The TPM Park & Forum Awards 2012: THE RESULTS!

[Sidders]

Well that's it, after a month of intense drip-feed voting and shameless promotion, the results of the TPM Park & Forum Awards 2012 are in! Some very interesting developments since last year after the 2012 coaster season saw a massive onslaught of excellent, world-class rides, one of which some may agree sits in our very own home park!

Please remember, particularly with the Forum Awards, that this is meant to be a bit of fun. Please don't take them too seriously y'all!

RIGHT. Here we go. A bit of a change in that last year I only posted the Top 3 for each category. I'm doing that again this year but for the Park Awards I will be adding the cumulative total of votes each nominee got.

The Park Awards - Results:

Best UK Park:

1. Alton Towers (15)

2. Thorpe Park (8)

Best International Park:

1. Europa Park (9)

2. Cedar Point (4)

3. = Disneyland Resort Paris (3)

3. = Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure (3)

Best UK Coaster:

1. Nemesis, Alton Towers (9)

2. THE SWARM, Thorpe Park (6)

3. = Oblivion, Alton Towers (3)

3. = SAW: The Ride (3)

Best(-Looking) International Coaster:

1. Oz'Iris, Parc Asterix (4)

2. = The Incredible Hulk, Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure (3)

2. = Maverick, Cedar Point (3)

3. = Shambhala, PortAventura (2)

3. = Expedition Everest, Walt Disney World Resort (2)

3. = Raptor, Gardaland (2)

3. = Verbolten, Busch Gardens Williamsburg (2)

3. = Expedition GeForce, Hansa Park (2)

Best UK Flat Ride:

1. Slammer, Thorpe Park (8)

2. Rush, Thorpe Park (7)

3. Detonator, Thorpe Park (3)

Best UK Water Ride:

1. Valhalla, Blackpool Pleasure Beach (9)

2. Tidal Wave, Thorpe Park (6)

3. Loggers' Leap. Thorpe Park (3)

Best UK Dark Ride:

1. Hex: Legend of the Towers, Alton Towers (6)

2. = Nemesis: Sub-Terra, Alton Towers (4)

2. = Duel: The Haunted House Strikes Back!, Alton Towers (4)

3. Valhalla, Blackpool Pleasure Beach (3)

Best New Attraction for 2012:

1. THE SWARM, Thorpe Park (15)

2. Oz'Iris, Parc Asterix (3)

3. Wodan, Europa Park (2)

Best Themed UK Experience:

1. London Dungeons, London (6)

2. Oblivion, Alton Towers (4)

3. = The Sanctuary, Alton Towers (2)

3. = Hex: Legend of the Towers, Alton Towers (2)

Best Themed International Experience:

1. The Twilight Zone's Tower of Terror (7)

2. = Raptor, Gardaland (2)

2. = 'Wishes' Fireworks Display at Walt Disney World Resort (2)

3. = SeaWorld Orlando (1)

3. = Disney's Hollywood Studios (1)

3. = Big Grizzly Runaway Mine Cars, Disneyland Hong Kong (1)

3. = Pirates of the Caribbean, Disneyland Resort Paris (1)

3. = Spiderman 4D, Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure (1)

3. = Disaster!: A Major Motion Picture Ride... Starring You!, Universal Studios' Island of Adventure (1)

3. = Space Mountain, Disneyland Resort Paris (1)

Worst UK Ride:

1. Storm Surge, Thorpe Park (10)

2. G-Force, Drayton Manor Theme Park (2)

3. = Ripsaw, Alton Towers (1)

3. = Shockwave, Drayton Manor Theme Park (1)

3. = Turbo, Brighton Pier (1)

3. = Slammer, Thorpe Park (1)

3. = Cliff Hanger, Flamingoland (1)

3. = Whirlwind, Lightwater Valley (1)

3. = Colossus, Thorpe Park (1)

3. = Marc Simpson (1)

