[Adam]

Originally posted by ChuckElias

Having won the Slappy in this category last year, and thus recognizing the prestige and respect that comes along with it, I feel obliged to offer my heartfelt congratulations to Mark, his local officiating association and indeed all of IAABO (since Mark represents the organization so proudly and well); but also need to point out to Mark -- and any other officials who may aspire to this coveted award -- that with the aforementioned prestige and respect of this award comes a truly heavy burden to pass on the fine tradition of run-on sentences and to instill a sense of values in younger officials posting here that provides a basis for them to begin writing their own run-ons, which will undoubtedly be rather feeble (no FIBA comments please, Mr. Padgett) attempts at first; but which, with the Mark's guidance and reknowned attention to detail will blossom into run-on sentences of which we can all feel the same pride and admiration that we feel for Mark's achievements here today.

Chuck, I'm sorry, but I think this is one of those awards for which campaigning is particularly frowned upon.