The 'Shroom:Issue 183/Community Awards Dossier

From the Super Mario Wiki, the Mario encyclopedia
Jump to navigationJump to search

Community Awards Dossier

Written by: Ninja Squid (talk) and The 'Shroom Staff

In this article, you will find detailed information about all nominees for this year's Community Awards XV. This ceremony honors users for their contributions to The 'Shroom and wider elements of the community. The Community Dossier is presented as a tool so that readers may cast informed votes for the Community Awards. Please read each section and visit the suggested articles where applicable before placing your vote. You may vote once a week in each poll. The polls close on July 12th and the winners will be announced in this year's Awards Ceremony on August 12th.

(Please note that, due to a quirk of the calendar this year, links to Issue 183 of The 'Shroom will not function until the issue is released on June 18th. Some nominees have requested that examples be taken from Issue 183, so please be sure to return after the issue's release and factor in its articles!)

C1. Favorite Active 'Shroom Writer

This award recognizes the efforts of writers who have regularly contributed sections to The 'Shroom in the past year period, from last June through to this past May. Though some writers have extensive histories with The 'Shroom, their submissions within the past year should be the primary consideration for this award.

Nominee Summary/Description
Anton (talk)
  • Joined as writer of Dear Anton on Issue LXXXVII (87).
  • Currently writes Anton's Half-Baked Reviews in Critic Corner
  • Has written 198 sections since joining, winning twelve SOTM awards this cycle.
  • Sample section.
BBQ Turtle (talk)
  • Joined as a writer of Anagrams on Issue 128.
  • Currently writes Anagrams in Fun Stuff, and has written Poll Committee Discussion in this cycle.
  • Has written 62 sections since joining, winning one SOTM award in this cycle.
  • Sample section.
FunkyK38 (talk)
  • First co-wrote Brawl Tactics on Issue XXXII (32), later joining as a regular writer of Brawl Tactics, Sprite of the Month, and Tip of the Month in Issue XXXVI (36).
  • Currently writes Graphic Novel Review and Book Review in Critic Corner, and Where in the Marioverse is Carmen Sandiego? in Fun Stuff.
  • Has written 453 sections since joining, winning seven SOTM awards in this cycle.
  • Sample section.
GBA (talk)
  • Joined as co-writer of The 'Shroom Spotlight on Issue LXXXII (82).
  • Currently writes Horrorscopes in Fake News.
  • Has written 26 sections since joining, winning three SOTM awards in this cycle.
  • Sample section.
Goombuigi (talk)
  • Joined as a writer of Picross on Issue 157.
  • Currently writes Picross in Fun Stuff and Super Mario Maker Showcase in Palette Swap, and has written Poll Committee Discussion in this cycle.
  • Has written 49 sections since joining, winning two SOTM awards in this cycle.
  • Sample section.
Hooded Pitohui (talk)
  • Joined as a writer of Mario's Boombox on Issue 124.
  • Currently co-writes Mushroom Tribune in Fakes News and writes Forum Update in Pipe Plaza, and Pitohui's Pokémon Academy in Strategy Wing.
  • Has also written multiple News Flush articles for Fake News.
  • Has also written Poll Committee Discussion in Pipe Plaza and several special sections.
  • Has written 175 sections since joining, winning four SOTM awards in this cycle.
  • Sample section.
Koops (talk)
  • Joined as writer of the Travel Guide on Issue 125.
  • Currently writes Koops, Your Emblem is on Fire in Strategy Wing.
  • Has written 33 sections since joining, winning two SOTM awards in this cycle.
  • Sample section.
Lakituthequick (talk)
  • First wrote Mario Kart Tournament Recap on Issue LXVI (66), later joining as a regular writer of Anniversary Announcements in Issue XCVI (96).
  • Currently writes Anniversary Announcements in Pipe Plaza and Site Seeing in Palette Swap.
  • Has written 109 sections since joining, winning one SOTM award in this cycle.
  • Sample section.
Magolor04726 (talk)
  • Joined as a writer of World of Plight on Issue 155.
  • Currently writes World of Plight in Palette Swap.
  • Has written 34 sections since joining, winning one SOTM award in this cycle.
  • Sample section.
Ninja Squid (talk)
  • Joined as a writer of Community Report on Issue 106.
  • Currently writes Odyssey of a Squid in Fake News and Hiding Koopa in Fun Stuff.
  • Has also written several special sections.
  • Has written 225 sections since joining.
  • Sample section.
Quizmelon (talk)
  • Joined as a writer of TV Tomorrow in Issue 111.
  • Currently writes TV Tomorrow in Fake News.
  • Has written 75 sections since joining, winning three SOTM awards in this cycle.
  • Sample section.
Ray Trace (talk)
  • Joined as writer of the Game Mods on Issue 105.
  • Currently writes SIMulation in Strategy Wing, and has written Poll Committee Discussion in this cycle.
  • Has written 39 sections since joining, winning two SOTM awards this cycle.
  • Sample section.
Roserade (talk)
  • Joined as writer of Challenger Approaching! on Issue 122..
  • Currently writes The Mushroom Marquee in Fake News.
  • Has also written Rose's Quarantine Reviews in Critic Corner.
  • Has also written several special sections.
  • Has written 93 sections since joining, winning one SOTM award this cycle.
  • Sample section.
Shoey (talk)
  • Joined as a writer of Trivia on Issue LIX (59).
  • Currently writes Word Search and Trivia in Fun Stuff, What's in a Campaign? in Pipe Plaza, Van Shoeul's House of Ghouls, A Report on the Effectiveness of Power-Ups in Critic Corner, and The Greatest Quest in Strategy Wing.
  • Also co-writes Mushroom Tribune in Fake News.
  • Has also written numerous editions of News Flush.
  • Has also written several special sections.
  • Has written 183 sections since joining, winning seven SOTM awards in this cycle.
  • Sample section.
Superchao (talk)
  • Joined as a writer of the Quiz section on Issue III (3).
  • Currently writes Mach Speed Mayhem in Strategy Wing.
  • Has written 219 sections since joining, winning one SOTM award in this cycle.
  • Sample section.
Waluigi Time (talk)
  • Joined as a writer of Mushroom Kingdom Smackdown on Issue 166.
  • Currently writes Mushroom Kingdom Smackdown and Consumer Corner in Fake News, Waluigi Time Comic and Shmaluigi, Private Investigator in Palette Swap, and To Infinity and Beyond in Strategy Wing.
  • Has also written numerous editions of News Flush.
  • Has also written numerous special sections.
  • Has written 73 sections since joining, winning twelve SOTM awards in this cycle.
  • Sample section.
winstein (talk)
  • Joined as a writer of Drawn and Pressed on Issue 156.
  • Currently writes Drawn and Pressed in Palette Swap.
  • Has also written Dr. Mario World Check-Up in Strategy Wing.
  • Has written 30 sections since joining, winning one SOTM award in this cycle.
  • Sample section.
Yoshi876 (talk)
  • Joined as writer of Obituaries on Issue LXXVI (76).
  • Currently writes Obituaries in Fake News, What's on the Box? in Palette Swap, Pokédex Power in Critic Corner, and Racing Like the Staff in Strategy Wing.
  • Has written 741 sections since joining, winning three SOTM awards in this cycle.
  • Sample section.
ZelenPixel (talk)
  • Joined as writer of Kingdom Battle Ramble on Issue 165.
  • Currently writes On the Origin of Species in Strategy Wing.
  • Has written 14 sections since joining, winning one SOTM award in this cycle.
  • Sample section.
C1. Favorite Active 'Shroom Writer

C2. Favorite Retired 'Shroom Writer

This award is designed to recognize those writers who have retired from their positions and no longer regularly submit sections to The 'Shroom.

