2021
The Ninth Annual(ish) Neopies
The Neopies have returned once again, with voting to run from January 20, 2021 through February 6, 2021 February 7, 2021 (with the last new category posted on the 4th 5th). As in the past, Neopians will determine the best (and worst) from the previous Neopian year. The 15 16 categories this year are selected by TNT, and the Neopies Host will present you with the finalists in each category.
Midway through the event, TNT quietly added a new category (to make 16 total categories) called Best Standalone Advent Animation [ Revote ] to make up for the day of voting where pictures and descriptions were all swapped on Day 3 (January 23rd.) The event ended up lasting one day longer than originally scheduled.
To close out the Neopies celebration, the VIP Raffle for NC items returned starting on January 25th.
Voting
You have 3 days to vote in each category before the winner is announced, and there are 15 categories in total. Visit the official Neopies FAQ for the voting rules. Voting on the first day of each of the 15 categories being available will qualify you for a bonus final prize. 'Day One' will run during the 20th and 21st of January.
The Finalists and Winners
Here is a list of the finalists in each category, with the winner highlighted as they are announced.
Day One - Best Neopet Colour
Marble Draik
It takes a hard headed Draik to pull off these colours but it's a superb pattern and one worthy of the nomination.
Maraquan Lutari
Even by Lutari standards they are incredible swimmers. The colours are nothing short of a Maraquan marvel and could use a marvelous award.
Winner!
Burlap Meerca
Button eyes, stitching and stuffing, to win this award, this Meerca will stop at nothing... even awkward rhymes.
Zombie Bruce
You need brains to win an award... delicious Brucey Brains!
Day Two - Best Species Specific Outfit
Oasis Eyrie
Made from some of the finest materials to come out of the Lost Desert matched with historic jewelry. This surely is the most valuable of the nominees but will it be enough for a win?
High Tech Korbat
Whether in the battledome or just on an average day of crime fighting, this advanced kit is ideal for a Korbat on a mission. This time, the mission is the award!
Kung Fu Vandagyre
Master the martial art and your own mind in Shenkuu's finest staff, hat and attire. Regardless of outcome of the award, the wearers are just proud to be nominated... and they actually mean it.
Forest Sage Ruki
Commune with mystical and magical powers of the woodlands with this magical outfit. Naturally, it's a strong candidate.
Winner!
Day Three - Best Standalone Advent Animation
Day 18
On the Virtupets Space Station, Grundos at work getting presents ready find their groove. Get ready for a dance at the Neopies podium.
Winner!
Day 25
Taelia tries to keep her spirits up on a lonely Christmas and her magical voice floats across Neopia. Armin would love the award, but Taelia is just happy she had someone to spend day with.
Day 26
The remarkable Tuskaninny pulls off one extraordinary break. She's already written a speech, practiced her victory dance, and prepared 218 victory slushies for all her friends who believed in her from the start.
Day 29
A Darblat and mother find their way back to the Darblat migration. The Darblats were asked if they would comment on their nomination. Their response was a confused quack before they slid down the mountain.
Mixed-up Thumbnails! TNT had the thumbnail images displaying for the wrong dates. An extra day of voting was added to the end of the event to separately properly vote on this category.
Day Four - Best Advent Series
The Gift of the Xweetoki
What would you give up for the perfect gift? Brucey B was asked if he was confident about winning the award and he said "some Neopets are just lucky".
A Bad Day for Hanso
Hanso tells the highly suspect tale of how he ended up in Brightvale Jail. Brynn is concerned that winning the award might encourage Hanso to write a sequel.
Winner!
Tis the Off Season
The Terror Mountain Yooyuball team's vacation turns ugly when Osielle's meditation gets interrupted by a snowball. Prytariel was asked if this was truly the best vacation for the Terror Mountain team, and the team captain said it was certainly the most uneventful.
The Negg Tree
Kari helps decorate a Negg Tree for the holidays, only for the decorations to be deviously stolen. Alarm neggs ring! Kari is just glad she brought her spare Negg decorations and luckily there were a pile left outside in the snow so she didn't have to buy any new ones.
Day Five - Best Advent Prize
Darblat Sled
Enjoy a fun slide on the slopes with a sled as slippery as a Darblat's belly. Worthy of any award.
Neggnapper Stamp
A new villain has emerged in Neopia with a fine stamp to match. It's certainly a keepsake even if it doesn't win the Neopie.
Winner!
Wraith Encounters in the Haunted Woods
Seems like this precautionary guide with tales of wraith encounters could come in handy and be worthy of an award?
Christmas Slushie
This festive slushie is a delicious treat fit for an award!
Day Six - Best NP Foreground
Brightvale Jail Cell Foreground
It keeps Brightvale's worst and most mischievous at bay. It also provides a great way to protect the award that it's likely to win.
Slushie Stand Foreground
A cool, icy, colourful beverage is just what you need and a gold statue award is just what this foreground needs.
Washed Up Sandcastle Foreground
A sandcastle is beautiful and fleeting in high tide but an award would make it remembered forever.
Sea Glass Foreground
These perfectly formed pieces of Sea Glass may even upstage the award but that doesn't mean they don't deserve one.
Winner!
Day Seven - Best NP Wearable
Charming Spring Background
This delightful spring background was released for Festival of Neggs! It's full of the charm that spring brings and could be worth an award!
Winner!
Clockwork Dress
This clockwork dressed came in chronologically at the end of Altador Cup! It’s the perfect outfit for those who are tracking time, maybe it’s time for a winning title?
