I've been fortunate to have had the opportunity to rub elbows with Jeff "Smitty" Smith, he of Smitty's Notes fame, on several occasions and I can tell you that he's one of the nicest, most generous people you'll ever meet.  Yesterday he received the Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award at the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting, and I can't think of anyone more deserving. 

Congrats to Smitty and if you aren't already I highly recommend you become one of his regular readers.