Nominee Summary/Description
Andymii (talk)
  • Joined as writer of Guess Who? on Issue XCIII (93).
  • Has also written Silly Stories, By You! in Fun Stuff.
  • Has written 63 sections since joining, winning 27 SOTM awards.
  • Sample section.
Coffee (talk)
  • Joined as writer of Peddler's Place on Issue 155.
  • Has written Peddler's Place.
  • Has written 13 sections since joining.
  • Sample section.
Doomhiker (talk)
  • Joined as writer of Virtual Console Reviews on Issue 139.
  • Has also written Dear Bowser in Fake News, Mod of the Month in Palette Swap, and Doomed Reviews in Critic Corner.
  • Has written 44 sections since joining, winning two SOTM awards.
  • Sample section.
Flygon64 (talk)
  • Joined as writer of The Big Cheeses of The Mushroom Kingdom on Issue 175.
  • Has written The Big Cheeses of The Mushroom Kingdom
  • Has written 5 sections since joining, winning two SOTM awards.
  • Sample section.
Kirbyo (talk)
  • Joined as writer of Trivia on Issue 166.
  • Has also written Kirby Music Madness in Palette Swap
  • Has written 8 sections since joining, winning one SOTM award.
  • Sample section.
Luigi 64DD (talk)
  • Joined as a writer of Countdowns on Issue 121.
  • Has written Poll Committee Discussion in Pipe Plaza.
  • Has also written several special sections.
  • Has written 15 sections since joining.
  • Sample section
Maximumriley (talk)
  • Joined as a writer of Ask Cappy on Issue 168.
  • Has also written Rapid Fire Canon in Fake News.
  • Has written 12 sections since joining, winning two SOTM awards.
  • Sample section
Meta Knight (talk)
  • Joined as a writer of It's aMAZEing on Issue 104.
  • Has also written Galactic Expedition, Meta Knight's Dream Land Journal, and Party Trick in Strategy Wing and several special sections.
  • Has written 146 sections since joining, winning 14 SOTM awards.
  • Sample section.
Mr. Edo (talk)
  • Joined as a writer of the Fake Games on Issue XXXVII (37).
  • Has written 81 sections since joining, winning 12 SOTM awards.
  • Has also written Monthly Inquisition, News Flush, Fake Weather, Find the Differences, Sketch Related to Mario, and several special sections.
  • Sample section.
Raregold (talk)
  • Joined as a writer of Selling Out on Issue 131.
  • Has also written The Wrecking Ball with Whomper Thwompite in Fake News, and was a co-writer of 'Shroom Recap.
  • Has also written several special sections.
  • Has written 29 sections since joining.
  • Sample section.
Shokora (talk)
  • Joined as writer of Projects Seeking Contributors on Issue LXIX (69).
  • Has also written Community Report, and several special sections.
  • Has written 57 sections since joining, winning seven SOTM awards.
  • Sample section.
Super Mario Bros. (talk)
  • Joined as writer of the Character Battle on Issue XXVI (26).
  • Has also written Calendar of Events, Cooking Guide, Fake Shop, Crossword, Guess That Game!, Guess Who?, Mystery Images, Featured Character Artwork, Monthly Report, and several special sections.
  • Has written 215 sections since joining, winning eight SOTM awards.
  • Sample section.
The Shamancer (talk)
  • Joined as writer of the Let's-a-go Around the World section on Issue 171.
  • Has also written I Choose You in Strategy Wing.
  • Has written 8 sections since joining, winning two SOTM awards.
  • Sample section.
Toadbert101 (talk)
  • Joined as a writer of the Peddler's Place on Issue XIV (14).
  • Has written 56 sections since joining, winning four SOTM awards.
  • Sample section.
TPG (talk)
  • Joined as a writer of Picross on Issue 102.
  • Has also written Ongoing Fan Projects in Palette Swap and Cooking Guide in Fake News.
  • Has also written several special sections.
  • Has written 106 sections since joining, winning nine SOTM awards.
  • Sample section.
Tucayo (talk)
  • Joined as writer of Crossword on Issue XVI (16).
  • Has written Take Cover in Palette Swap, Ask Tucayo in Fake News, The 'Shroom Report and NIWA News in Pipe Plaza, Book Reviews in Critic Corner, Hiding Koopa and Mystery Images in Fun Stuff, and several special sections.
  • Has written 363 sections since joining, winning ten SOTM awards.
  • Holds the record for the most Main Team/Staff sections written and the record for the most Fun Stuff sections written.
  • Sample section
C2. Favorite Retired 'Shroom Writer

C3. Favorite 'Shroom Section Design

This award aims to acknowledge the writers who put care into making their 'Shroom sections visually appealing and well-crafted, whether through imagery, design, or wiki coding.

Nominee Summary/Description
Anagrams (BBQ Turtle (talk))

Issue 180 / Issue 181 / Issue 182

Anniversary Announcements (Lakituthequick (talk))

Issue 170 / Issue 181 / Issue 182

Anton's Half-Baked Reviews (Anton (talk))

Issue 172 / Issue 173 / Issue 179

Drawn and Pressed (winstein (talk))

Issue 174 / Issue 180 / Issue 181

Hiding Koopa (Ninja Squid (talk))

Issue 179 / Issue 180 / Issue 182

Horrorscopes (GBA (talk))

Issue 178 / Issue 179 / Issue 180

Koops, Your Emblem is on Fire (Koops (talk))

Issue 180 / Issue 181 / Issue 182

Mushroom Tribune (Shoey (talk) & Hooded Pitohui (talk))

Issue 180 / Issue 181 / Issue 182

Musical Quiz (WildWario (talk))

Issue 175 / Issue 180 / Issue 181

Picross (Goombuigi (talk))

Issue 160 / Issue 165 / Issue 180

Pitohui's Pokémon Academy (Hooded Pitohui (talk))

Issue 181 / Issue 182 / Issue 183

Poll Committee Discussion (12th Poll Committee)

Issue 180 / Issue 181 / Issue 182

'Shroom FM (MrConcreteDonkey (talk))

Issue 178 / Issue 181 / Issue 182

SIMulation (Ray Trace (talk))

Issue 180 / Issue 181 / Issue 182

Site Seeing (Lakituthequick (talk))

Issue 163 / Issue 167 / issue 169

Super Mario Maker Showcase (Goombuigi (talk))

Issue 169 / Issue 170 / Issue 180

Waluigi Time Comic (Waluigi Time (talk))

Issue 176 / Issue 177 / Issue 178

C3. Favorite 'Shroom Section Design

C4. Favorite Written 'Shroom Section of the Past Year

This award recognizes 'Shroom sections that feature written text as the bulk of their piece.

