and I'm very grateful for that.

EmpressLesbianInChair · 16/07/2019 21:23

I think that’s a definite improvement Rowan, but it still doesn’t cover women we might want to nominate who don’t or can’t drink alcohol. PrawnOfThePatriarchy doesn’t drink, for instance, but she does amazing work on the FWR boards. Can we also have a non-alcoholic alternative?

birdsdestiny · 16/07/2019 21:32

There is also the issue about posters who for very valid reasons would be reluctant to provide contact details, maybe virtual gin Grin

ThePhoenixRises · 16/07/2019 21:46

I nominate @MumsnetOlivia except, she's stopped posting funny troll deletion messages a while ago and not seen her around for a while either.

Enclume · 16/07/2019 21:50

Yeah, seriously, would you give away your real name and address in exchange for a bottle of gin?

FlyMayBe · 16/07/2019 21:53

@AnyFucker gets my vote. Succinct, honest, brave.

BIWI · 16/07/2019 22:08

Yeah, seriously, would you give away your real name and address in exchange for a bottle of gin?

Well ... Grin