When I first began seeking awards I asked myself "why?" Obviously, we who spend our time building these sites to reflect something of ourselves, our occupations, our passions enjoy receiving recognition. There is nothing better than a pat on the ego. However, there is more to it than simple recognition. This site does not display a plethora of awards, the reason being this webmistress does not apply for very many (not that she receives all for which application is made). Just as the awards sites have their criteria, so does Studio Valentine; the studio applies to sites it enjoys, aesthetically as well as what the site offers. I have learned so much thanks to the generosity of sites which offer tutorials. In an odd way, my application is a thank you regardless of whether or not I receive the award. Also, the studio is not interested in give-away awards...and a 2.5 site award with soul is far more gratifying than a 4.5 site award which exhibits arrogance. Therefore, regardless of the "rating" of a site's award, Studio Valentine appreciates each and every award equally, and every thank you is genuine:
"Congratulations from all the staff at Art Space 2000.com. You have won the "World Web Award of Excellence" for originality, overall design and appearance, ease of navigation, and content. Keep up the good work." - It is an honour Art Space 2000:
"Congratulations! your web site has been reviewed and chosen to bear the 2003-2004 Golden Web Award. You've worked hard, proudly display your award." - thank you I.A.W.M.D. Association Members:
"The Blue Words is an award to those artists who dare to say the words or the things that the collective psyche keeps locked up." - thank you Brigitte:
"We would like to congratulate you on your high standards of web page design and information provided therein. You are one of the selected few that will be added to our pages." - thank you SilverSurfer Award Committee and ShadowRun; your site speaks for itself:
"The sites are judged on content, functionality, graphics and usefulness to the general public. We spend a lot of time reviewing sites and not all make the grade. You have done a great job, keep up the good work!" - thank you Auburn Fury for the honors:
"...Beautiful work....I am always glad to view someone's artwork and I appreciate that you have taken the time to present yours." - thank you David:
"Congratulations on a job well done." - thank you Ian from the land of wombats, waratahs, and wallabies:
"We really like your art!" - thank you AWT:
Thank you June, I am honored:
"I visited your page and found it very artistic and you obviously are very talented. I am giving you the artistic excellence award which you deserve richly by any standard." - thank you again beautiful Brigitte:
"...Some of the works do include veiled eroticism, but all the work is tasteful and well presented. Art lovers will leave here wanting to see more." - thank you Eclipse:
Thank you Bruce, a true native of our earth:
Thank you W3 for the incredible tools you offer to assist neophyte webmistresses such as myself ensure HTML validity. This entire web site is:
