It’s that time of year once again! Now that we are into the final month of 2017, it’s time to give out some awards. Expect this year, it is going to be extra special, for we hit the double digits!
That’s right! Diva Dirt presents its Year-End Awards for the TENTH Year Running!!
Who will follow Charlotte Flair as WWE’s female Superstar of the Year, Asuka as NXT’s female Superstar of the Year, Gail Kim as Impact Wrestling’s Knockout of the Year and Sexy Star as Independent Wrestler of the Year? (what a difference a year can make huh?)
Now while we do have most of our picks made, we still need more suggestions. That’s where YOU come in!
If you’re just joining us for the Fan Awards this year, or if you need a refresher, here’s a breakdown of how our awards work:
How it works:
The Diva Dirt Fan 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 nominations 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 Saturday, December 16th or Sunday, December 17th. The voting period will run through until New Year’s Eve.
The winners will be revealed throughout the day on either Sunday, December 31st 2017 or Monday, January 1st 2018.
Nominations 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 either December 16th or 17th. To have your say, simply leave a comment copying and pasting the form at the bottom of this post.
Remember: This does not count as your official vote. The categories here do not reflect all of the categories in the Fan 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, Mexico and Australia. This category will include women competing for Ring of Honor and Lucha Underground.
Mainstream Match of the Year
Match of the year that has taken place on television or a televised promotion’s Pay-Per-View/Live Special. Open to WWE, NXT, Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor and Lucha Underground.
Independent Match of the Year
Match of the year that has taken place in an independent promotion and is available on DVD, online or iPPV. Matches that are not available for public viewing are not eligible.
News Story of the Year
What has been the year’s biggest and most interesting news story? Open to WWE, NXT, Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor and Lucha Underground and the independents.
Best Moment
What was the best moment in women’s wrestling this year? Open to WWE, NXT, TNA, Lucha Underground and the independents.
WTF Moment
What was the biggest moment that made you go “WTF?” Open to WWE, NXT, Impact, Ring of Honor, Lucha Underground and the independents.
Best Feud
What was the best feud in women’s wrestling this year? Open to WWE, NXT, Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor and Lucha Underground and the independents.
Best Tag Team/Group
Who was the best tag team or group in women’s wrestling? Open to WWE, NXT, Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor and Lucha Underground and the independents.
Most Improved Wrestler
Who has improved the most? Open to WWE, NXT, Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor and Lucha Underground and the independents.
Most Skilled Wrestler
Who was 2016’s most technically-gifted wrestler? Open to WWE, NXT, Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor and Lucha Underground and the independents.
Best Newcomer
Who was the best new/fresh face entrant in women’s wrestling this year? Open to WWE, NXT, Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor and Lucha Underground and the independents.
Most Underrated
Who was the most underrated in 2016? Open to WWE, NXT, Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor and Lucha Underground and the independents.
Best Manager
Who served as 2016’s best manager? Open to WWE, NXT, Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor and Lucha Underground and the independents.
Best Finisher
Who had the most exciting finishing move? Open to WWE, NXT, Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor and Lucha Underground and the independents.
Best Babyface
Who was the best fan favorite? Open to WWE, NXT, Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor and Lucha Underground and the independents.
Best Heel
Who did you love to hate the most? Open to WWE, NXT, Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor and Lucha Underground and the independents.
Best Gimmick
Who best portrayed their character in 2016? Open to WWE, NXT, Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor and Lucha Underground and the independents.
One to Watch in 2018
Who should we watch out for next year? Open to WWE, NXT, Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor and Lucha Underground and the independents.
Most Stylish
Who had the best fashion sense? Open to WWE, NXT, Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor, Lucha Underground and the independents.
Most Social
Who is the most entertaining woman on social media platforms? Open to WWE, NXT, Impact Wrestling, Ring of Honor, Lucha Underground and the independents.
To submit a ballot, copy and paste the following form into the comments section.
Please answer each category succinctly. No additional details are necessary.
INDEPENDENT WRESTLER OF THE YEAR:
MAINSTREAM MATCH OF THE YEAR (PROVIDE YOUTUBE LINK AND/OR EVENT NAME/DATE):
INDEPENDENT MATCH OF THE YEAR (PROVIDE YOUTUBE LINK AND/OR EVENT NAME/DATE):
NEWS STORY OF THE YEAR:
BEST MOMENT (PROVIDE DATE):
WTF Moment (PROVIDE DATE):
BEST FEUD:
BEST TAG TEAM/GROUP:
MOST IMPROVED WRESTLER:
MOST SKILLED WRESTLER:
BEST NEWCOMER:
MOST UNDERRATED:
BEST MANAGER:
BEST FINISHER:
BEST BABYFACE:
BEST HEEL:
BEST GIMMICK:
ONE TO WATCH IN 2018:
MOST STYLISH:
MOST SOCIAL:
