Everywhere you look, Twitter, Facebook, FriendFeed, blogs and podcasts have become another way to communicate. Electronic media are now a part of our social fabric, and there are some who do it better than others.

On Nov. 6, the Social Media Club of Salt Lake City presented its first set of awards to technologically savvy Utah companies and bloggers. "We thought we should get together as a community and award those who make a difference in people's lives," said club program director Pete Codella. "They are providing information and inspiration and a greater sense of community."

Local mangosteen juice company Xango claimed the Best of Show award, for its "very impressive online presence," Codella said. "It's not just traditional media, they're also using social media to spread the word."

The People's Choice award, based on the number of members' nominations, was awarded to The FredCast, a cycling podcast and blog by David Bernstein.

Members made nominations, and then a selection committee selected finalists. Winners were chosen by members of the Phoenix Social Media Club.

Here is a list of winners in the first annual awards:

Greatest Impact on Podcasting

PodCampSLC by Thom Allen; podcampslc.org

Best Use of Twitter

@BigBags by Nate Bagley; www.twitter.com/bigbags

@mozy by Nate Kartchner; www.twitter.com/mozy

@sltrib by The Salt Lake Tribune; www.twitter.com/sltrib

Best Use of YouTube

Mormon Messages by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; www.youtube.com/user/mormonmessages

Best Facebook Fan Page

BabySteals.com; www.facebook.com/babysteals

Hogle Zoo; www.facebook.com/HogleZoo

PC Laptops; www.facebook.com/PCLaptops

Best Social Media Content Guru

Jordan Kasteler; www.jordankasteler.com

Janet Meiners Thaeler; www.newspapergrl.com

Best Integrated Social Media Campaign

Goldsmith Co. Jewelers; www.goldsmithjewelers.com

Standard-Examiner; www.standard.net

People's Choice USMA

The FredCast with David Bernstein; www.thefredcast.com

Best of Show USMA

XanGo; www.xango.com