3. = The Flying Fish, Thorpe Park (1)

3. = Submission, Alton Towers (1)

Most Uncomfortable Ride:

1. Colossus, Thorpe Park (5)

2. The Ultimate, Lightwater Valley, (3)

3. Submission, Alton Towers (2)

Most Disappointing Merlin Moment:

1. Alton's Short-Sighted Budget Cuts (5)

2. Nemesis: Sub-Terra Mk. 1 (4)

3. Alton's Restricted Opening Times (3)

Biggest Thorpe Cock-Up:

1. No Fireworks Event (4)

2. = Reduced Opening Hours during Fright Nights (3)

2. = Overselling of Fastrack Tickets (3)

3. The Crash Pad (2)

Best-Looking New Attraction for 2013:

1. 'SW7', Alton Towers (9)

2. GateKeeper, Cedar Point (4)

3. = Journey Over The Rainforest, Ocean Kingdom China (2)

3. = Outlaw Run, Silver Dollar City (2)

Best Manufacturer:

1. Bolliger & Mabillard (14)

2. Mack (5)

3. = Gerstlauer (2)

3. = Intamin (2)

The Forum Awards - Results:

Best Members:

1. = Mark9

1. = pluk

1. = Tinie

2. = JoshC.

2. = Luke_A

2. = Sheepie

2. = Tommy

3. = Dan9

3. = James2

3. = Mer

Best Administrator:

1. Marc

2. IanNem

3. Mark9

Best Moderator:

1. Sidders

2. Ryan

3. Sheepie

Most Knowledgeable Member:

1. pluk

2. = JoshC.

2. = Phonic

3. = Flipper

3. = Fred

Campest Member:

1. Liam_T

2. Tommy

3. = Sheepie

3. = Tinie

Funniest Male:

1. Sidders

2. = Mark9

2. = pluk

2. = Tommy

3. = Dan9

3. = Sheepie

Funniest Female:

1. Mer

2. Ellie

3. Smidget

Biggest Fanboy:

1. JoshC.

2. Marc

3. = BigBobJones

3. = Dan9

3. = Peaj

Biggest Fangirl:

1. Mer

2. Smidget

3. = Ellie

3. = Liam_T

Sexiest Male:

1. = Sidders

1. = Tinie

2. = Peaj

2. = Sheepie

3. Mark9

Sexiest Female:

1. Smidget

2. Mer

3. Ellie

Best New Members:

1. BigBobJones

2. jammydodger

3. Cookie Dough

Best Quality Posts:

1. pluk

2. = Fred

2. = Mark9

3. = Sidders

3. = Phill Pritchard

Most Sarcastic Member:

1. Benin

2. StevenVig

3. Mark9

Best TPM Meet in 2012:

1. Colossus' Birthday ERT + Exclusives Tour (& Cake!)

2. Fright Nights 2012 + Experiment 10 Behind-the-Scenes Meet

3. THE SWARM ERT Meet

Storm Surge Award:

1. Cookie Dough

2. Mer

3. Mr. Fish

Most Likely To Be Banned in 2013:

1. Cookie Dough

2. Maximillion

3. Holly

And there we have it!

This will be the last time I do these Awards Polls. If anyone would like to do them next year that'd be great, but obviously only one of you can do it. Please PM me if you're interested!

[Topsyturvy15]

Is Storm Surge really that bad????????

[Smidget]

Good lord I won something!

And I'm actually lol'ing my butt off at 3rd place for Biggest Fangirl...

[JoshC.]

Some interesting results there to say the least!

Have to say I flat out disagree with the Best UK Flat ride - how Slammer is even in the top 3 I do not know. Feel as though Swarm should have won best UK coaster (of course ) and Sanctuary best UK Themed Experience. Other than that, I largely agree with the park awards, even if they're not what I voted for, they are worthy winners.