Nominee Summary/Description
Anton's Half-Baked Reviews (Anton (talk))

Issue 171 / Issue 175 / Issue 181

Anniversary Announcements (Lakituthequick (talk))

Issue 170 / Issue 171 / Issue 181

Drawn and Pressed (winstein (talk))

Issue 180 / Issue 181 / Issue 182

Forum Update (Hooded Pitohui (talk))

Issue 180 / Issue 181 / Issue 182

Horrorscopes (GBA (talk))

Issue 178 / Issue 179 / Issue 180

Mach Speed Mayhem (Superchao (talk))

Issue 174 / Issue 175 / Issue 181

Mushroom Kingdom Smackdown (Waluigi Time (talk))

Issue 176 / Issue 178 / Issue 182

Mushroom Tribune (Shoey (talk) and Hooded Pitohui (talk))

Issue 180 / Issue 181 / Issue 182

News Flush (Shoey (talk))

Issue 172 / Issue 181 / Issue 182

News Flush (Waluigi Time (talk))

Issue 171 / Issue 172 / Issue 176

Rose's Quarantine Reviews (Roserade (talk))

Issue 169 / Issue 171 / Issue 174

Shmaluigi, Private Investigator (Waluigi Time (talk))

Issue 173 / Issue 180 / Issue 182

SIMulation (Ray Trace (talk))

Issue 180 / Issue 181 / Issue 182

Site Seeing (Lakituthequick (talk))

Issue 169 / Issue 174 / Issue 179

The Greatest Quest (Shoey (talk))

Issue 180 / Issue 181 / Issue 182

The Odyssey of a Squid (Ninja Squid (talk))

Issue 174 / Issue 176 / Issue 180

TV Tomorrow (Quizmelon (talk))

Issue 173 / Issue 178 / Issue 180

What's in a Campaign? (Shoey (talk))

Issue 174 / Issue 178 / Issue 182

C4. Favorite Written 'Shroom Section of the Past Year

C5. Favorite 'Shroom Team

This award honors the different teams that are a part of The 'Shroom.

Nominee Summary/Description
Fake News

Started in the first official 'Shroom release by the now-banned user WarioLoaf (talk) on January 6th, 2007, Fake News was the first of the teams to be founded, designed to allow writers to flex their fiction-writing muscles by making up news stories about upcoming Mario game releases or inventing creative stories surrounding the various characters of the Mario universe. Having survived the long test of time, Fake News continues to be a huge draw for the newsletter. The team is currently headed by Interim Director, Waluigi Time (talk) (who also writes Mushroom Kingdom Smackdown and Consumer Corner), and is sustained by its writers Yoshi876 (talk) (Obituaries), Quizmelon (talk) (TV Tomorrow), Ninja Squid (talk) (The Odyssey of a Squid), Shoey (talk) (Mushroom Tribune), Hooded Pitohui (talk) (Mushroom Tribune), Roserade (talk) (The Mushroom Marquee), and GBAToad (talk) (Horrorscopes). Here is a historical list of Fake News sections.

Fun Stuff

Fun Stuff began in the third issue under the name of Fun Section, founded by the 'Shroom’s director at the time, Plumber (talk), on March 3rd, 2007. Fun Stuff was created to provide interactive games and activities for the community, such as riddles, trivia, or quizzes, eventually growing over time to incorporate visual games such as crosswords and picture matching games. Fun Stuff is currently run by Roserade (talk), and it is supported by its writers BBQ Turtle (talk) (Anagrams), Ninja Squid (talk) (Hiding Koopa), Goombuigi (talk) (Picross), Shoey (talk) (Word Search and Trivia), MarioMorty (talk) (Crossword), WildWario (talk) (Musical Quiz) and FunkyK38 (talk) (Where in the Marioverse is Carmen Sandiego?). Here is a historical list of Fun Stuff sections.

Palette Swap

Originally under the moniker of Art and Music, and later Music and Artwork, before reaching its current name, Palette Swap was created in the 29th issue by the then-current 'Shroom Director Super Mario Bros. (talk) on August 13th, 2009. Palette Swap’s focus is also on the community’s creativity, but with a focus on multimedia such as music and artworks, both official and fan-made. While it was initially simply a showcase of screenshots and artwork from around the Wiki, the past few years have seen more substance added to the team, with commentary, user-created music and fanart, and occasionally artwork competitions. In recent years, Palette Swap has expanded its definition of art, opening the team up to include sections on not just visual art, but forms of art like website design or user-made levels in games. Palette Swap is currently directed by its longtime Director, FunkyK38 (talk), and its current writers are Yoshi876 (talk) (What's On the Box?), Magolor04726 (talk) (World of Plight), Lakituthequick (talk) (Site Seeing), Goombuigi (talk) (Super Mario Maker Showcase), winstein (talk) (Drawn and Pressed), Long John Spaghetti (talk) (Luigi and Associates Detective Agency), RubberLuigi (talk) (RubberLuigi's Reads), and Waluigi Time (talk) (Waluigi Time Comic and Shmaluigi, Private Investigator). Here is a historical list of Palette Swap sections.

Pipe Plaza

Pipe Plaza actually used to be a separate sector of the Wiki, a portal with the intention of keeping the community up to date on recent events and various aspects of the wiki in need of tidying up or improvement. Due to its considerable inactivity, it was decided via Proposal to add it in to The 'Shroom in the 32nd issue run by Super Mario Bros. (talk), but it didn't get any content until the the next issue, whereupon Marioguy1 (talk) was added as a co-director. Over time, Pipe Plaza has moved from being a statistics hub for the community to being the general factual team of The 'Shroom. Pipe Plaza is currently headed by Zange (talk), and its current writers are PanchamBro (talk) (NIWA News and That NIWA List), the Poll Committee (Poll Committee Discussion), Hooded Pitohui (talk) (Forum Update), GPM1000 (talk) (Mario Calendar), Shoey (talk) (What's in a Campaign?), WildWario (talk) (New Articles) MightyMario (talk) (Roleplay Update) and Lakituthequick (talk) (Anniversary Announcements [seasonal]). Here is a historical list of Pipe Plaza sections.

Critic Corner

This Team was founded in the 64th issue special by the former Affiliates Manager Crocodile Dippy (talk) on July, 2014. Critic Corner was devised to help reduce the crowding of the main page by pulling all review and opinion sections into a single page. As a result, Critic Corner tends to be the wordiest of the teams. It started the trend for updated team designs due in large part to the coding assistance of 2257 (talk). The team continues to have plentiful sections by many dedicated writers. Critic Corner is run by Anton (talk) (who also writes Anton's Half-Baked Reviews), and its current writers are FunkyK38 (talk) (Book Reviews and Graphic Novel Review), Yoshi876 (talk) (Pokédex Power), Zange (talk) (K-Pop Album Reviews), Shoey (talk) (A Report on the Effectiveness of Power-Ups and Van Shoeul's House of Ghouls), MrConcreteDonkey (talk) ('Shroom FM), SonicMario (talk) (All-Time Smash Merit Ranking), and Ninelevendo (talk) (Super Ninelevendo Entertainment Reviews). In addition, the team welcomes additional one-time reviews from a variety of authors. Here is a historical list of Critic Corner sections.

Strategy Wing

The most recent Team, Strategy Wing was debuted in the 100th Issue by former Director Stooben Rooben (talk) as a place to get together sections related to tips, tricks, hints, cheats, guides, walkthroughs, and more. It provides analytical and instructional sections, instructing readers on how to carry out tasks, providing tips, or doing deep dives into the history of a topic. The past year has seen the team expand its coverage thanks to a core group of dedicated writers. Strategy Wing is currently directed by Hooded Pitohui (talk) (who also writes Pitohui's Pokémon Academy), and its current permanent writers are Yoshi876 (talk) (Racing Like the Staff), Ray Trace (talk) (SIMulation), Shoey (talk) (The Greatest Quest), Koops (talk) (Koops, Your Emblem is on Fire), ZelenPixel (talk) (On the Origin of Species), Waluigi Time (talk) (To Infinity and Beyond), Superchao (talk) (Mach Speed Mayhem), and Kinger (talk) (Getting That Payday). Here is a historical list of Strategy Wing sections.

C5. Favorite 'Shroom Team

C6. Favorite 'Shroom Special Issue

This award is to recognize the many special issues The 'Shroom has held during its long history, those moments in the year when the staff and writers make a big splash.

