It has been whispered about, in back rooms and hidden bordellos. Untill now, it's mere mention sent shivers through the spines of mods around our community. It has caused grown men who play with toys to break down in tears. Often, the great Hammer of Fel, was approached with the idea, but even he in his awesome might and wisdom cowered at it's massive undertaking. Would there ever be a savior? Someone to slay the beast, and bring calm to the lands?

Welcome to the first annual

2009 Joe Dios Awards!

Yes, that's right folks, it's your Rum Powered Raven here, undertaking what was once thought as un-doable without people's toes getting stepped on. I've spoken with Sonny-Lion and showed him my ideas, and he has said run with it.

Firstly, I have nothing but love for everyone on the site, and want us to take this entire process as a giant group hug. I hope that the process I have set up for this will eliminate any thoughts of “favoritism” or “cliques” so that we can all have fun.

How can we avoid it? Simple, YOU will create the ballot!

Huh? Wha? How?

Well, bear with me now. Below will be the categories which will appear on the ballot. What I need from YOU are the nominees. I'd like everyone to take this BLANK ballot, and pick 2 or 3 photos for each one, and e-mail your final selections. I'll go through everyone's nominee ballots, and if I keep seeing the same 4 pics, that will make up the ballot.

Example : If the Category is “Best LBC”...I want you to go through and pick your 2 or 3 favorite LBCs, and include thier links in your ballot. I will then go through EVERYONE's votes for the Ballot nominations and the 4 or so that show up the most in YOUR nominations will end up on the final Ballot.

This is, in essence, a 2 tier vote system. It's a lil extra work from everyone, and ALOT of extra work for me, but it eliminates any idea of favoritism, or toe stepping.

So, how's it gonna work.

Below is the blank Ballot sheet. I'd like everyone to pick a few pics for each category and send it back to me at a special e-mail address I've set up. Please include your posting handle. In each category, just include the few links for the pics themselves.

Example: Category : (the e-mail you send to me would look like the following)
Best LBC
http://www.joedios.com/dioramas/sho...&searchid=40110
http://www.joedios.com/dioramas/sho...&searchid=40110

Best Use of Fruit
http://www.joedios.com/dioramas/sho...&searchid=40111
http://www.joedios.com/dioramas/sho...&searchid=40111

Please, send me the entire site URL, and not just the image link so I know WHO did the shot.

Since this is the first EVER awards show, we're gonna use every bloody picture on the site. Depending on how well this takes off, or flies, we might do it again next year, who knows.

Who can vote? YOU! Yes you! Active, current members can vote!

Prizes? None, so far. I'm doing this more as a “bragging rights” idea, but if anyone would like to donate a prize or two, let me know!

Time Frame

You have 2 weeks to send in your nominations for the ballot (Oct 14th Deadline). After that, I will post the offical Ballot and we'll have another 2 weeks to vote. (Oct 28th Deadline) Any photo that is posted prior to October 5th, 2009 is eligible. We don't want someone throwing down something AWESOME right at the last second that might get missed this year.

So, copy the following Blank template and let me know who you wanna see on your ballot! Send all e-mails, and questions to jd2009awards@gmail.com . I'm trying to keep this a secret ballot till it's up, so please, if you have ANY questions, e-mail me at the above address and I'll do my best to help you.

2009 Ballot Nominee Sheet.

Best Single G.I. Joe Shot

Best Single Cobra Shot

Best Group G.I. Joe Shot

Best Group Cobra Shot

Best War Shot

Best Vehicle Shot

Best LBC
(simple part swaps)

Best Custom Figure
(this custom must be have used paint apps and taken more then a screw loosening)

Best Vehicle Repaint

“How the Hell did you get THAT shot?”


So, fill in your favs, e-mail it to me at jd2009awards@gmail.com