Newsvine 2011 Awards for:

Please limit it to just one nominee per category and Yes, you can nominate yourself if you want. For Article/Seed categories, please provide the link so evryone can check them out and help the Viner get the recogntion you feel they deserve.

R.A.V. poll: Not saying they will actually get a RAV Award if they won, but do you think some kind of poll should be run by the Administrators to be able for the Community to nominate/vote for the people they think are deserving of the RAV Award?

6 votes

#1 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 7:56 AM EST

Best Article: any of Socrates' articles on 1st Amendment, Constitution, etc. Although I disagree with his positions and his responses were too oft demeaning, the discussion of the subject is always worthwhile and his efforts more than admirable.

Best Author: Dowser, most notably in 2010 for "Grandpa's Bedtime Stories."

Best Seed: Anything by Carloz . (Too vague, I know - just too many to choose.)

Best Moderator: Soph. Nobody responds to critics as sweetly.

R.A.V. Nominee: A Mac for sharing everything he knows in words and pictures.

10 votes

#2 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 9:44 AM EST

I'd second those nominations!

5 votes

#2.1 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 9:50 AM EST

Best Moderator: Soph. Nobody responds to critics as sweetly.

She is attacked by individuals, groups out to collapse her articles, re-reg / @!$%# magnet & still keeps her cool.

10 votes

#2.2 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 12:03 AM EST

Yeah... I'd vote for Soph!

7 votes

#2.3 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 8:20 AM EST

SPECTACULARARAB

So what about the most mysterious memeber of newsvine?

Nominate, of course, SpectacularArab

4 votes

#2.4 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 7:44 PM EST

CL1

Joanna #2.... Excellent choices!!!!

4 votes

#2.5 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:51 PM EST

MinnieApolis

Deah CK--

Ah buhlieve you might considah anothah category of recognition, one for photography. There ah some quite talented photagraphuz heah, in many different styles -- realistic, journalistic, creative retouching, humah, fohced perspective, etc -- but shorely someone ought to be recognized. Perhaps Ben Josephs could be recognized as an all-round photographuh.

And then again perhaps we all might take a moment to considah the contributions of cartooncat for her consistent ability to unearth the not merely humorous, but the most peculiah seeds from around the world. (that is, Odd News)

Ah might nominate mahself for just being the all-round creative tahp yet one who nevah manages to poke her head into the uppah echelons of meritorious service. Ah liked mah Spud Henge and Pyramid des Pommes de Terre as weirdest stuff yo evah saw on Newsvine, but bow to the superiah efforts of othahs who share this cybahspace.

7 votes

#2.6 - Thu Jan 12, 2012 11:00 PM EST

robinm85

If there is a RAV, I nominate Dennis P. McCann for his Newsvine CoH series.

22 votes

#3 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 9:52 AM EST

+1 to that, the CoH series is great.

6 votes

#3.1 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 12:01 AM EST

Seconded!

5 votes

#3.2 - Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:14 AM EST

Best Article: While it didn't get much traction, I nominate "What The Military Taught Me" by Rebecca N.

Best Author: Socrates

Best Seed: No Nomination

Best Moderator: Greg-709692. Doesn't play favorites. Even handed and consistent.

R.A.V. nominee: Dennis P. McCann. CoH series

13 votes

#4 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:08 AM EST

Best Article: While it didn't get much traction, I nominate "What The Military Taught Me" by Rebecca N.

Yes! And of course, "The Squidget Chronicles." For all the complaints re this site, there is certainly an abundance of good material, good writers. You have to be willing to find it, to appreciate all of it. Scott Butki had that monthly series where various Viners were recognized; I loved that. And E. Goode had a year-end awards "ceremony." These articles are a great way to look back and appreciate the talent which, imo, is unique to Newsvine...we are not SodaHead!

8 votes

#4.1 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:22 AM EST

Baron von Steuben

Dennis already has an R.A.V. though. . .

6 votes

#4.2 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:24 AM EST

He recieved it on February 28th, 2008 for his article calling for tolerance in regards to Muslims.

6 votes

#4.3 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:42 AM EST

Yes! And of course, "The Squidget Chronicles."

Thanks, Joanna.

For all the complaints re this site, there is certainly an abundance of good material, good writers. You have to be willing to find it, to appreciate all of it.

Not just good material and writers...but good, uplifting stuff, too. It's a shame it gets buried in all of the political hooey.

These articles are a great way to look back and appreciate the talent which, imo, is unique to Newsvine...we are not SodaHead!

Thank goodness for small miracles. lol. And may we never become Sodahead. Or Digg, for that matter.

5 votes

#4.4 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:51 AM EST

Dennis P McCann

Dennis already has an R.A.V. though. . .

A viner can win as many RAVs as they earn. There's no limit. Just pointing that out...

12 votes

#4.5 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:17 PM EST

Best Article

In checking the date, the article I cited earlier by Dowser was written in 2010. I regret my error and will nominate Dowser's "Cat Classics" for the 2011 award. I believe this is the first time a comedy has been nominated :)

9 votes

#4.6 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 1:04 PM EST

Wow, thanks!

