Shounen Awards

special category descriptions:

Any week we get 10+ icons you will be asked to vote for a special category. Axel designates the category based on the most fair choice for all the icons submitted (so if it's a mostly textless turnout it won't be best typography!) Here is a glossary of what each category is looking for:

Best Color: Choose the icon that has the best coloring to you.
Best Crop: Choose the icon that has the most innovative and/or appropriate crop.
Best Typography: Choose the icon in which the text looks the best with the entire composition; has nothing to do with what the text actually says.
Best Adaptation: Choose the icon that best represents either the lyrical or word/challenge theme.
Best Composition: Choose the icon that has the best overall look, taking color, text (if applicable), and crop into account.
Most Emotional: Choose the icon in which the character shows the most emotion (can be any emotion).
Most Creative: Choose the icon in which the maker was most imaginative and did something that was unexpected, but still works.
Best Caption: Not to be confused with best typography, choose the icon in which the words in the caption work best with the image.

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20 August 2010 @ 11:50 pm

Word; Sports
Your icon must show him playing a sport.

Lyrical; Muse - Time Is Running Out
( Lyrics. )

Rules recap;
01. Icons must be under 40KB, gif, png, or jpg in format, 100x100px or less.
02. You can use fanart, but please link to either the original image or the artist's page.
03. Do not advertise your icons until the the voting for this submission week is over.
04. Icons must be made for this submission post and not be recycled.
05. If you use the lyrical theme, please use three consecutive words.
06. You may submit up to two (2) icons.

Icons are due to this screened post Friday, August 27th at 11PM EST. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Submission format:

Tags: theme

Current Mood: busy

Current Music: Muse - Time Is Running Out

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07 August 2010 @ 12:39 am

Challenge; Tiny Text
This one's easy. Your icons must have tiny text on it. I can have legible text as well, but it MUST have tiny text.

Lyrical; The Ready Set - More Than Alive
( Lyrics. )

Rules recap;
01. Icons must be under 40KB, gif, png, or jpg in format, 100x100px or less.
02. You can use fanart, but please link to either the original image or the artist's page.
03. Do not advertise your icons until the the voting for this submission week is over.
04. Icons must be made for this submission post and not be recycled.
05. If you use the lyrical theme, please use three consecutive words.
06. You may submit up to two (2) icons.

Icons are due to this screened post Friday, August 13th at 11PM EST. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Submission format:

Tags: theme

Current Mood: good

Current Music: The Ready Set - More Than Alive

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31 July 2010 @ 02:35 am

Challenge; The Seven Heavenly Virtues.
Your icon must feature one of the seven virtues: Chastity, Temperance, Charity, Diligence, Patience, Kindness, or Humility.. If you do this theme, text is not required, but please when you submit your icon add a note letting me know which virtue you're representing if you make a textless icon. Also, you may use synonyms. So if you'd rather use "purity" or "love" instead of "chastity" or "charity" you can.

Lyrical; Fall Out Boy - (Coffee's For Closers)
( Lyrics. )

Rules recap;
01. Icons must be under 40KB, gif, png, or jpg in format, 100x100px or less.
02. You can use fanart, but please link to either the original image or the artist's page.
03. Do not advertise your icons until the the voting for this submission week is over.
04. Icons must be made for this submission post and not be recycled.
05. If you use the lyrical theme, please use three consecutive words.
06. You may submit up to two (2) icons.

Icons are due to this screened post Friday, August 6th at 11PM EST. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Submission format:

Tags: theme

Current Mood: sleepy

Current Music: Fall Out Boy - (Coffee's For Closers)

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18 July 2010 @ 03:59 am

Word; Effeminate
You icons must be of a man or boy displaying characteristics regarded as typical of a woman; not manly.

Lyrical; Juanes - No Creo en el Jamás (I don't believe in never) Translation.
( Lyrics. )

Rules recap;
01. Icons must be under 40KB, gif, png, or jpg in format, 100x100px or less.
02. You can use fanart, but please link to either the original image or the artist's page.
03. Do not advertise your icons until the the voting for this submission week is over.
04. Icons must be made for this submission post and not be recycled.
05. If you use the lyrical theme, please use three consecutive words.
06. You may submit up to two (2) icons.

Icons are due to this screened post Friday, July 23rd at 11PM EST. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Submission format:

Tags: theme

Current Mood: sleepy

Current Music: Juanes - Clase de Amor

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02 July 2010 @ 11:50 pm

Word; Blue
Your icon must have the color blue on it somewhere. All shades and tints are acceptable, from sky blue to navy blue.

