Best of the Best Winners - 2011

[Deb Porter]

Once again, it has been a year of outstanding contenders for the Best of the Best awards. Unfortunately, there can only be three in those top spots. Our congratulations to our three very worthy winners:

BEST OF THE BEST WINNERS - 2011

1st Place($300)
This Cathedral for Boys, This Cathedral of Dreams by Jim McWhinnie
http://www.faithwriters.com/wc-article- ... p?id=39363

2nd Place ($100)
My Name Is Wachichi by Eliza Evans
http://www.faithwriters.com/wc-article- ... p?id=38362

3rd Place ($75)
The Frog and the Leper by Melanie Kerr
http://www.faithwriters.com/wc-article- ... p?id=37382


Congratulations Jim, Eliza and Melanie.

We prepared an interview with Jim earlier this week, and you can read it here:

http://www.faithwriters.com/wc-best-of-the-best2011.php

Love, Deb

[grandmalovesbabies]

Great interview. Congratulations Jim. Well done, well done indeed. I just read your winning poem...it does bring back memories for me. My stepdad's hero was Willie Mays. Growing up in California, I was able to see Mays and Koufac play. They are two of the greats. Thanks for taking me back to a special time and place.

[RedBaron]

Congrats!!!

[Ms. Barbie]

Bravo!

[ThreeDee]

WOW!!!!! Way to go, Jim!!! Shout outs to you and Eliza and Melanie

[OldManRivers]

I am rather stunned by this honor. With so many excellent entries far better than my own, this is truly a testimony to the wonder of grace.

I want to thank all the judges and all my fellow faithwriters for this most delightful of surprises.

I am good for another ten thousand miles or when the Lord calls us home, which ever comes first.

Love ya in Christ,

jim mcwhinnie

[oursilverstrands]

I am rather stunned by this honor. With so many excellent entries far better than my own, this is truly a testimony to wonder of grace.

I want to thank all the judges and all my fellow faithwriters for this most delightful of surprises.

I am good for another ten thousand miles or when the Lord calls us home, which ever comes first.

Love ya in Christ,

jim mcwhinnie

Jim,
With such talent, you're good for at least ten thousand miles. I'm not a judge, but I recognize a winner when I "sees"one. You turn Level 4 into a "somewhere over the rainbow" for me, but I'll keep trying. To you and to all the select group of Level 4 high achievers, a heartfelt, albeit envious,

• Congratulations!!

P.S. Can't help wondering what have you been doing with that talent for the previous ten thousand miles.

[oursilverstrands]

Another P.S., Jim

Not only do you have superb talent, but you know how to keep a secret.

Lillian

[beff]

Congratulations 2011 Best of the Best winners, Jim, Eliza, and Melanie! You three are truly inspiring.

[Verna]

These were wonderful selections by our winning authors --all three
Jim's poetry has just gotten better and better this quarter. I've really enjoyed it.
Eliza, I am so happy to see my dear friend's work recognized for the gift that it is! You go, Girl!
Melanie, You've had consistently good pieces. I'm glad to see you on the list.

[helen1975]

Congratulations!

[ElizaEvans]

It's Canada Day and it's my daughter's birthday...so I just dropped in now.

Thank you so much everyone. What an honor!!

Thank you to Deb and the judges.

HUUUUUUGE Congratulations to you, Jim and special shout out to Melanie.

And as Lisa would say... On We Go.

[Colswann1]

Congratulations you three worthy winners.

[itsjoanne]

Congratulations, Jim, Eliza, and Mel! So VERY thrilled for you!!! Need to go read the entries - but I'm POSITIVE they are wonderful. Congratulations!!

[Allison]

Congrats to all of you!!