RVA Class of 2010 Superlatives: Vote!
July 2, 2010
Ok, party people! A couple of weeks ago we asked you to submit nominations for the RVA Class of 2010 Superlatives. We got some great responses that do a great job of highlighting some of the best stuff in town. Now it’s time for you to do your Richmondly duty and vote.
See below for the list of categories (with brief explanations as to what they are all about) and the nominees (in a delightfully random order). You’ll notice that a few people show up in several categories (NUTZY) and some even show up multiple times in the *same* category (SUSAN HOWSON). But, as this is all in good fun, we decided to just go with it. So take a look and then click the big link at the bottom of the post to vote. Voting is open until noon on Wednesday, July 7 (Note: this is a change!). Read carefully, choose wisely, and spread the word.
(Remember, you need to click the link to vote; this list is just to break down who was nominated. Votes left in the comments will not count — read and appreciated, yes, but counted, no.)
Most likely to succeed
Which person, organization, neighborhood, business, etc. in Richmond shows the most promise?
- Broad between Belvidere and Foushee
- Bri Spicer
- The Richmond Squirrels
- Nate’s Taco Truck
- To The Bottom And Back Bus
- The Museum District
- Gene Cox
- Kate Hall
- Young House Love
- Farm to Family
- Secco Wine Bar
- Casey Burke Bunn
- The Richmond Scene
- Black Iris Music
- RVANews
- Church Hill
- Nutzy
- John Sarvay
- Stuzzi
Most artistic
Richmond is jammed-packed with creative folks ranging from the very established to up-and-comers. We’re sure you’ll have no trouble coming up with ideas for this one.
- Mike Broth
- Robert Rentz
- Katie Ukrop
- Amy George
- Shaina Miesnik
- VMFA
- Gallery5
- Casey Longyear
- Hamilton Glass
- Mary Fender
- Tiffany Ferreira
- Ed Trask
- Ryan McLennan
- Adam Juresko
- Noah Scalin
- My Milk Glass Heart
Most musically talented
Which Richmond musician or band do you think has got that special something?
- Matt White
- Dean Christesen
- Matt Fisher
- Fight the Big Bull
- Farm Vegas
- Laura Ann Singh
- Nate (Gull) Rappole
- The Low Branches
- Brand New Groovement
- The Slomski Brothers
- David Shultz and The Skyline
- Jonathan Vassar
- NO BS! Brass
- Tulsa Drone
- Meade Skelton
- Barrelhouse
Class clown
Is it the brains behind Tobacco Avenue? How about the folks at Richmond Comedy Coalition? Or maybe there’s just some random dude on Twitter who makes you spit Diet Coke all over your laptop on a regular basis.
- John Reaves
- Nutzy
- Kendra Lansing/Boo Boo Darlin’
- Jeff Kelley
- Gene Cox
- Richmond Comedy Coalition
- Beth Petty
- Filthy Richmond
- Cafe Darkness
- DR_Machine
- Phil Williams
- Dana Craig
- Matt Harrington
Cutest couple
Richmond’s got all kinds of adorable power couples. Who is the MOST adorablest?
- Dean Christesen and Audrey Tilack
- Dan Goff and Nicole Ford
- Andrea Olson and Kevin Orlosky
- Matt Morton and Liz McEntee
- Susan Howson and Nutzy
- Kevin Clay and Andrew Cothern
- Tyler and Gwyneth Hines
- Jack Lauterback and his mom, Mrs. Lauterback
- Jack Lauterback and StyleWeekly
- John and Sherry Petersik
- Ross and Valerie Catrow
- Damon and Citirah Harris
- Cam DiNunzio and Susan Howson
- John and Nikole Sarvay
- Jorge and Patience Salgado
- Lesley Bruno and Susan Howson
Most athletic
With college sports, professional soccer, and a new but beloved baseball team, there’s quite a bunch from which to choose.
- Denise Dicks
- AnnMarie Grohs
- Nick Noonan
- Evan Harding
- Joey Rodriguez
- Jason Yu
- Andrew Freiden
- Stanley Fit
- The Squirrels
- VCU basketball
- Larry Sanders
- Anne Burleson
- Nutzy
- John Z Fields
- Dominion Riverrock
- Becca Wann
Biggest gossip
Who do you go to when you want all the gory details?
