Monday, January 6, 2025

View Awards Voting is Open

 

We'd just like to remind everyone to vote in this year's View from Valehaven Player's Choice Awards.

Voting openeed on January 4th and will close on January 12th at 7:30PM.

On the voting page you will see all of the nominations that were made for each category. 

You may vote for up to THREE different events/items/people per category. Each of these votes counts equally. 


Winners and Presentations:

The View Awards will be presented at The Feast of the Leviathan after Rhiassan Court.

Rather than a single event/item/person winning best in a category, there will be three winners per category each recognized with equal standing to one another. In cases where there are ties there may be more than three.

A new change last year, this is a rather noteworthy shift from the way the View awards have run for over two decades, but it is an important one. The purpose of these awards, as always, is to give the community a way to say “thank you” to its members and event holding teams for going above and beyond in how they enrich our game. By recognizing multiple events as described above it extends our ability to show our appreciation and extend our camaraderie with each other without also having to rank each other’s contributions in contrast to one another.

We look forward to running these awards for the 2024 eventing season and we are honored to be able to present them this year at Feast of the Leviathan.

Find the complete list of voting categories and nominations below.



EVENT AWARDS

Outstanding One-Day Event

  • Black & White 2024
  • Creathorne Grill and Games
  • Ghost of a CHANce
  • Hartlepool's Sunken Picnic
  • Neden BBQ
  • Nedengiving
  • Rhiassa Presents: Echoes of Ragnarok: The Conclusion
  • Rhiassa Presents: Feast of the Leviathan XXV
  • Sanctuary Questing 1
  • The Clontarf Shuffle III with Stacked Deck Final Table
  • The Gilded Lion and Silver Branch Summer Festival III
  • Tournaments of Artemis XI
  • Training Day 1

Outstanding Weekend Event

  • All Hail the Gloom Father
  • Ascension of King Saegan
  • Ashen Adventures
  • Ashen Bounty XI
  • Blackwood Questing
  • Blackwood Tournaments XI
  • Chimeron Questing XXIX: Blue Town Rush
  • Exotic Items, Creatures, & Wares 4
  • Invictus Tournaments
  • KoSD Questing II
  • Rhiassa Presents: Queen of Hearts XXIX
  • Rise of the Gi-sistance
  • Tournaments of the Blue Rose 1024
  • Tournaments of the Branch III at Feast of Chimeron XXIX
  • Voraniss Questing 4
  • Voraniss Questing Tree Fiddy
  • Winter Revelry

Outstanding Tournament Event

  • Blackwood Tournaments XI
  • Invictus Tournaments
  • Rhiassa Presents: Queen of Hearts XXIX
  • Tournaments of Artemis XI
  • Tournaments of the Blue Rose 1024

Outstanding Questing Event

  • All Hail the Gloom Father
  • Ashen Adventures
  • Blackwood Questing
  • Chimeron Questing XXIX: Blue Town Rush
  • Exotic Items, Creatures, & Wares 4
  • Ghost of a CHANce
  • KoSD Questing II
  • Rhiassa Presents: Echoes of Ragnarok: The Conclusion
  • Rise of the Gi-sistance
  • Sanctuary Questing 1
  • Voraniss Questing 4
  • Voraniss Questing Tree Fiddy

Outstanding Feast Event

  • Ascension of King Saegan
  • Ashen Bounty XI
  • Nedengiving
  • Rhiassa Presents: Feast of the Leviathan XXV
  • Tournaments of the Branch III at Feast of Chimeron XXIX

Outstanding Social Event

  • Black & White 2024
  • Creathorne Grill and Games
  • Hartlepool's Sunken Picnic
  • Neden BBQ
  • The Clontarf Shuffle III with Stacked Deck Final Table
  • The Gilded Lion and Silver Branch Summer Festival III
  • Training Day 1
  • Winter Revelry

Event with Outstanding Special Effects

  • All Hail the Gloom Father
  • Ascension of King Saegan
  • Ashen Adventures
  • Blackwood Questing
  • Chimeron Questing XXIX: Blue Town Rush
  • Ghost of a CHANce
  • Rhiassa Presents: Echoes of Ragnarok: The Conclusion
  • Sanctuary Questing 1
  • Voraniss Questing 4
  • Voraniss Questing Tree Fiddy

