Southern California Journalism Awards Finalists Announced
I happen to be one of them -- in a couple categories (see below). The exceptionally talented auto writer Dan Neil just won a Pulitzer for his column, so I would say he's the favorite in this category...nevertheless...! I'm reminded of how nice it is to be named Alkon, so alphabetical order has you listed above the guy who scored "The Big P."
B6. COLUMNIST -- daily/weekly newspapers over 100,000 circ
Amy Alkon, The Advice Goddess (syndicated)
Mariel Garza, Daily News of Los Angeles
Erin Aubry Kaplan, LA Weekly
Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times
Dan Neil, Los Angeles Times
C5. SIGNED COMMENTARY -- daily/weekly newspapers under 100,000 circ
Amy Alkon, Creators Syndicate
Kevin Chavez, San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Thomas Elias, Southern California Focus
Joel Kotkin, The Jewish Journal
Mark Lacter, Los Angeles Business Journal
WHHHHOOOOOOO-HOOOOOOO!!!!!
Congratulations and Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!
eric at May 5, 2004 6:13 PM
Congrats Amy
I'm really pleased to hear that. I hope you win at least one. And I read you were on with Sacks. Go for a radio show too. I've seen Laura Ingraham's billboards all over the place. If her, why not you?
chris at May 5, 2004 7:06 PM
Thanks, both of you. And regarding radio, I need to get a radio and TV agent pretty soon, to get shows in both areas. The problem is finding somebody who's good, who believes in me, who's connected, etc. For it to work, they not only need to be connected and smart, they have to fall in love with you (in a business sense). Just my opinion. If anybody knows any agents they'd recommend, please email me at
adviceamy at aol.com
Amy Alkon at May 5, 2004 7:23 PM
That's excellent! But how do you beome eligible? My reading of the rules was that I couldn't enter because I'm not published in L.A. The same is clearly not true for you. Did I miss a loophole that would have allowed me to compete?
LYT at May 6, 2004 2:19 AM
Oh, congratulations, Amy! Wonderful news. Ticker tape parade material, all the way. (Do they still have ticker tapes?) We're rooting for you, Amy. Your devoted Alkaloids are cheering you on. (Speaking of Alkaloids, where's Lena?)
Patrick at May 6, 2004 7:50 AM
Luke, I can't recall the eligibility rules, but I run in two Southern California papers, actually: the Orange County Register (every Monday) and in the Ventura County Reporter.
Thanks, everybody...will keep you posted!
Amy Alkon at May 6, 2004 7:59 AM
Hi Patrick -- This Alkaloid sent accolades through private email, since happiness usually gives me a serious case of potty mouth. I'm thrilled and delighted about these nominations. As far as I'm concerned, Amy's the winner across the board. Leener
Lena at May 6, 2004 8:20 AM