Nominee Summary/Description
Special Issue 135
Holiday Issue 141
  • Released December 22nd, 2018.
  • Themed after the Super Smash Bros. series.
  • Directed by Meta Knight (talk) and Superchao (talk).
  • Hosted a Scavenger Hunt inspired by Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
  • Had two special sections.
Special Issue 150
  • Released September 21st, 2019.
  • Commemorating the 150th issue of The 'Shroom.
  • Directed by Superchao (talk) and Smasher (talk).
  • Had seven special sections.
Holiday Issue 153
Special Issue 160
Holiday Issue 165
  • Released December 19th, 2020.
  • Themed after Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time.
  • Directed by Hooded Pitohui (talk) and Roserade (talk).
  • Hosted the third 'Shroomfest, with Sunlight and Moonlight as the opposing teams.
  • Had two special sections.
Special Issue 171
  • Released on June 19th, 2021.
  • Themed after art and music to celebrate FunkyK38 (talk)'s 100th issue as Palette Swap Director.
  • Directed by Hooded Pitohui (talk) and Roserade (talk).
  • Hosted the fifth 'Shroomfest, with Warm Colors and Cool Colors as the opposing teams.
  • Hosted Ultimate Location Battle.
  • Had four special sections.
Issue 175
  • Released on October 16th, 2021.
  • Featured Trick-Or-Treating With The 'Shroom, with extensive art assets made by TPG (talk).
  • Directed by Hooded Pitohui (talk) and Roserade (talk).
  • Had four special sections.
Holiday Issue 177
  • Released on December 18th, 2021.
  • Themed after the Yoshi franchise.
  • Directed by Hooded Pitohui (talk) and Roserade (talk).
  • Hosted the sixth 'Shroomfest, with Dogs and Birds as the opposing teams.
  • Had two special sections.
Special Issue 181
C6. Favorite 'Shroom Special Issue

C7. Favorite Artist

This award recognizes some of the many artists in this community, each with unique talents, styles, and media. Please click on the sample images here for a larger view.

C8. Favorite 2021 Awards Presentation

This award recognizes the creativity, humor, and work put into the presentations revealed at the 2021 Awards ceremony.

C9. Favorite Wiki April Fool's Event

This award recognizes Mario Wiki's annual April Fool's jokes.

Nominee Summary/Description
Mario FPS game (2013)
  • Focused on the development of a grittier reboot of the mainline Super Mario series, with the creation of an article for a first-person shooter game simply titled Mario. It featured a new spin on classic characters and elements of the franchise.
  • Began the tradition of annual April Fool's jokes, as well as the inclusion of bizarre (yet real) facts about the Mario franchise on the main page's Did You Know section, which would be used in most subsequent years.
  • BJAODN archive
Year of Waluigi (2014)
  • Focused on the Year of Waluigi, celebrating "the most important Nintendo character", accompanied by various Waluigi-themed announcements. Articles were created for Waluigi to Fitness, a personal trainer application for the Wii U, and Waluigi's Warehouse, a Luigi's Mansion-esque game with more horror elements.
  • BJAODN archive
Great Ape War (2015)
  • An article was created for the upcoming release of a collectors book known as The Book of Kongs, featuring unused material created by Rare during development of the Donkey Kong Country games. This material notably included content on the "Great Ape War", which also received its own article.
  • BJAODN archive
Nintendo Cinematic Universe (2016)
  • An article was created for the development of the Nintendo Cinematic Universe in cooperation with Sony Pictures, a spoof of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with films based on Mario, Pikmin, Super Smash Bros., and Pokémon in the works. The Mario film received an article as well, featuring a reimagining of the events of Super Mario Bros. with Luigi as the main villain, along with promises of other dark and horror elements.
  • The first year to feature an April Fool's poll on the main page, with an unrelated poll about Poochy worship.
  • BJAODN archive
Crash Bandicoot Wiki (2017)
  • The wiki was changed to the Crash Bandicoot Wiki, complete with changes to its logo and background. An article covering the Crash Bandicoot franchise was also created.
  • The April Fool's poll now coincided with the greater theme, with a poll about which version of Crash should be added to the franchise, poking fun at variants of Mario characters.
  • The 'Shroom was rebranded as "The Wumpa Fruit", with new graphics and renamed teams on Issue 120's main page.
  • BJAODN archive
New Funky Mode (2018)
  • A "New Funky Mode" graphic was added on the main page, which would take readers to the Funky Main Page, themed after Funky Kong. An article was also created for a script for a film loosely based on the Mario Kart series, known as Fit and Funky.
  • This year's poll asked readers about their favorite feature of Funky Kong.
  • BJAODN archive
We Are Pink Donkey Kong Jr. (2019)
  • The wiki was changed to "We Are Pink Donkey Kong Jr.", complete with a new logo, referencing the wiki's long-running in-jokes around the pink palette swap of Donkey Kong Jr. from Donkey Kong Jr. Math. The main page implied that this was due to a takeover from Reggie Fils-Aimé himself.
  • The main page poll focused on which upcoming educational Mario games readers were most excited about, inspired by Pink Donkey Kong Jr.'s origins in a math game.
  • The 'Shroom was rebranded as "The Simian Sum", featuring new art assets on the main page.
  • BJAODN archive
Free to Peruse (2020)
  • The wiki announced that it would be restructuring to a "free to peruse" business model in 2021, asking readers to pay real money to view content. Badges were added for purchase, with varying humorous effects, including being able to bypass blocks, temporarily take over another user's account, and enabling the fabled Pie Button.
  • Additionally, an article was created for a datamine that uncovered several Mario Kart Tour costumes from the history of the franchise, including drunk Donkey Kong from Donkey Kong Planet, and Luigi and Wario cosplaying as Sailor Moon characters from the KC Mario manga.
  • The main page poll asked readers what their favorite cosmetic item for Mario was.
  • BJAODN archive
Super Wiki (2021)
  • Based on the jokes of Mario dying on March 31st surrounding the end of sale for Super Mario 3D All-Stars, all mentions of Mario were removed from the entire wiki with JavaScript, and the wiki was rebranded simply to the "Super Wiki". Without Mario, a new article was created for the Luigi franchise, with the introduction of "Blue Luigi" as the second player. An article was also created for the upcoming Super Luigi Galaxy 3 game, complete with a custom-made render of Luigi.
  • The main page poll asked readers who should become the new "Super Mario" in the wake of Mario's death.
  • BJAODN archive
Mario film leaks (2022)
  • The wiki claimed to have received a full plot synopsis of Illumination's Mario film from an attendee of a test screening. A new article was created for the leaked plot, based on tropes from similar movies, which was linked on both the wiki's main page and the page for the film.
  • The main page poll asked readers which rumored villain they would like to see in the sequel, with various villains from the Mario series, along with Miyamoto, as options.
  • BJAODN archive
C9. Favorite Wiki April Fool's Event

C10. Wiki Contributor Award 2021 - 2022

This award recognizes various editors and contributors for their work on the Mario Wiki in 2021/2022.

