Sludgeys 2014

Date and location for the 10th annual SLUDGEY awards has been announced!

When: Saturday, January 10, 2015 @ 6pm ET
Where: At Joe's (Washington, DC)
Dress: Sludge semi-formal

Potluck Menu
Black been mango sweet potato soup (Matthew, Eileen)
Carrot ginger soup (Jen, Brian)
Coconut milk curry turkey meatballs (Steve, Sarah)
Wine (David)
Lamb biryani, beer (Fishpez)
Pumpkin bread, roasted red pepper dip w/ pita chips (Rachel, Michael)
Beer and guac (Russ)

Sludgey Award Winners 2013

NINTH Annual Sludgey Awards
Celebrating Sludge's 2013 Ultimate Frisbee season

Washington, DC ~ Saturday, January 18, 2014

Congrats to all nominees, participants & winners.

Andrew
Best Addition Award

Brian
Biggest Best Brown Movement Award

Bucci
World Peace Award

C.G.H.
Best Captain Award

Chris
Callahan Award

Christy
Best Food Offering Award

David
Best Comeback Award

Henry
Best Performance Award

Jen
Best Excuse for Missing a Game Award

Joe
Best Non-polluting Sludge Award

Matthew
Best Fashion Award

Michael F.
Best/Most Offensive Play at OBX Award

MicHael
Most Entertaining Moment Award

Nigel
Best Host Award

Rachel
Best Rookie Award

Russ
Spirit of the Game Award

Sarah
Biggest Traveler Award

Steve
Best/Most Offensive Play Award

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Awards History:  2012 . 2011 . 2010 .  2009 . 2008 . 2007 . 2006.

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SLUDGEYS 2013

The 9th annual SLUDGEY awards are happening for, like, the ninth time!

When: Saturday, January 18, 2014 @ 6pm ET
Where: Joe's MD
Dress: Sludge formal

Menu
Homemade ice cream (coffee) and sorbet (Matthew & Eileen)
Sichuan-style hot and sour cabbage (Joe)
Ribs and vegan chocolate cake (Sarah & Steve)
Dessert-y (Russ)
Edamame and Chocolate Chip Cookies (Henry)
Deviled eggs and peanut noodles (Rachel & Michael)
Raw kale salad and a meatless dessert (Jen & Brian)

Sludgeys 2012

The date and location for the 8th annual SLUDGEY awards has been announced!

When: Saturday, January 26, 2013 @ 6pm ET
Where: Fishpez in Takoma Park, MD
Dress: Sludge formal

Menu
Jen's Lazy Lasagna (Matthew & Eileen)
Makhani dal, Mogul-Style (Joe)
Dessert (Nigel)
Curried turkey meatballs (Sarah & Steve)
Guacamole, chips, salsa, & beer (Russ)
Falafel, Pita & Humous (Henry)
Vegan couscous salad & a dark chocolate sea salt tart (Rachel)
Fiery Cashew Dip (Bucci)
Veggie sushi rolls(Reillys)
Beer, wine (Fishpez)

Call for Nominations

Call for Nominations - SLUDGEYS 2012

Submit your nominations (anecdotes/fabrications) within calendar year 2012, factoring in the spring season + fall season, to the Awards Committee in these possible areas:

Best OBX Moment Award
Criteria: A memorable time at our happy, sandy place.

Biggest Traveler Award
Criteria: Honoring Sludge mobility on &/or off the field within &/or without the rules of Ultimate.

Biggest Best Brown Movement Award
Criteria: No criterion. Go with your gut.

Best/Most Offensive Play on Offense (Individual)
Criteria: Scoring is a big part of offense, but that’s not the only criterion for receipt of this award. In any particular game or period of a game, did someone exhibit mad throwing skills? Or incredible catching talent?? Or great cutting proficiencies? Overall common sense on offense?

Best/Most Offensive Play on Offense (Group)
Criteria: Which Sludge group play best put up the numbers en route to Sludge’s total score in a particularly impressive game?

Best/Most Defensive Play on Defense (Individual)Criteria: The best play by an individual, which was most responsible for Sludge's defensive success in a particular game.

