Need any proof that geek culture has hit the mainstream? How about the first annual Geek Awards premiering tonight in Philadelphia, PA? The brainchild of www.Geekadelphia.com blogger Eric Smith, the Geek Awards recognize excellence in the field of...well...geekery. Categories include best locally created games, iPhone apps, foodstuffs and more, presented by local notables during a gala evening ceremony at the city's Academy of Natural Science. Smith said that it was important to recognize the men and women in Philadelphia's geek community, adding that the awards were the first of their kind. While a sturdy definition of "geek" continues to elude many-including the gang at Geekadelphia-the awards themselves shine the limelight on the creative, technically minded and otherwise curious people that make the City of Brotherly Love a hotspot for innovation. With this year's award program scarcely underway, Smith and friends are already planning for next year. For more info, visit www.phillygeekawards.com Viva le geek!
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