Event with Outstanding Props & Costumes

  • All Hail the Gloom Father
  • Ascension of King Saegan
  • Ashen Adventures
  • Ashen Bounty XI
  • Blackwood Questing
  • Chimeron Questing XXIX: Blue Town Rush
  • Ghost of a CHANce
  • KoSD Questing II
  • Rhiassa Presents: Echoes of Ragnarok: The Conclusion
  • Rise of the Gi-sistance
  • Sanctuary Questing 1
  • Tournaments of the Blue Rose 1024
  • Tournaments of the Branch III at Feast of Chimeron XXIX
  • Voraniss Questing 4
  • Voraniss Questing Tree Fiddy

Event with Outstanding Night Quest

  • All Hail the Gloom Father
  • Ascension of King Saegan
  • Ashen Adventures
  • Blackwood Questing
  • Blackwood Tournaments XI
  • Chimeron Questing XXIX: Blue Town Rush
  • Invictus Tournaments
  • KoSD Questing II
  • Rhiassa Presents: Queen of Hearts XXIX
  • Rise of the Gi-sistance
  • Tournaments of the Blue Rose 1024
  • Voraniss Questing 4
  • Voraniss Questing Tree Fiddy

Event with Outstanding Food

  • Ascension of King Saegan
  • Ashen Bounty XI
  • Black & White 2024
  • Chimeron Questing XXIX: Blue Town Rush
  • KoSD Questing II
  • Nedengiving
  • Rhiassa Presents: Feast of the Leviathan XXV
  • The Clontarf Shuffle III with Stacked Deck Final Table
  • The Gilded Lion and Silver Branch Summer Festival III
  • Tournaments of the Blue Rose 1024
  • Tournaments of the Branch III at Feast of Chimeron XXIX
  • Training Day 1
  • Voraniss Questing Tree Fiddy
  • Winter Revelry

Outstanding Dish at an Event

  • Ascension of King Saegan: Crème brûlée
  • Ascension of King Saegan: Duck
  • Ascension of King Saegan: Spring Salad
  • Ascension of King Saegan: Steak Entrée
  • Ashen Adventures: Sushi Rolls
  • Ashen Bounty XI: Pumpkin Scones
  • Ashen Bounty XI: Witch Fingers
  • Black & White 2024: Crabbies
  • Black & White 2024: Fern's Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Apple hand pies
  • Black & White 2024: Kelly's flourless chocolate cake
  • Chimeron Questing XXIX: Blue Town Rush: Smoked Chicken
  • Chimeron Questing XXIX: Sir Laika’s Pulled Pork
  • Neden BBQ: Sir Elizah's Drinks
  • Nedengiving: Gumbo
  • Rhiassa Presents: Feast of the Leviathan XXV: Lasagna
  • The Gilded Lion and Silver Branch Summer Festival III: Popcorn
  • The Gilded Lion and Silver Branch Summer Festival III: Tacos
  • Tournaments of the Branch III at Feast of Chimeron XXIX: Cimone's Scones
  • Training Day 1: Chicken and Waffles
  • Voraniss Questing 4: Almiraj's Alchemy
  • Voraniss Questing 4: Cinnamon Love Cake
  • Voraniss Questing Tree Fiddy: Bananas
  • Winter Revelry: Herb Encrusted Steak Roast
  • Winter Revelry: Lamb Roast
  • Winter Revelry: Meatballs
  • Winter Revelry: Premium grilled cheese
  • Winter Revelry: Smoked Ham


PUBLICATION AWARDS

Outstanding IC View from Valehaven Article

Outstanding OOC View from Valehaven Article

Outstanding View from Valehaven Series

  • Conspiracy Monthly - Kyra/Kieran Barry
  • Cross the Realms - Jason Rosa
  • Guess That Realmsie - Jason Rosa and Dani Lacasse
  • Hedda's Helping Hands Kitchen - Anna Hewitt
  • Humanizing the Realms - Various Authors
  • Laughing Gods in the Eye - Ethan Goldman
  • Maker's Space - Justin Thibeault
  • Meme Mondays - Jason Rosa
  • Realms Cros-Sword - Brooke Tilton
  • Realmsie Radar (Charts) - Jason Rosa
  • Rumors - Ryan Welch (passing on to Anna Hewitt)
  • Straight Outta Context - Dani Lacasse and Kyra/Kieran Barry
  • The Epic History of the Realms - Dan Diamond
  • What You Missed - Various Authors
  • What's It Do? What's It Do? - Jason Rosa
  • Word From the West - Various Authors

