Momwriters Golden Pen Awards 2005

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ATTENTION MOMWRITERS EVERYWHERE!!!!!!

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

THE SIXTH ANNUAL MOMWRITERS "GOLDEN PEN AWARDS"

DRUM ROLL PLEASE . . .

And now for the moment you've been waiting for . . .

And the WINNERS Are:

1. 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)

Is that the sound of the birds singing or is it LINDA DUPIE?? I have it on
good authority she gets up even BEFORE the birds do!

More Momwriters up before the sun:

Ckeeta, Jerri Ledford, Jacqueline Bodnar, Sharon Gillson, Linda Sherwood,
Katie Anne Gustaffson, Eliza Ferree, Shirley Jump, Sage, Shelley Cunningham,
Randi Clarken

2. The Night Owl Award

(AKA for the Momwriter who stays up the latest to write)

Yes, she can work all day and stay up for most of the night! I have the
inside scoop that GAIL KENT is really a vampire in disguise!

More night-lovin' mommies:

Michele Bodkin, Kai, Heather McCutcheon, Shelley Haggert, Susan M. Thompson,
Eliza Ferree, Sue Poremba, Carol Wood, Melody, Katie-Ann Gustaffson, Mary
Tyler (Dej), Kim Francis, Rachel Gurevich, Debbie Legare, Amanda Stevens, Jerri
Ledford, Carol Wood, Tenna Perry, CJ Lott, Aisling, Lisa Beamer

3. Scales of Justice Award

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

The last three words of this award says it best! And you think HILIARY
EVANS seems to be the best at juggling it all!

Other balanced Moms:

Gail Kent, Kai, Pam Kock, Martha O'Conner, Barb Huff, Eliza Ferree, Shirley
Kawa-Jump, Linda Sherwood, Faith Foyil, Tricia Ballad, Amanda Stevens,
Michelle Pearson, Lisa Marie Metzler, Tiffany Fitch, Lisa Beamer, Terri Brown, Linda Dupie, Sue Poremba, Jerri Ledford, Sharon Gillson, Katie-Anne Gustaffson, Mary Weidler,
Joyce Anthony, Vonnie, Susan Thompson (Armenia), Ellen Ferlazzo, Audra
Silva, Natalie Whitlock, Cathy Brownfield

4. Indy 500 Award

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

She's on roll! Who can catch TERRI BROWN???

Other Momwriters on the move:

Joshilyn Jackson, Joyce Anthony, Tiffany Fitch, Stephanie Bujon, Pam Kock,
Shirley Kawa-Jump, Heather McCutcheon, Alana Morales, Terry Pray, Amy Hillgren
Peterson, Debbie Legare, Anna Morvee, Amanda Stevens, Linda Dupie,
Katie-Anne Gustaffson, Lani Rich, Eliza Ferree, Heather Truitt, Shelley Haggert,
Bobbi Dempsey

5. The Whip Cracker's Award

(most motivated Momwriter)

". . . Crack that whip! . . . step on a crack. . . break your Mama's. . ."
Remember Devo?? Didn't the eighties just rock? LOL <gush! gush!> Uh, sorry.
. . Ahem.

KATIE-ANNE GUSTAFFSON you rock too! And we won't even make you wear one of
those weird Devo hats.

More Devo . . er, I mean, motivated Moms:

Kai, Amanda Stevens, Shirley Jump, Jacqueline Bodnar, Sue Poremba, Sage, Bobbi Dempsey, Brette Sember, Karen Lovette, Audra Silva, Mary Tyler, Lynn Colewell, Terry Pray, Lisa Beamer, Sandra Hamlett, Linda Dupie, Barb Huff, Tracy Rasmussen, Kathryn Lay, Heather McCutcheon, Joyce Anthony, Martha O'Conner, Eliza Ferree

6. The Roar Award

(for giving encouragement and support to fellow members)

CATHY BROWNFIELD we love you for always being there for others!

More caring Momwriters:

Carma Haley Shoemaker, Karole Proffitt, Kathryn Lay, Linda Dupie, Sage, Lisa Beamer, Eliza Ferree, Shirley Jump, Hannah Hayes, PENS, Terri Pray, Joyce Anthony,
Trina Lambert, Bea Sheftel (posthumously), Lynn Colewell, Tracy Rasmussen, Stephany Hanson, Mindy WIlson, Jenni Key

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

She's hitched a ride on a star! JOSHILYN JACKSON is on her way to the top!

More rising Mums:

Kai, Tiffany Fitch, Shelley Haggert, Gina Ritter, Barb Huff, Martha O'Conner, Shirley Jump, Marguerite White, Terri Pray, Heather McCutcheon, Susan Thompson (Armenia), Chris Lorensen, Jerri ledford, Lynn Colewell

8. Kumbaya Award

(AKA The Peacemaker's Award)

Who can always smooth over hurt feelings and make us all get along? None
other than JOYCE ANTHONY that's who!!

