I have been nominated for an award...apparently related to what I have been doing with the Wellspring Ride the past number of years. I was definitely surprised, and it was unexpected. Also because there are so many people involved in making the event a success -- all the riders, volunteers, and as well, the staff at Wellspring. Gail, Mya, and Benjamin are also very significant in helping with so many aspects of this event. It's really not just me...
The nomination was the work of Katie Mosher and Nicole Beier....Katie was a rider last year in the event...and she and Nicole work for Wellspring. The award is for 'Outstanding Philanthropist'. Yes, you heard me. Philanthropist. Definitely NOT a word that I would ever use to describe myself. To me....a philanthropist is someone who is able to donate wheelbarrows of $$$$ for fantastic causes and for those who have buildings named after them as a result. Last time I checked, I don't even own a wheelbarrow....and really the only thing with my name on it are my business cards.
All that said....many of you know that I enjoy a good challenge. From what I can tell, to win, my name is now on a website with the challenge to get as many votes as possible. People can vote once per day, every day, up until the deadline on May 1st.
So....here's the link - just click box next to my name on the list and scroll to the bottom to submit your vote:
http://nominations.afpresources.org/2015npdvote
As part of the submission - Katie and Nicole also made a video, which you can find here:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/28242737/2015%20NPD%20Award%20Videos/Philanthropist_BillyCheung.m4v
Hmmm....do you think I have a chance? Let the voting fun begin!
Oh yes, and while you're clicking away - yes, I have started my fundraising for this year's event too!