As for the Forum Awards - Biggest Fanboy two years running? Yay - thanks guys! Was convinced Marc would steal his crown back this year. Quite surprised at coming second in Best Member and Most Knowledge; thanks for that guys. Agree with all the Forum Awards winners - all deserving winners there!

Thanks again SIdders for doing this again.

[Benin]

Slammer blatently won for opening alone...

[Mer]

Well dayum! Interesting results!

Thanks to all those who voted for me! Glad to be keeping hold of my Funniest Female and Biggest Fangirl awards! And congrats to Sarah for getting Sexiest Female!

Although, shocked that I got joint 3rd in Best Member, well chuffed with that

However 2nd in Storm Surge Award? Um, okay Guess I need to shape up and put more effort in. Or laugh it off

Park awards are interesting, have to say there are a few I'm surprised at though. Such as Slammer winning best flat! Ah well, Rush and Detty were runners up so I'm happy!

[Pickles]

The forums humor is humorous...

Also most likely to be banned 3rd place? Shame on you guys, only been back for 5 minutes

Go Slammer!

No rly...

[AJ]

Joint 3rd in biggest fanboy how I laughed, that was one thing I was really not expecting according I really only know the basics.

However joint 2nd for sexiest male - I am we'll chuffed - confidence boost. Thanks guys!

It's also the 1st year I appear to have been nominated for things so was great to get a mention - worthy winners on the forums and regarding the park awards the majority of it I am totally agreeing with

[BigBobJones]

I won something!

[Smidget]

WHO VOTED MARC SIMPSON FOR WORST UK RIDE?!

I wish to shake your hand/buy you a drink

[pluk]

Is Storm Surge really that bad????????

Yes.

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Well, some interesting results there. Good to see OzIris recognised as the marvel that it is, and glad Nemesis rightly held on to its number one slot despite the challenge from our park.

Thanks Sidders for doing this and thanks voters for the love! Although I feel like a bit of a charlatan walking away with the 'Most Knowledgeable Member' title, I may have to donate that to someone a little less clueless than I am!

[Deleted Users]

We need a 'I voted for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror' badge.

[Tom]

Give me till tomorrow morning. It shall be done!

[MarkC]

Well chuffed I got 3rd in best new member and the idiots that said I was going to get banned in 2013! What about 2012 :/

And storm surge winner. I'm speachless

[Mark9]

Thank you Sidders for setting this up and seeing it through to the end. It's good to see that we have a broad range of ride choices in there, I can probably guess the three Oz'Iris votes for best rides.

And finally, thanks for voting me joint first best member for a third year in a row. Third sexiest male too, oi oi

[Tom]

We need a 'I voted for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror' badge.

Give me till tomorrow morning. It shall be done!

Check out my signature (Won't let me link it here! Marc will be informed.)

[Mark9]

Totally stolen

[Smidget]

I find it funny that I got 2nd place for Biggest Fangirl... you guys realise I don't really post in the actual coaster threads right?

I personally think Liam should have got 2nd in that category.

[Mer]

Lol Sarah, I'm the same these days too, I mainly post in off topic!

I have my geeky moments in chat though and have a lot of theme park merch

[Ryan]

WHO VOTED MARC SIMPSON FOR WORST UK RIDE?!

I wish to shake your hand/buy you a drink

That was me....

[Fred]

No it was me. I want the drink.

[Phill Pritchard]

Congratulations to all the Forum Award winners! Thanks Sidders for all your effort in arranging these again.

And thank you for my joint 3rd placing in Best Quality Posts.

[Liam T]

Campest member?? Me dear, camp dear? NEVER! *clicks fingers in a Z formation and storms out doing jazz hands*

And 3rd for biggest fangirl?? Oh my Mer hold onto your crown, I'm going for number one next year

Thank you Sidders for doing the awards again this year and all those that voted

[MarkC]

Still not banned... Someone gove me a hand

[Marc]

We are only half way through the year!

Awards will return better than ever this year, exciting times