Due to unforeseen circumstances we unfortunately have had to postpone the Stellar Hub Showdown (April’s contest). I apologize for the inconvenience! We are just as excited about this contest as you are, so you can rest assured that we have every intention of running the contest in the near future.
In the meantime, I strongly encourage you to get involved with our Weekly Topic Inspiration program, in which a newly created leaf-level Topic Page is featured each week. Hubs published within newly-created Topic Pages have much higher odds of being prominently Featured (and therefore getting more attention).
I also want to remind you that we run a contest each and every week through our Rising Star Program. You can vote for nominated Hubs (written by new Hubbers) that are showcased on three different top level Topic Pages each week. The winners are awarded with special Accolades and showcased in the weekly newsletter.
Thank you for your patience!
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When is the yearly awards voting this year? You know, for the Hubbies or whatever they were called. 🙂
Hey Billybuc! The Hubbies usually take place around July/August. 😀