Battle of the Network Stars Award - Reality Competition

The Battle of the Network Stars Award for Best Reality Competition Series
2009: American Idol (FOX)
2010: Survivor (CBS)
2011: Survivor (CBS)
2012: Survivor (CBS)
2013: Big Brother (CBS)
2014: Survivor (CBS)
2015: Survivor (CBS)
2016: Survivor (CBS)

2017 Results

10. Coupled (ABC) 0 points

9. Dating Naked (VH1) 1 point
5th by Jaydon

8. Iron Chef Gauntlet (Food Network) 1 point
5th by Loose

7. The Voice (NBC) 3 points
1st by Tyson

6. The Great Food Truck Race (Food Network) 3 points
2nd by Tippy

5. Bachelor in Paradise (ABC) 8 points
3rd by Tippy

4. The Challenge (MTV) 10 points
2nd by Tyson

3. Top Chef (Bravo) 11 points
2nd by Larry, Marsh

2. Big Brother (CBS) 16 points
2nd by Loose, Jack, T-time, Jaydon

1. Survivor (CBS) 29 points
1st by Loose, Jack, T-time, Larry, Jaydon, Marsh, Tippy

This is the third straight win for Survivor in the category and the sixth overall.

Winners' Breakdown
1st: Loose, Jack, T-time, Larry, Jaydon, Marsh, Tippy
3rd: Tyson
No Votes: Bonz, Brady, Lenny, Cecil, Rizzo

Battle of the Network Stars Award - Reality Competition

The Battle of the Network Stars Award for Best Reality Competition Series
2009: American Idol (FOX)
2010: Survivor (CBS)
2011: Survivor (CBS)
2012: Survivor (CBS)
2013: Big Brother (CBS)
2014: Survivor (CBS)
2015: Survivor (CBS)

2016 Results

9. Food Network Star (Food Network) 0 points

8. Dating Naked (VH1) 2 points
4th by Jaydon

7. The Great Food Truck Race (Food Network) 3 points
2nd by Tippy

6. American Idol (FOX) 5 points
2nd by Tyson

5. Bachelor in Paradise (ABC) 5 points
4th by Loose, Larry

4. Top Chef (Bravo) 7 points
2nd by Marsh

3. The Challenge (MTV) 13 points
2nd by Jaydon

2. Big Brother (CBS) 17 points
1st by Larry

1. Survivor (CBS) 31 points
1st by Loose, Jack, T-time, Jaydon, Tyson, Marsh, Tippy

This is the sixth win in the last seven years in this category for Survivor.  The CBS reality competition has now won 19 overall Poolies, but this is the first year that Survivor did not win an individual contestant award.

Winners' Breakdown
1st: Loose, Jack, T-time, Jaydon, Tyson, Marsh, Tippy
2nd: Larry
No Vote: Bonz, Brady, Lenny, Cecil, Rizzo

Terry Fator Award - Male in Reality

The James Zinkand Award for the Reality Competition Contestant you love to hate
2009: Dan Gheesling (Big Brother)
2010: Russell Hantz (Survivor)
2011: Rob Mariano (Survivor)
2012: Coach Wade (Survivor)
2013: John Cochran (Survivor)
2014: Tony Vlachos (Survivor)
2015: Mike Holloway (Survivor)

2016 Results

10. Joe Bailey (Bachelor in Paradise) 3 points
3rd by Marsh

9. Spencer Bledsoe (Survivor) 3 points
3rd by Tippy

8. Dalton Rapattoni (American Idol) 6 points
2nd by Tippy

7. Jeremy Collins (Survivor) 9 points
2nd by Loose

6. Wes Bergmann (The Challenge) 11 points
2nd by Larry, Tyson

5. Johnny Bananas (The Challenge) 13 points
1st by Tyson

4. Caleb Reynolds (Survivor) 13 points
2nd by Marsh

3. James Huling (Big Brother) 16 points
1st by Larry, Marsh

2. Kyle Jason (Survivor) 16 points
1st by Jack, Tippy

1. John McGuire (Big Brother) 21 points
1st by Loose, T-time, Jaydon

This is the second win for Big Brother in the category and the first since Dan Gheesling won the award back in the first year of the Poolies. Big Brother has won six overall Poolies, including the best reality series honor in 2013.

