Can you believe it’s that time already? With just three weeks till we crack open our 2012 Divas calendar (not really), it’s time to look back on 2011 and cast your votes in the fourth annual Diva Dirt Year-End Awards.
Who will succeed Michelle McCool, Melina and Beth Phoenix as Diva of the Year? Who will follow in Madison Rayne, Tara and the Beautiful People’s footsteps as Knockout of the Year? And who will Cheerleader Melissa‘s successor be as Independent Wrestler of the Year?
If you’re just joining us for the Year-End Awards this year, or if you need a refresher, here’s a breakdown of how our awards work…
Year-End Awards: How it works
The Diva Dirt Year-End Awards are voted for by you and only you, the readers. We consider your input throughout the entire awards process, from voting for your winners to even informing the nominations process!
Each year, we open our awards season with the nomination suggestions ballot. Here, you’ll have the chance to suggest potential nominations for categories such as Match of the Year. We’ll take all of your suggestions into consideration when forming the official nominations shortlist.
The nominations will be revealed and voting will commence on the day after the final WWE/TNA pay per view of the year. This year, that PPV will be WWE TLC on December 18th. Voting, therefore, will commence on December 19th.
The winners will be revealed, as is annual tradition, throughout the day on January 1st, 2012.
Nomination suggestions ballot
To get the process under way, we are looking for your suggestions for the following categories. These suggestions will help us decide the official nominations shortlist which will be revealed on December 19th. To have your say, simply leave a comment copying & pasting the form at the bottom of this post.
Remember: This is not the official voting ballot. The categories here do not reflect all of the categories in the Year-End Awards, simply the ones we want your input for.
The categories are…
Independent Wrestler of the Year
Independent wrestler that has had the most exceptional year. Locations considered: North America (US and Canada), Europe, Japan and Mexico.
Televised Match of the Year
Match of the year that has taken place on television or pay per view. Open to WWE, TNA and ROH only.
Independent Match of the Year
Match of the year that has taken place in an independent promotion and is available on DVD, online or pay per view. No matches that are not available for public viewing i.e. simply on a live event.
News Story of the Year
What has been the year’s biggest and most interesting news story? Open to WWE, TNA and independents.
Best Moment (previously ‘Best Angle’)
What was the best moment in women’s wrestling this year? Open to WWE, TNA and independents.
Best Feud
What was the best feud in women’s wrestling this year? Open to WWE, TNA and independents.
Best Tag Team/Group
Who was the best tag team or group in women’s wrestling? Open to WWE, TNA and independents.
Most Improved Wrestler
Who has improved the most? Open to WWE, TNA and independents.
Most Skilled Wrestler
Who was 2011’s most technically-gifted wrestler? Open to WWE, TNA and independents.
Best Newcomer
Who was the best new entrant in women’s wrestling this year? Open to WWE, TNA and independents.
Best Finisher
Who had the most exciting finishing move? Open to WWE, TNA and independents.
Best Babyface
Who was the best fan favorite? Open to WWE, TNA and independents.
Best Heel
Who did you love to hate the most? Open to WWE, TNA and independents.
Best Gimmick
Who best portrayed their character in 2011? Open to WWE, TNA and independents.
Most Underrated
Who was the most underrated in 2011? Open to WWE, TNA and independents.
One to Watch in 2012
Who should we watch out for next year? Open to WWE, TNA and independents.
Most Stylish
Who had the best fashion sense? Open to WWE, TNA and independents.
Best Photoshoot
Who had the best photoshoot? Open to WWE and TNA only.
Biggest WTF Moment
What was the biggest moment that made you go ‘WTF?’ Open to WWE, TNA and independents.
Most Social
Who is the most entertaining on Twitter? Open to WWE, TNA and independents.
To submit a ballot, copy and paste the following form into the comments section.
Please answer each category succinctly. No additional details, reasons etc. necessary.
[update]Independent Wrestler of the Year:
Televised Match of the Year (provide YouTube link and/or event name/date):
Independent Match of the Year (provide event name/date):
News Story of the Year:
Best Moment (provide date):
Best Feud:
Best Tag Team/Group:
Most Improved Wrestler
Most Skilled Wrestler
Best Newcomer:
Best Finisher:
Best Babyface:
Best Heel:
Best Gimmick:
Most Underrated:
One to Watch in 2012:
Most Styish:
Best Photoshoot:
Biggest WTF Moment
Most Social:[/update]
