Blessed new year to all. Welcome to The Annual ATW Awards 2010. If this is the first time you've come across this yearly blog event, here's a look at the past ceremonies to give you an idea of what it's all about.
This is an annual online event during which the Addison Thomas Wong Academy (ATWA) closes the year's chapter and recognises events and artistic work that have made significant impact in the 12 months' worth.
ATW'S Annual Year-End Closing Reflection
I've always loved the number two. I love things that come in pairs, from the concept of twins, salt-and-pepper shakers, socks and gloves to the concept of couples in relationships and twin-pack promotions in the supermarket.
Turning twenty-two this year was, thus, an absolute thrill - an age consisting of a pair of my favourite number. Cheesy, I know, but there it is.
That aside, 2010 marked the occurrence of numerous significant events, including designing, renovating and finally moving into the fabulous new Wong residence, my completion of national service, the beginning of university life, Hilary and Joann's long-awaited wedding, Addwong Productions, plentiful freelance jobs and - for a period of time - romance.
Because the transition between all these events were so speedy, particularly between ORD and the beginning of university, the entire year flew by quite meaninglessly, with hardly any space for even a reflective individual like myself to appreciate the little bubbles of joy that came with each of the aforementioned events.
There were even points in time when I felt like I didn't really know who I was anymore and life motivation was low. It was especially bad during the beginning of university, when new responsibilities were aplenty, friends and family were distant, and the wounds of the failure of a special relationship were still fresh.
There were, nevertheless, achievements that made parts of 2010 memorable. These included honourable accolades from the army, planning Hilary and Joann's wedding, and juggling numerous freelance jobs with school.
I wouldn't consider this one of the best years of my life. What this year will mark in the big picture is the beginning of a new exploration of self and identity.
EVENTS CATEGORIES
EVENTS OF THE YEAR
BLOG ENTRIES OF THE YEAR
10 BEST THINGS ABOUT '10
Wyson
Rekindling of friendship with Chai
Hilary & Joann's Wedding
Completing National Service with a Best Soldier Award
The MOE Scholarship
The Wong Family's gorgeous new home
My first MacBook Pro & DSLR camera
Christina Aguilera's long-awaited return
Dannel George's 21st Birthday
Eddy Daddy's 60th Birthday
A fantastic first semester in NTU
10 WORST THINGS ABOUT '10
The passing of an old friend
Paranoia
The break up
The occasional feeling of emptiness in university
Alyssa leaves for Australia
Failed attempt to fulfill new year's resolutions
Sandra Bullock winning the Oscar for The Blind Side
Meryl Streep being overlooked at the Oscars yet again
Colin Firth being snubbed at the Oscars with a win for Jeff Bridges
Taylor Swift winning Album of the Year at the GRAMMY Awards
EXPERIENCE OF THE YEAR
University Life
MOMENT OF THE YEAR
Listening to Hilary and Joann's beautiful wedding vows
OBSESSION OF THE YEAR
University Grades
ACHIEVEMENT OF THE YEAR
Juggling school with Addwong Productions
MOTION PICTURE CATEGORIES
MOTION PICTURE OF THE YEAR
Black Swan
Inception
Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire
A Single Man
The Social Network
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Leonardo DiCaprio - Inception / Shutter Island
Aaron Eckhart - Rabbit Hole
Jesse Eisenberg - The Social Network
Colin Firth - A Single Man
Ben Whishaw - Bright Star
ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
Annette Bening - The Kids Are All Right
Abbie Cornish - Bright Star
Nicole Kidman - Rabbit Hole
Natalie Portman - Black Swan
Gabourey Sidibe - Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire
ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Christian Bale - The Fighter
Andrew Garfield - The Social Network
Joseph Gordon-Levitt - Inception
Mark Ruffalo - The Kids Are All Right
Paul Schneider - Bright Star
ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Amy Adams - The Fighter
Marion Cotillard - Inception
Mila Kunis - Black Swan
Mo'Nique - Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire
Julianne Moore - A Single Man / The Kids Are All Right
DIRECTOR
Darren Aronofsky - Black Swan
Lee Daniels - Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire
Christopher Nolan - Inception
David Fincher - The Social Network
Tom Ford - A Single Man
SCREENPLAY
Lisa Cholodenko & Stuart Blumberg - The Kids Are All Right
Geoffrey Fletcher - Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire
Tom Ford & David Scearce - A Single Man
Christopher Nolan - Inception
Aaron Sorkin - The Social Network
ORIGINAL SCORE
Mark Bradshaw - Bright Star
Danny Elfman - Alice in Wonderland
Abel Korzeniowski - A Single Man
Clint Mansell - Black Swan
Hans Zimmer - Inception
ORIGINAL SONG
Alice - Avril Lavigne, Alice in Wonderland
Better Days - Goo Goo Dolls, Eat Pray Love
Cinema Italiano - Kate Hudson, Nine
New York is Where I Live - Steve Tyler, Did You Hear About the Morgans?
