ABestWeb is currently taking nominations for their annual awards (thank you for the nominations so far by the way for best Affiliate Manager and the nomination for best affiliate program) and I nominated Patrick Vesperman of MagnetStreet for Best New Affiliate Manager of 2009 and I thought I would share why and perhaps provide a few tips for other new affiliate managers.

First of all, I had to actually ask Patrick when he started as an Affiliate Manager – July of 2009. Because I was sure that he had been doing it longer.

Second, he is one of the most available, quick, and easiest to reach Affiliate Managers out there. I don’t think I have ever waited more than an hour for a reply to one of his emails.

My friend, Joe Sousa wrote a post a while back entitled “Affiliate Managers Who Get It” and let me tell you that Patrick GETS IT. Joe highlights some traits of a good affiliate manager and Patrick has all of them.

Patrick seems to be one of the most willing to learn people in the industry and that is rare unfortunately. He and I have communicated quite a bit and I am sure he has learned a bit from me, but I have learned a lot from him as well. Not bad for a “newbie” Patrick

Let me just say one more thing…Patrick is about as humble as they come, which is a character trait that I could definitely use more of. I am pretty sure this post and this video will annoy him, but I have to give credit where it is due and Patrick definitely deserves it.

Keep up the good work my friend!

Check out the awards nominations here and nominate your favorites!