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Hello and welcome to the 2020 Quill Awards! The Quill Awards will take place on Saturday 22 May at 5pm WDC time.
Thanks to all who nominated and congratulations to all those who were nominated!

Quill Ceremony Manners:
*Quill* I will give an introduction at the beginning and the presenters will give a little spiel on each award, followed by the announcement of the winner.
*Quill* After each winner is announced, there will be a minute or so of time for the winner to post an acceptance speech if he/she is so inclined and/or present.
*Quill* You're invited and encouraged to chat along in the thread! Feel free to give comments, congratulate winners, call out your favorites, describe your attire, etc., etc. (Hint: Press the F5 key to refresh the page and keep up with comments *Wink*)
*Quill* You're also welcome to talk in this item both before and after the ceremony.
*Quill* Keep it in the rating please!
*Quill* Have fun!


Order of ceremonies:
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Comedy, Satire, and Nonsense
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Community
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Dark
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Drama
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Fantasy or Science Fiction
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Inspirational
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Nature and Animal
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Relationship and Friendship
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Romance/Love
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Spiritual/Religious
*Quill* In Memorial segment
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Forum (Non Contest)
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Campfire, In & Out, or Interactive
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Single Person Activity
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Shop
*Quill* Quill Award for Best New Contest
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Contest
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Raffle/Auction
*Quill* Quill Award for Best New Group
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Group
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Blog
*Quill* Quill Award for Special Contribution to the Writing.com Community
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Short Poem, Structured
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Medium Poem, Structured
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Short Poem, Free Verse
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Medium Poem, Free Verse
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Long Poem, Free Verse
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Poetry Collection
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Short Non-Fiction
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Flash Fiction
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Short Story (1)
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Short Story (2)
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Mixed Collection
*Quill* Quill Award for Special Contribution to the Writing.com Community
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Newsletter
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Reviewing
*Quill* Quill Award for Best New Portfolio
*Quill* Quill Award for Best Portfolio
*Quill* Lifetime Achievement Quill Award

Special thanks to our panelists and all our judges!

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Ooh, Legendary❤️Mask Author Icon, you've missed some doozies!"

QueenNormaJean maybesnow?! Author Icon says "So Far: first quills went to: Mark, Seuzz, Richard, Judi, Sandy, Floyd, Zhen"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Our next Quill is for Best Flash Fiction. "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The finalists are... "BreatheOpen in new Window. by concrete_angel "Five Simple Steps [177.11] (298 words)Open in new Window. by Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon "The Hall ClosetOpen in new Window. by Mastiff Author Icon "An EarwormOpen in new Window. by Beholden Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Sweet FriendshipOpen in new Window. by Choconut Author Icon "The Lucky OnesOpen in new Window. by T.J.Gunn Author Icon "The Three JacksOpen in new Window. by wdwilcox "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. by bobturn"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The first Honourable Mention goes to "The Hall ClosetOpen in new Window. by Mastiff Author Icon! Congratulations Kevin!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The second Honourable Mention goes to "An EarwormOpen in new Window. by Beholden Author Icon! Congratulations Beholden!"

Jeff Author Icon says "I found my way to the livestream, but I'm on borrowed time. Sooner or later the kids are going to find my hiding place. *Rolling* "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "And the Quill for Best Flash Fiction goes to "BreatheOpen in new Window. by concrete_angel! Congratulations Roseille!!"

Beholden Author Icon says "Thankee kindly, ma'am!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Last year we awarded the first ever Quills Lifetime Achievement Award. It is my pleasure to announce a second winner."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "This recipient has perfected the balance of working behind the scenes and leading by example. "

Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo? Author Icon says "WOOHOO!!! LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD!!! I VOTE FOR ELLE! *Bigsmile*"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "So much of his work goes unnoticed as he organises judges, collates and checks entries, and reviews judges decisions for the official contests. "

Beholden Author Icon says "Well done, Roseille!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Not just one contest, but a different official contest every month. Few people truly know how much work goes into that."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "On top of that, he also hosts a number of highly popular activities. These include the amazing "NaNoWriMo Write-A-ThonOpen in new Window. which fundraises every year for a variety of groups including the Quills."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "He is very busy, but he also writes fiction, poetry and a blog, and some lovely encouraging reviews. He is highly respected and is considered a 'go to' person for advice. "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "We are incredibly grateful for all that he does for this site, and we hope that this Quills Lifetime Achievement Award shows how grateful this site is for all that he has done."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "It is my great pleasure to award the Quills Lifetime Achievement Award to Jeff Author Icon! Congratulations Jeff and thanks for all you do on Writing.com! *Heart*"

QueenNormaJean maybesnow?! Author Icon says "Wonderful! Congratulations!"

Jeff Author Icon says "OMG thank you so much!"

Roari ∞ Author Icon says "Congratulations Jeff 👏👏👏 "

Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo? Author Icon says "YAY!!! YOU (hopefully) GOT TO SEE THAT, JEFF!!!"

