Picking a winner for the giveaway

We had more entries than we had prizes. It was a good problem to have, but it meant someone had to be left out. My job was just to make sure the process felt right for everyone.

The moment before the spin

I remember staring at the list of names. Each one represented someone who took the time to engage. It felt heavier than I expected, this simple task of picking.I kept thinking about the people who might be watching the announcement. You could see the anticipation in the comments, the little emojis and hopeful messages. I wanted that moment of reveal to feel fair, even for those who didn't win.

Letting the wheel decide

So I loaded all the names into the wheel. It was a visual thing, something people could see wasn't rigged. There's a strange relief in handing the final choice over to a random spin.You watch it go around, and for a second, all the names blur together. Then it slows, and one name settles at the top. The decision is made, and it's completely separate from me.

A quiet conclusion

I announced the winner and made sure to thank everyone else. The reaction was mostly positive, a few congratulations, and then the conversation moved on. The wheel did its job, and I could step back.