*****AWARDS*****

This is the third page of my awards which have been posted in the order in which I have received them. I consider each one to be an honor. It is gratifying to know that attention to detail and content is recognized and applauded. As a relative novice, I am inspired to continue to share uplifting information on my site and to sharpen my webmaster skills. Each award is linked directly to the site of the person who gave it. If there is no link, it is because that site has moved and I am unaware of the new URL. THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM continues to seem so appropriate for this page!

I received this beautiful and encouraging award from Kirsten who states that she only offers her award for Excellent sites. She wrote, "Dear Marlene, It is my pleasure to give you KIRSTEN'S GREAT SITE AWARD for your great pages".

On June 18, 2000, I was deeply touched by the words accompanying this elegant "BEAUTIFUL WEBSITE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE." M. Terry wrote, "Marlene...what a beautiful site you have! CONGRATS!!! You have not only made nice webpages, but, you have earned the right to this award. My award isn't just given out to everyone. I only like pages that are pleasing to the eyes, are family orientated, and have POSITIVE content! Your pages made it!" She added, "I am so proud of the fact that you wrote the HTML...that is quite a talent...I have used AOLPRESS, in my attempt at pages...yours show a truly beautiful woman, with a truly beautiful spirit and love for GOD...don't ever change!"

On July 1, 2000, I received this exquisite award from Lita and Don who share a beautiful cyberspace love story. They wrote, "Winning our Award is not easy - our criteria is often difficult to meet but your success shows that, above all else, you have created a website that has quantity, quality and feeling. We, therefore, present you with our KNIGHTS PRINCESS EXCELLENCE AWARD. Your web site was thoroughly reviewed/critiqued prior to granting of the Award. We are pleased to report your web site has received a rating of "Excellent". Well done!!"

What a pleasant surprise to receive GLORIA'S YOU TOUCHED MY HEART AWARD. Gloria (named AngelSngr by her husband and children because she collects angels and sings) wrote, "My Dear Friend with a big heart. God has blessed you in so many ways. I love to see how God works through people. I loved your pages and I know that you put a lot of work in designing them. I, also, want you to know that you have touched my heart as well. God bless, Good luck and I hope this letter finds you healthy and happy. Love"

I received this beautiful Award from Shelly on October 8, 2000. She wrote, "Marlene, I visited your website and I would like to congratulate you on a site well done! I love it! The thought you put into it shows that you are a very kind and caring person. Because of the links to feeding hungry children and helping the rainforests, I am awarding you with my "HEART AWARD". More people need to adopt the attitude that you have and the world would be a much better place to raise our children and families in. The quilts are also beautiful. My grandmother used to do a lot of quilting .... Thanks for giving the web a site as beautiful and caring as yours."

What a way to end the year! On December 29, 2000, I received this attractive Award from Vickie (nicknamed "I_want" by her mom when she was a kid.. "I want this, I want that".) who wrote, "Hi Marlene, Congratulations on winning my "AWARD of EXCELLENCE". I really enjoyed your website. It is very educational as well as nice to view :-)

My first award of 2001 is the beautiful "AWARD FOR WEBPAGE EXCELLENCE" which arrived on February 6. It comes from Morren, originally from Westmoreland on the beautiful island of Jamaica, now residing in New York. She wrote, "MARLENE, YOUR PAGE IS REALLY NICE!" Click on the Award if you'd like to hear some great Caribbean music.

This attractive "#1 EXCELLENT SITE AWARD" was received on June 4, 2001. Mary aka "Solidgoldangel" states that she gives awards in but ONE category, EXCELLENT. "Your site was so creative, graphically beautiful, and well built. It touched my heart and I would like to show my appreciation by adding your site to my Award Links." She,also, wrote about the site in my Guestbook, "It is filled with love, and your soul is printed all through it. Keep up the good work, and keep on sharing....

On June 23, 2001, I received this stunning "KEVIN'S CREATIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD". Kevin wrote, "I must say your site is very lovely, and well presented.I offer you my "Creative Excellence" award, and it is my pleasure to do so. I wish you and family all the best from Wales. U.K

Kevin, , who lives in the United Kingdom, also sent this beautiful memento of his visit to my site.

On July 5, 2003, I received "THE GOLDEN WEB AWARD -- 2003-2004" which is awarded in recognition of creativity, integrity and excellence on the Web. . The accompanying message stated: Congratulations! "Welcome To Marlene's Place" has been reviewed and chosen to bear the 2003-2004 Golden Web Award. As a recipient of the prestigious Golden Web Award, we invite you to join your fellow webmasters and designers in over 145 countries worldwide, by becoming a respected Professional Member of the International Association of Web Masters & Designers.