Outstanding View from Valehaven work of Poetry, Song, or Fiction

Outstanding Realms Photograph (please include public link and accurate photographer information)

  • A Very Hungry Caterpillar - Kersten Prince
  • A Warrior’s First Quest - Anna Hewitt
  • Anton kills Jack of Redwall - Kersten Prince
  • Ascension - Kersten Prince
  • Bad Guys Rawr - Kersten Prince
  • Bri Winning the Photo for Flesh Blanket - Kersten Prince
  • Cheer Squad - Cal Marsden
  • Fern at the War Table - Bri Meisser
  • Historic Rhiassans - Kersten Prince
  • Jean Baptiste uses all his wile to tackle the Fallen King -  Kersten Prince
  • Knighting - Bri Meisser
  • Neden Boys - Dustin Mack
  • Neden Family Photo - John Berini
  • The OG - Bri Meisser
  • Why is There No Food on the Table - Bri Meisser
  • Wisteria’s Spellbook - Bri Meisser

PLAYER AWARDS

Outstanding Group for Staffing and NPCing

  • Ashenmark
  • Blackwood
  • Chimeron
  • Invictus
  • Knights of the Sable Dragon
  • Order of the Crescent
  • Saurabia
  • Voraniss

Outstanding Newbie (under 1 year in Realms)

  • Andrew Kenny
  • Celeste Ma
  • Dallas Sheldon
  • Emiko Peck
  • Emma Packer
  • Foster Jacobson Heitker
  • John Peloquin
  • Kanik Hollan
  • Keith Palmer-Poirier
  • Lexi Booke
  • Matthew Mueller
  • Nicholas Crowe

Outstanding Younger player (between 1 and 5 years in Realms)

  • Adam Huneke
  • Antonio Laudati
  • Brianna Meisser
  • Charlotte Larson
  • Daniel Hudon
  • Emma Harvey
  • Emma Sherman
  • Eric Stegehuis
  • Hannah Boucher
  • Isaac Saff
  • Jay Weil
  • Justin Thibeault
  • Kelly Perfetto
  • Kyra/Kieran Barry
  • Max McCalla
  • Nixon Showalter
  • Owen Lacey
  • Tim Mesite
  • Zachary Emmert

Outstanding Bard

  • Amber Fox
  • Anna Hewitt
  • Arthur Granger
  • Benjamin Lacasse
  • Brianna Meisser
  • Brookelyn Tilton
  • Crystal Welch
  • Dan Diamond
  • Emma Sherman
  • Ethan Goldman
  • Hannah Boucher
  • Mandolin Fox
  • Michael Zajac
  • Renee Booke
  • Sarah Fournier

Outstanding Craftsperson

  • Adam Blaisdell
  • Amber Fox
  • Anthony Quintana
  • Arthur Granger
  • Becky Baron
  • Callahan Marsden
  • Casey Lemay
  • Dani Lacasse
  • Derek Booke
  • Devon Power
  • Hannah Boucher
  • John Rescigno
  • Justin Balanca-Hawkes
  • Justin Thibeault
  • Keith Cronyn
  • Kyle Yazinka
  • Maria Carr
  • Maryanne English-Betie
  • Megan Matulewicz
  • Owen Lacey
  • Staycee Rescigno
  • Vivienne Granger

Outstanding Photographer

  • Anna Hewitt
  • Brianna Meisser
  • Brookelyn Tilton
  • Dani Lacasse
  • Dustin Mack
  • Jason Rosa
  • Kersten Prince
  • Paul Tilton
  • Sawyer Judkins

Outstanding Artist

  • Brookelyn Gingras
  • Crystal Welch
  • Emma Harvey
  • Emma Sherman
  • Ethan Goldman
  • Hannah Boucher
  • Jay Weil
  • Justin Balanca-Hawkes
  • Maryanne English-Betie
  • Nataliya Kostenko

