Kerth Awards
| Award | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Kerth Awards |
| Date(s): | 1998 – present |
| Frequency: | annual |
| Format: | fanfiction |
| Type: | voted |
| Associated Community: | |
| Fandom: | Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman |
| URL: | https://www.kerthawards.com/ka/ http://www.lcfanfic.com/kerth.html |
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The Kerth Awards are voted awards for Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman fanfiction. They are named for a fictional journalism award on the show.
History
The Kerths were founded in 1998 by Leanne Shawler and Pam Jernigan.[1][2] From the 1999 awards, they have been organised by the Kerth Committee, at first comprising Erin Klingler, Pam Jernigan and Kathy Brown, with Annette Ciotola joining a few years later. In 2005, the committee became Annette Ciotola, Kaethel, Yvonne Connell and Tricia Walpole, with Elena subsequently joining.[1][3] They are still ongoing as of 2016.
Process
All complete Lois & Clark stories published online during the preceding year are eligible. Stories are nominated by fans, usually in February, with the top four to six nominations in each category entering the ballot. Categories divide stories by length, genre and topic. Several categories are specific to Lois & Clark, such as Best Revelation. Stories can appear in Best Overall plus two other categories. Voting is usually held in March. The winners are announced at a live awards ceremony on IRC.[3]
Winners
Best Overall
1998: Meet Me in Kansas City by Chris Mulder
1999: What it Means to Love You by Erin Klingler
2000: It Happened One (Super) Night by Wendy Richards
2001: For the Greater Good by Wendy Richards
2002: Purity by Yvonne Connell
2004: Yesterday, Upon the Stair by Carol Malo
2005: Damaged by Yvonne Connell
2006: 24 Hours by Wendy Richards
2007: Faustian Bargain by Sue S
2008: Honeymoon in ... Vegas by Sue S
2009: There's No Place Like Home by ML Thompson
2010: Awaken My Heart by Female Hawk
2011: Aussie Rules by Female Hawk
2012: Trusting Me, Trusting You by Female Hawk
2013: Accused by Female Hawk
2014: Cooking Class by Female Hawk
2015: Fictitious Persons by Debbie G
2016: Newsworthy by AntiKryptonite
2017: TIE - Mamihlapinatapei by Susan Young and Airport by Morgana
2018: Embracing the Darkness by Deadly Chakram and State’s Evidence by Terry Leatherwood
2019: Delusions of Grandeur by Folc4evernaday
2020: Rules of War by Folc4evernaday and What if...by AntiKryptonite
2021: Erased by Deadly Chakram, Injustice by Folc4evernaday and Veterans of War by Terry Leatherwood
2022: Alone at 7pm by Folc4evernaday
2023: What the Heart Wants by AnnieM and KathyB
References
- ^ a b Kerth Awards: Kerth History (Kerth Committee, 2005) (accessed 12 Febuary 2012)
- ^ Lois & Clark FoLC Fanfic Obsession Page: 1998 Kerth Awards Ceremony (Pam Jernigan, 1998) (accessed 12 Febuary 2012)
- ^ a b Kerth Awards: Frequently Asked Questions (accessed 12 Febuary 2012)