Do you remember that sprinting spot I shot last year?  In the commercial, I play a teacher dashing from classroom to classroom, teaching all subjects with varying degrees of success.  This is it here:

I am pleased to announce it received a Silver Pollie Award this past weekend for the Best Use of Humor in a Ballot or Initiative Campaign as awarded by the American Association of Political Consultants.  What is a Pollie Award?  (I had never heard of the prize before and I think this is an unexpectedly good outcome for a commercial, don’t you?)  The Pollies are the most prestigious awards in the political campaign and public affairs industries.  To win a Pollie is to be recognized by the brightest in these industries as the best.  The awards are often hailed as the “Oscars of Political Advertising”.  So, a hearty congratulations to Squier Knapp Dunn Communications for producing such a creative spot!  Thank you for selecting me to play the teacher.  I really enjoyed … Read more »