Well, I got a nice email from the woman I was working to nominate:

Thank you -- for this and for all your efforts on my behalf. I am deeply
touched by the nomination, by all the effort that has gone into it, and,
most especially, for the wonderful outpouring of support. I am at a loss
for words to tell you how I really feel right now. Thank you so much.

That goes a ways to making me feel better.