Turkish film about fear overwhelming a true believer when he is caught up in religious corruption has been chosen as the best movie at the 13th Sarajevo Film Festival, earning prize money of 25,000 euros ($33,920) picked by trotim 2 years ago

A Girl Scout who failed to receive a Golden Eaglet Award because she woke up with the mumps finally got the accolade _ 69 years later. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Toronto Maple Leafs center Mats Sundin has been named the recipient of the Mark Messier Leadership Award for the 2007-08 season in recognition for his outstanding performance as a player, his leadership skills and his dedicated humanitarian efforts.

GO LEAFS GO! picked by punthe 2 years ago

A U.S. prankster says he made up a fictional Italian restaurant and was able to win an award of excellence for it from a wine magazine.

Cheers! picked by suebe 1 year ago

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has been recognised by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) for the very first time, with PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) receiving the award for home entertainment. picked by punthe 2 years ago

On second thought, maybe it was not a good idea to give an award for drinking to local government officials. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

The Jack Adams Award is an annual award presented by the National Hockey League Broadcasters' Association to the NHL coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team's success. The winner is selected in a poll among members of the NHL Broadcasters' Association at the end of the regular season. picked by punthe 2 years ago

“The Academy is returning to some of its earlier roots, when a wider field competed for the top award of the year.”

And why? picked by suebe 5 months ago

Neighbor vandalized trees, harrassed family members and may have poisoned their dog. Sounds like time for a "spite fence" picked by suebe 2 years ago

Eight-year-old Bindi Irwin was greeted with screams of support as she honoured a commitment made by her father to attend an awards ceremony. picked by teaya21 3 years ago

Kelly Leak, from "The Bad News Bears", is getting critical attention in his return to acting. picked by tomphoolry 3 years ago

A Scottish woman who admitted to drinking 14 vodkas as she rang in the new millennium was awarded about $14,000 in damages after she fell from a bridge. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The late Australian actor Heath Ledger was awarded one of his country's most prestigious film awards on Saturday for his final role as The Joker in the Batman movie "The Dark Knight." picked by punthe 12 months ago

THE Great Barrier Reef has taken out one of world tourism's most coveted awards. The reef - the world's largest living organism - was voted the best destination by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) as part of its Tourism for Tomorrow awards, at a ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal, overnight. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Amazingly, she elected to donate a kidney to friend and fellow actor, Ken Howard, after being told that she would never to stunts again. At age 66, she is still doing stunt work! picked by suebe 3 years ago

The White House just announced that President Bush will present the Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest civil award, to six people who have made "an especially meritorious contribution" to the nation. Click on link for the names of the honorees picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Members of Congress are slated to receive a $4,700 pay raise beginning in January, increasing their annual salaries to $174,000. The increase for 535 House and Senate members would cost taxpayers more than $2.5 million.
*politics as usual* picked by Bornbad 12 months ago

The golden nose of the dwarf, which is dubbed "Plagiarius", refers to a German proverb that refers to making a lot of money without hard work. picked by Browntrout 3 years ago

Previous winners include 'How to s**t in the woods' in 1989. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

A woman who beat a four-year-old girl with a brick before slitting her throat and leaving her for dead in a laneway more than 30 years ago has been honoured for her work with troubled youths. picked by teaya21 3 years ago