[Anna Beth Morgan]

Hi Teresa,

There are lots of variables at play with these nominees. Two (Lindsay and Basia) who don’t match the publicized criteria for the awards. Then, Helen-Ann scores one point below Basia and the reviewers didn’t have Helen-Ann’s CV to read. Personally, I think Helen-Ann would score above anyone considered if her complete accomplishments were reviewed. Just yesterday, one of my hospital library directors spontaneously started talking about Helen-Ann, and I was surprised she had any awareness of Helen-Ann. So, I lean towards thinking that if the jury is going to apply extra grace to any one of these nominees, we should apply extra grace to all three of them.

Thanks,

Anna Beth