The Neopies Awards
Starting in January of 2009, Neopets started a new annual survey called the Neopies. The Neopies are awards given to the "Best of" the current year as voted by Neopets users. This page shows some of the items given out to voters and the nominated categories and winners for each year.
4th Year - Best of 2011
The 4th Annual Neopies voting starts on January 11, 2012 and ends January 30th, 2012. Be sure to vote everyday so you dont miss the special prize. Each category is open for voting for 1 day, except for day one which is open for a day and a half. Below you can see the list of prizes and winners so far.
Congratulations! For voting every day and making the 4th Annual Neopies a rip-roaring success, you have earned a special prize!
| Best Neopoint Background January 27-30 |   39% Saskia's Cart Silhouette Background Saskia may have packed up her cart and moved on, but this background serves as a reminder of all the good times that were had during her visit to the Haunted Faire... |
 20% Crumbling Ancient Castle Background This castle appears to have once been the home of a wealthy and powerful ruler. Nowadays, though, not so much... it still looks pretty cool, though, in a decrepit sort of way. |
 13% Lily Pad Background While, yes, this background is chiefly for Nimmo owners, there's nothing keeping you from using it to customise a Yurble or an Ixi. As for Elephantes... well, that's just silly. |
 27% Perfect Gazebo Background The location of this background would be an ideal spot for a small gathering, perfect for the sort of Neopet who prefers a few close friends over lots of casual acquaintances. |
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| Best NC Mall Wearable January 26-29 |  28% Deathly Union Dress The perfect dress for slowly staggering down the aisle. Ideal for those with something old, something new, and something borrowed who are seeking something... bleurgh!!! |
 24% Multicolour Wig Who needs to sit in a beautician's chair getting their hair dyed for hours on end when you can get a wig like this with a multitude of different colours already included? |
 15% Hanging From The Tree Garland This trinket makes your Neopet appear like an ornament placed upon a tree. For the sake of its branch, try not to hang too many candy canes or popcorn ornaments nearby... |
 33% valentine Sunset Beach Background Could anything be more romantic than this lovely, Valentine's Day-themed scenario and the beautiful sunset that adorns it? |
| Best New Avatar January 25-28 |  21% Richer Those willing to take their interest in finance to great heights and learn the secret of prosperity will find also find themselves the owners of this avatar. |
 20% High Roller Neopians willing to play for the highest of stakes may find themselves wearing a blank expression when this avatar comes into their possession... |
 42% Ruined Xandra's ambitions for conquering Neopia may have been ruined, but those who defeated her were rewarded with numerous prizes, not the least of which was this avatar. |
 17% Krawken Attack Gavril McGill may not win any popularity contests, but you can't say he doesn't richly reward those that serve him well, which those with this avatar can attest to. |
| Best New Petpet January 24-27 |  19% Aroota This Altadorian Petpet that's capable of capturing its own food is quite a catch in its own right, as Petpet enthusiasts have been snatching them up ever since their debut. |
 28% Belonthiss Fans of this seafaring Shenkuu Petpet are not only captivated by its graceful, gliding movements, but also amazed by its ability to flap its fins and fly... incredible! |
 18% Patamoose This Faerieland favourite might not be so swift when it comes to learning a new trick, but a few Petpets are as spirited and gregarious (especially when panted disco!). |
 35% Schnelly This Spooky Petpet's trademark cross-eyed expression may give those unfamiliar with the species pause, but rest assured, your cuddling embrace is more than welcome. |
| Let us never speak of this again January 23-26 |   34% Krawk Island Site Theme Requirements A furore arose when many who'd only had a brief window to participate on Day One failed to meet the site theme's requirement of participating every day of the event. |
 28% Yooyuball Update This year's Altador Cup featured a major overhaul of Yooyuball, the sport at the heart of the tourney. Tempers flared when the game's new controls took some getting used to... |
