Thank you everyone! This is truly such an honor that I find myself at a loss for words to express my thoughts. Thank you for your belief in me and for your kind words. Thank you for your friendship! This is such a supportive community of artists, and I am blessed to be a part of it. Thanks especially to Christina for nominating me for this honor. Today I'm walking on sunshine, with an extra spring in my step! :-)
@Abbie, yes, Christina has done a wonderful job of communicating everything to me and I will contact you when I receive the trophy.
@Tony, I'm excited to see the trophy you created when it arrives here later. Thanks for starting this wonderful tradition back in 2008! It is inspiring to look at the artwork of the past recipients, each very talented artists!