December 10, 2008

2008 NZ COMEDY GUILD AWARDS – Winners Announced

(For the full list of nominations, click here)

Best Newcomer
Urzila Carlson

Concrete Creative Best Show Concept
Shooting Ducks – Jamie Bowen

Phantom Print Best Show
The First Time – Steve Wrigley

Best Comedy Venue
The Classic, Auckland

Best Media Support
C4

Best International Guest
Mickey D (Australia)

Best Industry Friend
Scott Blanks (Comedy.co.nz)

Best Comedy Performance on NZ Television
Andre King, The Pretender, TVNZ

Most Improved Comedian
Chris Brain

The Andrew Kovacevich Memorial Cup
Urzila Carlson

bFM Gag Of The Year
Jeremy Elwood: "Telecom are local terrorists…"

The Green Room Award
Heidi O’Loughlin

Jansen Best MC
Steve Wrigley

Heritage Hotels Award for Best Male Comedian
Brendhan Lovegrove

Heritage Hotels Award for Best Female Comedian
Justine Smith

The Kevin Smith Memorial Cup for Artistic Achievement
Te Radar, Homegrown and Off The Radar

The Green Room Award
Heidi O’Loughlin