Take It All - Marion Cotillard, Nine
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Dion Beebe - Nine
Greg Fraser - Bright Star
Eduardo Grau - A Single Man
Matthew Libatique - Black Swan
Wally Pfister - Inception
FILM EDITING
Claire Simpson & Wyatt Smith - Nine
Lee Smith - Inception
Joan Sobel - A Single Man
Angus Wall & Kirk Baxter - The Social Network
Andrew Weisblum - Black Swan
PROMISING FILMS OF 2011
127 Hours
Biutiful
Blue Valentine
Burlesque
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Hanna
The King's Speech
Never Let Me Go
The Tree of Life
MUSIC CATEGORIES
RECORD OF THE YEAR
F**k You - Cee Lo Green
Like a G6 - Far East Movement
Love the Way You Lie - Eminem featuring Rihanna
Not Myself Tonight - Christina Aguilera
You Got Me Wrapped Around Your Little Finger - Beth Rowley
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
The Adventures of Bobby Ray - B.o.B
Doo-Wops & Hooligans - Bruno Mars
Jason Mraz's Beautiful Mess: Live on Earth - Jason Mraz
Loud - Rihanna
Recovery - Eminem
SONG OF THE YEAR (a lyricist award)
Lift Me Up / You Lost Me - Christina Aguilera
Glitter in the Air - Pink
Hey, Soul Sister - Train
Need You Now - Lady Antebellum
The Only Exception - Paramore
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
B.o.B
Bruno Mars
Eminem
Usher
Travie McCoy
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Beth Rowley
Christina Aguilera
Katy Perry
Olivia Ong
Rihanna
DUO/GROUP OF THE YEAR
Far East Movement
Lady Antebellum
Muse
Paramore
Train
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Airplanes - B.o.B featuring Haley Williams
California Gurls - Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg
F**k You - Cee Lo Green
Love the Way You Lie - Eminem featuring Rihanna
Not Myself Tonight - Christina Aguilera
2010'S SONG OF YESTERYEAR
如燕 / 夢一場 - Olivia Ong
Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis
Ironic - Alanis Morissette
Try - Nelly Furtado
Underneath Your Clothes - Shakira
TELEVISION CATEGORIES
TELEVISION SERIES OF THE YEAR
The Big Bang Theory
Glee
The Good Wife
Mad Men
Modern Family
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Alec Baldwin - 30 Rock
Steve Carrell - The Office
Hugh Laurie - House
Jim Parsons - The Big Bang Theory
Jon Hamm - Mad Men
ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
Glenn Close - Damages
Kaley Cuoco - The Big Bang Theory
Edie Falco - Nurse Jackie
January Jones - Mad Men
Julianna Margulies - The Good Wife
ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Chris Colfer - Glee
Neil Patrick Harris - How I Met Your Mother
Aaron Paul - Breaking Bad
John Slattery - Mad Men
Eric Stonestreet - Modern Family
ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Christine Baranski - The Good Wife
Jane Krakowski - 30 Rock
Jane Lynch - Glee
Elizabeth Moss - Mad Men
Sofia Vergara - Modern Family
This is an annual online event during which the Addison Thomas Wong Academy (ATWA) closes the year's chapter and recognises events and artistic work that have made significant impact in the 12 months' worth.
