The 2014 Matty Awards
The ballots have been cast. The votes have been tallied. They winners are about to be revealed.
That’s right, friends! It’s time for the annual release of the Matty Awards! I know you’ve been on the edge of your seat in anticipation of this year’s announcement. This is, after all, a highly coveted award. It’s right up there with The Old Man’s fragile Leg Lamp.
So here’s this years winners in all their glory. But before I announce them, please note that the links included are affiliate links. If you happen to buy any of these fine products, a small portion of the profits will go back to me. And that helps keep this blog up and running. Thank you for your continued support!
Now that we have that disclaimer out of the way, I’m pleased to present the 2014 Matty Award recipients.
Congratulations to all of the winners!
Best Movie
Captain America: The Winter Soldier 
I think the second Captain America is my favorite installment in the Marvel series so far. Of course, I haven’t seen Guardians of the Galaxy yet. Some say it’s even better than Winter Soldier. That’s a pretty tall order. I plan on finding out soon if this is a valid claim or not.
Best Album
Andrew Peterson, “After All These Years: A Collection“
Andrew Peterson is no stranger to this award. In fact, his album, Behold the Lamb, won the award for Best Album in the inaugural appearance of this award (back when it was called the Ralphies).
This is not your typical “best of” or “greatest hits” album. There are some new songs mixed in with the old ones. And the old ones have been redone. It’s like Andrew Peterson is covering Andrew Peterson on this album (or something like that). While I love every song on this album, I’m especially fond of the second half.
Best Song
I think this category is going to be handed over to my kids. Permanently.
Here are their choices…
Aiden
Lecrae, “Nuthin”
from the album, Anomaly
Alyson
One Direction, “Girl Almighty”
from the album, Four
Mihret
“Let it Go”
from the Frozen
soundtrack
I know. Mihret’s choice is a shock. Isn’t it?
Best Book (nonfiction)
Creativity, Inc.
by Ed Catmul
Not only is this the story of the creation of Pixar and the resurrection of Disney Animation, but it also talks about how to be a creative organization. This is a must-read for any fan of Pixar, Disney, or Steve Jobs. It might even be a must-read for fans of Industrial Light and Magic. It’s also a must-read for anyone remotely concerned about leadership, management, creativity, teamwork, or storytelling.
The chapter about failure is worth the price of admission alone. It’s completely contrary to what I’ve experienced in the corporate world.
Best Book (fiction)
The Warden and the Wolf King
by Andrew Peterson
No, this hasn’t become the Andrew Peterson Awards Show or anything like that. I managed to read some good works fiction this year. The Warden and the Wolf King is the best work of fiction I’ve read in a long time. I laughed. I cheered. I cried. I couldn’t put the book down. It is a fitting end to the Wingfeather Saga.
Best TV Show
Still retired. I have one show that I’d like to name, but I don’t want to jinx it. It seems like every show that wins this award is canceled shortly afterward. So I’ll keep my choice to myself because I kind of like watching Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
oops.
Best Sports Moment
Aiden Todd, North Middle School
I didn’t write about this when it happened. And it was one of the few times I didn’t have the camera ready when Aiden was on the football field this season, but the best sports moment, by far, has to be the interception he got during one of his games. Hopefully it’s only the first of many in his career. Although I don’t have a video or a photo of his interception, here’s a little video I put together while playing around with flipagram.
Best Blog
Dork Daddy
I mean, the guy is raising his kids in the ways of the Geek. And he and his family dressed up like characters from The Princess Bride this Halloween. And he even took his kids to meet Wesley himself. That makes for an awesome dad. And an awesome blog.
I could probably also give the award to Indy with Kids and Geeking in Indiana, too. But they’d be repeat winners. And we’ve already had repeat winners this year. Besides, they’ll probably win next year, too. Because they’re pretty awesome people with some pretty cool blogs, too.
Now it’s your turn! What books, movies, etc. are on YOUR list for 2014?
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