I was informed yesterday by Michael Miller, editor-in-chief of the Toledo Free Press, that they had put my name in nomination for the State of Ohio Society of Professional Journalist Award for "Best Political Commentary". According to Mr. Miller, this nomination is for "unflinching dissection of local political issues". (In point of fact there is no flinching involved, merely a bit of nervous twitching from time to time.)
Of course the TFP has submitted nominations for other award categories, including a couple for Michael Miller himself. It and he have previously won awards from this prestigious organization of Ohio journalists.
I will be amazed more than I was by the nomination itself if I should find myself among the finalists later this year, but I would be lying if I didn't say that I was gratified by the nomination, humbled by such consideration of my efforts, and hopeful in spite of the overwhelming odds against me.
And I will not let it go without saying that I am extremely grateful to Michael both for putting my efforts forward and for the unflagging help and support that he has given me.
You know, this may be in fact one of those rare instances when being nominated is enough. (Though I would certainly not object to making it to the next round of judging.)
4 comments:
Congratulations! well-deserved!
Kudos to both you and your editor!
Bravo, I say, BRAVO!!!
Tim,
You are the best political commentator in the Greater Toledo area in both your TFP column and your blog. Your keen observations, your professional journalistic form of commentary, your humility, your humorous approaches at times, and your well-balanced responses to the comments of others.
You are number 1 in my book.
Your nomination is well deserved. You are well deserving of receiving the award.
OK folks, where do I make the check out to?
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