I don't know why I never came across Art back when I was working with Michael Smith - my loss, I would say. It seems, from the threads that I have read that Art would be a wonderful person to know and if I lived in Chicago I would surely look him up.

Katlaughing, I think you have a wonderful idea; but, I would hesitate to give the award to three folk(s) in one year. Not that any one of the three doesn't deserve it, on the contrary; however, I do think that you will find down the road, that if your award persists - you will run out of receipients quicker than you think. On the other hand, priming the pump with three, four, or even five for the first year and then going to an annual single award could work out just fine, too.

At any rate, it's a good idea and I certainly support your efforts.
Cheers.