Potion Master Cloak
This classic cloak was released for Halloween, and it’s magical aura seemed to cause a magical wonder around Neopia! Do you dare vote for it?
Tormunds Shield
This wonder was released in celebration of Meridell Day! Though it is not an exact replica of his shield it is said to be a symbol of the Discovery of Meridell, which was a feat in itself, you could say it is worthy of winning here?
Day Eight - Best Site Event
Festival of Neggs
Kari returned to the festival only to discover that the Neggs were stolen before she could hide them. What kind of creature would nap neggs? Perhaps that same villain will nap the award?
Faerie Quests
Mister Krawley set up shop in Faerieland and unfortunately many faeries made the mistake of buying his wares and struggled with the magical consequences. It would be quite the consequence if it got the win.
Winner!
Saving Dacardia
Granny Hopbobbin enlisted the help of Captain Rourke to bring aid to the Storm devastated Island of Dacardia. A great cause worthy of a great award.
Altador Cup XV
The Neopia wide competition returned for an iconic fifteenth year. A second trophy is certainly not out of the question.
Day Nine - Best NC Feature
Luxury Sky Box Lounge
This year's exclusive Neopets got to put their paws up, sip a cold Neocola, and enjoy all the perks of the Altador Cup VIP experience. Many called the experience award winning. Could they be right?
Doctor Neggistential's Workshop
This year at the Festival of Neggs, the eccentric Doctor set up his workshop to tinker with mechanical Neggs and give them the anti-theft devices that they needed. Who knows what he could do with a Neopie? Certainly it'll be difficult for any other nominee to steal the award.
The Crafting Faerie
Delina made it her mission this year to get back at Mister Krawley for his magical wares. Perhaps she could fix up a win here, too?
Charity Corner Gift Shop
While "Saving Dacardia" was such a success, so was the Gift Shop for loyal donors. A Neopie would not be considered charity here.
Winner!
Day Ten - Best Mystery Capsule
Day Eleven - Best Caption Image
A Minimalist Meal
At a celebratory meal, this Kougra reveals what's for dinner..."I made you a meal that has zero sugar, zero carbs, and is fat-free!" By danger_hoss By sheepmad4eva Kougra: I may have used an Invisible Paint Brush on your dinner tonight...
Petpets in a Basket
A Mynci lifts Petpets in a basket up a tree on a bright summer day...By xx_forever_irish_xx Tree: As branch manager I do not approve of this!
Nimmo in the Tub
A Bruce enters the bathroom and is shocked to find bubbly chaos waiting...By girlyli Bruce: 'uhmm... dad..?'
A Scorched Birthday
A young Scorchio makes a wish on his birthday and then...By june_scarlet Kacheek: I thought you were supposed to *blow* the candle out, not make it brighter...
Winner!
Day Twelve - Best NC Daily Item
Peaceful Park in Spring
On a tranquil walk through the perfect setting an award waits at the end of the path.
Winner!
Baby Pumpkin Costume
The cuteness is off the charts for this Halloween costume. The acceptance speech is sure to get a plenty of Appl-awws.
Front Porch in Fall Background
On a sheltered porch, taking a gentle rock on the porch swing, many Neopets found peace. It's a worthy contender.
Purple & Black Ponytails Wig
The split colours were a fond piece of headwear for many Neopets. The judges are fairly split about this decision, too.
Day Thirteen - Best NC Collectible
Day Fourteen - Best Petpet Colour
Spring Slorg
Some say it's quite fitting that the Petpet that leaves trails also has leaves. The award would go to the colour... not that observation.
Faerie Darblat
Finally wings that actually help a Darblat fly. It's a feature that the Petpet would enjoy almost as much as the Neopie.
Royal Kadoatie
Perhaps this Kadoatie is a bit highly strung but then again it's used to royalty. It would certainly treat the award with the grace and dignity it deserves.
Winner!
Chocolate Turtmid
This Turtmid will need its shell's protection even more than others. Nothing can protect it from the notoriety that it'll get from the award but it seems okay with that.
Day Fifteen - Best New NP Item
Altador Cup XV Commemorative Stamp
For the iconic competition, it was a year worth remembering. Care to make it perfect with an award?
Winner!
Prytariel Action Figure
The captain of team Terror Mountain didn't get to lift the Altador Cup but this award is firmly in her sights.
Baelia Plushie
The Grey Faerie has already lost her wings. She needs this!
Chocolate Blossom
Delicious chocolate horticulture is all the rage. No doubt there will be few who overlook this tasty nomination.
Day Sixteen - Best Standalone Advent Animation [ Revote ]
Day 18
On the Virtupets Space Station, Grundos at work getting presents ready find their groove. Get ready for a dance at the Neopies podium.
Day 25
Taelia tries to keep her spirits up on a lonely Christmas and her magical voice floats across Neopia. Armin would love the award, but Taelia is just happy she had someone to spend day with.
Winner!
Day 26
The remarkable Tuskaninny pulls off one extraordinary break. She's already written a speech, practiced her victory dance, and prepared 218 victory slushies for all her friends who believed in her from the start.
Day 29
A Darblat and mother find their way back to the Darblat migration. The Darblats were asked if they would comment on their nomination. Their response was a confused quack before they slid down the mountain.
Voting Rewards
For submitting your vote each day, you will be randomly awarded one of the following items.
Bonus Prize
On the last day of voting, if you voted for every category on the day of its release, then you received the following bonus prize:
