Thank you for doing this. My nomination goes to @luzcypher. The #openmic community helped me to jump 6 points in reputation score overnight! This little sign of success really helped me to get through a struggling period on Steemit, as a newbie and a minnow, when I felt invisible. More importantly, the Open Mic showed me the richness of the people here on Steemit. Articles in this section are offered straight from the heart, with genuine passion and artistry. It's a beautiful experience when the time arrives each week to surf through all of the songs shared here, and offer comments to encourage these aspiring musicians. Finally, I recognize the devotion coming from @luzcypher that truly "steems" the whole movement, like a steady-rolling steemtrain. His comments are valuable to me, and all of us I'm sure, as he's given a great deal of energy toward the connection we're building here, growing together as a "Greater Family." Here's a post he published two days ago, expressing why he'd like to attend this year's event: Would You Like To See Steemit Open Mic Represented At SteemFest 2?