Jeff Author Icon says ""No kids, these are daddy's happy tears!""

Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo? Author Icon says "If there was a Special Newbie Contributions, I'd vote for MirandaCookies IS IN COLLEGE. *Bigsmile*"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Our next Quill is for Best Short Story (1). "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The finalists are... "Beneath this MaskOpen in new Window. by Myles Abroad Author Icon "Travelin' the Back Roads in a Pink RVOpen in new Window. by Cubby Author Icon "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. by Shadow Prowler-Spreading Love Author Icon "Twenty-nineOpen in new Window. by T.J.Gunn Author Icon "The Moonlit BanquetOpen in new Window. by Graham B. Author Icon "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. by T.J.Gunn Author Icon"

Jeff Author Icon says "Thank you, sincerely, for such a wonderful honor. My heart is so full right now. *Bigsmile*"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The Honourable Mention goes to "The Moonlit BanquetOpen in new Window. by Graham B. Author Icon! Congratulations Graham!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "And the Quill for Best Short Story (1) goes to "Beneath this MaskOpen in new Window. by Myles Abroad Author Icon! Congratulations Mark!"

Jeff Author Icon says "THE KIDS HAVE FOUND ME. SEND HELP..."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Our next Quill is for Best Short Story (2). "

Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo? Author Icon says "WOW! 2 in 1 go and it was his first time--Awesome!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The nominees are... "WaterfallOpen in new Window. by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon "Wrong Side Of The BlanketOpen in new Window. by Princess Megan Snow Rose Author Icon "Painful MistakesOpen in new Window. by Wintersage Author Icon "The Bane of GrimwardOpen in new Window. by A E Willcox Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "And the Quill for Best Short Story (2) goes to "WaterfallOpen in new Window. by Christopher Roy Denton Author Icon! Congratulations Bob!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Our next Quill is for Best Mixed Collection. "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The nominees are... "Bonkers In WonderlandOpen in new Window. by Lornda Author Icon "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. by Zhen Author Icon "Eyestar in WonderlandOpen in new Window. by eyestar~* Author Icon "My 2020 CollectionOpen in new Window. by eyestar~* Author Icon "I write in 2020 CollectionOpen in new Window. by Nixie🦊 Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The Honourable Mention goes to "Eyestar in WonderlandOpen in new Window. by eyestar~* Author Icon! Congratulations Mona!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "And the Quill for Best Mixed Collection goes to "I write in 2020 CollectionOpen in new Window. by Nixie🦊 Author Icon! Congratulations Anne!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Our next Quill is for Best Newsletter. This includes both official and unofficial newsletters."

Nixie🦊 Author Icon says "Yikes! That was a total surprise! "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The nominees are... "Dare to Say I Write PoemsOpen in new Window. by Kate - Writing & Reading Author Icon "Odd ConnectionsOpen in new Window. by Fyn Author Icon "His, Hers, and TheirsOpen in new Window. by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 Author Icon "Celebrating WomenOpen in new Window. by Creeper Of The Realm Author Icon "Writing about GriefOpen in new Window. by Vivian Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Be Honest but KindOpen in new Window. by spidey Author Icon "ImmortalityOpen in new Window. by Robert Waltz Author Icon "Promoting Your ActivitiesOpen in new Window. by eyestar~* Author Icon "Level Up!Open in new Window. by Leger~ Author Icon "GIF-er-ificOpen in new Window. by Lornda Author Icon"

Lornda Author Icon says "Way to go, Nixie!!! *Heart*"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says ""Animal Characters for Comic ReliefOpen in new Window. by Lornda Author Icon "Jane Austen August 2020 NewsletterOpen in new Window. by Princess Megan Snow Rose Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The Honourable Mention goes to "His, Hers, and TheirsOpen in new Window. by Max Griffin 🏳️‍🌈 Author Icon! Congratulations Max!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "And the Quill for Best Newsletter goes to "Odd ConnectionsOpen in new Window. by Fyn Author Icon! Congratulations Robin!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Our next Quill is for Best Reviewing. Reviewing is a crucial part of this site. This category is proudly sponsored by WYRM Author Icon. We thank you for your sponsorship."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The nominees are... concrete_angel J.B. Ezar Author Icon Satuawany Author Icon Choconut Author Icon"

Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo? Author Icon says "YAY! I've been meaning to read Promoting Your Activities, so I'm glad it was nominated so I can pull it up to read now that I'm not in school. *Bigsmile*"

Beholden Author Icon says "Excellent - Fyn deserves that! *Smile*"

Legendary❤️Mask Author Icon says "OMGOODNESS... I guess I will find out later, what doozies you're talking about. Just call me Sleeping Beauty! Congratulations to all the Winners and Honorable Mentions. Well earned *Quill* "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Rustika - M.I.A. Author Icon Nixie🦊 Author Icon Dave's trying to catch up Author Icon Quick-Quill Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "~Brian K Compton~ Author Icon Charlie ~ Author Icon LightinMind Author Icon Ẃeβ࿚ẂỉԎḈĥ Author Icon "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The Honourable Mention goes to Rustika - M.I.A. Author Icon! Congratulations!"

Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo? Author Icon says "I like the bigger font. *Bigsmile*"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "And the Quill for Best Reviewing goes to concrete_angel! Congratulations Roseille!"

Beholden Author Icon says "Nice one, Rustika!"

Rhymer Reisen Author Icon says "Good for Fyn!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "And now we're up to a very special category - Best New Portfolio! Everyone who is nominated in this category should truly be proud of themselves. This category is proudly sponsored by "WdC SuperPower Reviewers GroupOpen in new Window.. Thank you for your sponsorship!"

Beholden Author Icon says "Another deserved win for Roseille. Congrats!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The nominees are... Colorless Animates Author Icon Greg Author Icon Greg M Author Icon"

Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo? Author Icon says "Darned cats--And yet I love them. *Laugh* "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Richard ~ Thankful!! Author Icon Luckie 🍀 Author Icon MirandaCookies IS IN COLLEGE Author Icon "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The Honourable Mention goes to MirandaCookies IS IN COLLEGE Author Icon! Congratulations Miranda!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "And the Quill for Best New Portfolio goes to Richard ~ Thankful!! Author Icon! Congratulations Richard!! "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Our final Quill is for Best Portfolio. This category is proudly sponsored by "WhataLandOpen in new Window.. We thank you for your sponsorship!"

Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo? Author Icon says "Richard ~ Thankful!! won Best New Portfolio AND he's already been promoted! *Delight* Congratulations Richard ~ Thankful!! and MirandaCookies IS IN COLLEGE!!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The finalists are... Emily Author Icon iKïyå§ama Author Icon Warped Sanity Author Icon queenkissy"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon concrete_angel A E Willcox Author Icon Satuawany Author Icon"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The first Honourable Mention goes to Warped Sanity Author Icon! Congratulations Angela!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "The second Honourable Mention goes to JayNaNoOhNo Author Icon! Congratulations Jayne!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "And the Quill for Best Portfolio goes to iKïyå§ama Author Icon! Congratulations Kiya!!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "I'd like to announce the second Special Contribution Quill for this year. "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "This Special Contribution Quill is for a member who is constantly working hard to not only encourage reviewers but also putting his money where his mouth is and reviewing many members, providing valuable encouragement and feedback. "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "This is evident with the whopping 112 review merit badges he has received, 12 of which were received in 2020."

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "On top of that, this member has done an enormous amount of work to promote writing and reading in the horror genre, with his own contests and activities, by sharing work from various members on the newsfeed, and more. "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "It is my great pleasure to award this Special Contribution Quill to Angus Author Icon! "

Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo? Author Icon says "*Shock2* WOW! WHOEVER IT IS, THEY OBVIOUSLY DESERVE IT!!!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "I wish Angus was here to be able to accept his award, but unfortunately as many of you know, he suffered a severe stroke in October last year and it has been a slow process of rehabilitation for him. "

QueenNormaJean maybesnow?! Author Icon says "Well deserved! Wonderful!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "He hasn't been able to return to Writing.com yet, but we hope that one day that will happen. If anyone would like to send him a letter or card while he recuperates, contact Legendary❤️Mask Author Icon for his sister's address. *Heart*"

Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo? Author Icon says "*Hug* YAY! I'm so glad he won that!!! THANK YOU FOR THAT!!!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Legendary❤️Mask Author IconMail Icon "

Beholden Author Icon says "The award could not go to a more deserving man than Angus. May he return to full health soon."

Rhymer Reisen Author Icon says "Fyn says, “Tell WDC thank you for me.” 😊"

Legendary❤️Mask Author Icon says "Thank you so much for Mentioning Angus I will let his sisters know that he is dearly missed. Please print!!!"

Write_Mikey_Write! Author Icon says "Excellent!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Once again, congratulations to ALL our nominees, finalists, honourable mentions and winners. You should all be very proud of yourselves. We're proud of you! *Heart* "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "And extra special congratulations for all those that won their first Quill today. I love seeing that. *Delight*"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "I also want to say a huge thank you to all the sponsors and donors, and to everyone who nominated. THANK YOU!"

Legendary❤️Mask Author Icon says "Sorry for the large print... *Blush* "

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "Nominations for the 2021 Quills are well under way! Let's get those nominations rolling in! Until then, I'm out!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "

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Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo? Author Icon says "Thank you all for everything! I can't imagine how much work this is! YOU ALL ARE FABULOUS!!! Thank you for making this happen!!!"

Maryann Author Icon says "Once again, job well done everyone. *Smile*"

Schnujo's Doing NaNoWriMo? Author Icon says "THANK YOU, JUDGES!!!"

Elle - on hiatus Author Icon says "If you missed anything, you can read it all here: "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window."

Write_Mikey_Write! Author Icon says "Way to go, everyone!"

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