 19% Daily Dare Final Prizes The inclusion of Blumaroll Dice packs as bonus prizes wasn't well-received in this last year's Daily Dare. |
 19% One Caption Contest a Week Cutting down on the number of Caption Contests was greeted with sadness this past year. |
| Best NC Accompaniment January 22-25 |  17% Altador Cup This year's Altador Cup included the debut of VIP Passes, which allowed ardent fans to go behind the scenes at four tournament locations and receive exclusive NC items. |
 25% Faerie Quests As part of the re-launch of faerie quests during the month of Awakening, Neopians were introduced to Delina the Crafting Faerie, who gives out prizes in exchange for NC items. |
 40% Krawk Island Disappearance While searching for pieces of Krawk Island, many of the volunteers found treasure chests that could be unlocked for prizes with a Mysterious Skeleton Key from the NC Mall. |
 18% Games Master Challenge By purchasing keys for Lulu's Room Raid, Games Master Challenge participants were able to pick up prizes by ransacking the rooms of AAA and Abigail. |
| Best Neopoint Item January 21-24 |  14% Chimney Sweep Techo Outfit Does your Techo try tirelessly to keep your Neohome's chimney soot-free and clear of debris? If so, then this outfit is sure to make them as happy as happy can be! |
 41% Lupe Knight Outfit This outfit recalls Neopia's storied tradition of Lupe knights that includes such luminaries as Jeran, Tor, and the NeoQuest Hero. |
 36% On The Go Cybunny Outfit An ideal ensemble for the Cybunny that's got a million things to do and not a moment to spare, yet still feels the need to make it all look oh-so-effortless... |
 8% Skeith Tinkerer Outfit If your Skeith is the inventive sort who always seems to be tinkering with some new gadget or another, then this outfit's perfectly suited for them! |
| Best Neopoint Item January 20-23 |  20% Cannibalistic Pumpkin While you might feel the need to protect this rare Spooky Food by putting it in your Safety Deposit Box, be sure there aren't any other pumpkins in there first... |
 22% Faerie Caverns Stamp Stumbling about in the Faerie Caverns is well worth the effort for those who manage to track down the treasure and receive this coveted stamp as their reward... |
 47% Flower Ink Frame This ornate frame is an ideal gift for any Neopet whose customisation seeks to strike a balance between being eerily gothic and tastefully delicate. |
 11% My Best Buddy Sloth Cardboard Cutout "Because, even if I weren't floating in an amulet in space, I still wouldn't have the time to accommodate the numerous requests to pose with my legions of admirers..." |
| Best Site Shopkeeper Revamp January 19-22 |  15% Hubert's Hot Dogs Who knew that Hubert was capable of adding condiments with his tail? Incredible... that being said, what's up with the distinct lack of jacket potatoes? |
 24% Neopian Auction House Thanks to this update, the Neopian Auction House now feels like it's actually in a house. Good luck getting a Meridellian Tower onto one of those little red stands, though... |
 25% Igloo Garage Sale It seems like Mika and Carassa have been making preparations to move for years. Considering the beautiful new look of their igloo, can you blame them for taking their time? |
 37% Collectable Sea Shells Although many had suspected that Maraqua's Collectable Sea Shells Shop would be a colourful boutique, no one could've imagined how much it would benefit from an update... |
| Best NC Game Prize Item January 18-21 |  46% Fantastical Plushie Land Background Everybody knows that there's no such thing as Jelly World. Now, Fantastical Plushie Land, on the other hand... well, that's a whole other story altogether. |
 23% Emo Hair Wig If you spent hours on your hair so it looked perfectly disheveled, you'd be sad all the time, too. Since this wig requires no upkeep, you'll just have to feign your dismay. |
 19% Mysterious Cape with Cowl This cape and cowl combo hides your identity, plus it'll bolster your antihero credibility (just try to avoid uncool situations, like getting your cape caught in a doorway). |
 12% Sloth Clone Make-Up Why be like all those other Neopians dressed as Dr. Sloth this Halloween when you can stand out by going as Sloth Clone? You can bet you'll see far fewer of those... |
| Best New Neopet Colour January 17-20 |  29% Mutant Acara Like most mutant styles, this is a far cry from what most Acara owners are accustomed to. And yet, it somehow manages to maintain a glimmer of Acara cuteness... |
