Momwriters Golden Pen Awards 1999

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ATTENTION MOMWRITERS EVERYWHERE!!!!!!

In celebration of our First Anniversary, Momwriters is pleased to announce:

THE FIRST ANNUAL MOMWRITERS "GOLDEN PEN AWARDS"

::::::::::::the buzz of hushed murmurs fall onto the crowd:::::::

Okay, settle down now, people! Settle down!

Take a bow, ladies!

And now, without further adieu, DRUM ROLL PLEASE!!!

We are pleased to announce the . . .

And the WINNERS Are:

The Rise and Shine Award

(AKA The Early Bird Award for the Momwriter who gets up the earliest to write
BEFORE taking care of kids)

For rising at four am to find time to write, Sharon Waldrup (Mntmommy) takes this prize! Her commitment and tenacity are to be commended! LOL Also nominated and deserving of kudos for commitment to writing: Lain Ehmann and Staci Dumoski.

Scales of Justice Award

(or the Momwriter who has best been able to balance writing, s/o and kids without killing anyone!)

Now this was CLOSE! But Lain Ehmann, you edged out in front! Also nominated: Tracy Jones, Chris Wolcoff, Tracy Simmons, Mary Jane, Elaine Riley, Melody Vasquez and Michelle Pearson.

Indy 500 Award

(for the Momwriter whose come the farthest in their writing career since joining the list)
It's a tie!!!! Michelle Pearson and Grandpaw grabbed the wheel and their writing careers left us all in the dust! Other go-getters nominated: Karen Hawkins, Mim Ford, Natalie Walker Whitlock.

The Whip Cracker's Award

(most motivated Momwriter)
Since taking over the Novel Challenge earlier this year, Tracy Simmons has shown each of us the true meaning of cracking the whip! Best do what she says -- your reward might be a published book by next spring! Also nominated: Carol Parsons, Dixie, Serena Gordan, Kate Rauhauser- Smith, Beth Skarupa, Natalie Walker Whitlock and Lain Ehmann.

The Roar Award

(for giving encouragement and support to fellow members)
Oh my! Another tie! Lisa Beamer and Kate Rauhauser-Smith are always there with a kind word or a pick-me-up. You ladies are wonderful! Also nominated for their thoughtfulness and caring: Lain Ehmann, Serena Gordan, Stephanie, Kate Rauhauser-Smith, Beth Skarupa, Karen Hawkins and Carlie Vanwilligen.

"Most likely to become famous and forget about us" award

Now everyone knows Tracy Jones would never forget about Momwriters! But she is a bright star on the writing horizon and you voted her most likely to become famous! Other stars rising and shining in the distance: Ann Douglas, Nancy, Kate Rauhauser-Smith, Lain Ehmann.

Kumbaya Award

(AKA The Peacemaker's Award)
Melody Vasquez and Ann Silberman, you take the cake for smoothing over rough spots on the list. Melody will now strum the tune on her guitar while everyone sings . Other diplomats nominated: Kate Rauhauser- Smith, Grandpaw, Lisa Beamer and Tracy Simmons.

The Person You'd Most Likely Let Baby-sit Your Kids Award

Amy Rawson, you are every frazzled Momwriters answer to prayers! Oh, did we tell you we're sending all the kids to your house for the soiree? Other top nanny's nominated: Lisa Beamer, Lain Ehmann, Joanne Eglash, Sandy Cummings, Karen Hawkins, Melody Vasquez and Natalie Walker Whitlock.

Best Advice Giver or Wisdom Award

(AKA The Yoda Award)
:::bowing::::: Peggy Makolondra-Elliot and Grandpaw, we honor you, oh wise ones! Your advice is always right on target, your wise words soothe and comfort. Other wise owls nominated: Karen Hawkins, Staci Dumoski, Chris Barrett, Kate Rauhauser-Smith.

The "Yes, I Can Care For Kids, Run a House and
Write Bestsellers all While Multitasking" Award

(AKA The Most Organized Award, or "Mom's We Love to Hate" Award)
Have-it-together Momwriters: Sandy Cummings, Cindy (Cranbearie), Lain Ehmann, Lisa Beamer, Karen Hawkins and Chris Barrett.

Most Outspoken Award

(AKA The Rush Limbaugh Award)
Ann Silberman, we love your honesty and forthrightness (is that a word? LOL). It's refreshing to know exactly where you stand on certain issues. Other Momwriters who take turns on the soapbox: Teva Gregory, Allison (Poo), Kate Rauhauser-Smith, Laurie Wood.

Busiest Mom Award

(AKA The "What is Sleep" Award)
Natalie Walker Whitlock, we stand in AWE! How you do what you do with five kids at home leaves us all stumped! Other busy-bee Momwriters nominated: Jennifer, Cindy (Cranbearie), Elaine Riley, Mary Jane, Lain Ehmann, Tracy Simmons, Michelle Pearson, Amy Rawson, Anne Cerva and Melody Vasquez.

List Optimist

(or "You Have No Right To Be So Darned Positive" Award)
It's another tie! Karen Hawkins and Lisa Beamer -- you're always smiling and it warms our hearts! Other happy Momwriters we love to be around: Chomi (the serious dreamer), Carlie Vanwilligen, Melody Vasquez, Tracy Simmons, Peggy Makolondra-Elliot and Kate Rauhauser- Smith.

The "I'm Going to write, if it Kills Me
and it Probably Will" Award

Carol Picard, you rock, girlfriend! Your tenacity is an inspiration to all of us! Also nominated: Elaine Riley, Mary Jane, Laurie Wood, Teve Gregory, Lain Ehmann, Anna Morvee, Mim Ford, Melody Vasquez, Dixie and Michelle Pearson.

List Techie Award

(or The "I Can Fix Anything a Six Year-Old Can Fix Award)
A three-way tie!!! Carlie Vanwilligen, Anna Morvee and Stacie Dumoski you are tops in your field and in our hearts as well. Other top techies we admire: Ann Silberman and Anne Cerva.

Most Outrageous

(AKA the Howard Stern Award)
Tracy Simmons, we always knew it, now it's official. You are one crazy chick! Other over-the-top MW's: Chris Barrett, Serena Gordon, Chris Walcoff, Ann Silberman, and Lisa Beamer.

The Bubbles Award

(Bubbliest personality)
Who never fails to end each sentence with a thousand exclamation points? Who always makes us smile with her frequent "hehehehehehe's"? Why, it's our own, perky, Melody V!! Other happy Momwriters who make us smile: Chris Barrett, Gloria, and Lisa Beamer.

List Comedian

(AKA The "I'm Funnier Than my Two Year-Old" Award)
"Touch zee pen. . . " Chris Walcoff! We think you're hilarious! You always make us laugh (especially when you try to sell our directory for $250.00!). Other list comics we love to laugh with: Tracy Simmons, Kate Rauhauser- Smith, Lisa Beamer, Ann Silberman and Tracy Jones.

The Evilest Mind Award

This was THE MOST hotly campaigned-for contest and the funniest. But in the end, amazingly, it was a TIE! Tracy Simmons and Chris Walcoff, you're both EQUALLY evil in our book! But watch out! You just may have some competition next year: Chris Barrett was also nominated and was right on your heels!

Heart & Soul of the List Award

Despite the fact that we developed these awards for the members of the list and not for us behind-the-scenes people, you all, VERY overwhelmingly nominated Jerri and I for this award. What else can we do but say thank you? Each of you has made it possible for us to do what we do. We love you guys! Other nominations: Tracy Simmons, Kate Rauhauser-Smith, Lisa Beamer, Karen Hawkins.

Thanks to all for a wonderful year!

Nikki

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