Best/Most Defensive Play on Defense (Group)
Criteria: The best group play that was most responsible for keeping the opponent from scoring.

Most Entertaining Point/Moment (on the field or sidelines)Criteria: A moment or point, in or near the game, that resulted in laughing, crying, blushing, delirium, and/or throwing up.

Spirit of the Game Award (on the field)
Criteria: By the book, "Ultimate has traditionally relied upon a spirit of sportsmanship. In Ultimate, the honor system works..." blah, blah, blah.

Best Spirit of the Game Award (off the field)
Criteria: Karma; following the Golden Rule; by the Law, not getting arrested.

Best World Peace Award
Criteria: Best moment of someone walking away to avoid confrontation.

Most Improved/Worsened Award
Criteria: Did someone nicely recover from an injury? Basically, did someone smartly slow down the worsening process?

Best Fashion Award (on the field)
Criteria: Best fashion statement that displayed stunning presentation, style, attitude, and wonderful overall appearance to supplement the standard issue brown t-shirt. Otherwise known as the 'Wolfie' Award in honor of Chris Wolfson's furry winter hat.

Best Food Offering AwardCriteria: Best edible offering based on taste, creativity, and appearance at either a game, Sludgefest, pool party, OBX, or pickup. Otherwise known as the 'Bruce' Award in honor of his delicious oatmeal cookies.

Best Story About ‘the Bestest’ Play Award (Fiction)
Criteria: Awarded to the author of the best work of fiction about ultimate, injury, family or whatever.

Best Excuse for Missing a Game Award (Fiction or Non-fiction)
Criteria: Quality of research and writing are major considerations in the judging of this award, as are insight and originality.

#1 Fan Award
Criteria: Any one, any one, at all that attends Sludge game(s) without stealing playing time from us. Cheering is not necessarily required.

Best Sludge Addition Award
Criteria: Open to purchases, offspring, significant others &/or pickups added in the calendar year.

Best Acquisition Award
Criteria: Open to purchases, offspring, significant others &/or pickups added in the calendar year.

Best Captain Award
Criteria: Best bearded person with the initials CH who reminds us that following is a lot easier than leading.

+ Self-nominations and/or anonymous nominations are gladly accepted. Submit online or to the Awards Committee.

Sludgeys 2011

SEVENTH Annual Sludgey Awards

Wash, DC ~ Saturday, January 14, 2012

Congrats to all nominees, participants & winners.

Andrew
Best/Most Defensive Award

Brian 
Callahan Award

Bucci
Biggest Traveler Award

C.G.H.
Best Captain Award

Chris
Best Acquisition Award 

Christy
Best/Most Offensive Play Award

David
World Peace Award

Hechter
Best Addition Award

Jen
Biggest Best Brown Movement Award

Joe
Best Comeback Award

Matthew
Most Improved/Worsened Award
AND Raffle Prize Winner of Skinny Dish!

Mike
Best Spirit of the Game Award (off field)

Nigel
Best Teamwork Award

Rachel
Best Fashion Award

Russ
Best Food Offering Award 

Sarah
Best Performance Award

Steve
Most Entertaining Moment Award (at OBX)

Best/Most Offensive Play (Group)
Sludge's advancement in the spring season's post-season.

#1 Fan Award
Sludge Generation II
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Awards History: 2010 .  2009 . 2008 . 2007 . 2006.

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Sludgey Eve

The 7th Annual SLUDGEYS are tomorrow!!!


[X] Pickup.
[X] Food.
[X] Acceptance speech.
[X] Appetite.

What's Cooking

Prepare your pallet &/or palate for the Sludgey 2011 Gala.
David/Gayle - Beer and yellow cake (naturally).
Bucci - Fiery Cashew Dip [Skinny Dish!]
MicHael - Sesame Soba Noodles
Sarah/Steve - Baked tofu; hummos + carrots; beer; dessert (maybe)
Andrew - Soft drinks & tomato mozzarella salad
Fishpez - Green salad. Some sort of entree. Beer. Something sweet (maybe).
RacHel - Muhammara & pita chips.
Jen/Brian - Carrot Ginger Soup; Guacamame

2011 Sludgeys Gala

The date and location for the 7th annual SLUDGEY awards has been announced!
When: Saturday, January 14, 2012 @ 6pm ET . Where: Joe's . Dress: Sludge formal

Whatever will you wear...?

