Gee, thanks.

The 2006 Neiwert Awards have been announced by the Northwest Progressive Institute, and the longtime Upper Left feature, Sunday With Speaker Sam, has been recognized as a winner in the Best Series category. To have this blog associated in any way with a journalist of the caliber of David Neiwert is a significant honor in itself. To have my efforts validated by my colleagues in the progressive blogging community is equally so. I'm gratified and humbled.

Congratulations to the other 2006 awardees:

Best Guest Blogger
RECIPIENT: DARRYL OF HOMINID VIEWS (note: As a recipient of Darryl's guest blogging services, I heartily second this one.)

Most Valuable Faith Perspective
RECIPIENT: CHUCK CURRIE

Best Campaign Blog
RECIPIENT: JULIE FANSELOW OF GRASSROOTS FOR GRANT

Most Valuable Explanatory Reporting
RECIPIENT: STEVE ZEMKE OF MAJORITY RULES

Most Innovative Post
RECIPIENT: MOLLIE MARTIN OF THE LIBERAL GIRL NEXT DOOR

Best Local Party Coverage
RECIPIENTS: STEVE AND JPEG OF WASHINGTON OUTSIDERS

Most Valuable Partnership
RECIPIENTS: TJ AND CARLA OF LOADED ORYGUN

Best Electoral Commentary
RECIPIENT: ALAN OF IDABLUE

Best Neighborhood Newsgathering
RECIPIENTS: THE OLYBLOG TEAM

Best Topical Blog
RECIPIENTS: THE RADICAL NOESIS TEAM