- Jason Roop
- Venture Richmond
- Lisa Ann Setchel
- Lindsay Schoonover
- Rumors Boutique
- Brian Mount
- Karen Newton
- Cafe Darkness
- Jonah Holland
- Ashley Hines
- Karri Peifer
Prom King
Ok, this isn’t really superlative, but we mostly just want to see what you come up with.
- John Yamashita
- Justin Morgan
- Paul Spicer
- Jack Lauterback
- Mkinsey Moore
- Ryan Nobles
- Chris Bopst
- Jon Baliles
- Prabir Mehta
- Gene Cox
- Tim Kaine
- Tim Barry
- Harry Kollatz
- Bill Martin
- Nutzy
Prom Queen
Same deal as the king, but probably prettier.
- Brandon Fox
- Lesley Bruno
- Sabrina Squire
- Melissa Chase
- Antonia FD Vassar
- Deanna Danger
- Sara Gossett
- Emily Brown Lacroix
- Magnolia Jackson Pickett Burnside
- Jennifer Carnam
- Jocelyn Testes-Harder
- Kate Hall
- Dirt Woman
- Erika Gay
- Caroline Gibson
Most spirited
Who is totally, head-over-heels in love with Richmond and will do whatever it takes to make it wonderful?
- Jack Berry
- Mayor Dwight Jones
- John Sarvay
- Paul Goldman
- Phil Williams
- Ross Catrow
- Nutzy
- Trevor Dickerson
- Kate Hall
- Pedro Martinez
- Chris Payne
- Lesley Bruno
- John Murden
- Katie Elliot
VOTE NOW!
NOTE: We have allowed an ‘other’ option for each question. So if you forgot to submit your nominations, or if you’re into starting spirited write-in campaigns just for the heck of it, well today is your lucky day!
56 Responses to “RVA Class of 2010 Superlatives: Vote!”
1. Susan Howson says:
GUYS COME ON! LESLEY BRUNO IS MY SISTER! That’s just not right.
on June 29th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
2. Jamesmurph says:
Is Gene Cox a candidate for everything???
on June 29th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
3. Beth Petty says:
Uh, that MIGHT have been my nomination. MIGHT HAVE BEEN.
on June 29th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
4. Weather Dan says:
Wow, that is both hilarious and wrong at the same time.
Also, guys, there is a glaring omission from the Class Clown category, and her name rhymes with awesome. Write in The Checkout Girl!
on June 29th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
5. Brian Mount says:
W.T.F.
on June 29th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
6. Jack Goes Forth says:
Jason Roop and I cut dashing figures at all GayRVA.com parties we attend, annnnndddd, my Mom and I got a free appetizer at Firebirds last night due to our overwhelming awesomeness. But I’m gonna have to go with Nutzy and Howson. Mostly because I feel bad for Nutzy.
on June 29th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
7. Runcible says:
I’m not entirely sure that this is meant to be a send-up of the juvenile Twitter culture in RVA, but if so it succeeds hilariously.
on June 29th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
8. Kenneth Michael Shultz says:
Best idea ever. Where is the awards ceremony and after party going to be?! I vote Oregon Hill park!
on June 29th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
9. Valerie Catrow says:
Runcible, I think you’ll find that there are several nominees here who have been known and loved in Richmond long before Twitter ever got big here: VMFA, Sabrina Squire (love her), Chris Bopst, etc. Sure, Twitter is represented, but I think our readers did a great job giving a good sample of what makes Richmond great.
on June 29th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
10. Matt Fisher says:
Matt White has forgotten more about music than I’ll ever know.
But this is America, dammit!
If a guy who only knows about 9 chords and plays to 3 people at the Triple on a monthly basis can win “most talented musician”, then anyone’s misbegotten dreams of false entitlement can come true!
VOTE FOR ME
on June 29th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
11. Susan Howson says:
Look, Lauterback, I dispense hugs every time I see you, and nobody has ever called me huggable, so I’m pretty sure I don’t deserve this abuse. Don’t make me write in our names! I’ll do it!
on June 29th, 2010 at 2:30 pm
12. Valerie Catrow says:
I think we should start a Jack & Susan write-in campaign.
