To the shippers --
Between 2014 and 2018, the Sam and Jack Multimedia Awards organized 4 awards cycles during which we received over 1200 nominations and presented 94 awards. We did all of this with the help of a fandom whose favorite show and ship had been off the air for years.
It was time well spent. We got to know the fandom in a way we didn't before. We got to be a part of inspiring new works and welcoming new fans into the fold. And we learned a lot.
After four awards cycles we feel like we did what we came to do: recognize the awesome fandom creators who happened upon the party just a little too late to be part of the big show and thank the ones who paved the way and continued creating wonderful content. So we've decided that the 2018 cycle was our last.
We're all moving on to different projects -- some fandom related, some not. We've all still got our hands in creating our own content, as well.
Hopefully the fandom hasn't seen the last of programs like this. And hopefully the next group to pick up this ball and run will enjoy their tenure as much as we did.
Thank you all for your support and participation -- we couldn't have done it without you!
Sincerely,
The SJMA Staff