Lyrical; Shinedown - Second Chance
( Lyrics. )

Rules recap;
01. Icons must be under 40KB, gif, png, or jpg in format, 100x100px or less.
02. You can use fanart, but please link to either the original image or the artist's page.
03. Do not advertise your icons until the the voting for this submission week is over.
04. Icons must be made for this submission post and not be recycled.
05. If you use the lyrical theme, please use three consecutive words.
06. You may submit up to two (2) icons.

Icons are due to this screened post Friday, July 9th at 11PM EST. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Submission format:

Tags: theme

Current Mood: good

Current Music: Shinedown - Devour

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26 June 2010 @ 03:57 am

Challenge; The Seven Deadly Sins
Your icon must feature one of the seven sins: Lust, Gluttony, Wrath, Pride, Sloth, Greed or Envy. If you do this theme, text is not required, but please when you submit your icon add a note letting me know which sin you're representing if you make a textless icon. Also, you may use synonyms. So if you'd rather use "anger" or "avarice" instead of "wrath" or "greed" you can.

Lyrical; El Canto Del Loco - Qué caro es el tiempo (Time costs so much) (translation)
( Lyrics. )

Rules recap;
01. Icons must be under 40KB, gif, png, or jpg in format, 100x100px or less.
02. You can use fanart, but please link to either the original image or the artist's page.
03. Do not advertise your icons until the the voting for this submission week is over.
04. Icons must be made for this submission post and not be recycled.
05. If you use the lyrical theme, please use three consecutive words.
06. You may submit up to two (2) icons.

Icons are due to this screened post Friday, July 2nd at 11PM EST. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Submission format:

Tags: theme

Current Mood: okay

Current Music: El Canto Del Loco - Qué caro es el tiempo

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18 June 2010 @ 11:20 pm

Word; Eyes
The focus of the icon must be the eyes of the character.

Lyrical; Robbie Williams - A Man For All Seasons
( Lyrics. )

Rules recap;
01. Icons must be under 40KB, gif, png, or jpg in format, 100x100px or less.
02. You can use fanart, but please link to either the original image or the artist's page.
03. Do not advertise your icons until the the voting for this submission week is over.
04. Icons must be made for this submission post and not be recycled.
05. If you use the lyrical theme, please use three consecutive words.
06. You may submit up to two (2) icons.

Icons are due to this screened post Friday, June 25th at 11PM EST. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Submission format:

Tags: theme

Current Mood: hungry

Current Music: Mayday Parade - Save Your Heart

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11 June 2010 @ 11:58 pm

Word; Beard
Let's see some manly men up in here. Your subject must have facial hair of the beard variety. A mustache is okay if it's combined with a beard, goatees are okay. And I want full beards, not just five o'clock shadows. BIG TOUGH HAIRY MANLY MEN!!

Lyrical; Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead or Alive
( Lyrics. )

Rules recap;
01. Icons must be under 40KB, gif, png, or jpg in format, 100x100px or less.
02. You can use fanart, but please link to either the original image or the artist's page.
03. Do not advertise your icons until the the voting for this submission week is over.
04. Icons must be made for this submission post and not be recycled.
05. If you use the lyrical theme, please use three consecutive words.
06. You may submit up to two (2) icons.

Icons are due to this screened post Friday, June 18th at 11PM EST. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Submission format:

Tags: theme

Current Mood: happy

Current Music: Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead or Alive

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05 June 2010 @ 12:03 am

Challenge; From Behind
I liked this theme when it was on

bishoujoawards so I thought it'd be fun to do it over here too. In your icon, the subject must be turned, showing their back to the viewer. You can add text if you'd like. A good example is the icon I'm using to post this entry with.

Lyrical; Train - You Already Know
( Lyrics. )

Rules recap;
01. Icons must be under 40KB, gif, png, or jpg in format, 100x100px or less.
02. You can use fanart, but please link to either the original image or the artist's page.
03. Do not advertise your icons until the the voting for this submission week is over.
04. Icons must be made for this submission post and not be recycled.
05. If you use the lyrical theme, please use three consecutive words.
06. You may submit up to two (2) icons.