More middle Moms: Koni Helton, Cathy Brownfield, Lisa Beamer, Pam Kock, Sage, Kai, Susan Thompson (Armenia), Melody, Heather McCutcheon, Linda Dupie, Karen Hawkins, Carma, MWModerators, Katie-Anne Gustaffson

9. The "Share the Wealth" Award

(for the Momwriter who so generously shares her wealth of experience)

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you SHIRLEY JUMP for shairng your knowledge with
us all!

More generous ones:

Bea Sheftel (posthumously), Anna M., Karen Lovette, Katie-Ane Gustaffson, Kathryn Lay, Dej, Lisa Beamer, Jacqueline Bodnar, Bobbi Dempsey, Pam Kock, Kai, Sue Poremba, Joshilyn Jackson, Katherine Howard

10. The Bea Sheftel Award

(AKA Best Advice Giver or Wisdom Award)

LISA BEAMER, YOU ROCK!!

More Yoda's we resepct:

CKeeta, Carma Shoemaker, Anna M., Dej, Gina Ritter, Shirley Jump, Kathryn Lay, Barb Huff, Marnie Holmes, Candice Haaga, Pam Kock, Heather McCutcheon, Chris Lorensen, Sage, Bobbi Dempsey, Susan Thompson (Aussie), Cathy Brownfield, Alana Morales, Kim Frances, Melody, Carol Wood, Rhea Palmer, Linda Sherwood, Joshilyn Jackson, Lynn Coleman

11. 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)

I've said it before and I'll say it again, we could never hate a fellow
Momwriters who's got it so together! MARTHA O'CONNER we stand in awe!

More jugglers: Kai, Susan Thompson (Aussie), Shirley Jump, Alana Morales,
Joshilyn Jackson, Barb Huff, Eliza Ferree, Amy Cleghorn, Linda Sherwood, Linda
Dupie, Bobbi Dempsey, Terri Brown, Amanda Stevens, Carol Wood, Tiff Fitch

12. The Busiest Mom Award

(AKA The "What is Sleep" Award)

There's busy, then there's BUSY! MARY KENYON you take the cake!

More busy bees:

Lisa Beamer, Katie Gustaffson, Jess Ferguson, Gina Ritter, Amie Cleghorn, Linda Sherwood, Amanda Stevens, Stephany Hanson, Alana Morales, Joshilyn Jackson, Linda Dupie, Teri Brown, Kai, Audra Silva, Gail Kent, Jerri Ledford, Crysty Riggs, Natalie Whitlock, Shelley Cuningham, Bobbi Dempsey, Barb Huff, Vonnie

13. The List Optimist Award

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

KATHERINE HOWARD your upbeat attitude keeps us all going!

Other optimistic Moms: Joyce Anthony, Amanda Stevens, Rhea Palmer, Gina Ritter, Susan Thompson (Aussie), Stephany Hanson, Lynn Colewell, Heather McCutcheon, Barb Huff, Lisa Beamer, Susan Thompson (Armenia), Kai, Eliza Ferree, Evelyn Guy, Kim Francis, Sheri Guyse, Heather Truitt, Linda Dupie, Cathy Brownfield, Sonya (Belle_Mac), Melody, Kathryn Lay

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

We admire your tenacity KELLY CROSLIS!!

Other head-strong Mums:

Michele Bodkin, Katie Gustaffson, Jenni Key, Anna M., Linda Sherwood, Amanda Stevens, Wanda Wingnut, Tiffany Fitch, Gail Kent, Eliza Ferree, Mary Tyler (Dej), Pam Kock, Sonya Weiss, Kim Frances, Barb Huff, Carma Haley, Mary Kenyon, Debbie Legare, Kathryn Howard, Kai,Sonya (Belle_Mac), Chris Lorensen, Cathy Bownfield, Kelly ("ksc17)

15. The List Techie Award

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

ANNA MORVEE, oh techie nerd one! We are amazed at your computer wizardry!

Also members of the exclusive techie club:

Alan Davis, Dej, Kai, Karen Lovett, Barefoot Karen, Micki

16. The Most Outrageous Award

(AKA the Howard Stern Award)

You never know what she's going to say! Gulp! ANN MARIE GARCIA, your antics
keep us all guessing!

More crazy Momwriters:

Donna Wilson (Kai), Wanda Wingnut, Teri Brown, Joshilyn Jackson, Amanda Stevens, Carma, Tiffany Fitch, Pam Kock, Dej, Rhea Palmer, Jacqueline Bodnar, Martha O'Conner, Melody

17. The Bubbles Award

(Bubbliest personality)

MELODY, your bright personality is contangeous!

Additional perky ones: Joyce Anthony, Joshilyn Jackson, Eliza Ferree, Ann Marie Garcia, Gina Ritter, Audra Silver, Carma, Michelle Turner (Otterbe), Tiffany Fitch, Pam Kock, Sharon Wren, Wanda Yates, Alana Morales, Martha O'Conner, Heather McCutcheon

18. The List Comedian Award

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

Thanks for always making us laugh, WANDA WINGNUT!!!

More Yah-hoos: Carol Wood, Joshilyn Jackson, Tiffany Fitch, Anna Marie Garcia, Sonya, Audra Silva, Rhea Palmer, Kim Francis, Tracy Rasmussen, Linda Sherwood, Melody, Eliza Ferree, Dej, Susan Thompson (Armenia)

19. The John Hancock Award

(for the Momwriter with the most interesting SIG line)

Your SIG line is catchy . . . your head is so scratchy . . .uhm, sorry! I'm
geting punchy! LOL LINDA DUPIE we love how you say it!