7 votes

#4.7 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 3:30 PM EST

robinm85

I second the nomination for Dowser!

7 votes

#4.8 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:46 AM EST

Thirded!
AND
Fourthed!
:D

5 votes

#4.9 - Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:16 AM EST

Shub Tnediserp Remrof

RAV nominee yes we do need one even if they don't receive anything from the administrators. It will give us a clue of who could be in the future be a real RAV member. My nomination I don't know how old all his video's are but would be McSpocky's NV videos that explain how to do things on the site.

8 votes

#5 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:15 AM EST

Leaving a comment so I can come back later! Great article!

6 votes

#6 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:28 AM EST

oldfogey

I applaud any effort to get new and/or additional awards for Newsvine Columnists. Such a process could lead to higher quality writing and a more closely knit Community. I am hesitant to make nominations or mention particular names as I would prefer awards go to Authors based on content rather than personalities.

I would also like to point out that we could be using the Vote and the up arrow on comments to enrich the Newsvine experience. With that, I hereby up arrow everybody commenting here.

9 votes

#7 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:29 AM EST

Shub Tnediserp Remrof

I would also like to point out that we could be using the Vote and the up arrow on comments to enrich the Newsvine experience. With that, I hereby up arrow everybody commenting here.

I ditto that!

7 votes

#7.1 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:45 AM EST

oldfogey

Shub Tnediserp Remrof, Up to you too!

7 votes

#7.2 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:55 AM EST

Soph0571

What, No Best Brit category! LOLOL!!!

8 votes

#8 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 11:25 AM EST

Thinking about nominating Ms Cyprah?

6 votes

#8.1 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:12 PM EST

Soph0571

Nah. I was thinking of Jj. But I am biased and as he has he has only done about 3 articles the serene and calm Ms Cyprah would probably make a better bet.

9 votes

#8.2 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:18 PM EST

RaisedByWolves

Well, you represent Soph, not so bad yourself, milady! But cheers to jj!

1 vote

#8.3 - Mon Mar 5, 2012 6:19 PM EST

Bad Fish

yes, Yes, YES! We could have a complete show on TV on a MSBC owned channel. We could all attend in Black tie. Let me see if i can get Ricky Gervais to host.

9 votes

#9 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:13 PM EST

RaisedByWolves

Instead of "jail"!!!

1 vote

#9.1 - Mon Mar 5, 2012 6:19 PM EST

Dennis P McCann

I should point out what the RAV is about. From the Wall of Vineness page:

Following is a historical record of all Random Acts of Vineness recognized by Newsvine for exceptional moments of greatness within the community.

Not all Acts are created equal, of course, and no one should assume that any item on this list is any more or less important than any other item. The list is simply a way of documenting some of the outstanding things achieved by members of the Newsvine community. It could be helping a charitable cause, writing a wildly popular article, developing a tool to better use Newsvine, or a host of other things. If you'd like to nominate a fellow Newsvine member for a Random Act of Vineness, please contact us.

It's not the Oscars. It's not awarded by category or year. It's given for an exceptional moment of greatness - hence the word 'random.'

10 votes

#10 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:55 PM EST

Santino42

Best Author: Iarnuocon

Best Moderator: McSpocky

13 votes

#11 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 1:35 PM EST

The Grim Creeper

I've been snubbed, dammit! I demand satisfaction. LoL

6 votes

#12 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 2:35 PM EST

I've been snubbed, dammit! I demand satisfaction. LoL

Scariest Avatar: The Grim Creeper

10 votes

#12.1 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 3:56 PM EST

5 votes

#12.2 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 12:06 AM EST

I've been snubbed

Call it the Susan Lucci Award; I nominate Patriot888.

7 votes

#12.3 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 8:49 AM EST

robinm85

Best Parties: McSpocky

11 votes

#13 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 4:51 PM EST

FlNutmegger

YYYeeeeeesssssssssssssssssss! Hic.

9 votes

#13.1 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 7:47 PM EST

ffeineandsugar

Whash that?? Oh. Yeah. What they said. (And if one of the parties is over, I can always find a great comment from someone else and toddle over to Scott Butki's hot tea / iced tea / cider stand to sober up!)

Oh, and if we're looking for somebody with a wicked sense of humor, this past year, I would have to say that Abby. takes it. The number of screen wipes I've lost to that one's comments!!!

8 votes

#13.2 - Thu Jan 12, 2012 6:43 AM EST

RaisedByWolves

Absolutely the best place to come in and cool down for the battles!

3 votes

#13.3 - Mon Mar 5, 2012 6:20 PM EST

Is that a nomination for a "wicked" award?
*giggles*
;)

4 votes

#13.4 - Mon Mar 5, 2012 7:56 PM EST

js-445607

There are too many truly amazing authors and seeders on NV it would be difficult for me to pick any one for a nomination. However, the suggestions are fantastic. I'll celebrate all if that works.

14 votes

#14 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 7:35 PM EST

Dare To Hope

RAV....bobby3053155... for his never ending humanitarian work for all people!

