athlete of the year

Each year there is debate about who should be The Herald's Male and Female Athletes of the Year.
Makes sense.
Yet, what seems to create more controversy is the honorable mention list.
Eight apparently was not enough names.
Everyone feels someone was left off. Arguments are often valid.
Take Carmel's Alex Martinez. A three-sport athlete, who excelled in each sport. He probably should have been on the list.
Listen, I could put a dozen or so athletes on the list and it still wouldn't be enough. This is not a popularity contest or about an athlete dominating one sport.
It's about trying to find the best athletes. The trouble is, someone always gets left off.