First Annual NZFF awards

[ZK-TJL]

NZFF Annual Awards Ceremony "Forum Field Airshow "“ 2007'

As NZFF prepares to celebrate its one year anniversary in style with the "Forum Field Air show' it has been decided that the outstanding individual achievements of the last 12 months should also be recognised and celebrated.

The "First Annual NZFF awards' will conclude the Forum Field Airshow. Categories are as follows:

Most Influential Flightsimmer of the year = Joe Blogs

Virtual Pilot of the year = Joe Blogs

Scenery Developer of the year = Joe Blogs

Scenery of the year = Gore by Joe Blogs

Repainter of the year = Joe Blogs

Repaint of the year = Air New Zealand 787 by Joe Blogs

Aircraft model of the year = Boeing 787 by Joe Blogs

Best video of the year = "My crash' by Joe Blogs

Screenshot artist of the year = by Joe Blogs

Voting will be done by way of PM sent directly to me (ZK-TJL), in each category voters place their 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice.

So a vote in the Repainter of the year category would look like this:

Repainter of the Year = 1 Mickey Mouse, 2 Donald Duck, 3 Pluto Dog

Please don't make your vote's public (Your vote will not count if you do so).

-Only Current NZFF members (with at least 1 month membership and 10+ posts) can vote.
-Only Current NZFF members can be voted for.
-You cannot vote for yourself.
-Once you have cast your votes they can not be changed.

I cannot be voted for in any category as I am organising these awards. It has been decided not to use a forum poll, as it will not be a surprise on the day if the votes were taken this way.

The 3 people in each category that receive the most votes will be nominees for that category, and the winner being the nominee with the most votes. Each nominee will have their achievement briefly outlined by the master of ceremonies. Each winner will have the chance to make a quick speech (If present on the day).

Further to these listed awards is the "Best Display at the 2007 Forum Field Airshow' award which will be selected by a panel of judges.

Finally there will be a special awards section.

No physical award or prize will be given, simply the honour of recognition by your New Zealand Flightsim peers.

[Jimmy]

Looks interesting,

Finally there will be a special awards section.

Whats that consisit of?

[Zöltuger]

Finally there will be a special awards section.

Whats that consisit of?

The First Annual Montgomery Burns Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence

[Ian Warren]

Finally there will be a special awards section.

Whats that consisit of?

The First Annual Montgomery Burns Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence

SORRY , I'VE SEEN THE SIM'P's THAT MUCH!

The First Annual Montgomery Burns Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence

............ Hang on ...

[ZK-TJL]

Looks interesting,

Finally there will be a special awards section.

Whats that consisit of?

You'll find out on the day

[Kelburn]

When is it and what are the prizes

[h290master]

Decisions,Decisions

[ZK-TJL]

When is it and what are the prizes

The awards will conclude the NZFF 'Forum Field Airshow'. No physical award or prize will be given, simply the honour of recognition by your New Zealand Flightsim peers (as stated in the guidelines .

[Charl]

OK Now LISTEN UP!
If you lot don't get your votes in, then the result is going to be fabricated as follows
(Don't say you haven't been warned, this is a secret ballot!)
Most Influential Flightsimmer of the year = My Best Mate
Virtual Pilot of the year = My Best Mate
Scenery Developer of the year = You better be real quick, otherwise it's gonna default to that Robin Corn fella
Scenery of the year = See above
Repainter of the year = My Best Mate
Repaint of the year = OK there was more than one, so we'll let you decide.
Aircraft model of the year = N/A. If this doesn't get Baunton moving with the Fletcher, nothing will!
Best video of the year = Jon M, he had video diarrhea longer than anyone this year
Screenshot artist of the year = My Best Mate

You don't want to see this happen on this forum! Do you??
So get that vote in early!
Don't let My Best Mate get away with this!

Conditions apply: Admin, partners & wannabe simmers are not eligible to vote, nor get prizes.
Deposit of $50 payable at gate, annual loan finance fee of 7% applies.
Not available to employees.

[JonARNZ]

Video Diarrhea.....opps, I gotta run, gotta another one coming...

[ZK-TJL]

Votes are coming in thick and fast........some sections are very, very close. Make sure you get your votes in!!!!

[ZK-TJL]

Voting closes 5pm Wednesday the 25th of April............get your votes in now!!!!

[ZK-TJL]

Voting is now closed. Thanks to everyone that voted

[ZK-Brock]

When do we get the results?

[ZK-TJL]

When is it and what are the prizes

The awards will conclude the NZFF 'Forum Field Airshow'.

as above

[ZK-Brock]

Good luck all!

[Alex]

Any announcement for those who were unable to attend?

Alex

[scon]

Nik said last night he will try and put them up soon

[ZK-TJL]

Thanks to all that voted.....with the talent that we have in New Zealand it wasn't easy to pick.

