We learned today that OpenSecrets.org has been nominated for a Webby — the annual international award celebrating excellence on the Internet. We’re delighted, especially since we put a lot of work into redesigning our website over the last year to make it more user-friendly.

However, we’re up against some stiff competition for top honors in the Best Political Site category. But…you can help. One of the two awards we could win is decided by special Webby judges who have a secret handshake and magnificent beanies with propellers that light up. They’ve locked themselves in a vault and we’ll just have to wait and see what color smoke goes up.

The other is called the Webby People’s Voice award. That’s where you come in. You, all of you, are the judges for this one. To exercise your right to vote, simply go to this address. Of the five nominees, we are the one conveniently positioned smack in the middle, right where a nonpartisan nonprofit such as OpenSecrets.org wants to be.

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We invite you, we beseech you, we implore you to cast your ballot now. If you appreciate our site, our blog, the unique work we do here to follow the money — this would be a great time to show it.

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