Call for Nominations

Call for Nominations - SLUDGEYS 2011

Submit your nominations (anecdotes/fabrications) within calendar year 2011, factoring in the spring season + fall season, to the Awards Committee in these possible areas:

Best OBX Moment Award
Criteria: A memorable time at our happy, sandy place.

Biggest Best Brown Movement Award
Criteria: No criterion. Go with your gut.

Best/Most Offensive Play on Offense (Individual)
Criteria: Scoring is a big part of offense, but that’s not the only criterion for receipt of this award. In any particular game or period of a game, did someone exhibit mad throwing skills? Or incredible catching talent?? Or great cutting proficiencies? Overall common sense on offense?

Best/Most Offensive Play on Offense (Group)
Criteria: Which Sludge group play best put up the numbers en route to Sludge’s total score in a particularly impressive game?

Best/Most Defensive Play on Defense (Individual)Criteria: “Our best defense is a good offense,” does not justify America’s military, so that pre-emptive crap doesn’t have a place here. The best play by an individual, which was most responsible for Sludge’s defensive success in a particular game.

Best/Most Defensive Play on Defense (Group)
Criteria: The best group play that was most responsible for keeping the opponent from scoring.

Most Entertaining Point/Moment (on the field or sidelines)Criteria: A moment or point, in or near the game, that resulted in laughing, crying, blushing, delirium, and/or throwing up.

Spirit of the Game Award (on the field)
Criteria: By the book, “Ultimate has traditionally relied upon a spirit of sportsmanship.… In Ultimate, the honor system works…” blah, blah, blah.

Best Spirit of the Game Award (off the field)
Criteria: Karma; following the Golden Rule; by the Law, not getting arrested.

Best World Peace Award
Criteria: Best moment of someone walking away to avoid confrontation.

Most Improved/Worsened Award
Criteria: Did someone nicely recover from an injury? Basically, did someone smartly slow down the worsening process?

Best Fashion Award (on the field)
Criteria: Best fashion statement that displayed stunning presentation, style, attitude, and wonderful overall appearance to supplement the standard issue brown t-shirt. Otherwise known as the Chris ‘wolfie’ Wolfson Award in honor of Wolfie's furry winter hat.

Best Food Offering AwardCriteria: Best edible offering based on taste, creativity, and appearance at either a game, Sludgefest, OBX, or pickup. Otherwise known as the ‘Bruce’ Award in honor of his delicious oatmeal cookies.

Best Story About ‘the Bestest’ Play Award (Fiction)
Criteria: Awarded to the author of the best work of fiction about ultimate, injury, family or whatever.

Best Excuse for Missing a Game Award (Fiction or Non-fiction)
Criteria: Quality of research and writing are major considerations in the judging of this award, as are insight and originality.

#1 Fan Award
Criteria: Any one, any one, at all that attends Sludge game(s) without stealing playing time from us. Cheering is not necessarily required.

Best Sludge Addition AwardCriteria: Open to purchases, offspring, significant others &/or pickups added in the calendar year.

Best Captain Award
Criteria: Best bearded person with the initials CH who reminds us that following is a lot easier than leading.

Dear Rachel

We already knew RacHel was deserving of recognition.

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For Round 1 of the [AT]WorkAdvice Contest, she answered 2 tough workplace questions submitted by readers.

Cast your Vote @WorkAdvice finalist.

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Sludgeys 2010

SIXTH Annual Sludgey Awards

Wash, DC ~ Saturday, January 22, 2011

Congrats to all nominees, participants & winners.

Awards History: 2009 . 2008 . 2007 . 2006.

