I'm trying real hard RINGO (I need help)
I need some help and this will cost you nothing!!
So, its the last week and I need to ask you again to help me out. So, we have the RINGO AWARDS nominations ending this week. This is super imortant to ORANGE CONE and to my career, and I would love your help to get nominated. Here is what we would like you to nominate: some of our books
I believe that we can win in the ANTHOLOGY CATEGORY and the Lettering (because Jerome is the best). However, I need you to nominate us.
https://ringoawards.com/
For those who want more info about RINGO’s here is some stuff i got from the internet to explain it.
The Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Awards, commonly known as the Ringo Awards, are an annual celebration recognizing excellence in comic books. Here's a detailed overview:
🏆 What Are the Ringo Awards?
Named in honor of acclaimed artist Mike Wieringo (1963–2007) en.wikipedia.org+15ringoawards.com+15en.wikipedia.org+15en.wikipedia.org.
First presented in 2017 at Baltimore Comic-Con, the awards were created by a team including the Reisterstown-based Cards, Comics & Collectibles shop and the Ringo Awards Committee ringoawards.com+3en.wikipedia.org+3en.wikipedia.org+3.
Their purpose is to recognize creativity, skill, and fun in comics, combining both fan participation and professional jury oversight comicsbeat.com+6ringoawards.com+6graphicpolicy.com+6.
🗳️ How Voting Works
Fan nominations: fans vote online to determine the top two nominees in many categories.
Professional jury: a panel of five comics industry professionals selects three additional nominees per category firstcomicsnews.com+3graphicpolicy.com+3en.wikipedia.org+3en.wikipedia.org+15ringoawards.com+15en.wikipedia.org+15.
The final winners are chosen through combined voting by fans and professionals graphicpolicy.com.
🎨 Categories
Awards are given in three main types:
Fan & Jury Nomination Categories – e.g., Best Writer, Best Colorist, Best Graphic Novel, Best Webcomic, Best Humor Webcomic, Best Kids Comic, and more (typically 15+ categories) firstcomicsnews.com+4en.wikipedia.org+4comicsbeat.com+4.
Fan‑Only Favorites – including Favorite Hero, Favorite Villain, Favorite New Series, Favorite New Talent, and Favorite Publisher firstcomicsnews.com+11en.wikipedia.org+11ringoawards.com+11.
Special Awards:
The Mike Wieringo Spirit Award (jury-selected for special creative distinction)
Hero Initiative Lifetime Achievement Award
Dick Giordano Humanitarian Award comicsbeat.com+13ringoawards.com+13comicsbeat.com+13.
📅 Timeline & Recent Updates
The 2025 awards will be presented on October 18, 2025, during Baltimore Comic-Con. Nominations are open until June 19, 2025, and the final ballots are due by September 17, 2025 ringoawards.com+4graphicpolicy.com+4comicsbeat.com+4.
The 2025 jury panel includes Becky Cloonan, Steve Leaf, Mark Morales, Amy Reeder, and Hannibal Tabu en.wikipedia.org+4comicsbeat.com+4firstcomicsnews.com+4.
🏅 Recent Highlights (2024 Winners)
Best Writer: Mariko Tamaki
Best Colorist: Tamra Bonvillain
Best Letterer: Stan Sakai
Best Cartoonist (Writer/Artist): Jeff Smith
Best Webcomic: Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe ringoawards.com+8comicsbeat.com+8en.wikipedia.org+8.
Best Humor Webcomic: Blue Chair ringoawards.com+5firstcomicsnews.com+5en.wikipedia.org+5.
Best Series: Geiger: Ground Zero (Image Comics)
Best Single Issue/Story: Animal Pound #1 – Tom King, Peter Gross, Tamra Bonvillain comicsbeat.com+10comicsbeat.com+10bleedingcool.com+10.
So, thats it!! We were nominated in 2023 and we would love to get back to the table and we can with your help
Travis Gibb
Done!