The Votes are in and tallied and Strappedbelts.com and John Frechette have won the Gold!
Best Emerging Artist
GOLD: John Frechette
SILVER: Amy Ringholz
BRONZE: Ryan Haworth
They had over 1000 voters, not bad for a town of 20,000, and they voted on over 100 catagories!
In an ironic twist - the prize for winning.... a belt buckle! Not one of ours, but one made in mexico and made of metal, but I have already talked to the JHWeekly and we are onboard for next year, the buckles will be made in the USA, made by Strappedbelts.com and made by hand!
Thanks to everyone who voted!
John
