First off, let me thank my co-host, little_chef, for helping out with the awards! Not only is she an active member and inspiring artist, but a wonderful friend, not just to me, but to everyone else on the forum. I am proud to say that I have hosted this year’s awards with you, Sara, and I look forward to many more awesome years ahead.
Thank you to everyone who nominated and voted me. I am grateful for winning three awards this year, despite my inactivity at the start of last year (due to my moving to another country, new job, etc). I strive to make everyone smile as much as possible, even though it doesn’t work out all the time (I gotta work on my puns), so I’m humbled that you think of me as a funny guy (along with the amazing IV) and a good critiquer. I was really gobsmacked that my avatar would win, especially with it having nothing to do with Pixar! It is also interesting that when I started out here, I was a prolific video-maker, but now that crown has gone to little_chef - and rightfully so, though I hope to make a big comeback this year, fingers crossed!
King-gratulations to all the other winners too. Spirit’s wins are well-deserved, they are an amazing combo tag team of elite graphic-makers and wealth of movie info. EJE is the nicest member around, and I can see why everyone would like to meet her in-person. OWP, Leirin, you’re kind and all-round good members too. Pixarfan91, keep your chin up, I’m a huge fan of your sigs. JSWeC, little_chef, Mitch, MissCarrera, Violet Parr, and S330 fully deserve their wins for such amazing fanart and being the most hardworking fanwork creators. PixarTeo, I don’t know if you’re a great thread creator, but you’re certainly a friendly and awesome person.
To all those who didn’t win, don’t despair. Some of the votes were really close! I think it should be alright to say that Wreck-It-Ralph, for example, won by just one vote from Brave in the Best Animated Film category (Congrats to Ralphie for sweeping both movie categories!). And, of course, the Best Sig category was a never-before-in-the-history-of-this-forum four-way tie. Which is why every vote counts, and I strongly encourage everyone to take part in next year’s awards so we have less of these ties.
Anyway, long story short, thank you to everyone, not just the winners, not just the nominees, not just the voters, commenters, and observers, but everyone who contributes meaningfully to this forum in any way. Your presence here is what makes this website worth visiting, and I think that’s more than any “empty cup” or a “medal” can provide for.