INTERNETS, MAKE IT SO.
on June 29th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
13. The Lone Wolf says:
I love this. Hard. No way I’ll win with such strong competition such as Jeff Kelly and Filthy Richmond (class clown) and Brian Mount and Jason Roop (biggest gossip), but still, cheers!
on June 29th, 2010 at 2:34 pm
14. Bob M. says:
I moved to Richmond to get *away* from high school. :sigh:
on June 29th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
15. Dave says:
Bob M. – Richmond won’t leave high school.
This thing is one big popularity contest full of unknown people who use Twitter way too much. Seriously, who are half these people listed on here?
on June 29th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
16. Valerie Catrow says:
Dave, the people listed here were nominated by our readers. Nominations started on June 15 and folks were free to suggest anyone and everyone.
Like we said in the post, we’ve included a write-in option, so we encourage you to add who you think is most deserving. We’re sure that some great suggestions will come in that way and we can’t wait to see what/who you suggest.
on June 29th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
17. Liz Mims says:
I vote for Trevor Dickinson for the Richmond Lover
on June 29th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
18. Jeb says:
Geez. Whiners. Runcible’s comment is easily the funniest thing in this thread before. It’s so condescending. That’s what you call it when you talk down to someone.
on June 29th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
19. Lesley Bruno says:
AND NUTZY IS A SQUIRREL, Susan.
on June 29th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
20. Jason says:
Kenney for KING! – http://ht.ly/24RtZ
on June 29th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
21. whinemedineme says:
if he wins prom king, will he bring awkward back? am i beating a dead horse?
JUSTIN MORGAN FOR PROM KING.
these are hilarious – i love you guys.
on June 29th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
22. Venture Richmond says:
I had NO idea we’d become a gossip column. Not a bad thing though, we got it going on. Vote VR across the board! (Dominion Riverrock, Venture Richmond, Jack Berry)
on June 29th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
23. Courtney says:
The Catrows for Best Couple, of course…HAVE YOU SEEN THEIR CHILD???!!! He’s the cutest thing ever.
Also, can we clarify which Jack Berry? There are two, ya know.
on June 29th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
24. Ryan Smartt says:
If Sarvay wins, does that disqualify him from Garden Wars! ?
Also, I vote for Nutzy. In every category.
on June 29th, 2010 at 3:44 pm
25. Karri Peifer says:
I am most certainly not a gossip! But you know who is? Cafe Darkness. I heard she spends every weekend drinking till 4 a.m. and spreading false rumors about deadbeat dads and 30-year-old gaming enthusiasts.
At least that’s what I heard.
on June 29th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
26. Amy Glass says:
Vote for Most Artistic goes to Tiffany Ferreira for her constant dedication to creativity.
on June 29th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
27. The Lone Wolf says:
Ohhhhhh snap, Karri. Way to bring it. How about you stop acting like you’re in high school! Geez!
(BTW, FTR-If I didn’t vote for myself, I would have voted for yoooooooooooou! xoxox!)
on June 29th, 2010 at 4:17 pm
28. Karri Peifer says:
The Lone Wolf, please stop spreading rumors that we’re in a relationship.
on June 29th, 2010 at 5:48 pm
29. Susan Howson says:
I feel like I have to admit that Nutzy doesn’t exactly return the desperate, enthusiastic love that I have for him. I mean he comes by and kisses my head a little, but…he kisses everyone’s heads. I’m pretty sure he doesn’t know I’m alive. It’s something I cry about into my soup.
However, one day I will dance with Nutzy on top of a dugout, and if promoting this helps me get there faster, then so be it. Please, Richmond, help an anthropomorphic superhero squirrel’s biggest fan achieve her dream.
on June 29th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
30. Jennifer Carnam says:
Which Jack Berry? RMCVB’s? or Venture Richmond’s? Can they both win?
on June 29th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
31. Valerie Catrow says:
Oh, good question, Jennifer. That wasn’t specified. I’d suggest voting for him and then making a comment in the ‘other’ field. It should let you do that.
on June 29th, 2010 at 6:15 pm
32. Topper Dandy says:
According to the sexiest facebook group in the world, “Topper Dandy Makes Me Randy,” I should be voted biggest flirt.