Winner's Breakdown
1st: Loose, T-time, Jaydon
2nd: Jack
4th: Larry
No Vote: Tyson, Marsh, Bonz, Brady, Lenny, Cecil, Rizzo, Tippy

James Zinkand Award - Worst in Reality

The James Zinkand Award for the Reality Competition Contestant you love to hate
2009: Margie and Luke (Amazing Race)
2010: Aaron Kelly (American Idol)
2011: Jacob Lusk (American Idol)
2012: Joshua Ledet (American Idol)
2013: Dawn Meehan (Survivor)
2014: Amanda Zuckerman (Big Brother)
2015: Dan Foley (Survivor)

2016 Results

10. Rianna Polin (The Challenge) 1 points
3rd by Tyson

9. Clare Crawley (Bachelor in Paradise) 3 points
3rd by Larry

8. Jason Roy (Big Brother) 5 points
3rd by T-time

7. Samantha Steffen (Bachelor in Paradise) 5 points
2nd by Loose

6. Audrey Middleton (Big Brother) 7 points
2nd by Larry

5. Abram Boise (The Challenge) 10 points
1st by Tyson

4. Debbie Wanner (Survivor) 11 points
2nd by Tyson, Marsh

3. Austin Matelson (Big Brother) 12 points
1st by Marsh

2. Steve Moses (Big Brother) 15 points
1st by Jaydon

1. Vanessa Rousso (Big Brother) 27 points
1st by Loose, Jack, T-time, Larry

This is the second win for Big Brother in this category, following Amanda Zuckerman's win back in 2014.  Big Brother has now won five overall Poolies, including a series win in 2013.

Winner's Breakdown
1st: Loose, Jack, T-time, Larry
2nd: Jaydon
3rd: Marsh
No Vote: Tyson, Bonz, Brady, Lenny, Cecil, Rizzo, Tippy

Kellie Pickler Award - Female in Reality

The Kellie Pickler Award for Best Female Reality Competition Contestant
2009: Sugar Kiper (Survivor)
2010: Parvati Shallow (Survivor)
2011: Haley Reinhart (American Idol)
2012: Jessica Sanchez (American Idol)
2013: Beatrice Miller (The X Factor)
2014: Aaryn Gries (Big Brother)
2015: Natalie Anderson (Survivor)

2016 Results

10. Jade Roper (Bachelor in Paradise) 2 points
5th by Marsh, Larry

9. Nany Gonzalez (The Challenge) 4 points
2nd by Tyson

8. Meg Maley (Big Brother) 7 points
2nd by Larry

7. Cara Maria Sorbello (The Challenge) 8 points
1st by Jaydon, Tyson

6. Julia Sokolowski (Survivor) 9 points
1st by Tippy

5. Liz Nolan (Big Brother) 10 points
3rd by Larry, Jaydon, Marsh

4. Kelley Wentworth (Survivor) 12 points
2nd by T-time

3. Michele Fitzgerald (Survivor) 13 points
2nd by Marsh

2. Abi-Maria Gomes (Survivor) 16 points
1st by Jack, T-time

1. Jenna Compono (The Challenge) 20 points
1st by Loose, Larry, Marsh

This marks the first ever win for The Challenge at the Poolies. Over the last five years, the winner of the Kellie Pickler Award has come from five different series.

