Now there’s, sadly, only one video game category which is rather depressing. It’s simply Best Sports Video Game. They took all that time and effort to creatively name all of these other categories and then they simply made one lame attempt to include video games, in an awards ceremony that has Game right in the title...how disappointing.
Cartoon Network today announced the categories and nominees for their first-ever sports awards show, Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards (HallofGame.com). From the red carpet, to the never-before-seen stunts and surprises on stage, Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards show, which will air Friday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT), will feature icons from television, film, music and sports, as kids experience an evening of humor and fun at the most raucous and biggest sports awards show ever presented on television.
And the nominees are . . .
He’s Got Game
(The award for the best male athlete.)
- Drew Brees (NFL)
- Kobe Bryant (NBA)
- LeBron James (NBA)
- Albert Pujols (MLB)
She’s Got Game
(The award for the best female athlete.)
- Danica Patrick (IndyCar Series/NASCAR)
- Lindsey Vonn (Skiing)
- Michelle Wie (LPGA)
- Serena Williams (Tennis)
Dynamic Duo
- LeBron James and Dwyane Wade (NBA)
- Michael Smith and Zenyatta (Horse Racing)
- Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter (MLB)
- Matt Ryan and Tony Gonzalez (NFL)
Alti-Dude
(Top alternative sports high flyer.)
- Travis Pastrana (Motocross)
- Paul Rodriguez Jr. (Skateboarding)
- Ryan Sheckler (Skateboarding)
- Shaun White (Snowboarding/Skateboarding)
Amped Up Anthem
(The award for the best sports anthem/song.)
- Shakira – “Waka Waka”
- Black Eyed Peas – “I Gotta Feeling”
- DJ Khaled featuring Ludacris, T-Pain, Rick Ross and Snoop Dogg – “All I Do Is Win”
- Kanye West – “Power”
Dance Machine
(The award for the best celebratory dance.)
- Jimmie Johnson (NASCAR)
- Terrell Owens (NFL)
- South African World Cup 2010 Soccer Team
- Venus Williams (Tennis)
Best Foes Forever
(The award for the best rivals.)
- Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat
- New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox
- Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer
- Tom Brady and Peyton Manning
In It To Win It
(The award for the most focused player who comes to win.)
- Carl Edwards (NASCAR)
- Ray Lewis (NFL)
- Amar’e Stoudemire (NBA)
- Cliff Lee (MLB)
My Bad
(The award for the best sports blooper.)
- Colorado Rockies – Pop-Up Collision
- Dallas Cowboys – Hot Potato Lateral
- Michael Del Zotto – Hockey Puck Camera Smash
- Tim Lincecum – Wild Pitch
All-Pro Class Clown
- Dwight Howard (NBA)
- Chad Ochocinco (NFL)
- A.J. Burnett (MLB)
- Shaquille O’Neal (NBA)
Gnarliest Newb
(The award for the top rookie.)
- Sam Bradford (NFL)
- Blake Griffin (NBA)
- Buster Posey (MLB)
- Ryan Dungey (Motocross)
Most Awesome Mascot
(Sponsored by Pepperidge Farm Goldfish crackers.)
- Milwaukee Bucks’ Bango
- Phoenix Suns’ Gorilla
- Phillie Phanatic
- Tennessee Titans’ T-Rac
That’s How I Roll
(Sponsored by Kids Foot Locker.)
(The award for the most stylish athlete.)
- David Beckham (MLS)
- Lebron James (NBA)
- Troy Polamalu (NFL)
- Brian Wilson (MLB)
Super Siblings
- Peyton and Eli Manning (NFL)
- Serena and Venus Williams (Tennis)
- Kurt and Kyle Busch (NASCAR)
- Pau and Marc Gasol (NBA)
Best Video Game
- Madden NFL 11
- NBA 2K11
- FIFA Soccer 11
- NHL 11
Fanatic Fanstars
(The award for the most passionate fan base.)
- San Francisco Giants fans
- Green Bay Packers fans
- Detroit Red Wings fans
- Oakland Raiders fans
Most Viral Player
(The award for the most awesome amateur sports viral clip.)
- Dude Perfect amazing basketball shot.
- Texas middle school trick football play.
- Brian Kownacki flips over catcher to score.
- 11-year-old dunks.
Voting continues in seven award categories on HallofGame.com and to date the site has already received over 15 million votes. Voting categories and their respective nominees include: “Most Awesome Mascot,” sponsored by Pepperidge Farm Goldfish crackers; “He’s Got Game;” “She Got Game;” “That’s How I Roll,” sponsored by Kids Foot Locker; “Alti-dude;” “Dance Machine;” and “My Bad.” Just launched this week, fans can also now cast votes for their favorite athletes on the all-new Hall of Game App. Free to download from the iTunes store, fans can also use the app to add their face to sports photos, customize pictures with Hall of Game graphics and share them with friends via Facebook and Twitter.
Hosted by skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, the Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards is a high-energy, off-the-wall, multi-platform experience that lets viewers vote and honor their favorite sports stars and sports moments of the year. This first-of-its-kind, sports award and entertainment event for kids, is created and produced in association with IMG Media, the production arm of global sports, entertainment and media company, IMG. Veteran, award-winning television and special events producers, Michael Dempsey and Steve Mayer serve as executive producers and The Sports Illustrated Group’s SI KIDS franchise is the official media partner.
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