Outstanding Vendor

  • Arthur Granger
  • Brookelyn Gingras
  • Casey Lemay
  • Emma Harvey
  • Maryanne English-Betie
  • Megan & Steven Matulewicz

Outstandingly Dressed

  • Adam Blaisdell
  • Alyssa Weisblatt
  • Amber Fox
  • Anna Hewitt
  • Arthur Granger
  • Briar Sieracki
  • Brookelyn Tilton
  • Dani Lacasse
  • Derek Booke
  • Devon Power
  • Diana Learned
  • Emma Harvey
  • Emma Sherman
  • Jacob Ruggiero
  • Jason Rosa
  • John Rescigno
  • Josh Learned
  • Justin Thibeault
  • Lynn Butler
  • Lynna Gallo
  • Maria Carr
  • Maryanne English-Betie
  • Matthew Brenner
  • Matthew Mueller
  • Megan Williamson
  • Nate Carr
  • Nicholis Crowe
  • Renee Booke
  • Sara Jessop
  • Sarah Fournier
  • Valariea Hellsing

Outstanding Feastocrat

  • Anna Hewitt
  • Ben Greene
  • Casey Lemay
  • Dani Lacasse
  • Ian Pushee
  • Jana Greene
  • Jason Rosa
  • Jennifer DeNardis-Rosa
  • Kelly Bonci
  • Kimberly Coffey
  • Lani Jones
  • Liz Butler
  • Megan Matulewicz
  • Megan Williamson

Outstanding Servant or Kitchen Staff

  • Alyssa Lee
  • Amber Fox
  • Anthony Quintana
  • Beth Tozier
  • David Rubenstein
  • Gregory Falconer
  • Jennifer DeNardis-Rosa
  • Jerry Pearce
  • Joseph Yang
  • Justin Thibeault
  • Katrina Hull
  • Kelly Perfetto
  • Kimberly Coffey
  • Liz Butler
  • MJ Rodriguez
  • Neil S. Tozier
  • Nick Quadrini
  • Sarah Fournier

Outstanding Combat Marshal

  • Becky Baron
  • Benjamin Lacasse
  • Callahan Marsden
  • Hillary Fotino
  • James Murphy
  • Jamison Bancroft
  • Josh Learned
  • Keith Cronyn
  • Kyle Yazinka
  • Megan Williamson
  • Mike Durocher
  • Nataliya Kostenko
  • Nate Carr
  • Patrick Bobell
  • Paul Tilton
  • Steven Nelson
  • Travis Wilcox
  • Tucker Noyes

Outstanding Magic Marshal

  • Becky Baron
  • Benjamin Lacasse
  • Cameron Huneke
  • Dani Lacasse
  • Derek Booke
  • Eric Willisson
  • Keith Cronyn
  • Kelly Perfetto
  • Maria Carr
  • Matt Butler
  • Nate Carr
  • Patrick Bobell
  • Pi Fisher
  • Renee Booke
  • Zachary Koval

Outstanding Trainer

  • Adrian Cronin
  • Diana Learned
  • Gregory Falconer
  • Hillary Fotino
  • Jamison Bancroft
  • Jerry Pearce
  • Joseph Yang
  • Josh Learned
  • Kathy Fey
  • Keith Cronyn
  • Megan Williamson
  • Nate Carr
  • Ryan Welch
  • Steve Nelson
  • Thomas Gallagher
  • Tucker Noyes

Outstanding Mentor

  • Adam Blaisdell
  • Amber Fox
  • Ben Lacasse
  • Bradford Roby
  • Briar Sieracki
  • Dan Diamond
  • Dani Lacasse
  • Derek Booke
  • Diana Learned
  • Ed Drummond
  • Eric Willisson
  • Hillary Fotino
  • James Murphy
  • Janna Oakfellow-Pushee
  • Jason Rosa
  • Jerry Pearce
  • John Rescigno
  • Joseph Yang
  • Josh Learned
  • Joshua Bryant
  • Keith Cronyn
  • Kelly Perfetto
  • Matt Butler
  • Megan Williamson
  • Nataliya Kostenko
  • Nate Carr
  • Patrick Bobell
  • Paul Tilton
  • Renee Booke
  • Ryan Welch
  • Stephen Sanford
  • Steven Nelson
  • Tim Suitor
  • Travis Wilcox
  • Tucker Noyes

