I was stunned.
I was truly surprised when I read I had won the Gold award in the Canada category in this year’s Rockstar Genealogist vote organized by John D. Reid.
Frankly, there were so many great Canadian genealogists nominated, I wasn’t hopeful about making it into the top ten. (Last year, I was in eighth position.)
Now that the news has sunk in, I feel flattered by the support of those who voted for me.
I’m in excellent company. Ontario genealogists Lorine McGinnis Schulze and Christine Woodcock won silver and bronze, respectively. Both have done much for the genealogy community in Canada and elsewhere. And both have kindly promoted my blog on social media, and Lorine has been a great mentor.
It is wonderful to be among this year’s Gold award winners who teach me something almost every week and who I look to for inspiration: Judy G. Russell, United States; Jill Ball, Australia; Kirsty Gray, England; and Maurice Gleeson, Ireland.
According to the voting criteria John provided, “Rockstar genealogists are those who give ‘must attend’ presentations at family history conferences or as webinars, who when you see a new family history article or publication by that person, makes it a must buy.
“If you hang on their every word on a blog, podcast or newsgroup, or follow avidly on Facebook or Twitter they are likely Rockstar candidates.”
Congratulations to all the award winners, including the Silver and Bronze medallists announced yesterday.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the vote, and especially those who voted for me. I appreciate your support.
Congratulations Gail!
I read your blog as often as I can and always find it informative and well-written.
Keep up the great work!
Thanks, Kathryn!
Great dedication and hard work Gail, congratulations it is well merited. Thank you for all you do for us genealogists!
Thanks, Susan. I owe a lot to your support.
Congratulations on the award, Gail. It is richly deserved. Your blog is so helpful to me in my family research.
Thanks, Ron!
Congratulations, Gail. A well-deserved win and honor.
Thanks, Linda. You’re one of the bloggers who inspire me to be a better blogger and genealogist.
Congrats! You deserve it!
Thanks, Lauren!
Congratulations, Gail. Your hard work is greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Philip!
Super duper CONGRATULATIONS to you Gail. Well deserved! I love your blog and it”s obvious others feel the same way. WOOHOO!!!!!
Thanks, Diane! I appreciate your support.
Congratulations! I have found Genealogy à la carte very informative and has helped me–a mere novice–on more than one occasion.
Thank you for sharing your work!
Thanks’s Mark! Glad to learn my blog has helped you.
A very big congratulations to you Gail. You’re gold is we’ll deserved. Everywhere I go, I tell people about your fantastic blog and clear, powerful presentations.
You are very kind, Phyllis. Thank you. I appreciate your support.
Congratulations on this award, Gail. Your sharing of information, blog posts, presentations or individually, helps many including me.
Thanks, Sharon, for your kind comments and ongoing support.
Hi Gail,
The Rock star award is well deserved. I read your post everyday. I forward many of your posts as suggestions to be included in the OGS weekly e-newsletter and share them with OGS or our Niagara Peninsula Branch -OGS FB group page.
I also promote your e-newsletter to every completed research query that is sent to NPB OGS (over 100 in 18 months).
Best wishes for many continued years of success.
Bill Young UE
NPB OGS
Research Contact
Thanks, Bill, for your tremendous support. Whenever one of my blog posts is featured in the OGS e-newsletter, I notice a significant spike in readership. Hmm… I think you’ve just become my new best friend.
Congratulations, Gail. I am not at all surprised. You work really hard, and your blog is fabulous.
Thanks, Janice!
Congratulations. Well deserved.
Wonderful! Congratulations! This is so well-deserved! I’m happy for you.
Thanks, Jo!
Congratulations Gail!! I know that you are a hard worker, you give us so much interesting info’s, Thank you! Keep on, you love doing what you are doing!
Thanks, Nicole!
Congratulations! You certainly deserve first place. I look forward to reading your posts EVERY day.
Sandra
Thanks, Sandra! I appreciate you reading my blog.