I personally think that if we (XRCO members) nominated him, and he got enough votes to be in the running, then he should be. We didn't nom him to receive a honorary mention.
If there was a question as to whether it was a serious nom, then XRCO, being a voting organization, should have sent out a note to all members saying-

Kurt Lockwood has received enough noms to be placed on the list of nominees for Analist. Which of the following should we do-
ignore the noms,
put him on the list as an honorary nom,
put him on the list as a nominee,
other
Please check one and return asap.

My opinion for what it's worth.
Cindi Loftus