Andrew
Best Reclamation Award

Brian
Best Fashion Award

Bucci
Best Sludge Addition

C.G.H.
Best Captain Award

Chris
Best Food Offering (not at OBX)

Christy
Most Entertaining Point Award

David
Most Improved/Worsened Award

Hechter
#1 Fan Award

Jen
Most Offensive Award

Joe
Best Food Offering (at OBX)

Matthew
Biggest Best Brown Movement Award

Meg
Best Create Space Award

Mike
Biggest Traveler Award

Nigel
Best Performance Award

Rachel
Most Defensive Award

Rob
Best Create Space Award [runner-up]

Russ
Best Excuse for Missing a Game Award

Sarah
Best Rookie Award

Steve
World Peace Award

Best/Most Offensive Play (Group)
Sludge for playing well enough during our 25th season!

Best/Most Defensive Play on Defense (Group)
Sludge’s exemplary D at the windiest game at Anacostia (spring 2010)

Spirit of the Game Award (on/off the field)
Sludge Generation II

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Weekend Prep

The smell of metal soldering is in the air. Time to rehearse your line "I've never won anything before...last year!"

SLUDGEY Awards Gala Soirée 2010

When: Saturday, January 22

Time: 6pm EST

Where: At Joe's House

Dress: Formal Attire appreciated

Luck is what you will need during THE SLUDGEYS.
A potluck is needed for the dinner portion of the evening's events. Whatcha bringing?

CHarlie (Nancy) = brown bread
Andrew (w/o andrew) = brown chocolate cake
Matthew = chili
Mike = brown ale
Christy = salad + brown rice rice crispie treats in the shape of flying discs
Rachel = lentil dish
Gayle = beer
David = almond-herb brown rice side dish

TwO DO

The 6th Annual SLUDGEYS (2010) are 15 days away! What TwO-TwO Do?? Emotionally prepare yourselves.

When: Saturday, January 22, 2011

Time: 6pm EST.

Where: Joe's Clubhouse (Washington, DC)

Mantel Management

Consider having your mantel tested for structural soundness. You may be in the running for another miniature trophy!

Please answer the call today.

Call for Noms 2010

Call for Nominations - SLUDGEYS 2010

Submit your nominations (anecdotes/fabrications) within calendar year '10, factoring in the spring season + fall season, to the Awards Committee in these possible areas:

Best OBX Moment Award
Criteria: A memorable time at our happy, sandy place.

Best Online Posting Award
Criteria: A quality communique via an online format. Read samples from 2009.

Biggest Best Brown Movement Award
Criteria: No criterion. Go with your gut.

Best/Most Offensive Play on Offense (Individual)
Criteria: Scoring is a big part of offense, but that’s not the only criterion for receipt of this award. In any particular game or period of a game, did someone exhibit mad throwing skills? Or incredible catching talent?? Or great cutting proficiencies? Overall common sense on offense?

Best/Most Offensive Play on Offense (Group)
Criteria: Which Sludge group play best put up the numbers en route to Sludge’s total score in a particularly impressive game?

Best/Most Defensive Play on Defense (Individual)
Criteria: “Our best defense is a good offense,” does not justify America’s military, so that pre-emptive crap doesn’t have a place here. The best play by an individual, which was most responsible for Sludge’s defensive success in a particular game.

Best/Most Defensive Play on Defense (Group)
Criteria: The best group play that was most responsible for keeping the opponent from scoring.

Most Entertaining Point/Moment (on the field or sidelines)
Criteria: A moment or point, in or near the game, that resulted in laughing, crying, blushing, delirium, and/or throwing up.

Spirit of the Game Award (on the field)
Criteria: By the book, “Ultimate has traditionally relied upon a spirit of sportsmanship.… In Ultimate, the honor system works…” blah, blah, blah.

Best Spirit of the Game Award (off the field)
Criteria: Karma; following the Golden Rule; by the Law, not getting arrested.

Best World Peace Award
Criteria: Best moment of someone walking away when they really wanted to punch the opponent.

Most Improved/Worsened Award
Criteria: Did someone nicely recover from an injury? Basically, did someone smartly slow down the worsening process?

Best Fashion Award (on the field)
Criteria: Best fashion statement that displayed stunning presentation, style, attitude, and wonderful overall appearance to supplement the standard issue brown t-shirt. Otherwise known as the Chris ‘wolfie’ Wolfson Award in honor of Wolfie's furry winter hat.

