RVA Class of 2010 Superlatives: Vote!

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.

July 2, 2010; 6:59 AM • by RVANews staff

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!

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