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Greetings, mizfan fans! Or rather CF fans, because it's time once again for the annual Columns Forum Awards. 2020 didn't kill us, so what better way to celebrate it's demise than to show appreciation for the writers who made it a little easier to survive? I am the mizfan and I was the only who had time to do this, so you're stuck with me! You're at my mercy! Bwahaha! Ah who am I kidding, y'all have already scrolled down to see if you won anything.
Seriously though, I have nothing but love and appreciation for everybody who contributed to this community over the course of the past year. It may not be as bustling as it used to be, but I still look forward to logging on here multiple times a week and see what's going down. We have maintained a great sense of community here, it's not just anywhere you can go on the internet and flesh out your thoughts in a place where folks are happy to have in depth and enjoyable conversations about the wide world of wrestling. Whether you win an award or not, your contributions are very much appreciated.
Alright, enough waffling, let's get on to the awards!
When I think of The Cook's most recent contributions to our forum, I think of his highly entertaining and somewhat painful series with Zak as they run down some of the absolute worst PPVs that wrestling has ever produced. But beyond the great fun of that series he's also posted plenty of solo columns this year, and while he was no slouch in the past I think he's well deserving of recognition for how much he raised his personal bar. Also getting votes in this category were Dynamite Billington, Cook's partner in crime Zak, and funny enough CF Hall of Famer RIPBossman!
If you have a heart, you probably love Imp. That's about as plainly as I can put it, I think! Sharp as a tack, witty but also good natured, it's been a time and a half since he posted a column around these parts but he's a highly active member of the LOP social media scene, as well as an invaluable contributor to our circle of podcasts (more on that a bit further down). Also getting votes here was SirSam, who is always a great pleasure to interact with on or off social media.
Perhaps the most overwhelming winner of the whole awards show is going to our dear Steve, who was once the heart and soul of this place but sadly due to ridiculous real life busyness hasn't popped up in the forums in many moons. One day we hope to see him return! Bear and Plan also received votes in this category, two legends of this forum.
The man who I tied with in this category now takes the victory cleanly! As I mentioned before, Imp is probably the single most valuable member of the LOP Radio network, from his tireless efforts to promote the channel to the hats he has worn behind the scenes, not to mention an almost fanatical drive to produce high quality content. Hats off to Imp, who ruled this category like none other!
For the third year in a row, I am truly honored to accept a win in this category on behalf of Shane and myself. I really can't give enough credit to Shane for being an incredible partner who pushes me to be better and comes up with insights from what must be another plane of existence. But not the same on the Warrior comes from, obviously. The Sensational Sherri universe, perhaps. Also receiving votes here was Imp and his NXT Review show, a faithfully clever and interesting show that is always worth a listen.
When lockdown first hit it brought a lot of familiar faces back to this corner of the internet, and among the most welcome was Mazza. This cheeky Ponder is another one who can lay claim to once being right at the heart of the CF and is a big part of why I got into writing myself, so when I saw him dust off the old Maz Debating series I couldn't have been more pleased, and the results were grand. Sharing the top spot is a personal favorite of mine, and not just because I organized and contributed to it, the Dead or Alive creative writing series never fails to be a real blast for the forum. Zombies, aliens, emotions, and blood by the bucket full, what could be better? Also getting votes here are Rob's WCCW series and Benjamin Button's series on the early years of Ric Flair, two stupendous looks at some times and places in wrestling that are all but forgotten now.
For the second year in a row, SirSam and The Implications nab top spot in this category with their highly informative and always interesting breakdown of New Japan's G1 Climax. Bravo boys, well done! Also receiving a vote was the full run of Don's "The Main Event", well deserved on both counts.
Even with the forums not being as active as they once were, there was still fierce competition for this category as a wide variety of columns received votes. In the end narrowly coming out on top was this poignant column by the all too infrequently seen PCM, relating his own personal experience with a Wrestlemania of the past and cutting deep into the emotions of the readers. Also receiving votes were pieces by Don, Skul, and Skitz, among others. Bravo to all those who received votes!
