I wish this was composed better, but its what the story is and the moment that made this the picture from last nights award dinner. Rob Smith, the recipient of the Winslow Award joked about his upper level employees who attended the dinner were soon to be his new shipping department for not letting him know he was getting the award. Rob is a nice guy, down to earth and he is doing quite a bit to help the local economy and keep people employed. In a time where companies are struggling and laying off people, Smith's company has weathered the worst it seems and is now hiring and perhaps expanding. I barely know Smith, but he has always been very nice to me and talks with me like a person would a friend. I was glad I made this picture because I feel it shows a man who has fun and enjoys life while leading by example in a business community. And how he shares by being a man with a good sense of humor. Much like the man he made laugh heartily to his right,Meadville Tribune photograph by Richard Sayer