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The Annual iOWest Del Close Awards : Nominees : 2008

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Named for Del Close, improv pioneer and co-founder of the iO Chicago theater, the Annual iOWest Del Close Awards are given out for achievements – both valid and dubious – in the field of comedic improvization at an irreverent ceremony at the world-famous iOWest theater in Hollywood, CA.

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2008 Nominees

Winners in GOLD

Excellence In Bartending:
Nick Bush
Nick Bush		 Jon Crowley
Jon Crowley		 Dan McNeill
Dan McNeill		 Brian O'Connell
Brian O'Connell		 Molly Prather
Molly Prather

Best Waitstaff:
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Anoush Arakelian		 No Image Available
Eve Fizz		 No Image Available
Colleen Heider		 Ashley Kynasi
Ashley Knaysi		 Kristen Smith
Kristen Smith

Hardest Working Intern:
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Nikitas Manikatos		 Nikki Muller
Nikki Muller		 No Image Available
Ric Rosario		 No Image Available
Eric Schackne		 Tilt Tyree
Tilt Tyree

Most Supportive Audience Member:
Herb Kloss
Herb Koss		 EJ Scott
EJ Scott		 Judith Shelton
Judith Shelton		 Ray Stakenas
Ray Stakenas		 Darrin Yalacki
Darrin Yalacki

Best Andy Dick Black Box Show:
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garguilOconnell		 No Image Available
Heather and Miles		 No Image Available
My First Time
With Cacky		 Relationsh!t
Relationsh!t		 No Image Available
Sunday Social

Sexiest Player:
Nick Armstrong
Nick Armstrong		 Neil Garguillo
Neil Garguilo		 Derek Miller
Derek Miller		 Sara Sposito
Sara Sposito		 Tilt Tyree
Tilt Tyree

Best Portrayal of Furniture or Environment:

  • James Mastroianni - Flock of Chickens (The Mighty Stumps)
  • Kim Garr & Jason Pardo - Emotional Armor (King Ten)
  • Eric Hunicutt - Douglas Sarine’s Ponytail (Goal!)
  • Andy Trask - Motocycle Sidecar (The Lusty Horde)
  • Tony Lewellen - Igloo Wall Climb (USS Rock n Roll)
  • Matt Jones - Death by Minotaur (Hill/Jones Duo Tourney)
  • Marc Warzecha - Reflection of Bridget Kloss’ Vagina (Sweetness)

Best Improvised Non-Harold Show:
Beer Shark Mice
Beer Shark Mice		 Dasariski
Dasariski		 Opening Night: The Musical
Opening Night		 Kind Stranger present Improvised Tenessee Williams
Kind Stranger
presents Improvised
Tennessee Williams		 Dr. God
Dr. God

Best Scripted Show:
Big News
Big News		 Chicken Scratch
Chicken Scratch		 No Image Available
Dry Clean Only		 Friday 40
Friday 40		 No Image Available
Potential

Best Written Piece:

  • Fairy ER - Brandon Barrick (Nicest Sketch Show)
  • El Alcalde de la Passion - Scott Garner (Big News)
  • Pennsylvania Suck - Gregg Lopez (Big News)
  • Mr. E (Energy) - Scott Gimple (Friday 40)
  • Nice Snaps/Your Momma’s So... - Andy Trask (Nicest Sketch Show)

Most Underrated Player:
John Abbott
John Abbott		 Joy Allen
Joy Allen		 Jeff Clinard
Jeff Clinard		 Zach Huddleston
Zach Huddleston		 Zabeth Russell
Zabeth Russell

Best Viral Video
 
Insight Into The Enemy
Lone Wolf
 
David Crosby Sex Tape
Leave General Petraeus Alone
 
Hulk Vs. Big News		  

Coach of the Year:
Craig Cackowski
Craig Cackowski		 Dave Hill
Dave Hill		 Bridget Kloss
Bridget Kloss		 Derek Miller
Derek Miller		 Irene White
Irene White

Teacher of the Year:
Craig Cackowski
Craig Cackowski		 James Grace
James Grace		 Karen Graci
Karen Graci		 Eric Hunicutt
Eric Hunicutt		 Derek Miller
Derek Miller

Best Harold Team:
Foster Kids
Foster Kids		 King Ten
King Ten		 Trophy Wife
Trophy Wife		 Local 132
Local 132		 Powerhouse
Powerhouse