Re: [Harp-L] SPAH awards criteria

[Venky Ramakrishna <jazzyvenky@xxxxxxxxx>]

I second Richard Hunter's suggestion. I think the idea will catch on-
something that is still a marketable thing for the nominee even if the
nominee is not a recipient of the award. So no harm in publicizing it.

On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 2:23 PM, Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> Richard Hunter wrote:
>
> My question has always been: why are the names of nominees not published?
>
> Instead of us all burning lots of brain cycles on side issues, why not
> just answer the question?
>
>
> ====
>
> And my answer has always been: We'll take up the matter after the
> convention, when we have time.
>
> I brought up the idea of publicizing nominees during the awards reform
> process in 2010. The board decided not to institute that practice.
>
> I'm wiling to revisit it, but first I want to hear from more than one
> person. I want more input, and I want the board and staff involved.
>
> Someone may have valid reasons not to do it, and I welcome them to speak
> up - just don't expect a snap decision in your favor just because you've
> expressed your opinion.
>
> Winslow
>
> Winslow Yerxa
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