Nominations due May 14, 2008

It's that time of year again -- time to nominate the best and brightest for the 2008 Lulu Awards!

Our annual Lulu Awards bring honor and recognition to the most inspiring and noteworthy women in the comic book industry, as well as the efforts, achievements, and works that reflect Friends of Lulu's goals. Nominations for the Awards are open to anyone. Once the nominees are chosen, only current members of Friends of Lulu will be able to vote for who should win each award. The Lulu Awards will be handed out this year during the MoCCA Art Festival in New York City, Saturday, June 7.

The Women Cartoonists Hall of Fame nominees must have published work, whether self-published, company-published, or Web-published. An individual cannot win more than once.

Women of Distinction nominees must have worked in the comic industry in a non-creator role, such as editing, publishing, reporting, or retail.

The Lulu of the Year Award honors the creator(s), book or other project whose work best exemplifies Friends of Lulu's mission.

The Kim Yale Award nominees must have published work, whether self-published, company-published, or Web-published. Nominees must be nominated for this category within three years of their first published work. An individual may not be nominated more than twice, and cannot win more than once. The award is named for comics writer Kim Yale, a founding Lulu member who passed away in 1997.

The Volunteer of the Year award was introduced in 2002 to recognize those people who have volunteered time and effort to advance Lulu's goals. Current board members are not eligible. The Volunteer of the Year award is nominated by and voted on by the National Board.

Nominate whomever you wish, as long as she or he fits the requirements. If you are able, please include additional information (i.e., publisher, date of publication) about each individual, so we can verify the nomination. Please remember, nominations are due by May 14, 2008! Also remember that nominations are open to the general public, but you must be a member in good standing (dues paid up-to-date) in order to vote for who should win each award. If you are unsure whether you are up to date, please contact Nicole Boose, our membership secretary, at lulumembership@yahoo.com.

Thank you for your support!

http://www.friends-lulu.org/awards08nomform.php