Nominee Summary/Description
0blivion (talk)
Bazooka Mario (talk)
  • AKA LeftyGreenMario
  • Performs major rewrites of articles to improve their quality, often elevating them to featured status.
  • Frequent participant in wiki-related discussions.
BBQ Turtle (talk)
  • Extremely involved in uploading Mario Kart images and editing the series' pages.
  • In the past year, had led a project to expand coverage of the Mario and Sonic titles.
  • Often fixes links and creates pages for other sports games.
  • Performs quality control edits on a variety of pages.
Doc von Schmeltwick (talk)
  • Frequent editor who works on many articles & images across the board; typically heavily details changes in edit summaries.
  • Tries to fact-check edits and pieces of information, and contributes to Talk page discussions actively.
Koopa con Carne (talk)
  • A major contributor to the effort to add Play Nintendo information to the Wiki.
  • Active editor who often contributes to Donkey Kong Country, Mario vs. Donkey Kong, and Super Smash Bros. articles.
  • Edits extremely frequently, typically adding chunks of profiles and statistics, and has created a large amount of Mario vs. Donkey Kong level articles.
LinkTheLefty (talk)
  • Typically performs batch maintenance on articles, mostly relating to name corrections.
  • Heavily involved in ensuring that all names on the wiki are from official material whenever possible.
LuigiMaster123 (talk)
  • Regular contributor who works on articles, images, and sprites. Uploads many Ultimate spirits and Super Mario Maker images.
  • Heavily involved in working with categories; often creates new ones and adds them to pages for easier sorting.
The Mansion (talk)
  • Has created a large proportion of the Wiki's new articles in the period stretching over 2019 and 2020
  • Made many of the Wiki's Yoshi's Crafted World articles.
  • Has rewritten a number of existing articles.
Nintendo101 (talk)
  • Uploads assets and models from several games; contributes greatly to Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Galaxy articles and galleries.
PhGuy12 (talk)
  • Consistent editor who does maintenance work on a variety of game articles (namely the Mario Kart series).
Ray Trace (talk)
  • AKA Baby Luigi
  • Frequent editing, typically done in large batches.
  • Involved in proposals and projects.
  • Works with models, screencapping, and ripping game assets; uploads many Mario Kart images in particular.
RHG1951 (talk)
  • Worked to heavily flesh out Thing articles from Paper Mario: Sticker Star and Paper Mario: Color Splash.
Scrooge200 (talk)
  • Has done extensive work cutting audio clips down to 30 seconds to comply with policy.
  • Has started on a project to improve Paper Mario: Color Splash location articles.
  • Has added a number of images to Paper Mario: Color Splash location articles.
Somethingone (talk)
  • Frequent editor, ranging from minor maintenance to more substantial rewrites and expansions.
  • Often participates in discussions.
SuperLuigiDude (talk)
  • Often uploads foreign-language boxart, logos, etc. and images missing from the wiki's coverage entirely.
Swallow (talk)
  • Frequently patrols Recent Changes; is consistently on-top of reverting bad edits.
Tails777 (talk)
  • Active participant in discussions and proposals related to coverage and organization of content.
Waluigi Time (talk)
  • Active voter in talk page proposals.
  • Provides informative edit summaries.
  • Does fact-checking work across the Wiki.
WildWario (talk)
  • Active editor, often works on fact-checking and reverting poor edits.
Zootalo (talk)
  • Highly active editor, with a large volume of quality edits and uploads.
  • Contributes heavily to profile and statistics sections.
C10. Wiki Contributor Award 2021-2022

C11. Favorite Community Character

This award recognizes characters created or heavily adapted by members of the community through venues such as forum game roleplays, 'Shroom sections, and other projects.

Nominee Summary/Description
Bakerei Oriya
  • A VTuber whose content focuses on rumors urban legends. She is a shapeshifter who loves to scare other people, including her audience. Created by Snack (talk) and designed by Woglril.
  • First appeared in the "M24. Favorite Merchandise" presentation for the 2021 Mario Awards, and later returned as an NPC host for Living Game.
  • Character introduction and bio
Big Changes
  • A hyper quantum artificial intelligence with time traveling capabilities. Takes the form of a glowing, red and black Bugs Bunny. Created by TPG (talk) and GBAToad (talk).
  • First appeared as the main antagonist of Awards Killing Game 4.
  • Awards Killing Game 4 arrival/introduction post
Cornelius
  • A buff rooster and savvy businessman. Noted for participating in unsavory business tactics and sabotage to improve the standing of Kellogg's in the volatile cereal industry. Played by Reverse Input (talk), based on the mascot of Corn Flakes.
  • First appeared as a roleplay in Waluigi Time Cereal Mafia, and reappeared as an NPC in Lightning Mafia+: Welcome to Chaos Town.
  • Waluigi Time Cereal Mafia introduction post
Detective Luigi
  • A detective version of Luigi, accompanied by his digital assistant, Yuri. Played by Long John Spaghetti (talk).
  • Prominently appeared as a roleplay in Waluigi Time Cereal Mafia, among other appearances. Currently the main character of Luigi and Associates Detective Agency in The 'Shroom, beginning in Issue 182.
  • Issue 182 - Luigi and Associates Detective Agency
Ernest Fine
  • A dashingly handsome man with a poor knowledge of pop culture. He is the cousin of Ernest Cline, author of Ready Player One, and went searching for him following his disappearance. Created by MrConcreteDonkey (talk).
  • First appeared as a roleplay in Awards Killing Game 4.
  • Awards Killing Game 4 introduction post
The Erudite Goose
  • An investigative goose with a pipe. While holding the pipe, the goose exhibits eloquent, sophisticated language and speech patterns, though it has been shown that other objects can influence his speech in other ways. Created by Luigi 64DD (talk), loosely inspired by Untitled Goose Game.
  • First appeared as a roleplay in Rogues in Rogueport Mafia.
  • Rogues in Rogueport Mafia introduction post
Kammina Koopa
  • An introverted, technologically-adept Magikoopa who loves udon noodles. She is the CEO of her own company, Kamtech. Played by GBAToad (talk), created by him and TPG (talk).
  • First appeared as an NPC in Awards Killing Game 4. An alternate version of her was used as a roleplay in The 'Shroom Mafia 4.
  • Awards Killing Game 4 character bio and introduction
Lightning the Hedgehog
  • A 100% original hedgehog character who loves to cause chaos. He is based on the concept of Sonic the Hedgehog OCs, and is influenced by Lightning McQueen from Cars. Created by Reverse Input (talk).
  • First appeared as a roleplay in Toad Brigade Mafia. Has since made several reappearances, including a prominent role as an NPC in Lightning Mafia+: Welcome to Chaos Town.
  • Toad Brigade Mafia introduction post
Merlthazar
  • A shaman living at the edge of the cosmos, interpreting the stars to write horoscopes for the readers of The 'Shroom to fulfill his obligations to a certain Goomba. Created by GBAToad (talk).
  • Appears as the main character of Horrorscopes in The 'Shroom, beginning in Issue 175.
  • Issue 175 - Horrorscopes
Nadie
  • An eldritch being taking the appearance of a young woman. Despite her frightening origins, she exhibits a chill demeanor and loves Taco Bell. Created by Snack (talk) and designed by Turboo (talk).
  • First appeared as a character in Snack's Feenik Musume writings, inspired by the Isle of Feenik from Minecraft Games 2021. Prominently appeared as a roleplay in Lightning Mafia+: Welcome to Chaos Town and the first two installments of Mario Boards Investigations.
  • Lightning Mafia+ post
Phineas J. Shoe
  • A diabolical Shoe Goomba who works with his poorly treated assistant Rose, working to accomplish various schemes. His appearances typically invoke classic Saturday morning cartoons. Created by Shoey (talk).
  • Has made numerous appearances in various areas of the community. Notably featured as the main character of The Devious Workings of Phineas J. Shoe in Issues 171 and 172 of The 'Shroom, and the "C1. Favorite Active 'Shroom Writer" presentation during the 2021 Community Awards.
  • Issue 171 - The Devious Workings of Phineas J. Shoe
Pink Donkey Kong Jr.
  • A recolor of Donkey Kong Jr. appearing in Donkey Kong Jr. Math, who became a running in-joke among members of the Super Mario Wiki.
  • Notably was used as the subject of the wiki's 2019 April Fool's joke, which saw the wiki rebranded as "We Are Pink Donkey Kong Jr.".
Posh Kermit
  • A dapper, pink cousin of the famed Kermit the Frog, working as an investigator to solve mysteries. Created by InsaneBlathers (talk).
  • First appeared as a roleplay in Sheep Mafia 2021, and later returned for Living Game.
  • Sheep Mafia 2021 post
Ray Trace
  • The third-in-command of the Protectors, often playing a comic relief role. Self-proclaimed to be the smartest, fastest, and best-looking member of the group, among many other qualities. Created by Ray Trace (talk).
  • Has appeared in many areas of the community, including as a prominent roleplay in Mushroom City Car Wash and multiple strategy games.
  • Sheep Mafia 2021 introduction post
Shmaluigi
  • A noir detective with a mysterious, tragic past, and bearing a suspicious resemblance to Waluigi. His life mission is to stop organized crime to the best of his ability. Created by Waluigi Time (talk).
  • First appeared as a roleplay in Rogues in Rogueport Mafia, and has made numerous reappearances. Currently the main character of Shmaluigi, Private Investigator in The 'Shroom, beginning in Issue 172.
  • Issue 173 - Shmaluigi, Private Investigator
Vid
Viola Cadaverini
  • A creepy femme fatale with crime syndicate ties. Following her death in Chaos Town, she has managed to return from the afterlife and retained close ties with a new group of associates. Played by Hooded Pitohui (talk), based on the character from Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations.
  • First used as a roleplay in Lightning Mafia+: Welcome to Chaos Town, reappearing in Living Game and the first two installments of Mario Boards Investigations.
  • Lightning Mafia+ epilogue post
Wright Forde 'Shroom
C11. Favorite Community Character

C12. Favorite Roleplay

This award recognizes the various roleplays, separate from forum games and other events with more structure and more clearly-defined end conditions, found on the Super Mario Boards.

Nominee Summary/Description
Mushroom City Car Wash
  • The largest freeform roleplay on the Super Mario Boards, created by Long John Spaghetti.
  • Began with the basic premise of Luigi working at the Mushroom City Car Wash, but has since expanded and now encompasses a huge variety of stories and locations.
  • Notable characters include Chroma Key (Long John Spaghetti), Toadette (Toadettefan), Zerris (MightyMario), and the Protectors and the Preservers (Ray Trace)
  • Roleplay thread
Into the Cosmos
  • A freeform roleplay created by Matz Lunne
  • Set in the depths of space, taking place across different galaxies and planetary systems
  • Notable characters include Orion and Lyra (Matz Lunne), Abigail and Calvin (Long John Spaghetti), Kara and Drayce (MightyMario), and Carmen (Roserade)
  • Roleplay thread
The Apartments
  • A freeform roleplay created by Long John Spaghetti
  • A roleplay where all characters live in the same apartment complex
  • Notable characters include Emmett (Long John Spaghetti) and Olive (Mija)
  • Roleplay thread
Smash Academy
  • A freeform roleplay, limited to characters from Nintendo franchises or media that has crossed over with Super Smash Bros., created by Long John Spaghetti
  • Features characters all attending the titular Smash Academy, teaching subjects such as properly attacking others
  • Notable characters include Luigi (Long John Spaghetti) and Chibi-Robo (MightyMario)
  • Roleplay thread
Tales from the Megaverse
  • A freeform roleplay created by MightyMario
  • Has, to date, followed a long and winding adventure with Mario and Luigi in a central role
  • Notable characters include Cayde, Mario, and Sonic (MightyMario), as well as Luigi, Maddie, and Surge (Long John Spaghetti)
  • Roleplay thread
Triple Strike Academy
  • A freeform roleplay created by The Green Knight
  • Focuses on characters attending the titular Triple Strike Academy
  • Notable characters include Noah, Leon (Green Knight), Cayde, Terry (MightyMario), Luz, Vee, Jade (Long John Spaghetti), and Skye (Matz Lunne)
  • Roleplay thread
Mario in the Multiverse of Madness
  • A freeform roleplay created by Bob Craples
  • The roleplay was inspired by the Doctor Strange film, and focuses on Mario traveling the multiverse and encountering different versions of himself.
  • Notable characters include Mario (Bob Craples) and Live-Action Mario (Long John Spaghetti)
  • Roleplay thread
Super Mario RP: Big Story, Small World
  • A freeform, Mario-themed roleplay created by ObieStar
  • This roleplay focuses on a fairly typical Mario adventure
  • Notable characters include Mario (ObieStar) and Bowser Jr. (MightyMario)
  • Roleplay thread
C12. Favorite Roleplay

C13. Favorite Strategy Game

This award aims to recognize the various strategy-based forum games that the community has held over the past year.

Nominee Summary/Description
Lost in Space: Galactic Mafia
  • A forum mafia game, co-hosted by Yoshi the Space Station Manager and InsaneBlathers.
  • A relatively straightforward role madness game, though with a considerable number of vanilla players
  • The framing of the story involved a team of detectives (the innocents), with imposters (the mafia) among them, being called to find the mafia after a mafia attack on the Comet Observatory.
  • Notable roleplays from this game include Etemon (Shoey) and Zurg (Waluigi Time)
  • Game thread and lounge thread
Pokémon Masters Mafia
  • A Pokémon-themed forum mafia game, hosted by Ninelevendo
  • A role madness game
  • Notable roleplays from this game include Gary Oak (Fun With Despair), Giant Rat (MrConcreteDonkey), and Mater the Fox (Reverse Input)
  • Game thread and lounge thread
Waluigi Time Cereal Mafia
  • A joke mafia game, using mafia mechanics but not intentionally taking itself serious
  • Had a number of special gimmicks and mechanics, including Forbidden Actions (taken from the Killing Game series), a map, NPCs, and a shop system
  • Included nightly Smackdown and Smash-Up matches
  • The framing of the story involved a group (innocents and independents) on a tour of the Waluigi Time Cereal factory being trapped inside the factory after a murder and having to hunt down the Cereal Killers (mafia)
  • Largest mafia game this cycle by post count, with over 1,000 posts
  • Notable roleplays in this game included Cornelius (Reverse Input), Kanaya (TPG), Spamton (Fun With Despair), and Prince Peach (Roserade)
  • Game thread and lounge thread
Lightning Mafia+: Welcome to Chaos Town
  • A unique mafia game, incorporating core mafia mechanics but significantly building on them
  • Mechanics in this game included a map system and a limited freeform action system
  • The framing of the story involved a "Chaos Town Leadership Dispute" between two NPCs, Mayor Stronghart and Lightning the Hedgehog, with a Lawful (innocent) and Chaotic (mafia) faction, respectively, supporting them
  • Notable roleplays in this game included Nadie (Snack), Q-Taro (Turboo), Tigger (Waluigi Time), and Renne (Superchao)
  • The first game in a the Lightning Mafia+ series
  • Game thread and lounge thread
World of Plight Mafia
  • A forum mafia game, co-hosted by Magolor04726 and Ghost
  • Returned to a simpler role madness format, with a number of vanilla players
  • Themed around Palette Swap's World of Plight section, with fighters and their allies (innocents) against Azcron and his minions (mafia)
  • Notable roleplays in this game included Kay Faraday (Roserade), Kolorado (Waluigi Time), and a dead horse (InsaneBlathers)
  • The first phase of the game saw a spectator executed
  • Game thread and lounge thread
Murder Party
  • An experimental game hosted by Revin, Murder Party was not divided into day and night phases and did not involve voting out players
  • All players were given the ability to murder, protect, roleblock, or follow other players during each round
  • Players were divided into a Good Guys faction, which was larger but could only communicate publicly in the thread, and a Bad Guys faction, who could coordinate privately and knew the identities of their teammates. The goal was for either faction to completely eliminate the other.
  • The game ended quickly with a Bad Guys victory, with the Bad Guys faction not losing a single member
  • Notable roleplays in this game included Mistleteinn (Snack) and Baron von Hooks (GBA)
  • Game thread and lounge thread
The 'Shroom Mafia 4
  • A mafia game created by and hosted by The 'Shroom, with Ninja Squid, Waluigi Time, and Goombuigi, primarily, hosting
  • The role madness game brought in mechanics such as NPCs. Most notably, the game had a Quest System, where members of different teams, themed around the teams of the paper (and a team unique to the mafia), could unlock additional role powers.
  • While there were multiple teams, there were only three factions, mafia, innocent, and independent, following the usual mafia victory conditions.
  • NPCs included Murphy, a dog; Vending Machine; and Wright Forde 'Shroom, while notable roleplays included De heer Kaas, a talking cheese (Lakituthequick); and Pearl (BBQ Turtle)
  • Game thread and lounge thread
Living Game
  • A completely new game, hosted by Snack, and designed as an inversion of games such as mafia and the Killing Game
  • In day phases, players would vote on a user to "live," bringing them into the game. During night phases, players would submit "live attempts," and if their attempt rolled, the user they selected would be brought into the game.
  • The game made use of a map system, a resource system, and a Gift Shop system, as well as extensive lore.
  • The goal of the game was the collection of various Artifacts, hidden around the game's setting, a small collection of islands within the Mrē Atoll. Many of these Artifacts were hidden behind puzzles, and, in many instances, players cooperated to solve these puzzles.
  • The game had many special events (such as a party game night, in-universe guest hosts in the forms of various characters (including Mistleteinn, Monika, and Makunomo), and allowed players to name locations as they uncovered them.
  • Notable roleplays in this game included Tom Nook (BBQ Turtle), Nobu (GBA) Jake Marshall (Roserade), Smogaux Soul (Reverse Input), Xavier Wexlyn (Fun With Despair), and Gentleman's Gambit (TPG).
  • Game thread and lounge thread
C13. Favorite Strategy Game