8 votes

#15 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 8:16 PM EST

bobby3053155

I'm speechless and flattered, thanks Dare.

7 votes

#15.1 - Fri Jan 13, 2012 5:37 PM EST

Dare To Hope

You deserve it!

5 votes

#15.2 - Fri Jan 13, 2012 10:41 PM EST

Absolutely!
Bobby's got my vote!
:D

5 votes

#15.3 - Sat Jan 14, 2012 7:19 AM EST

Can I add

Viner most likely to make you laugh hysterically?

Yadda Yadda would win. Love that woman!

9 votes

#16 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 8:19 PM EST

OH yes!

7 votes

#16.1 - Tue Jan 10, 2012 8:24 PM EST

How about Belle for

most likely to make you blush / or feel all warm.

9 votes

#16.2 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 12:08 AM EST

Yes.... belle does tend to make us blush! :)

6 votes

#16.3 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 8:21 AM EST

Soovivers

Yadda - YES seconded, thirded, and so on - Funny woman Yadda!

4 votes

#16.4 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 4:58 PM EST

neenie1991

Best Article: Irishtim74

Hard to pick one, but I liked this one.

5 votes

#17 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 1:45 AM EST

Best Article Jay's Diner Foursome - Always thoughtful and entertaining

Best Author Enoch- His articles and those with co-writers are well written

Best Seed bore-head brought to our attention the massive problems facing US fishermen

Best Moderator Dennis P McMann - his moderating is well known, I can't add to it :)

R.A.V. nominee Carloz - He has 'gone the distance since 2008, seeding, moderating, and often taken for granted but we would really miss him if he ever left NV. :)

15 votes

#18 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 8:09 AM EST

A perfect list.

7 votes

#18.1 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 8:14 AM EST

Why thank you Joanna. I especially think Carloz should get the RAV. He crosses genre's with his seeds, something for everyone. :)

Staff - an award to both, patience, understanding and making this a great place to be

7 votes

#18.2 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 8:27 AM EST

Again, ms...perfect :)

5 votes

#18.3 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 8:45 AM EST

I notice that so far no one has recommended a particular piece by one of the staff.

1 vote

#18.4 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 1:15 PM EST

welll, hmmmm, It's hard to choose among the best...can you direct us to two or three?

3 votes

#18.5 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 1:17 PM EST

Some of Tyler's "Does Not Compute" articles are pretty good. Hard to single one out over the others, though.

2 votes

#18.6 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 1:46 PM EST

can you direct us to two or three?

Sorry, but I son't want to influence anyones decision. Think of me as Switzerland here. Trying to remain neutral and having a tough times doing so! :0)

5 votes

#18.7 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 2:33 PM EST

See See!!! You're asking the impossible on Staff, I have to pass on that one, sorryyyyy.

2 votes

#18.8 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 3:29 PM EST

Enoch, for sure! The others are great, too! :-)

3 votes

#18.9 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:14 PM EST

ron c. baker sr.

we need to promote more self-authored material!!!

luv,

ron

10 votes

#19 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 8:50 AM EST

we need to promote more self-authored material!!!

Agree 100%. Which is precisely why I didn't nominate a "Best Seed". A seed is someone elses work that's simply "plopped" here.

7 votes

#19.1 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:04 AM EST

Very true but someone must have seeded something you found very useful or especially informative.

3 votes

#19.2 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 1:13 PM EST

CrowMeris

"Best Seed" - that's a difficult one. "Best Seeder", instead. Some seeders are far better than others at introducing a story as well as providing thoughtful comments to accompany it.

I've liked American Idle's seeds about the situation in Wisconsin. She's provided detail, commentary, and first-hand observation accounts to her seeded articles.

3 votes

#19.3 - Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:58 AM EST

Shub Tnediserp Remrof

A few moments ago I had this crazy idea for awards. I guess you could branch this off into something else also. Here it goes I was thinking of determining the best Author for each state, and then one for International authors. It would allow a better sense of how big NV is spread out our community is.

Again just a crazy idea from shub

5 votes

#20 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:52 AM EST

You can look at it as crazy, but on the NV, pretty much, crazy is normal. Not a bad idea, just need a moderator with a lot of time though. :)

5 votes

#20.1 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:03 AM EST

That and we would have to accept the fact authors may not want us to lknow where they live!

I would like to see a "Favorite Author" for each of the pages here, i.e. "Politics", "U.S. News", etc...

6 votes

#20.2 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 1:18 PM EST

That is a really good idea, Citizen Kane! :-)

4 votes

#20.3 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:15 PM EST

I would like to see a "Favorite Author" for each of the pages here, i.e. "Politics", "U.S. News", etc...

Too difficult, imo. Some articles appear on all those tabs. I think this "award" list is ample. Tho, I would like to see a Congeniality Award.

4 votes

#20.4 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:28 PM EST

Well, dear Joanna, you'd get that one, for sure! :-)

3 votes

#20.5 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:31 PM EST

Dowser, I'm thinking JS, ERich....you! Nobody has ever called me Mrs. Pleasant and meant it!

5 votes

#20.6 - Wed Jan 11, 2012 6:45 PM EST