And here they are, the categories we use for the competition. This list is the categoes as they where used last competition, and probably will be used again next competition.
Most Distinctive Don – Working on his own, with a group, Yaoi, Hentai, one-shot, multi-chapter, whatever. The best scene you’ve read this year for the canon Brainiac. However, this does not exclude stories that also feature other canon / AU / OC characters.
Most Literal Leo – Working on his own, with a group, Yaoi, Hentai, one-shot, multi-chapter, whatever. The best scene you’ve read this year for canon ‘Fearless’. However, this does not exclude stories that also feature other canon / AU / OC characters.
Most Mesmeric Mike – Working on his own, with a group, Yaoi, Hentai, one-shot, multi-chapter, whatever. The best scene you’ve read this year for the canon Jokester. However, this does not exclude stories that also feature other canon / AU / OC characters.
Most Riveting Raph – Working on his own, with a group, Yaoi, Hentai, one-shot, multi-chapter, whatever. The best scene you’ve read this year for the canon Hot-head. However, this does not exclude stories that also feature other canon / AU / OC characters.
Most Spot-On Supporting Character – Working on their own, with a group, Yaoi, Yuri, Hentai, one-shot, multi-chapter, whatever. The best scene you’ve read this year for a CANON supporting character. A 'canon supporting character' is any character (good, bad or ugly!) other than the TMNT that appears in any of the official comics, toons or movies. OC's and AU’s are not canon supporting characters. However, this does not exclude stories that also feature other canon (including the TMNT) / AU / OC characters.
Most Outstanding Original Character – Working on their own, with a group, Yaoi, Yuri, Hentai, one-shot, multi-chapter, whatever. The best scene you’ve read this year for an Original Character (OC). An OC is any character (good, bad or ugly!) that is NOT based upon a Canon Character in any way. OC’s are purely the creation of the Author/Artist. AU's and Canon Supporting Characters are not OC’s. However, this does not exclude stories that also feature Canon and AU characters.
Best Group – The story featuring the best innuendo / sex-scene involving more than two participants of any gender, multiple turtles or none, in some way, including observation. (m/m/m; f/f/f, m/f/m, f/m/f…)
Best Turtlecest – The story featuring the best innuendo / sex-scene occurring between two of the TMNT in a pairing.
Best Yaoi / Yuri – The story featuring the best innuendo / sex-scene involving two participants of the same physical gender, excluding Turtlecest. (m/m; f/f)
Best Hentai – The story featuring the best innuendo / sex-scene involving two participants of differing physical gender. (m/f)
Best Twist – At any point in the story; a surprise ending or an unexpected occurrence.
Most Thought-Provoking – Hmmmm… gotta think about that one! Some of the most thought-provoking stories are not written with the intent of being Erotica. That does not make such stories any less eligible for this Competition.
Most Humorous – “It has been wisely said that we cannot really love anybody at whom we never laugh.” (c/o Agnes Repplier)
Best Use of a Prop – Whips an’ chains, or a piece of fruit.
Best Use of a Tail – Well, we are talkin’ turtles here. (And rats, crocs, various aliens… the list goes on!)
Best Multi-Chapter Story – Any story that contains more than one chapter in its own right, or is an excerpt from a multi-chapter story.
Best Alternate Universe Story – The best story set in an Alternate Universe. An Alternate Universe is created by the Author and is based upon the Canon characters/scenarios, but is altered in such a way it differs markedly from the Canon version. For example; Humanized versions of the TMNT, or Master Splinter never existed. Stories based upon Canon plotlines, but take the plot in a slightly different direction, are not considered AU stories.
Most Romantic – Awwwww.
Best Non-Consensual – ARRRGH! Any story that features or references an act of Aggressive Seduction; that is, Erotica in which the reluctant, tacit or implied consent of the ‘victim’ is given only. OR any story that features or references a True Non-Consensual act; that is, there is no consent given by the victim in any way. True Non-Consensual stories are often not written with the intent of being Erotica. That does not make such stories any less eligible for this Competition.
Hawtest of the Hawt! – The all time best TMNT Adult written work. From any time, from anywhere!
Hawtest Artwork Eva! – The all time best TMNT Adult artwork. Digitally rendered, hand-drawn sketches, animation, any style of artwork that is not a fan comic. From any time, from anywhere!
Hawtest Comic Eva! – The all time best TMNT Adult fan-comic. Artwork that tells a story. From any time, from anywhere!