Icons are due to this screened post Friday, June 11th at 11PM EST. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Submission format:

Tags: theme

Current Mood: okay

Current Music: Train - You Already Know

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29 May 2010 @ 12:59 am

Word; Demon
It can be used literally or figuratively. So you can make an icon of someone who actually is a demon/half demon or you can also make an icon calling someone who is just really evil a demon or whatever floats your boat. If you're not sure, just ask!

Lyrical; My Chemical Romance - The Sharpest Lives
( Lyrics. )

Rules recap;
01. Icons must be under 40KB, gif, png, or jpg in format, 100x100px or less.
02. You can use fanart, but please link to either the original image or the artist's page.
03. Do not advertise your icons until the the voting for this submission week is over.
04. Icons must be made for this submission post and not be recycled.
05. If you use the lyrical theme, please use three consecutive words.
06. You may submit up to two (2) icons.

Icons are due to this screened post Friday, June 4th at 11PM EST. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Submission format:

Tags: theme

Current Mood: sick

Current Music: My Chemical Romance - The Sharpest Lives

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22 May 2010 @ 12:03 am

Word; Playboy
I'm talking about your womanizers and lady killers. Give me your Tony Starks and Carrot Glaces, Gojyos and Yohjis. If he brings sexy back and has a girl for each day of the week, then I want an icon!

Lyrical; The White Tie Affair - If I Fall
( Lyrics. )

Rules recap;
01. Icons must be under 40KB, gif, png, or jpg in format, 100x100px or less.
02. You can use fanart, but please link to either the original image or the artist's page.
03. Do not advertise your icons until the the voting for this submission week is over.
04. Icons must be made for this submission post and not be recycled.
05. If you use the lyrical theme, please use three consecutive words.
06. You may submit up to two (2) icons.

Icons are due to this screened post Friday, May 28th at 11PM EST. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Submission format:

Tags: theme

Current Mood: happy

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15 May 2010 @ 01:14 am

Challenge; Textless
Your icon cannot have any text on it. Nor any tiny text brushes. You may use other textures, though.

Lyrical; Lifehouse - Halfway Gone
( Lyrics. )

Rules recap;
01. Icons must be under 40KB, gif, png, or jpg in format, 100x100px or less.
02. You can use fanart, but please link to either the original image or the artist's page.
03. Do not advertise your icons until the the voting for this submission week is over.
04. Icons must be made for this submission post and not be recycled.
05. If you use the lyrical theme, please use three consecutive words.
06. You may submit up to two (2) icons.

Icons are due to this screened post Friday, May 21st at 11PM EST. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Submission format:

Tags: theme

Current Mood: rushed

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07 May 2010 @ 11:49 pm

Challenge; Tarot (Major Arcana)
You can find a list of the card names as well as links to images of each in case you need help/inspiration here!

Lyrical; Ludacris - Get Back
( Lyrics. )

Rules recap;
01. Icons must be under 40KB, gif, png, or jpg in format, 100x100px or less.
02. You can use fanart, but please link to either the original image or the artist's page.
03. Do not advertise your icons until the the voting for this submission week is over.
04. Icons must be made for this submission post and not be recycled.
05. If you use the lyrical theme, please use three consecutive words.
06. You may submit up to two (2) icons.

Icons are due to this screened post Friday, May 14th at 11PM EST. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Submission format:

Tags: theme

Current Mood: energetic

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30 April 2010 @ 11:46 pm

Word; Light.
Interpret as you see fit.

Lyrical; Taio Cruz - Break Your Heart (featuring Ludacris)
( Lyrics. )

Rules recap;
01. Icons must be under 40KB, gif, png, or jpg in format, 100x100px or less.
02. You can use fanart, but please link to either the original image or the artist's page.
03. Do not advertise your icons until the the voting for this submission week is over.
04. Icons must be made for this submission post and not be recycled.
05. If you use the lyrical theme, please use three consecutive words.
06. You may submit up to two (2) icons.

Icons are due to this screened post Friday, May 7th at 11PM EST. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Submission format:

Tags: theme

Current Mood: relaxed

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23 April 2010 @ 11:34 pm

Challenge; One Word
You are only allowed to use one word. No tiny text either.

Lyrical; Blaqk Audio - Mute
( Lyrics. )

Rules recap;
01. Icons must be under 40KB, gif, png, or jpg in format, 100x100px or less.
02. You can use fanart, but please link to either the original image or the artist's page.
03. Do not advertise your icons until the the voting for this submission week is over.
04. Icons must be made for this submission post and not be recycled.
05. If you use the lyrical theme, please use three consecutive words.
06. You may submit up to two (2) icons.