Outstanding Displays of Kindness

  • Adam Blaisdell
  • Arthur Granger
  • Becky Baron
  • Ben Papp
  • Brookelyn Gingras
  • Diana Learned
  • Ed Drummond
  • Emma Harvey
  • Emma Sherman
  • Eric Stegehuis
  • Hannah Blood
  • James Murphy
  • Janna Oakfellow-Pushee
  • Jennifer Gallagher
  • Joseph Yang
  • Josh Learned
  • Kelly Bonci
  • Kelly Perfetto
  • Kyra/Kieran Barry
  • Lani Jones
  • Lynn Butler
  • Maria Carr
  • Megan Matulewicz
  • Renee Booke
  • Sarah Fournier
  • Stephen Sanford
  • Steven Nelson
  • Wendi Lovett

Outstanding use of Support Magic

  • Aelias Softshadow
  • Aiden Penclaw
  • Bloom
  • Bogen
  • Cressida
  • Eamon Azzameen
  • Elric
  • Evitta Jainrose (Evie)
  • James Swift
  • Johan
  • Kiira
  • Kindrianna
  • Liselle Silvermaple
  • Mathies
  • Odd
  • Ryu Goldscale
  • Tara Fae-Eternal
  • Tarnisha
  • Tempest
  • Voutiá
  • Ypnn

Outstanding Roleplaying of Magic

  • Aelias Softshadow
  • Aiden Penclaw
  • Chrysanta Morris
  • Cressida
  • Evitta Jainrose (Evie)
  • Hygar Athame
  • Irri
  • James Swift
  • Jean C'est Magnifique Try Baptise
  • Johan
  • Kiira
  • Kindrianna
  • Liana Lae'lae'an tel KhaeOssrim
  • Liselle Silvermaple
  • Margaret August
  • Merrix Oreryn
  • Mogar
  • Rosetta
  • Ryu Goldscale
  • Shalindra Darkmoon
  • Tempest

Outstanding Roleplaying by a Player Character

  • Aelias Softshadow
  • Aiden Penclaw
  • Bubbles O'Sudsie the Bannik
  • Charis Ornvrelvel
  • Chrysanta Morris
  • Cimone
  • Elric
  • Evitta Jainrose (Evie)
  • Felnar Dulintel "Phee" Dawncry-Nosetti
  • Fern Eberhardt
  • Gordon Lightfoot
  • Hedda Whan-Hedda
  • Iawen Penn
  • James Swift
  • Jasper Sherwood
  • Jean C'est Magnifique Try Baptise
  • Kiira
  • Kindrianna
  • Liselle Silvermaple
  • Makhta McKrye
  • Omri Azar
  • Ryu Goldscale
  • Saegan (played by Sarah F)
  • Shandar Silverstorm
  • Tara Fae-Eternal
  • Temorse Sorowind
  • Tempest
  • Tulkhan

Outstanding Roleplaying of a Single NPC Role

  • Adam Blaisdell as Sir Roman DeMaris
  • Anthony Quintana as Blonde Swamp Tree
  • Beth Tozier as Delirium
  • Brookelyn Tilton as Lady Taunton
  • Crystal Welch as Cornix
  • Crystal Welch as Crab Scientist
  • Emma Sherman as Jeffery the Kobold
  • Jay Weil as Frederick the Nightmare
  • John Rescigno as Angel Chan
  • John Rescigno as Danny
  • Kelly Perfetto as Kellen Taunton
  • Lynn Butler as Kali’Rex
  • Matthew Daviault as Sir Willmot D'Aubert
  • Matthew Daviault as Soultaker
  • Patick Bobell as The Fallen King
  • Paul Tilton as Baron Gautier
  • Paul Tilton as Thea Dalma
  • Renee Booke as Dame Carrion
  • Sarah Fournier for Dame Gloriana Stanwode
  • Sean Veale as Blue
  • Several NPCs as The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Outstanding Grunt NPC

