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	Young Han nominated by Joshua Russell Young Han is the first and only non-celebrity to appear in a "Got Milk" ad. He was working at Starbucks at the time and applied as part of a company-wide process. He was flown to New York and took part in an 8-hour photo shoot. Contrary to the celebrities that have appeared in got milk ads, Young was selected specifically because he was not "too good looking."
personal “firsts” submissions
	Month of Firsts nominated by Joshua Russell My personal challenge for the month of July was to do as many firsts as possible — get out of my comfort zone and stretch myself, literally and figuratively. The link below goes to my blog with my list of firsts, but included in the firsts are: first SaberCats game, first surf lessons, first time trying goat meat, eating kelp, and getting “pantsed” in the middle of college freshman orientation. For my full list of firsts »
	Sean O'Callaghan nominated by Sean O'Callaghan The FIRST and only 54-year veteran of broadcasting NOT to be recognized by the “Legends in Broadcasting, Bay Area.”
	San Jose Mercury News Columns Dress nominated by Lina Broydo An original dress created by Lina Broydo out of Leigh Weimers columns which were published in the San Jose Mercury News. The dress was unveiled at the Boys and Girls Club of San Jose gala dinner at the Fairmont Hotel where they honored Leigh Weimers. Lina was asked to be the presenter and she created a wearable columns dress as a surprise to Leigh and the 600 attendees of the gala, rather than give a long speech. It was a huge success with standing ovation. Following the gala dinner and per request of David Yarnold, then execuive editor of the Mercury News, the dress was displayed for six weeks at the lobby of the San Jose Mercury News. I will wear this dress to the FIRST awards presentation if nominated.
	Young Han nominated by Joshua Russell Young Han is the first and only non-celebrity to appear in a "Got Milk" ad. He was working at Starbucks at the time and applied as part of a company-wide process. He was flown to New York and took part in an 8-hour photo shoot. Contrary to the celebrities that have appeared in got milk ads, Young was selected specifically because he was not "too good looking."
	Leigh Weimers nominated by Leigh Weimers I had my first stroke this year. I hope it'll be my last. I got through the experience with no lasting side effects, thank goodness, because I'd read the information from the Stroke Awareness Foundation on how to recognize a stroke coming on. Check them out at www.strokeinfo.org and you can be as fortunate.
	Frank Darien nominated by Russ Goodsite Frank Darien was The first DJ Emcee on KNTVs “Record Hop.” It was the first show of its kind in San Jose. It gave kids a safe way to unwind and keep up with the music of the day. Darien was very busy with KNTV, making commercials and hosting, while working at KSJO (the forerunner of KLIV). Darien did a live radio show from the Roof of Western Appliance — those were the days my friends.
	Joe Colla nominated by Russ Goodsite After the 280 / 101 / 680 part of the freeway was left untouched for many years, Councilman/ Mayor/ Rexall drug store operator Joe Colla hired a crane to lift his Chevrolet 90 feet above the roadway onto the unfinished part of the freeway to draw attention to its plight. He also hired a helicopter to lift him up to where his car was for a photo-op. Joe was gutsy and meaningful. He was the first successful one to pull off a prank like this, and San Joseans loved him. Joe could always be found in front of his Rexall drugstore near Woolworth, with a kind word for anyone. We miss you Joe.
	Shannon Grissom nominated by Shannon Grissom I'm nominating myself for writing nine songs in just two months with Jason Shepherd . . . all done virtually. He's in Kentucky and I'm in California. We've never met! Here's a link to the Playlist.

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