2022 Whiffie Awards Update

[TomZ]

2022 Whiffie Awards Update

A quick update on the Whiffies 2022 awards procedure. I will shortly start grouping the nominations in the various categories. This year there are 159 builds nominated, built by 54 different members.

I will change as little as possible in my first year as organizer. One change however is the addition of a special category for "Best Group Build entry". Last year we decided to have a special category containing the top three of all the years group Builds. So this will be a new category this year.

I will put the polls up in the weekend of February 26th and they will run for two weeks. As is the tradition, the aim is to announce the winners roughly at the same time those "other" awards are announced, so that would be on the last weekend of March.  However, as this is the weekend the Euro Model Expo is being held (if it can take place, that is), the awards ceremony will be on Saturday the 19th of March 2022. The exact timing will follow.
Please be sure to attend the awards ceremony in a suitable attire. Those not properly dressed will be removed from the premises!

The Academy

[Rheged]

Thank you for taking this on, TomZ. We are all very grateful.

For the benefit of the sartorially challenged, are the Academy able to make suggestions as to acceptable attire?

[TomZ]

For the benefit of the sartorially challenged, are the Academy able to make suggestions as to acceptable attire?

Of course kind sir, the Academy is more than happy to oblige. The attire for the awards evening should be on par with the theme of this forum.
So some suggestions:

- What if the Scottish had gained world supremacy and everyone wore kilts?
- What if the world had never progressed beyond bear hides and fur?
- What if Star Trek was true and we all wore those tight uniforms?
- What if Tophe was a fashion designer?
- Etc, etc.

I am sure the esteemed members can come up with some suitable ensembles.

The Academy

[ericr]

- What if Tophe was a fashion designer?

asymetry rules !

[AeroplaneDriver]

Given the timing of the awards this year I shall be wearing my best Modeling Waders and little else.  Perhaps a nice scarf if it's breezy. 

[seadude]

Can we bring our own snacks and beverages to the show or will there be a Concession Stand someplace? If a Stand, I hope the prices are cheap.

[AeroplaneDriver]

Can we bring our own snacks and beverages to the show or will there be a Concession Stand someplace? If a Stand, I hope the prices are cheap.

Normally it's popcorn for about 12 dollars/pound/euro/triganic pu and pints of tequila are normally buy one get one free.  Quite a good deal. There are also liquorice  sticks to chew on but the price is exorbitant because of an exclusive 999 year contract Martin signed back in '06. 

[Dizzyfugu]

Thank you very much for tackling this - looking foward to this year's event. 

[zenrat]

I'll dig out my red shirt and polish up my Beatle boots then.

Phasers on fun and pass the Romulan Ale.

[TomZ]

Can we bring our own snacks and beverages to the show or will there be a Concession Stand someplace? If a Stand, I hope the prices are cheap.

As the new Academy has a penchant for Scotch whisky, the recommended drink for the evening is a glass of good Single Malt.
And single malt goes very well with cheese, smoked salmon, grapes and figs.
Everyone can bring their own food and drink. They'd better as the Acedemy will only provide for its own consumption.

Those members insisting on drinking beer will get point deducted!

The Academy.

[TomZ]

- What if Tophe was a fashion designer?

asymetry rules !

And of course all clothes will be in RLM 65!

The Academy

[rickshaw]

- What if Tophe was a fashion designer?

asymetry rules !

And of course all clothes will be in RLM 65!

The Academy

Bugger!  There goes the  Gold Lame tutu!  Oh, well, back to the tailor! 

[TomZ]

The polls are closed down and removed from the forum.

The award show will take place on Saturday 19th of March from 8:00pm (20:00) CET.

I hope to see you all then.

TomZ

[zenrat]

Thanks Tom.

[Rheged]

- What if Tophe was a fashion designer?

asymetry rules !

And of course all clothes will be in RLM 65!

The Academy

Despite this diktat, I'm still hoping to have my NMF tuxedo ready in time.  This is positively restrained when compared to the gold lame boiler suit, silken hand embroidered donkey jacket and sling back diamante encrusted wellies as once worn by one of our number.