Repainter of the year 2007
"Aircraft repainters......These guys help to bring our New Zealand aircraft to life, their attention to detail, patience and hard work help fill our virtual sky with accurate airliners and general aviation aircraft"Â￾

Nominees for Repainter of the year 2007

Tim Clark
Jon Murchison
Steve Jenks

Winner 2007: Jon Murchison

Repaint of the year 2007
"Â￾The toughest category this year with votes spread far and wide, such is the quantity and quality of the repaints produced in New Zealand"Â￾

Nominees for Repaint of the year 2007

Air New Zealand CRJ700, Tim Clark
Air New Zealand 737-800, Jon Murchison
NAC King Air 350, Jon Murchison
C172 TGI, Jon Murchison
Air New Zealand 747-400, Tim Clark
RNZAF VIP Andover, Steve Jenks
Air New Zealand 747-400 "classic', Tim Clark
RNZAF DC3, Jon Murchison

Winner 2007 : NAC King Air 350, Jon Murchison

Aircraft Model of the year 2007
"Â￾These guys are our designers, our engineers. Their brilliance brings to life some of our favorite aircraft"Â￾

Nominees for Aircraft Model of the year 2007

Fletcher, Deane Baunton
Saab 2000, Dan Mitchell (Blue Sky Mine Productions)
FSX DC3, James Eden

Winner 2007: Fletcher, Deane Baunton

Video of the year 2007
"Â￾In our time flight simulation is about more than just flying"¦"¦..videos and screenshots have brought out an artistic side to our hobby"Â￾

Nominees for Video of the year 2007

747, Jon Murchison
Bouncy Dash 8, ZK-MAT
World Tour of New Zealand, Jon Murchison

Winner 2007: 747, Jon Murchison

Screenshot Artist of the year 2007
"Â￾These are our plane spotters"¦"¦"¦.but more than that, they show an artistic flair that is second to none. Their ability to make screenshots look so real, so amazing, often leaves us feeling unsure if it's a screenshot or a real life photo"Â￾

Nominees for screenshot Artist of the year 2007

Andrew Underwood
Jon Murchison
Ian Warren

Winner 2007: Ian Warren

Scenery Developer of the year 2007
"Â￾Patience of a saint"¦"¦..attention to detail"¦..meticulous research"¦"¦.these characteristics are found in the best scenery developers. In New Zealand we are lucky to have both world class scenery developers and aspiring new comers"Â￾

Nominees for Scenery Developer of the year 2007

Robin Corn
Ian Warren
David Hall

Winner 2007: Robin Corn

Scenery of the year 2007
"Â￾With so many amazing sceneries it is so hard for one to shine"¦"¦..But this year, one scenery has stood out like a beacon"Â￾

Nominees for Scenery of the year 2007

Dave's Ridge, David Hall
Taranaki, David Hall
REAL New Zealand Wellington, Robin Corn

Winner 2007: REAL New Zealand Wellington, Robin Corn

Virtual Pilot of the year 2007
"Â￾This award is very close to my heart"¦"¦"¦for it is flying that gives many of us great joy. These pilots ooze talent and set the standard in our virtual world"Â￾

Nominees for Virtual Pilot of the year 2007

James McKay
Tim Clark
Jon Murchison

Winner 2007: James McKay

Display of the Day 2007
"Â￾This isn't easy"Â￾ (one of the judges from this years airshow)

Nominees for Display of the Day 2007

Air New Zealand 747-400, James McKay
P51 Mustang, Keagen Gaarkeuken
Roaring 40's Harvard team

Winner 2007: Roaring 40's Harvard team

Most Influential Flightsimmer of the year 2007
"Â￾To be nominated for "Most Influential Flightsimmer of the year' is an honour indeed. Talent, commitment and leadership are qualities found in all of our nominees in this category"Â￾

Nominees for Most Influential Flightsimmer 2007

Charl du Toit
Jon Murchison
Tim Clark

Winner 2007: Jon Murchison

There are also some other special achievements that we must acknowledge

Firstly, Thanks to Andrew Underwood. Andrew has created and managed our New Zealand Flight simulation forum. This Forum has brought us all together"¦.helped us work together as a team, and bring projects alive. It has become the single greatest resource we have; it has allowed us to form friendships with others who share our passion for flight simulation.

Another big thank you to David Hall. David molded "Forum Field' and made our air show possible. It truly is "an air show field' and we look forward to the air shows to come at this aerodrome.

Lastly, Jon Murchison. Its is Jon's abilities that brought us this air show, with an estimated 300+ hours going into this event from Jon"¦..Quite simply, without Jon this air show would not have happened.

Congratulations to all the Winners and the nominees and thanks again that those who took the time to vote.

[Ian Warren]

Hey .. CONGRAD's s to ALLl and THE PEOPLES EFFORTS and Thanx all .

An amazing Year ,

Supreb , welldone