C14. Favorite Special Event

This award aims to acknowledge the best unique group events held by the community and for the community in the past year.

Nominee Summary/Description
Awards Ceremony 2021
  • The ceremony where users presented the results of votes in the fifteenth Mario Awards celebration.
  • Consisted of user-made presentations covering the results of the Mario Awards XIV (30 awards), the Fail Awards XII (15 awards), and the Community Awards XIII (10 awards).
  • Managed by Anton (Awards Director, Mario Awards host), Turboo (Awards Sub-Director, Fail Awards host), and Hooded Pitohui (Community Awards host)
  • Included ongoing chat party where users could discuss the award presentations and results.
  • Mario Awards XV, Fail Awards XIII, Community Awards XIV, and Chat Party Logs
Dogs vs Birds 'Shroomfest
  • The sixth 'Shroomfest, a debate between Hooded Pitohui and Roserade (judged by Ninja Squid) to determine whether birds or dogs were more appealing.
  • Concluded in the victory of birds
  • Opening story, forum thread, and highlights
Secret Satan 2021
  • A holiday-season event at the end of the year, similar to a Secret Santa gift exchange, but where the goal was to make tastefully bad, creative gifts for one another
  • Organized by Mr. Edo, and ultimately ended with no participants failing to submit a gift
  • Gifts included a video featuring ominous Nesoberis, a visual novel adaptation of Feenik Musume, and Mario Boards Investigations' first installment
  • Secret Satan thread
April Fool's Day 2022
  • Planned and made by the Wiki Staff and Porplemontage (with assistance from the Poll Committee)
  • Themed around a fake leak of Illumination's upcoming animated Mario movie
  • The Wiki staff posted an article detailing the plot of the movie, as relayed by the fake leak.
  • The Main Page poll asked users what villain and voice actor they hoped to see in a follow-up movie supposedly confirmed by the post-credits theme.
  • Preserved Main Page from the day
Minecraft Games 2021 + Isle of Feenik
  • Various games hosted in Minecraft, including Spleef, Murderer, Hockey, and Hunger Games, as part of the awards season
  • Games were linked by a specially-constructed hub known as the Isle of Feenik
  • This hub world was a game unto itself, with extensive lore and 180 collectible Relics for players to collect through exploration and puzzle-solving
  • Awards thread
Panel de Pon Tournament 2
  • A round-robin style Panel de Pon tournament hosted by Roserade
  • Included video tutorials made for a previous tournament by TheFreshPrince
  • One notable competitor, Troy, excelled in the tournament, and was noticed by other competitors.
  • Awards thread
Scribble Deathmatch
  • A new tournament idea, which invited artists of all skill levels to compete against one another over the course of seven weeks
  • Hosted by GBA
  • Participants were paired off during each round, with users voting to choose their favorite of the two pieces put forward by each matchup.
  • Artwork made for this tournament took the form of "scribbles," which were limited to a 600px or 10cm canvas, three colors (black, white, and a color unique to each participant), and a four-hour time limit.
  • Users were given an overall theme for the round, and had to organize a time where they could receive their specific prompt (which would begin the four-hour time limit), with both users in a given matchup receiving the same prompt.
  • A very successful event which saw over thirty users participate and led to the creation of well over one-hundred pieces of art.
  • Ninelevendo organized a project through which participants made one final piece of art, themed around the prompt "GBA," to end the event.
  • Awards thread
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament 2021
  • A tournament hosted by Hooded Pitohui, featuring both a singles and doubles tournament.
  • Round-robin style
  • The doubles tournament featured players joining up into teams of two, coming up with a name for their team, and facing off against other teams.
  • Awards thread
Wario's Woods Tournament
  • A new tournament, taking advantage of Wario's Wood's inclusion as a part of Nintendo Switch Online
  • Hosted by Kirbyo
  • Round-robin style
  • Players saw the tournament through to completion even during a stretch of host absence
  • Awards thread
C14. Favorite Special Event

C15. Outstanding Community Achievement Award

This award acknowledges the hard work and dedication of various members of the community. They all are unique in their experiences and what they’ve done, having volunteered their time in all parts of the community in a number of ways. It should be noted that many nominees have expansive lists forged over the years, and while this may be impressive, please consider recent achievements and their greater relative impact today. This is not an exhaustive list of every position and achievement, just the most notable and relevant.