Best Food Offering Award
Criteria: Best edible offering based on taste, creativity, and appearance at either a game, Sludgefest, OBX, or pickup. Otherwise known as the ‘Bruce’ Award in honor of his delicious oatmeal cookies.

Best Story About ‘the Bestest’ Play Award (Fiction)
Criteria: Awarded to the author of the best work of fiction about ultimate, injury, family or whatever.

Best Excuse for Missing a Game Award (Fiction or Non-fiction)
Criteria: Quality of research and writing are major considerations in the judging of this award, as are insight and originality.

#1 Fan Award
Criteria: Any one, any one, at all that attends Sludge game(s) without stealing playing time from us. Cheering is not necessarily required.

Best Sludge Addition Award
Criteria: Open to purchases, offspring, significant others &/or pickups added in the calendar year.

Best Captain Award
Criteria: Best bearded person with the initials CH who reminds us that following is a lot easier than leading.

Sludgeys 2009

FIFTH Annual Sludgey Awards

Wash, DC ~ Saturday, January 9, 2010

Congrats to all nominees, participants & winners.

--> View Awards History 2008 . 2007 . 2006.

Andrew
Biggest Traveler Award

Brian
Best Host Award

Bucci
Best/Most Defensive Play on Defense (Individual)

C.G.H.
Best Captain Award

Chris
Best/Most Offensive Play on Offense (Individual)

Christy
Biggest Best Brown Movement Award

David
Most Entertaining Point Award (on/off field)

Gayle
Best Runner Award

Hechter
World Peace Award

Jake Francis
Best Sludge Addition Award

Jen
Best Provider of Sludge Generation II

Joe
Spirit of the Game Award (on/off the field)

M.J.
Best Sludge Addition Award (non-human)

Matthew
Best Excuse for Missing a Game Award (Fiction or Non-fiction)

Meg
Best Food Offering Award

Mike
#1 Fan/Player Award

Nigel
Best Story About ‘the Bestest’ Play Award (Fiction)

Patti
Most Unlikey Award

Rachel
Best Rookie Award

Rob
Most Improved/Worsened Award

Russ
Best Fashion Award (on the field)

Best/Most Offensive Play (Group)
Sludge for defeating #1 seed in fall pool round.

Best/Most Defensive Play on Defense (Group)
Sludge arguing/agreeing to not become extinct in The Aughts.

Sludg-E Award: Best Online Posting (Reader's Choice Award)

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Sludg-E Award

In preparation for the huge event that is the SLUDGEY Awards {Saturday} AND to demonstrate the depth of nomination research, the Awards Committee is E-lated to debut the very first
Reader's Choice Sludgey Award
for Best Online Posting.

And the nominees are...

Christy: Oh wait just saw the msg: of course it's from me! I just
can't resist asking people to "check up" erotic photos of myself. [via Facebook]

Brian: Jen squeezed my hand really hard during a particularly painful contraction. [via Facebook]

Rob: What could be better than catching the Steve Miller Band in concert three weeks before your 30th reunion? [via Facebook]

Matthew: "Sand in my Pants" [via Doodle]

Gayle: Just call me Martha--I made my own vanilla extract. [via Facebook]

MJ: Still not walking. [via Doodle]

And the winner is... will be decided by you - the reader - by posting a Comment. Good Luck!

Lip Service

Amidst wind-chilling weather, you should avoid licking your lips so as to prevent chapping; no worries if you're lipless like Scooter. Safely inside, you can read the lip-smacking menu yet for Saturday's Sludgeys Gala:

> Beer
> Green salad
> Yellow cake with chocolate frosting & beer
> Rice-based dish w/ curried veges
> Tofu main dish
> Potato + swiss chard lasagna thing

Understandably you may be too nervous thinking about what SLUDGEY Award you might receive. At a minimum, tell your stomach in advance what edibles it will receive.

Premonition

The Awards Committe met recently to haggle (& eat pizza). Happy to report the finalization of the 2009 SLUDGEY Awards and now await your presence @ the gala event.

WHEN: Saturday, January 9th, 2010 (very soon!)

WHERE: Joe's House