Icons are due to this screened post Friday, April 30th at 11PM EST. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Submission format:

Tags: theme

Current Mood: grateful

Current Music: Blaqk Audio - Mute

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17 April 2010 @ 01:05 am

Word; Brother.
There's lots of fandoms with brothers! You can use the word in a sentence or you can show a pair of brothers. They can be blood-related, step-brothers, or even as close as brothers (brother from another mother). If you have any questions, just ask.

Lyrical; The Academy Is... - We've Got A Big Mess On Our Hands
( Lyrics. )

Rules recap;
01. Icons must be under 40KB, gif, png, or jpg in format, 100x100px or less.
02. You can use fanart, but please link to either the original image or the artist's page.
03. Do not advertise your icons until the the voting for this submission week is over.
04. Icons must be made for this submission post and not be recycled.
05. If you use the lyrical theme, please use three consecutive words.
06. You may submit up to two (2) icons.

Icons are due to this screened post Friday, April 23rd at 11PM EST. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Submission format:

Tags: theme

Current Mood: satisfied

Current Music: The Academy Is... - We've Got a Big Mess on Our Hands

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09 April 2010 @ 11:22 pm

Word; Knight.
A knight in shining armor. Or a Jedi knight. Or a knight-mare pilot. It's up to you! You can use the word or you can make a textless icon as long as it shows a knight. If you have any questions, just ask.

Lyrical; Linkin Park - A Place For My Head
( Lyrics. )

Rules recap;
01. Icons must be under 40KB, gif, png, or jpg in format, 100x100px or less.
02. You can use fanart, but please link to either the original image or the artist's page.
03. Do not advertise your icons until the the voting for this submission week is over.
04. Icons must be made for this submission post and not be recycled.
05. If you use the lyrical theme, please use three consecutive words.
06. You may submit up to two (2) icons.

Icons are due to this screened post Friday, April 16th at 11PM EST. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Submission format:

Tags: theme

Current Mood: rushed

Current Music: Linkin Park - A Place For My Head

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02 April 2010 @ 11:16 pm

Word; Long hair.
Since there are lots of pretty anime/VG/etc men with nice, long tresses I want icons of them! Dig deep, I know you'll find me some pretties! If you're unsure if the pic you want to use counts, just ask in the comments. :)

Lyrical; Britney Spears - Womanizer
( Lyrics. )

Rules recap;
01. Icons must be under 40KB, gif, png, or jpg in format, 100x100px or less.
02. You can use fanart, but please link to either the original image or the artist's page.
03. Do not advertise your icons until the the voting for this submission week is over.
04. Icons must be made for this submission post and not be recycled.
05. If you use the lyrical theme, please use three consecutive words.
06. You may submit up to two (2) icons.

Icons are due to this screened post Friday, April 9th at 11PM EST. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Submission format:

Tags: theme

Current Mood: refreshed

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26 March 2010 @ 11:24 pm

Word; Suit.
Gimme gimme gimme all your sexy men in suits icons! Formal, semi-formal, tie, bow-tie... I want suits!

Lyrical; All Time Low - Poppin' Champagne
( Lyrics. )

Rules recap;
01. Icons must be under 40KB, gif, png, or jpg in format, 100x100px or less.
02. You can use fanart, but please link to either the original image or the artist's page.
03. Do not advertise your icons until the the voting for this submission week is over.
04. Icons must be made for this submission post and not be recycled.
05. If you use the lyrical theme, please use three consecutive words.
06. You may submit up to two (2) icons.

Icons are due to this screened post Friday, April 2nd at 11PM EST. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Submission format:

Tags: theme

Current Mood: dirty

Current Music: All Time Low - Remembering Sunday

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19 March 2010 @ 11:52 pm

Word; Mask.
Use the word in a sentence or you can find a literal image of a boy wearing a mask. Be creative!

Lyrical; Ludo - Topeka
( Lyrics. )

Rules recap;
01. Icons must be under 40KB, gif, png, or jpg in format, 100x100px or less.
02. You can use fanart, but please link to either the original image or the artist's page.
03. Do not advertise your icons until the the voting for this submission week is over.
04. Icons must be made for this submission post and not be recycled.
05. If you use the lyrical theme, please use three consecutive words.
06. You may submit up to two (2) icons.

Icons are due to this screened post Friday, March 26th at 11PM EST. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

Submission format:

Tags: theme

Current Mood: full

Current Music: Ludo - Topeka

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