I’d like to extend a hearty thank you for all of the congratulatory messages –electronic or in-person – sent me following my selection as the NSSA co-winner of the Illinois Sportswriter of the Year.

I’m truly honored by the recognition and plan to attend the awards banquet with my wife in May. Just as humbling has been the outpouring of well wishes from friends, family, Journal Star readers, co-workers and acquaintances. I’ll continue to try thanking you all individually, but if I miss somebody, please accept this thank you for your thoughtfulness.

I’d especially like to thank my wife, Linda, for her support, Dave Snell for nominating me, Kirk Wessler for writing such a flattering column about me, Bradley University for some very considerate gestures and my family and friends for all of your kind words.

It’s been a humbling few days. Going forward, I hope to continue providing all of you with the coverage you deserve on the Bradley Braves and other sports news.

                                                                                        – Dave Reynolds