The Terry Awards and Ms West Virginia Queer News Pageant (Witthout a doubt, one of the biggest events of the year) 
The 2008 Terry Awards kicked off with a major bang and without one single flaw. Friday night, March 20th, 2009 will go down in history as the fourth Annual celebration. This year's theme was "Leather and Lace" and wow!, what a show the entertainers had in store for you! 
The night began with a special thanks announcement from Captainahab and also a little introduction telling those who have never been to the awards, exactly what they are. (Special thanks was giving to all the entertainers who performed over friday and saturday night along with generous donating people like Jeffrey Stump, Bryce Mc Conaughey, Roi Stephens, Leeza Zoellers, Jim Lawson and his partner Darren, Chuck from Pitts, Matt Fitch, Bradley Stewart and all the patrons who tipped at the two fundraisers earlier this year. We would also like to thank Mimi and Vince for hosting the event and also the wonerful staff at Woodstarr. 
. I would also like to give a special thanks to Robin Hearts. James Yoast and Montaz, this entertainer has the makings of a true diva. She exerts nothing but class and true elegance once she hits the stage. Her entertainment for the evening was flawless, not to mention her skill as a hostess. She goes above and beyond the call of duty and has definitely out did herself as the first lady of West Virginia Queer News and now the current reigning Ms Vice Versa. Thank you Robin ! 
The first to hit the stage was one of the contestants competing on Saturday night for the title of Ms WVQN, Morgan La Faye. Her outfit was stunning and boy, did she bring to life, the leather seductress that stole the stage. 
Then Captain and Lady Justice got down to visit with the nominees and winners of the contest. Here is the take on the ones they did until the next fabulous number we had in store for you. Most Recognized - Webcowboychas Most likely to Succeed - Mimi Woods and Vince Clown of the Year - Mailboy64 Most Improved Diva - Lady Sapphire Best Writing Series - Ivy Heart by Stacey Gabriel Quietest Chatter - Ltpiper Always here - Roitoy Big But Beautiful - Bianca Baker Political Column - Always Free Flirt of the Year - Hornyroamer Most Outgoing - Newmelle Up and Coming Diva - Lucy Lipps Gay Recreation of the Year - Roseland Campgrounds At this time, we brought to the floor, a leather fantasy that shaked the very soul of every patron in the audience. Ms Lady Justice and her boy Michael put on a performance of a lifetime and kept you on the edge of your seat as she ruled him into submission. When she snapped the clothes pins from his breasts the whole audience gasped with pain. It was truly something to see. 
That then brought us back to the task at hand, more awards and the winners were: Most Improved Column - Randomosities Sweetheart of the Year - Desktop2 Creative ID - Justmeinbfe Door Person - Nickie from Woodstarr Dirty Award - Bodaxia La Croix Most Dedicated - Leeza - Straight Up AOL Chatter - Larry1a Social Group of the Year - Were Okay Club MC - Bodaxia La Croix Leather Column - Justice is Served Couple of the Year - Captainahab and BoyWarren Lesbian Couple of the Year - Robin Hearts and Leeza Organization of the Year - Covenant House Bear Column - Bearin it with Mike Greeter of the Year - Deliveryboy4u2 Our next entertainer to refresh and bring the audience to their feet was the talents of Ms Tearah Deserae and also Ms Patricia Knight. Patricia tore the stage up with her rendition of Tina Turner and Pink. That brought us back to hand out some more trophies and here is how that played out. Drag King of the Year - Sonny Marvin Club Owner of the Year - Bob, Keith, Erik from Stonewall Advice Column - Christina's Corner Best Smile - Mailboy64 Best Eyes - Babyblues4him Best Reporting - Fruit and Fly Show Bear of the Year - WVstevenbear Most Photogenic - Ariesram77 Sex Conversationalist - Captainahab Karaokee DJ - DJ Debbie Diversity Column - Christinas Corner Diversity Writer - Cee Cee with What the L Best Looking - Ariesram77 Gay Media - Fruit and Fly Show Leather Person of the Year - Lady Justice Ladies Column - Straight Up Ladies Writer - Cee Cee (What the L) Outstanding Website - Fruit and Fly Show DJ of the Year - Digital Dave Mr/Ms Personality - Webcowboychas Manliest Man - Cannonball Divalicious Queen - October La Croix At this point, we brought to the stage Mr and Ms West Virginia Queer News, Frankie La Vallee and Martina Deserae. They tore the house down with a seductive number and leather fantasy that showed all their ASSets. After this final number we finished up with the awards and these are the final tabulations. 
North Central M4M Chatter - Johnlabin5 Bartender of the Year - Tim Bonnet Rising Star - Morgan La Faye Hottest Body - Saveamanrideabear Best Bar - Vice Versa Coolest Chatter - WVUPerson Male Entertainer - Frankie La Vallee Best New Diva - October La Croix Up and Coming Writer - Brenda (Then and Now) Up and Coming Column - Wild Zone King of Chat - Johnlabin5 Queen of Chat - Luciousleeza Woman of the Year - Casey from Pride Diva of the Year - Bodaxia La Croix Best New Column - Always Free Best New Writer - Pepe (Always Free) Chatter of Year - Desktop2 Humanitarian - James Yoast (Caritas House) Best Column - Into the Light Best Writer- Jim Lawson Person of the Year - DaddyMaxx Horizon Award - Covenant House One of the big winners of the evening was an ex military officer, Pepe Johnson. He is an activist and a continued leader in the community around us. He works very closely with the education of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell and why it should be changed. Check out his site to see what kind of work he does. Http://integrityinservice.org Congratulations to him and thanks for your support. We also had a 50/50 drawing and my friend Dustin raised well over 200 dollars on that. Way to hustle and thanks so much. The most significatn part of the evening came from a straight couple who came to Woodstarr to support their child for becoming a great success in the female impersonatiing world. October La Croix, not only siginifies youth and talent of an upcoming star in the state but she acquires the poise and class to realize that through support from her family she can achieve anything! She and her family make me proud as an individual, even as uncomfortable as they felt. They stuck it out and enjoyed themselves. I believe in the end, they felt the love in the air and came to realize these functions are more a function of support more than anything. I thank you all for coming to the Terry Awards and you make me proud to call friend. Ms West Virginia Queer News Pageant
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