  • Anthony Quintana
  • Benjamin Lacasse
  • Charlie Pottow
  • Heath Sainio
  • Ian Pushee
  • Jacob Ruggiero
  • James Murphy
  • Jamison Bancroft
  • Jerry Pearce
  • Joseph Yang
  • Josh Learned
  • Kathy Fey
  • Keith Cronyn
  • Kelly Perfetto
  • Kyle Yazinka
  • Mike Durocher
  • Nate Carr
  • Neil Kusleika
  • Nixon Showalter
  • Seamus Packer
  • Sean Veale
  • Steven Nelson
  • Zachary Emmert


PARAGON AWARDS

Outstanding Honor in Combat

  • Adam Blaisdell
  • Austin Wade
  • Bradford Roby
  • Cameron Huneke
  • Ed Drummond
  • Gregory Falconer
  • Hannah Boucher
  • Jacob Ruggiero
  • Jamison Bancroft
  • Jasper Sierra
  • Joseph Yang
  • Josh Learned
  • Justin Balanca-Hawkes
  • Kathy Fey
  • Keith Cronyn
  • Kyle Yazinka
  • Madison Neal
  • Matthew Hewitt
  • Mike Durocher
  • Nataliya Kostenko
  • Nate Carr
  • Neil Kusleika
  • Paul Tilton
  • Seamus Packer
  • Sean Finn
  • Steven Nelson
  • Steven Yazinka
  • Tucker Noyes

Outstanding in Helping Eventholders

  • Adam Blaisdell
  • Arthur Granger
  • Becky Baron
  • Benjamin Lacasse
  • Crystal Welch
  • Dani Lacasse
  • Emily Murphy
  • Emma Sherman
  • Eric Willisson
  • Hannah Boucher
  • Ian Pushee
  • Jacob Ruggiero
  • Jason Rosa
  • Jennifer Gallagher
  • Josh Learned
  • Kathy Fey
  • Kelly Bonci
  • Kelly Perfetto
  • Kyle Yazinka
  • Lynn Butler
  • Maria Carr
  • Megan Williamson
  • MJ Rodriguez
  • Nate Carr
  • Neil Kusleika
  • Neil S. Tozier
  • Patrick Bobell
  • Paul Tilton
  • Pi Fisher
  • Ryan Welch
  • Sarah Fournier
  • Sean Finn
  • Staycee Rescigno
  • Tony Quintana
  • Zachary Emmert

Outstanding Role Model

  • Adam Blaisdell
  • Angela Gray
  • Becky Baron
  • Ben Lacasse
  • Beth Tozier
  • Crystal Welch
  • Dani Lacasse
  • Diana Learned
  • Gregory Falconer
  • James Murphy
  • Jamison Bancroft
  • Janna Oakfellow-Pushee
  • Jason Rosa
  • Jerry Pearce
  • John Rescigno
  • Josh Learned
  • Kathy Fey
  • Keith Cronyn
  • Kelly Bonci
  • Megan Matulewicz
  • Nate Carr
  • Patrick Bobell
  • Renee Booke
  • Ryan Welch
  • Stephen Sanford
  • Steven Nelson
  • Tim Suitor

Sapphire Award (awarded to individuals who identify as women or gender minorities who go above and beyond in the community and are outstanding in advocating to advance women and gender minorities in the Realms)

  • Briar Sieracki
  • Crystal Welch
  • Dani Lacasse
  • Diana Learned
  • Hannah Boucher
  • Hillary Fotino
  • Janna Oakfellow-Pushee
  • Jennifer Gallagher
  • Kathy Fey
  • Kelly Perfetto
  • Laura Granger
  • Megan Williamson
  • Nataliya Kostenko
  • Renee Booke
  • Sarah Fournier

Outstanding Contributions to the Realms

  • Becky Baron
  • Ben Greene
  • Casey Lemay
  • Dani Lacasse
  • Derek Booke
  • Hillary Fotino
  • Ian Pushee
  • James Murphy
  • Janna Greene
  • Janna Oakfellow-Pushee
  • Jason Rosa
  • Jen Gallagher
  • John Rescigno
  • Josh Learned
  • Kathy Fey
  • Kelly Perfetto
  • Kyle Yazinka
  • Matthew Brenner
  • Megan Matulewicz
  • Patrick Bobell
  • Paul Tilton
  • Pi Fisher
  • Renee Booke
  • Ryan Welch
  • Steven Matulewicz
  • Travis Wilcox
  • Tucker Noyes