the first annual ROOFTOP AWARDS
The inaugural RooftopComedy Awards are here. Rooftop recognizes comedians and those working in the field of online comedy who are doing exciting, innovative and, yes, hilarious things.
The nominees and ultimate winners are determined by the Rooftop Academy comprised of the RooftopComedy comics (over 2500 and going strong!), comics we've invited to perform at our annual comedy festival, our partner clubs, and, well, us. (Do you know how much comedy we watch???) No other awards so accurately reflect the opinions of working comedians.
The winners were announced at the Aspen RooftopComedy Festival in Aspen, CO. Aside from basking in the glory of victory, all the winners also received some pretty sweet trophies.
Comics & Clubs
The Best of the Fest
Awarded by audience members to the single most entertaining comic performing at the Aspen RooftopComedy Festival.
Rooftop Comics' Comic
Rooftop comics honor one of their own. Awarded to one working comic each year who can consistently make other comics laugh. The nominees will be chosen by Rooftop's 2500+ comedians, and the winner chosen by the comics in the Academy.
Rooftop Clubs' Comic of the Year
Rooftop partner clubs from around the world recognize a single comic who they have most enjoyed working with and watching perform over the past year.
The Rooftop Golden Shingle
The Golden Shingle is the Rooftop staff award that recognizes one rising stand-up comic on RooftopComedy who consistently delivers outstanding performances and from whom Rooftop anticipates additional great things to come.
The Rooftop Rusty Nail
- Matt Bearden
- Jonathan Pace
- Tabari McCoy
- TJ Young
- Albert Im
- Jeff Wesselschmidt
- Tim Harmston
- Andy Erikson
This award goes out to eight up-and-coming comics toiling away at open mic shows at one of Rooftop's partner clubs around the world. Rusty Nails deliver the laughs but deserve more attention and, damn it, more work. Rooftop partner clubs and Rooftop staff nominate candidates, who are then voted on by Rooftop staff.
National College Comedy Competition Stand Up Comic
National College Comedy Competition Short Film
The Roofie
Awarded by Rooftop staff, the Roofie Award goes to one comedian who stands-out for all Academy members as an innovative performer and writer, who has crafted his or her unique voice, and has shown an overwhelming commitment to the stand-up comedy stage. Magicians and puppet guys are not eligible.
Best Club for Emerging Talent
Go Bananas in Cincinnati, OH
Best Club to Work
Go Bananas in Cincinnati, OH
Awarded by Rooftop comics to that comedy club that they like working more than others. Criteria: whatever makes them like that one the best.
Online Categories
Online Comedy Forum
Awarded to the online comedy forum that best provides comics and industry a community-supported informational resource, and good place to talk smack.
Online Industry Publication
This award goes to the online publication for best coverage of the world of comedy.
Comedy Podcast
Never Not Funny with Jimmy Pardo
Awarded by the RooftopComedy Academy to the best comedy podcast or online comedy audio program.
Sketch Comedy Web Shows and Series
This award recognizes the best and funniest on-going comedy web show or series.
Comedy News Parody Shows
This just in: the award for the best comedy news parody or comedy news show.