Nominee Summary/Description
Anton (talk)
  • Current #mwchat Founder (June 2014 – Present) and Admin (3 November, 2010 – Present)
  • Current Mario Wiki Discord server chat operator and administrator
  • Current Critic Corner Director (July 2016 – Present)
  • Former Awards Committee Director (Mario Awards XI (2017) - Mario Awards XV (2021)), Former Co-Director (Mario Awards IX (2015), Mario Awards X (2016))
  • Responsible for the preservation of Userpedia
  • Userpedia Steward (18 November, 2012 – 31 December, 2017)
  • UP Awards Host (2014, 2015); User Awards Host (2016)
GBA (talk)
  • Current Graphic Design Manager of The 'Shroom (Issue 179 - present)
  • Former 'Shroom Spotlight co-host (January 2014 – September 2014)
  • Awards Mafia VI host
  • 'Shroom Killing Game host
  • Awards Killing Game II host
  • Awards Killing Game IV host
  • Awards Killing Game Odyssey host
Glowsquid (talk)
  • Current Bureaucrat of the Super Mario Wiki
  • Highly active in managing the affairs of the Wiki
  • Runs the Super Mario Wiki Twitter account, making informative and interesting posts
  • Created the BJAODN, a collection of unusual and humorous edits and mistakes from the Wiki
Hooded Pitohui (talk)
  • Current Strategy Wing Director of The 'Shroom (Issue 139 - present)
  • Current Awards Committee Sub-Director (Mario Awards XVI (2022) - present)
  • Former Director of The 'Shroom (January 18, 2020 - January 15, 2022)
  • Awards Killing Game III host
  • Awards Killing Game Odyssey host
  • Eleventh Poll Committee Chairperson
  • Lead a project to create a rotating leadership system in the Eleventh Poll Committee
  • Extensive promoter of community engagement with community projects
Lakituthequick (talk)
  • Current Website Manager of The 'Shroom (Issue 131 - present)
  • Current Awards Record Keeper
  • Prepares and hosts logs of Awards Committee Meetings
  • Assisted in hosting the 'Shroom Holiday Scavenger in 2017 and hosted in 2018
  • Assists with coding and technical aspects of The 'Shroom
  • Awards Killing Game III host
  • Awards Killing Game Odyssey host
  • Highly active and engaged member of The 'Shroom staff who has crafted solutions to many technical challenges
  • Highly active as a member of the Eleventh Poll Committee, creating a spreadsheet to track its activity that was used by all its members
  • Responsible for the archival of Userpedia and a the creation and maintenance of a backup archive of The 'Shroom
  • Responsible for the preservation of all community Pastebin pastes
Long John Spaghetti (talk)
  • Creator of the Mushroom City Car Wash roleplay, which continues to be one of the most popular and successful roleplays on the Super Mario Boards
  • Heavily responsible for the popularization of roleplays on the Super Mario Boards
  • Often assists awards committee and The 'Shroom staff when they need to procure information on the community's roleplays
  • Extensive promoter of community engagement with community projects
Ninja Squid (talk)
  • Current Statistics Manager of The 'Shroom (Issue 131 - present)
  • Current Director of The 'Shroom (January 15, 2022 - present)
  • Highly engaged and active member of The 'Shroom staff, offering various new ideas and input on discussions
  • Created the 'Shroomfest concept and has been heavily involved in refining and expanding it
  • Tenth Poll Committee Chairperson
  • Hosted the Ultimate Location Battle with Goombuigi
  • Began the resurgence of mafia games on the Super Mario Boards with his Rogues in Rogueport Mafia
  • The 'Shroom Mafia 4 co-host
Porplemontage (talk)
  • The Proprietor/Owner of MarioWiki, along with several others—Halopedia, Kingdom Hearts Wiki, Pikipedia, SmashWiki, and, as of December 2012, Destinypedia
  • Owns and manages several community outlets, including the Super Mario Wiki, the Super Mario Boards, and the Super Mario Wiki Discord server
  • He pays the bills that keep the site online and updates the sites regularly
  • Stays engaged enough to respond to requests from staff and administration
Ray Trace (talk)
  • Current Mario Wiki administrator (November 28, 2021 - present)
  • Current local forum moderator for the Roleplay board (May 28, 2020 - Present)
  • Twelfth Poll Committee Chairperson
  • Often assists awards committee and The 'Shroom staff when they need to procure information on the community's roleplays
Reverse Input (talk)
  • Has hosted several well-received community forum games in a relatively short timespan, including:
    • Sheep Mafia 2021
    • Lightning Mafia+: Welcome to Chaos Town
    • Murder Party
  • Often assists newer players in forum games
Roserade (talk)
  • Current Fun Stuff Director of The 'Shroom (Issue 139 - present)
  • Former Sub-Director of The 'Shroom (January 18, 2020 - January 15, 2022)
  • Global Moderator on the Super Mario Boards forum
  • Awards Killing Game III host
  • Vice-Chairperson of the Ninth Poll Committee and Tenth Poll Committee
  • An active consultant for the Eleventh Poll Committee
  • Extensive promoter of community engagement with community projects
Shoey (talk)
  • Former Fun Stuff Director (February 2013 - June 2013)
  • Former Activities Manager for The 'Shroom (February 2014 - January 2016)
  • Has contributed a large number of 'Shroom sections in the six months, across multiple teams, including:
    • An Ogre Battle Section, News Flush, What's in a Campaign?, Word Search, and others
  • Places a strong emphasis on promoting The 'Shroom, awards, and other community activities
Superchao (talk)
  • Current Global Mod on the Marioboards (2012 – Present)
  • Current #mwchat Operator (May 1, 2013 – Present)
  • Current Mario Wiki Discord server chat operator
  • Current Awards Committee Director (Mario Awards XVI (2022) - present)
  • Former Mario Awards Sub-Director (2012 – 2015)
  • Former 'Shroom Director (2014 & October 15, 2016 - February 18, 2017 & June 15, 2019 - February 15, 2020)
  • Former 'Shroom Sub-Director (July 23, 2016 - October 15, 2016 & February 18, 2017 - January 19, 2019)
  • Former Activities Manager for the 'Shroom (23 January, 2016 – 16 September, 2017)
  • Often makes and enforces executive decisions on behalf of the forum moderation team
  • Responsible for the creation of a project to create a backup archive of The 'Shroom, and assists with its implementation
  • Driver of community engagement with The 'Shroom through Mach Speed Mayhem voting system, pioneering new models of interactive 'Shroom threads
  • Awards Mafia IV, V, and VI host
  • Host of Awards Killing Game II
TPG (talk)
  • Former Pipe Plaza Director of The 'Shroom (Issue 131 to Issue 150)
  • Former Graphic Design Manager of The 'Shroom (Issue 137 to Issue 178)
  • Has made numerous pieces of artwork for The 'Shroom
  • Prolific Awards presenter, having made numerous presentations in a variety of multimedia styles
  • Backup presenter in multiple Awards ceremonies, making numerous quality presentations in a short span of time
  • Ninth Poll Committee Chairperson
  • An active consultant for the Eleventh Poll Committee
  • Awards Killing Game IV host
  • Created extensive art assets for the Trick-Or-Treating With The 'Shroom event (Issue 175)
Turboo (talk)
  • Current Sysop (19 March, 2014 – Present) and former MarioWiki Patroller (30 April, 2013 – 19 March, 2014)
  • Current #mwchat Admin (5 July 2010 – Present)
  • Current Mario Wiki Discord server chat operator and administrator
  • Former Fail Awards Host (2016 - 2021), and Former Director of the MarioWiki Anniversary Awards Committee (2012 – 2014)
  • Former Awards Committee Sub-Director (Mario Awards XI (2017) - Mario Awards XV (2021))
  • Former 'Shroom Sub-Director (October 2013–January 2015)
  • Often serves as a go-between for The 'Shroom staff and Awards Committee when communicating with the Wiki staff
Waluigi Time (talk)
  • Current Mario Wiki administrator (August 24, 2021 - Present)
  • Current Sub-Director of The 'Shroom (January 15, 2022 - present)
  • Has become a highly active member of the community in a short time, only joining the Super Mario Boards at the end of 2020
  • Promotes The 'Shroom, awards, and other community activities heavily
  • Has written multiple sections for The 'Shroom
  • Driver of community engagement with his interactive Mushroom Kingdom Smackdown 'Shroom section thread
  • Waluigi Time Cereal Mafia host and The 'Shroom Mafia 4 co-host
C15. Outstanding Community Achievement Award

Hey! You made it to the bottom! Congratulations! Thank you for taking the time to read about the accomplishments of our community members and for voting for the Community Awards. Please join us for the ceremonies on August 12th.

The 'Shroom: Issue 183
Staff sections Staff NotesThe 'Shroom Spotlight'ShroomfestPoll Chairperson Election
Features Fake NewsFun StuffPalette SwapPipe PlazaCritic CornerStrategy Wing
Specials Community Awards DossierBlooper RaceLiving Game: Where Are They Now?
Shroom183boat.png