More Interesting sign - 'ers: Dej, Sara Jordan Panning, Carma Haley-Shoemaker, Wanda Wingnut, Kimberley Russell, TD Yandt, Tenna Perry, Barefoot Karen, Amanda Steven

20. Excellent Email Award

(for the Momwriter with the most professional yet interesting email address)

Every time we see it, we always say, ". . . Why didn't I think of it?"

K.A. FRANCIS, we love your ClassicQuill!!

And we are in serious liking with these too: Carma, Sharon Gillson, Sara Jordan Panning, Jacqueline Bodnar, Wanda Wingnut, Sue Poremba, Audra Silva, Shirley Jump, Amanda Stevens, Lynnette Rees, Susan Thompson (Armenia), Kathrine Lay, Sage, Koni Helton, Tiff Fitch, Jess Ferguson

21. The Little Writer That Could

(for the Momwriter who keeps writing even versus an uphill battle)

She thinks she can! She thinks she can! She's HEATHER MCCUTCHEON and watch
her go!

Other Little Engines who can: Michele Bodkin, Katie Gustaffson, Amy Hilligren Peterson, Kai, Pam Kock, Gail Kent, Yvette Deluca, Anna M, Gina Ritter, Rhea Palmer, Jenni Key, Amanda Stevens, Audra Silva, Barb Huff, Michelle Turner (Otterbe), Sonya Weiss

22. The OT Queen/King Award

(for the Momwriter who offers the most off-topic,
but interesting conversation to the list, leaving us all wanting more)

Com'on admit it! You love reading about other people's lives! Especially,
MELODY's!

Other interesting Mums: Gina Ritter, Susan Thompson (Armenia), Amanda Stevens, Eliza Ferree, Dej, Cathy Brownfield

23. The Life Adjustment Award

(for the Momwriter who has overcome the most changes, obstacles and unforeseen events but keeps an upbeat, positive attitude in spite of it all)

KATHERYN HOWARD you deserve candles and a long, hot bubble bath in a grass
hut somewhere on a secluded tropical Island paradise with . . . well you get
the idea! -- for all the changes you've been through!


More adaptable Moms: Michele Bodkin, Yvette Deluca, Katie Gustaffson, Michelle Pearson, Sara Jordan Panning, Wanda Wingnut, Natlaie York, Carolyn Henderson, Evelyn, Eliza Ferree, Amy Hillgren Peterson, Amanda Stevens, Debbie Legare, Jerri Ledford, Cathy Brownfiled, Carma, Cristina Trapani-Scott, Karin Stevenson, Sharon Gillson, Kathryn Lay, Kai, Michele Turner (Otterbe)

24. The I Am A Woman, Hear Me Roar Award

(for the Momwriter who helps inspire by sharing the most roars onlist)

You remind us that we CAN reach our dreams KATHRYN LAY!!

More Momwriters who encourage us to soar: Joyce Anthony, Terri Pray, Teri Brown, Shirley Jump, Pam Kock, Katie Gustaffson, Linda Sherwood, Susan Thonpson (Aussie), Amy Hilligren Peterson, Amanda Stevens, Bobbi Dempsey

25. The "Puts The 'Mom' In Momwriters" Award

(for the Momwriter who reminds us each and every day how lucky we are to be mothers,
and how blessed we are for the children in our lives)

BARB HUFF, thanks for making us smile each and every time we hear the word
MAAAHHHMMM!!!! (Well, maybe not every time!).

Other Moms we admire: Heidi H., Lisa Beamer, Katie Gustaffson, Melody, Sara Jordan Panning, Kira, Amanda Stevens, Carma, Marnie Holmes, Mary Kenyon, Heather Truitt, Kira, Cathy Brownfield, Randi Clarken, Jerri Ledford, Sage, Bea (posthumously), Kai, Katie Anne Gustaffson, Mary Lebeau, Natalie Whitlock, Jess Ferguson

26. The William Shakespeare Award

(for the Momwriter who believes, feels, and shows how poetry is not only his/her genre,
but also their essence)

". . . to be or not to be." And it definitely BE a tie!! CINDY SLATE AND KAI WILSON!!!

More Beautiful Bards: Michele Bodkin, Michelle Turner (Otterbe), Wanda Wingnut, Tenna Perry, Pam Kock, Audrey Higgans, Carma, Sage, Cristina Trapani-Scott, Brenda Clews

27. Heart & Soul of the List Award

(for the Momwriter who most embodies the spirit of the list)

When we think of what Momwriters really is, we think of you, CARMA HALEY-SHOEMAKER!!

More Momwriters we admire and love: Cathy Brownfield, Koni Helton, Linda Dupie, Bea Sheftel (posthumously), Jenni Key, Joyce Anthony, Jerri Ledford, Barb Huff, Joshilyn Jackson, Kai Wilson, Melody

Congratulations to this year's winners!

Until next year . . .

Nikki

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