If you are reading this, it probably means you are on this site because you are a fan of the Suite Life of Zack and Cody and the Suite Life on Deck. After speaking with numerous other authors and readers, we decided that the stories and writers on this site should be honored if some way. So, that is why we have decided to make the Suite Life Spirit Awards for 2010.
Now, we also recognize that the Suite Life belongs to Disney Channel and not to us. We recognize that its characters are not our own, and the writers, producers and actors have poured their blood, sweat and tears into flushing these characters out and defining to us, the viewing public, who they are. So, with that being said, the Spirit Awards are for those authors and stories who are faithful to these characters and respect the way they have been molded and depicted. And after six years of watching these characters, we know by know who they are and what makes them tick. We know their strengths, their weaknesses, and what and who fills their hearts with joy.
So, that being said, only stories that are true to the spirit of Suite Life and its characters are eligible. Stories that deviate away from the character's personalities and who they are as individuals are not eligible. Stories that pick and choose part of who a character is and ignores other important aspects are ineligible as well. For example, if a character is clearly shown to be in love with another character, stories trying to force them into other pairings are not up for these awards. Continuing, stories trying to change a character's clearly shown sexuality won't be considered either.
Before I get to a list of our categories, I ask only those who will abide by the guidelines participate. We acknowledge some may not agree with our position, but these are our awards, and we ask that you respect that.
Now, on to the categories!
Best Author – Easy enough. The author whose stories clearly show they understand who these characters are and stay true to them.
Best Story – Another easy one. The best story that has the characters true to who they are.
Best Original Version of an Actual Episode – Numerous authors have their own takes on how an episode should have happened.
Best Follow-Up/Conclusion to an Actual Episode – This is for those stories that tell us what could have happened after an episode ended.
Best AU Story – Best story that keeps the characters in character but puts them in a different universe than at school aboard the S.S. Tipton.
Best Story that Shows the True Spirit of Bailey – The story that represents who we've learned Bailey to be.
Best Story that Shows the True Spirit of Cody – The story that represents who we've learned Cody to be.
Best Story that Shows the True Spirit of Emma Tutweiler – The story that represents who we've learned Emma Tutweiler to be.
Best Story that Shows the True Spirit of Maddie – The story that represents who we've learned Maddie to be.
Best Story that Shows the True Spirit of Marcus – The story that represents who we've learned Marcus to be.
Best Story that Shows the True Spirit of Maya – The story that represents who we've learned Maya to be.
Best Story that Shows the True Spirit of Moseby – The story that represents who we've learned Moseby to be.
Best Story that Shows the True Spirit of Woody – The story that represents who we've learned Woody to be.
Best Story that Shows the True Spirit of Zack – The story that represents who we've learned Zack to be.
Best Story that Shows the True Spirit of a Minor Character – The story that represents who we've learned a minor character like Kirby or Arwin to be.
Best Original Character – The best original character who easily could have been created by Disney and fit in with the Suite Life and its characters.
Best Cailey Story – These two crazy kids love each other heart and soul. This award is for the best story that delves into their love story.
Best Cailey Reunion Story – While the show will reunite Cody and Bailey soon in their own way, this award is for the best story which reunites the two lovebirds.
Best Zaya Story – Maya was the girl to finally tame Zack...sort of. This award is for the best story dealing with their relationship.
Best Woodison Story – For some reason, these two work together. This award is for the best story dealing with their constant dance around each other.
Best London Pairing – London has had many romances and hints at romance in six years. Which story is the best?
Best Emma Tutweiler Pairing – In the show, she is unlucky in love, but which story best shows her actually finding it?
Best Moseby Pairing – Which story shows how even Moseby can find himself falling in love?
Best Oneshot – Easy enough – Best One Chapter Story.
Best Twoshot – Like they, sometimes two is better than one.
Best Oneshot that Developed into a Multichapter Story – Sometimes an idea will take on a life on its own and can't be contained in one chapter.
Best Songfic- Sometimes a song just captures a moment so perfectly.
Most Emotional Death – Which death in a story caused you to tear up?
Most Surprising Death – Which death in a story did you not see coming?
Best Comedy – What story made you laugh the hardest?
Best Adventure – What story had you hanging on to the edge of your seat?
Best Tragedy – What story had you crying by the end?
Best Series – By series, we mean an author has created a tale that has spanned several different stories.
Most Dramatic Moment – What moment in a story had you frozen in your seat and unable to look away?
Most Emotional Scene – What scene had you feeling everything that the characters were feeling?
Best "Off the Boat" Story – They may live on a cruise ship, but sometimes the best stories happen when they are off the boat.
Best Portrayal of a Disney Character – Other than the characters from Suite Life, what story best showed the use of another character owned by Disney whether it be from a movie or another television show.
Best Collaboration – Sometime, two heads are better that one. Which story written by multiple authors is the best?
Best Crossover – Sometimes worlds collide. Its happened on the show, most notably with Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana. Which story that brought together two different worlds was the best?
Best Chapter – Which chapter in a story stood out to you?
Best Red Herring – Authors all the time will add something to try to throw everyone off from what they are really planning. What was the best of these?
Most Underrated Story – Which story should be getting more attention than it has?
I look forward to these being fun. I hope there will not be any drama involved, but those who try to cause drama will forfeit their voting rights. We'll hold nominations open January 16. Why that day? Because that will be the finale of the three part Twister episode.
Now, you may be asking where you can vote? Well, I have created a thread on my forums for voting to take place. Again, anyone trying to cause problems will be banned from the forum and their vote deleted. Or, if you prefer, you can send me your votes in a PM and I will paste them in the forum.
I hope everyone will participate in making these fun!
