Momwriters Golden Pen Awards 2000

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ATTENTION MOMWRITERS EVERYWHERE!!!!!!

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

THE SECOND ANNUAL MOMWRITERS "GOLDEN PEN AWARDS"

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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)

Searching far and wide, no other Momwriter could be found who gets up as early as Linda Dupie!!!! "I hate to sleep, I feel like I'm missing something or wasting time. I get up at 4:30am!" Linda girl, half of us stand in awe and the other half thinks you're plum crazy!!! Runners up: Shelley Haggert, Hannah Hayes, Sindi Shears, Sherry Fry, Joy, Carma and Tiggeer!

Scales of Justice Award

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

Of course, she *could* have hid the body, and no one would know! LOL Linda Sherwood -- how about some pointers on how you make it all work?? Runners up: Brette Sember, Lain Ehmann, Lisa Beamer, Michelle Pearson, Carma Haley, Alessia Cowee, Linda Dupie, Kate Rauhauser-Smith, Melody Vasquez and Angela Giles-Klocke.

Indy 500 Award

(for the Momwriter whose come the farthest in their writing career since joining the list)

. . . And she's coming in for the final lap . . . . the checkered flag is out!!! An incredible race people, ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!!! . . . it's. . . It's. . . Rachael Gurevich!!! Runners up: Mary Emma Allen, Mary Weidler, Susan Attiyah, Troya, April Schmidt, Shelley Haggert, Alessia Cowee, Natalie Walker-Whitlock, Shel, Lisa Beamer, Staci Dumoski, Linda Dupie, Carma, Megan Potter, Michelle Pearson and Angela Giles-Klocke.

The Whip Cracker's Award

(most motivated Momwriter)

It's a tie!! Gloria Lane and Michelle Pearson, thank you for inspiring us to keep going!!! Runners up -- Kathryn Howard, Wendy, Karen Jenista, Cathy Brownfield, Meg Potter, Sage, Linda Dupie and Angela Giles-Klocke.

The Roar Award

(for giving encouragement and support to fellow members)

Carma Haley -- YOU ROCK! You're always there with a kind word or a good kick in the butt! Runners up - KD McIntosh, Bea Sheftel, Michelle Smith, Cathy Brownfield, Elisabeth Abbott (Tiggeer), Linda Dupie, Alessia Cowee, Michelle Pearson, Lisa Beamer, Shelley Haggert and Linda Sherwood.

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

Christine Spindler and Inspector Terry may become famous, but they would NEVER forget about us!! Runners up - Mara Barkley, Lyndee Henderson, Jen Chiaverini, Teraisa, Gloria Lane, Lain Ehmann, Mary Gibbs (Buffy), Grandpaw and Bea Sheftel.

Kumbaya Award

(AKA The Peacemaker's Award)

Get your guitar out, Melody Vasquez -- no one can sing it like you! Runners up - Kate Rauhauser Smith, Michelle Turner (Otterbe), Grandpaw, Rachael Gurevich, Bea Sheftel, Carma, Mary Gibbs (Buffy) and Lisa Beamer.

The "Share the Wealth" Award

Bea Sheftel, we are grateful for your generous heart and kind spirit!! Runners up -- Susan Ludwig, Shelley (in SWO), Troya, Karen Hawkins, Angela Giles - Klocke, Lisa Beamer, Lain Ehmann, Meg Potter, Linda Sherwood, Michelle Pearson and Carma.

Best Advice Giver or Wisdom Award

(AKA The Yoda Award)

A three way tie!!!!!!! Yvette DeLuca, Kathryn Howard and Chomi -- you are the wise ones among us (that or awful good fakers!! LOL)!! Runners up - Linda Sherwood, Michelle Turner (Otterbe), Melody Vasquez, Carma, Grandpaw, Bea Sheftel, Lisa Beamer and Anna Morvee.

