The 2006 FoL awards were presented in a ceremony at the Bristol Hotel this evening. The winners are:
WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARD:
(Honoring women in the comic book industry in non-creator roles [editors, publishers, retailers].)
Diana Shutz (Editor, Dark Horse)
WOMEN CARTOONISTS HALL OF FAME:
Roberta Gregory (Naughty Bits, Artistic Licentiousness)
LULU of the YEAR:
(Recognizing those whose work best exemplifies Friends of Lulu’s mission of promoting diversity in comics.)
SCHOLASTIC/GRAPHIX (Publisher: Babysitters Club, Queen Bee, Breaking Up)
KIM YALE AWARD for BEST NEW FEMALE TALENT:
Leigh Dragoon (www.bythewayside.net)
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Donnie Tracy of Gotham City Limits
Cant believe Ronee Garcia Bougeious didnt win the woman of distinction award! After all she works for FOL and should have had the inside track. I guess self dealing and a reporting debacule isnt enough anymore.
Woo hoo! For Leigh Dragoon! Butt dance!
A six-pack of Mike’s Hard Cider for Lisa Jonte. I was really hoping!
I had not read by the wayside before but I’m really liking it so far
leigh you rock girl. i’m so freaken proud of you. hi fives all around and next time we are in the same country- i’ll totally buy you a cold organic fruit beverage.