That was a great thread with many thoughtful and knowledgeable comments from the group. Now for the next step.
UUTAH PRESENTS THE 2007 ACADEMY AWARDS OF CANYONEERING
(I'll start with some categories and others can chip in. Then a committee of our peers can finalize the list and ask for nominations. The committee then puts together the ballot and we all vote for our favorites)
CANYONEER OF THE YEAR
BEST CANYON VIDEO
BEST CANYON PHOTO without people
BEST CANYON PHOTO with people
If this goes over, then I would suggest that all websites dealing with canyons be included to ensure the widest possible mixture of canyon people.
P.S. This post is a serious one.