 16% Woodland Tonu This look's tribute to birch trees caused some confusion at first, but once assured that the Tonu's front foot wasn't being held on by sellotape, Neopians embraced the style. |
 20% Camouflage Krawk Good luck spotting one of these Krawks as they're mucking about in some muddy swamp. This camouflage style's earthen tone and dark spots make it next to impossible... |
 35% Water Kyrii The Kyrii was the first Neopet species eligible to be painted with a Water Paint Brush, and there are many who insist that it remains the best of these paint brush styles... |
| Best Site Event January 16-19 |  40% Krawk Island Disappearance When a Krawken attack smashed Krawk Island into tiny pieces, it was up to Neopia's brave volunteers - led by the guiding hand of Gavril McGill - to put it back together. |
 23% Faerie Quests As Faerieland attempted to recover from its stunning downfall, Neopians were asked to carry out quests that would help to gather materials for rebuilding. |
 19% Daily Dare This year's Daily Dare included the addition of Team Challenges and NC Retro Challenges, as well as a new twist on the format for the Staff Tournament. |
 18% Haunted Faire While a new slate of apple bobbing prizes were certainly appreciated, the big story at this year's Haunted Faire was the debut of Saskia's Masks of Dread. |
| Best NC Mall Collector's Item January 15-18 |  42% The Three Collector's Cloak These cloaks have been thoroughly checked and certified not to cause delusional rants in the minds of those who wear them. At least, that's what the voices tell us... |
 16% Roberta's Collector's Contacts Who wouldn't love to own a pair of lavender contacts fashioned after the lovely eyes of Neopia's foremost diplomat-turned-sorceress? |
 18% Bringer of Night Collector's Staff Well, it's not as if The Bringer of Night has any use for this staff anymore... seeing as, you know, a rock from Armin's slingshot shattered him into tiny pieces. Have at it! |
 24% Healing Springs Collector's Wig Thanks to this wig, your Neopet can now possess a luxurious head of blond hair just like the water faerie from the Healing Springs. Magical healing properties not included. |
| Best PPL Pet Name January 14-17 |  25% Salty the Mutant Slorg It's often said that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. As far as Salty... well, let's just say that he's plenty strong. |
 18% Sherlock the Leeble This inquisitive Petpet is a restless gatherer of facts, with a fondness for checkered twill fabric and a love of music (particularly when played on the violin). |
 17% Patrick the Splime Whoever decided to give this species the same name as Neopia's popular combination of spinach and lime must be living under a rock, since Splimes are fond of neither! |
 40% Winston the Urchull "It's remarkable how most of Neopia's finest pleasures are so simple, and in their simplicity can be expressed in a single word - words like food, water, toy, and bed." |
| Best News Day January 13-16 |  21% Fyora Day 2nd day of Relaxing (June 2nd) - This day was not only a stellar tribute to Queen Fyora, but also marked the Faerie Caverns' debut and the launch of this year's Altador Cup. |
 44% Maractite Day/Faeries' Ruin Prize Shop 26th day of Sleeping (January 26th) - In addition to celebrating all things Maractite, this day also saw the unveiling of the Prize Shop and Epilogue for The Faeries' Ruin. |
 15% Hubrid Nox Memorial 5th day of Collecting (October 5th) - Neopia marked the anniversary of Hubrid Nox's passing with a passel of tributes that included stamps, art, smilies, and a shield... |
 20% Discovery of Meridell Day 30th and 31st day of Swimming (July 30th & 31st) - This day's news was presented in a unique travelogue style, which led readers through a tour of King Skarl's kingdom. |
| Best Caption Images January 12-15 |  10% Caption 1177 Lesson One of Dr. Sloth's Grundo Reeducation Program: How To Raise A Sign Praising Sloth On Cue. |
 29% Caption 1204 Warf: Sorry pal, but I'm only qualified to rescue Kadoaties. You're just going to have to find somebody else... |
 28% Caption 1206 Nooo! This image was supposed to be saved at 150 x 150, not 400 x 400! Is it the artists' day off again?!? |
 34% Caption 1219 While specific details were not released, it's safe to say that Lawyerbot was more than satisfied with the terms of his settlement with Usukiland. |
| Best New Paint Brush January 11-13 |  5% Swamp Gas Although the repulsive odour of this paint brush style may drive many away, there are still plenty who've opted in favour of this brush's wispy, pea-green shade. |