Yacht Rock forever,
-Tops
on June 29th, 2010 at 6:31 pm
33. Kelly says:
Hmmm… Jack L and Jeff K both make me laugh a lot… hmmm the others… must research… and I guess I need to quit being a homebody and get out a bit more to meet all yall! I promise that I will get out more, that will be my 40th bday resolution in July!
on June 29th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
34. Kate Hall says:
So honored to be nominated. . but agree with Ryan’s comment–NUTZY SHOULD SWEEP ALL CATEGORIES. We are merely here to support Nutzy. let’s be honest.
on June 29th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
35. Kate Hall says:
p.s. on the very slim chance that I *do* get voted prom queen, can Gene Cox and Trevor Dickerson be my dates? That would be the awesomest.
on June 29th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
36. John says:
Ryan, my garden will disqualify itself soon. It’s a disaster!
on June 29th, 2010 at 9:22 pm
37. Wolf says:
I’m voting for Gene Cox anywhere he is a candidate. I wish I had nominated him for every category. I’m sure he has musical talent.
on June 29th, 2010 at 9:38 pm
38. Kate Hall says:
wait, I want Nutzy to be my prom date.
on June 29th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
39. Erica Vess says:
Vote for Amy George because she sure has one artistic nose!!!!
on June 29th, 2010 at 9:51 pm
40. Lisa Ann Setchel says:
Best 80′s hair sure ! Biggest Flirt ..yeppers ! coolest photobooth…you know it.. Cutest couple with any of the cute Richmond Grid Boys..YUH HUH, but GOSSIP ??? I dunno whatcha yer thinking RVA, but if you want the low down on the DL, just DM me. shhhhh.
on June 30th, 2010 at 8:02 am
41. Christi Pharr says:
I vote for Becca Wann for most athletic! She is truly an amazing soccer AND basketball player. (She also takes care of my little girls better than any high schooler I know!!!!!)
on June 30th, 2010 at 8:23 am
42. Jonah Holland says:
I vote for more categories next year! How about most likely to start a Facebook revolution!
on June 30th, 2010 at 8:54 am
43. Chris Payne says:
Aw shucks you guys. Thanks for the nom.
However, Ross Catrow is my preceptor.
on June 30th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
44. Jeb says:
Most likely to succeed: BokaTruck (write-in)
Class clown: Jeff Kelley (by a nose)
Cutest couple: Catrows
Biggest gossip: Cafe Darkness (that’s what I heard, anyway)
Prom King: Ryan Nobles (Really? You people missed this one?)
Prom Queen: Kate Hall
Most spirited: Patience Salgado (my last write-in)
on June 30th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
45. Sara Dunnigan aka (RichmondJobNet) says:
Hmmm….Gene and Jocelyn for Prom King and Queen and Cutest Couple.
on June 30th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
46. Jeff Kelley says:
Aw, thanks for the nom guys! Really means alot. I mean a lot. No, no I mean alot.
on June 30th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
47. Lindsay says:
Gene Cox, for every category.
on July 1st, 2010 at 12:14 pm
48. Becky Gay says:
Prom Queen….Erika Gay….of course!
on July 1st, 2010 at 11:06 pm
49. Brandon "Baby-Huey" Fox says:
I don’t know about y’all but if I win the prom queen I shoul be nominated for the class clown!!!!!
on July 1st, 2010 at 11:08 pm
50. Lindsay Lu Ess says:
Brand New Groovement…… bc they rock and my dad MIKE ESS isnt nominated.
Mckinsey ”moon” Moore for prom king ….. bc well we all know why.
Casey Longyear for most artistic….duh….RUMOURS!
on July 4th, 2010 at 4:01 pm
51. BOPST says:
I never went to my prom…
on July 6th, 2010 at 11:59 am
52. Uhh says:
Jesus Christ, this is so incredibly lame. Did you people stop maturing after the 8th grade?
on July 6th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
53. Jolinda says:
Wow. Even more confirmation that Richmonders behave like middle schoolers.
on July 7th, 2010 at 12:16 am
54. RichmondKay says:
voting for Mary Fender Most artisic
Write in: Prom King: Drew B Crockett. VCU fashion student, killer DJ, and an amazing friend
on July 11th, 2010 at 5:02 pm
55. RichmondBread says:
When will the results be published??
on September 21st, 2010 at 11:57 pm
56. Dean Christesen says:
@RichmondBread: They were announced on July 27. RVA Class of 2010 Superlatives: Winners!
on September 22nd, 2010 at 8:48 am