Party Pics and Awards from Grit's One-Year Anniversary

Phew! Has it been (more than) a year already?! Last night, bloggers and friends headed to The Alley for Grit's one-year anniversary celebration. The food and drinks were delish (big thanks to The Alley), the bowling got competive, and, of course, what's a b-day party without cake? Ever So Sweet Bakery delivered with aplomb by way of gorgeous, great tasting cupcakes. Scroll through the party pics by Ruta Elvikyte above—to see captions, click the first photo once. 

Another highlight from the night? Best-of-blog Gritty Awards from the last two quarters. Here's who won!

4TH QUARTER 2012 (October 1-December 31, 2012)

Most-Viewed Blogger: Jane Perdue

1st Runner-Up: Renae Brabham 

2nd Runner-Up: Tim Brennan

Most-Read Single Blog Post: Hunter Boone's "My Night with Passion Pit"

1st Runner-Up: Joan McDonald's "Introducing: The Bitter Melon"

2nd Runner-Up: Tim Brennan's "Fouking Brilliant: My Evening at an Irish Social Club"

Editor’s Pick, Best Blog Post: Stephanie Hunt’s “For the Children”

Honorable Mention: Cullen Murray-Kemp’s “The Great Street People of Charleston”

1ST QUARTER 2013 (January 1-March 30, 2013)

Most-Viewed Blogger: Tim Brennan

1st Runner-Up: Renae Brabham

2nd Runner-Up: Devin Grant

Most-Read Single Blog Post: Dr. John Abess' "My Interview with a Gun"

1st Runner-Up: Tim Brennan's "Nick Collins III Returns to the Stage..."

2nd Runner-Up: Kinsey Gidick's "W+F Fest: The Scoup du Jour" 

Editor’s Pick, Best Blog Post: Evans Craddock’ “2012? Check. Here’s to Bigger, Better Handstands in 2013”

Honorable Mention: Tim Brennan’s “Mamas, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be…”