 37% Water Neopets outfitted in this aquamarine paint brush style tend to appear graceful and fluid, despite the havoc that the rising and falling of the tide plays with their mood. |
 17% 8-bit Fans of old-school gaming were thrilled by the release of this paint brush style, which gives their Neopet a distinct retro look from the early days of video games. |
 42% Wraith This paint brush style, which is derived from the monstrous wraith creatures commanded by Xandra during The Faeries' Ruin, features a stunning combination of black and pink. |
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Neo's Neopies 2021 FAQs
The Neopies are Neopia's annual salute to the numerous highlights (and occasional lowlights) that made the previous year so remarkable. Hosted by a charming Elephante named Ellsworth, the Neopies are a grand gala, whose prominence on the Neopian social calendar is rivalled only by the magnificence of the Chocolate Ball. Once the nominees are announced, attendees earn prizes for placing their votes, which then decide the winner of each category.
2. When do the Neopies start and when do they end?
Voting begins on February 1st NST. The winner of the final category is announced on February 21st 2022.
3. How are the Neopies finalists chosen?
As the end of the year approached, our team of Neopian experts gathered to decide on the categories and select nominees. After a few weeks of debating and voting (with a little arguing thrown in for good measure), the list of finalists is complete.
4. How do I submit my vote?
Click the button below the finalist you would like to vote for. Once you have made your selection (or selections, depending on how many categories you have available for voting that day), click the Submit My Vote button. At that point, you'll need to confirm your vote(s). Once confirmed, your choice(s) will be submitted.
5. How many times can I vote per day?
You can vote once per day for each category that's currently available. When voting, you'll be able to place a vote for a new category (if there's one available that day), as well as any additional previously-announced categories that you may not have voted for below. You'll find these categories located in the "Your Ballot" box.
6. How long do I have to vote on each category?
Each category will be available to vote on for three days, with the exception of the first category, which will be available to vote on for four days. If you vote on a category the first day that it's up, you'll see a dark blue border around your choice. If your vote is not cast until either the 2nd or 3rd day, then your selection will have a light blue around it.
7. How many categories are there to vote on?
This year's Neopies contain a total of 17 categories. A new category will be added each day during the event, with the exception of the second day, until all that remains is to vote on the last two categories. Since categories remain posted for a period of up to three days, you can have as many as three categories to vote on at one time.
8. Do I have to vote for all of the categories that are up on a certain day?
No. However, if you want to receive the bonus prize at the end of the event -- and we know that you do -- you'll need to cast a vote for every category on the day (or, in the case of the first category, day-and-a-half) that it's posted.
9. Do I get a prize for voting?
Yes! You'll receive a prize for every category that you vote for.
10. If I happen to miss a day of voting, so that I have two categories to vote on the following day, can I vote for one of those categories and then come back later in the day and vote for the other?
Yes, you can come back at any time during that day (NST) and vote on the remaining category (or, for those who miss two days, categories). If you miss three days, however, you'll only be able to vote for that day's category and those from the previous two days, since the three-day window for the category from three days ago will have expired.
11. If I change my mind after I have voted in a particular category for that day, can I change my vote?
Once you have submitted your vote(s), you cannot go back and re-vote on them. If you make a selection and then change your mind, you can alter your choice before submitting it. Once a vote has been submitted, however, it is permanently and utterly irreversibly locked in.
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