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)

Angela Giles Klocke, you make it all look WAY too easy!! Runners up - Peg, Natalie Walker Whitlock, Brette Sember, Jennifer Chiaverini, Linda Dupie, Kate Rauhauser-Smith, Carma, Lisa Beamer, Michelle Pearson, Kathryn Howard and Linda Sherwood.

Most Outspoken Award

(AKA The Rush Limbaugh Award)

Another tie!! Alessia Cowee and Meg Potter, you know how to say it like it is! Runners up -- Staci Dumoski, Bea Sheftel, Mary Gibbs (Buffy), Anna Morvee and Melody Vasquez.

Busiest Mom Award

(AKA The "What is Sleep" Award)

For almost single-handedly remodeling her entire house by herself (a feat, as suggested by another listmember, that should earn it's very own category -- the *Bob Villa* award for the handiest around the house), for taking care of a zillion animals, not to mention hubby and kids, AND for still pushing the pencil because it's in her soul to write, Crysty Riggs, you deserve this honor!! Runners up - Mary Weidler, Nancy Price, Sherry French, Christina Walcoff, Dawn, Mary Emma Allen, Susan Attiyah, Shelley Haggert, Gloria Lane, Bea Sheftel, Carma and Michelle Pearson.

List Optimist

(or "You Have No Right To Be So Darned Positive" Award)

Who can turn the world on with her smile??? Who can make the . . . oh, sorry, that was a TV show. . . LOL Lisa Beamer, you always look on the bright side of things and make us believe that things aren't so bad! Runners up -- Edwina, Crystal Cooke, Peg (Peg908), Karen (Sammi), Mary Gibbs (Buffy), Karen Hawkins, Michelle Turner (Otterbe) and Melody Vasquez.

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

Michelle Turner (Otterbe), you're tenacity amazes all of us!! Runners up -- Iris Berrios, Teri Brown, Michelle Smith, Sherry French, April Schmidt, Troya, Natalie Walker Whitlock, Rachael Gurevich, Michelle Pearson, Crysty Riggs, Meg Potter, and Bea Sheftel.

List Techie Award

(or The "I Can Fix Anything a Six Year-Old Can Fix Award)

Anna Morvee - you are the ultimate techie!!! And we are so very grateful for all the work you do to keep us virus free! Runner up -- Ann Cerva

Most Outrageous

(AKA the Howard Stern Award)

Mary Gibbs (aka Buffy) you never cease to amaze us! Runners up -- Karen Jenista, Peg (Peg908), Michelle Pearson, and Linda Sherwood.

The Bubbles Award

(Bubbliest personality)

Question : who is bouncy, bouncy, bouncy???? Or, as another listmember put it, "That bouncy one!" LOL Elisabeth Abbott (Tiggeer) , you amaze us with your boundless energy!! Runners up -- Bobbi and Michelle Turner (Otterbe)

List Comedian

(AKA The "I'm Funnier Than my Two Year-Old" Award)

See here young lady! You are responsible for countless ruined keyboards from drinks being spit on them! You made us all want to run to the phone to call the SPCA to rescue your poor dog. Linda Schopper (Ischo4), you need to quit being SO funny!!! NOT!! Runners up -- Angela Barbeisch, Cheryl Paquin, Rachael Smith, Peg (Peg908), Elisabeth Abbott (Tiggeer), Kate Rauhauser-Smith, Linda Sherwood and Melody Vasquez.

The John Hancock Award

"Those who can not hear the music think the dancer is mad." Kate Rauhauser-Smith, we love it!!!! Runners up - Rachael (@Tigerpaw.com), Karen Hawkins, Linda Sherwood, Angela Giles-Klocke and Elisabeth Abbott (Tiggeer).

Heart & Soul of the List Award

You do this to us every year. In spite of these awards being for YOU members, you always vote for us in this category. All we can say is thanks -- for caring, for laughing and for sharing yourselves and your lives, with us. It has truly been an honor. Thanks for a wonderful year!
Nikki and Jerri

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