Yet again, JWG walks away with this award! Once a common sight in the forums, like many he has bowed to real life circumstances, but so far we have always been able to count on a return for DOA. This year instead of creating an ambitious puzzle, we got a story of family, blood, and zombies to chill your spine. We also received votes for the DOA finale, written by yours truly, as well as columns by Sam, Benjamin Button, and Skitz (again!), among others. Keep that creativity coming, folks!
Once again, Sir Sam is sitting on top of the mountain on the main page! I believe this is the third consecutive victory for Sam in this category, and I have to say I think nobody deserves it more. The contributions he makes to our community, both in the forums and on the main page, really can't be overstated. Also receiving votes here are Don and newcomer Andrew Ardizzi, who rocketed up to the main page and has fit right in ever since.
Last year he was the runner up, but there was absolutely no denying Benny this year. Button's columns can take on almost any shape. Many are surreal and open to interpretation but they have a way of crawling under your skin and up into your mind until you can't stop thinking about them. He's also capable of busting out comedy, as we saw in the Wrestlemania Casino, and he's more than capable of digging deep into the past and showing you things you never knew you didn't know, as he did with the wonderful Fragments that Formed Flair series. Runner up this year is our own KingZak13, who has been the very model of consistency and dedication from one end of the calendar to the other this year.
Thank you to both Benny and Zak for great contributions, and congratulations to all the winners and thanks to everyone who voted! Here's to what I hope will be a much better 2021, for us and for everyone!
Seriously though, I have nothing but love and appreciation for everybody who contributed to this community over the course of the past year. It may not be as bustling as it used to be, but I still look forward to logging on here multiple times a week and see what's going down. We have maintained a great sense of community here, it's not just anywhere you can go on the internet and flesh out your thoughts in a place where folks are happy to have in depth and enjoyable conversations about the wide world of wrestling. Whether you win an award or not, your contributions are very much appreciated.
Alright, enough waffling, let's get on to the awards!
Most Improved Columnist
Winner: The Cook
Winner: The Cook
When I think of The Cook's most recent contributions to our forum, I think of his highly entertaining and somewhat painful series with Zak as they run down some of the absolute worst PPVs that wrestling has ever produced. But beyond the great fun of that series he's also posted plenty of solo columns this year, and while he was no slouch in the past I think he's well deserving of recognition for how much he raised his personal bar. Also getting votes in this category were Dynamite Billington, Cook's partner in crime Zak, and funny enough CF Hall of Famer RIPBossman!
Best Social Media Presence
Winner: The Implications
Winner: The Implications
If you have a heart, you probably love Imp. That's about as plainly as I can put it, I think! Sharp as a tack, witty but also good natured, it's been a time and a half since he posted a column around these parts but he's a highly active member of the LOP social media scene, as well as an invaluable contributor to our circle of podcasts (more on that a bit further down). Also getting votes here was SirSam, who is always a great pleasure to interact with on or off social media.
Most Missed User
Winner: Steve
Winner: Steve
Perhaps the most overwhelming winner of the whole awards show is going to our dear Steve, who was once the heart and soul of this place but sadly due to ridiculous real life busyness hasn't popped up in the forums in many moons. One day we hope to see him return! Bear and Plan also received votes in this category, two legends of this forum.
LOP Radio Personality of the Year
Winner: The Implications
Winner: The Implications
The man who I tied with in this category now takes the victory cleanly! As I mentioned before, Imp is probably the single most valuable member of the LOP Radio network, from his tireless efforts to promote the channel to the hats he has worn behind the scenes, not to mention an almost fanatical drive to produce high quality content. Hats off to Imp, who ruled this category like none other!
LOP Radio Show of the Year
Winner: WWF: The Legacy Series
Winner: WWF: The Legacy Series
For the third year in a row, I am truly honored to accept a win in this category on behalf of Shane and myself. I really can't give enough credit to Shane for being an incredible partner who pushes me to be better and comes up with insights from what must be another plane of existence. But not the same on the Warrior comes from, obviously. The Sensational Sherri universe, perhaps. Also receiving votes here was Imp and his NXT Review show, a faithfully clever and interesting show that is always worth a listen.
Columns Forum Best Series
Winner: Maz Debating / Dead or Alive (TIE!)
Winner: Maz Debating / Dead or Alive (TIE!)
When lockdown first hit it brought a lot of familiar faces back to this corner of the internet, and among the most welcome was Mazza. This cheeky Ponder is another one who can lay claim to once being right at the heart of the CF and is a big part of why I got into writing myself, so when I saw him dust off the old Maz Debating series I couldn't have been more pleased, and the results were grand. Sharing the top spot is a personal favorite of mine, and not just because I organized and contributed to it, the Dead or Alive creative writing series never fails to be a real blast for the forum. Zombies, aliens, emotions, and blood by the bucket full, what could be better? Also getting votes here are Rob's WCCW series and Benjamin Button's series on the early years of Ric Flair, two stupendous looks at some times and places in wrestling that are all but forgotten now.
Main Page Best Series
Winner: Sam & Imp do the G1
Winner: Sam & Imp do the G1
For the second year in a row, SirSam and The Implications nab top spot in this category with their highly informative and always interesting breakdown of New Japan's G1 Climax. Bravo boys, well done! Also receiving a vote was the full run of Don's "The Main Event", well deserved on both counts.
Column of the Year (Standard)
Winner: A Wrestlemania Story, by Pennycook Mills
Winner: A Wrestlemania Story, by Pennycook Mills
Even with the forums not being as active as they once were, there was still fierce competition for this category as a wide variety of columns received votes. In the end narrowly coming out on top was this poignant column by the all too infrequently seen PCM, relating his own personal experience with a Wrestlemania of the past and cutting deep into the emotions of the readers. Also receiving votes were pieces by Don, Skul, and Skitz, among others. Bravo to all those who received votes!
Column of the Year (Creative)
Winner: Dead or Alive: Rhodes Brothers vs. Inner Circle, by JacobWrestledWithGod
Winner: Dead or Alive: Rhodes Brothers vs. Inner Circle, by JacobWrestledWithGod
Yet again, JWG walks away with this award! Once a common sight in the forums, like many he has bowed to real life circumstances, but so far we have always been able to count on a return for DOA. This year instead of creating an ambitious puzzle, we got a story of family, blood, and zombies to chill your spine. We also received votes for the DOA finale, written by yours truly, as well as columns by Sam, Benjamin Button, and Skitz (again!), among others. Keep that creativity coming, folks!
Main Page Columnist of the Year
Winner: Sir Sam
Winner: Sir Sam
Once again, Sir Sam is sitting on top of the mountain on the main page! I believe this is the third consecutive victory for Sam in this category, and I have to say I think nobody deserves it more. The contributions he makes to our community, both in the forums and on the main page, really can't be overstated. Also receiving votes here are Don and newcomer Andrew Ardizzi, who rocketed up to the main page and has fit right in ever since.
Columns Forum Columnist of the Year
Winner: Benjamin Button
Winner: Benjamin Button
Last year he was the runner up, but there was absolutely no denying Benny this year. Button's columns can take on almost any shape. Many are surreal and open to interpretation but they have a way of crawling under your skin and up into your mind until you can't stop thinking about them. He's also capable of busting out comedy, as we saw in the Wrestlemania Casino, and he's more than capable of digging deep into the past and showing you things you never knew you didn't know, as he did with the wonderful Fragments that Formed Flair series. Runner up this year is our own KingZak13, who has been the very model of consistency and dedication from one end of the calendar to the other this year.
Thank you to both Benny and Zak for great contributions, and congratulations to all the winners and thanks to everyone who voted! Here's to what I hope will be a much better 2021, for us and for everyone!
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