2006

VENUE: Atomic Cowboy

2006 WINNERS:

Bikeworks: Advocates of youth cycling and computer education
Crossroads School: Progressive, urban educational institute
Karen Duffy: Longtime champion of the CWE and River Styx
Scott Emanuel: Key organizer with ACLU of Eastern Missouri
Steve Ewing: Singer, songwriter and recording artist
K. Curtis Lyle: World-class poet and member of the Hoobellatoo Collective
Non-Prophet Theatre Company: Sketch comedy kings (and queens) of STL
Studio STL: Organization dedicated to children’s literacy
Tension Head: Cherokee’s metal/punk/hardcore emporium
Brett Underwood: Writer, bartender, KDHX late-night host and more
V-Vegaz Style: The East Loop’s salon of movers-and-shakers
Doug Whyte: Leading proponent of documentary and “challenge”-style films

MYSTERY WINNER:

Jim Utz: Superstar DJ and tireless supporter of indie music

NOTES: Our single year at the Atomic Cowboy… Prior to the event, the Non-Prophets ran through a series of sketches in the main dining room at the Atomic… With both sides of the venue open, and with a large dinner contingent on-hand, this was unquestionably the rowdiest of our events, with a party that spilled onto the back patio for several additional hours… Tension Head ceased operations not long after the Awards evening. RIP.