Winner's Breakdown
1st: Loose, Larry, Marsh
2nd: Jaydon
3rd: Tyson
No Vote: Jack, T-time, Bonz, Brady, Lenny, Cecil, Rizzo, Tippy

Terry Fator Award - Male in Reality

The Terry Fator Award for Best Male Contestant in a Reality Competition
2009: Dan Gheesling (Big Brother)
2010: Russell Hantz (Survivor)
2011: Rob Mariano (Survivor)
2012: Coach Wade (Survivor)
2013: John Cochran (Survivor)
2014: Tony Vlachos (Survivor)

2015 Results

10. Donny Thompson (Big Brother) 2 points
5th by T-time, Jack

9. Johnny Bananas (The Challenge) 2 points
5th by Larry, Marsh

8. Jesse Kovacs (Bachelor in Paradise) 3 points
1st by Lenny

7. Jeremy Collins (Survivor) 5 points
2nd by Tyson

6. Clark Beckham (American Idol) 9 points
2nd by Tippy

5. Wes Bergmann (The Challenge) 12 points
1st by Marsh

4. Joe Anglim (Survivor) 12 points
2nd by Mags

3. Caleb Reynolds (Big Brother) 23 points
1st by Larry, Jaydon

2. Zach Rance (Big Brother) 25 points
1st by Loose, T-time, Jack

and the Poolie goes to...

1. Mike Holloway (Survivor) 29 points
1st by Mags, Tyson, Tippy

Mike's win marks six years of domination by Survivor in the category, fending off worthy competitors Zach and Beast Mode Cowboy from this summer's Big Brother.  It's the third straight year and fourth time overall that a Survivor winner has won this category.  The series now has 17 overall victories, again, the most by far at the Poolies.

Winner's Breakdown
1st: Mags, Tyson, Tippy
2nd: T-time, Larry, Jaydon
3rd: Loose
4th: Jack
No Vote: Cecil, Rizzo, Bonz, Brady, Lenny, Marsh

James Zinkand Award - Worst in Reality

The James Zinkand Award for the Reality Competition Contestant you love to hate
2009: Margie and Luke (Amazing Race)
2010: Aaron Kelly (American Idol)
2011: Jacob Lusk (American Idol)
2012: Joshua Ledet (American Idol)
2013: Dawn Meehan (Survivor)
2014: Amanda Zuckerman (Big Brother)

2015 Results

10. Red Vanwinkle (Utopia) 1 point
5th by me

9. Rob Hospidor (Utopia) 5 points
1st by Jaydon

8. Devin Shepherd (Big Brother) 8 points
2nd by Marsh

7. Bella Chartrand (Utopia) 8 points
2nd by Larry

6. Daniel Seavey (American Idol) 10 points
1st by Tyson

5. Rodney Lavoie (Survivor) 11 points
1st by Lenny

4. AshLee Frazier (Bachelor in Paradise) 11 points
1st by Larry, Marsh

3. Jocasta Odom (Big Brother) 12 points
2nd by Jaydon

2. Frankie Grande (Big Brother) 18 points
1st by Loose, T-time

and the Poolie goes to...

1. Dan Foley (Survivor) 24 points
1st by Jack, Mags, Tippy

Dan's win gives Survivor its second victory in the category, having earned the trophy with Dawn Meehan's awful performance two years ago. American Idol still leads the category with three straight victories from 2010-12.  Survivor now has 16 overall wins, the most of any series.

Winner's Breakdown
1st: Jack, Mags, Tippy
2nd: Loose
3rd: T-time, Jaydon, Tyson
4th: Marsh
5th: Larry
No Vote: Cecil, Rizzo, Bonz, Brady, Lenny

Kellie Pickler Award - Female in Reality

The Kellie Pickler Award for Best Female Reality Competition Contestant
2009: Sugar Kiper (Survivor)
2010: Parvati Shallow (Survivor)
2011: Haley Reinhart (American Idol)
2012: Jessica Sanchez (American Idol)
2013: Beatrice Miller (The X Factor)
2014: Aaryn Gries (Big Brother)

2015 Results

10. Nany Gonzalez (The Challenge) 4 points
4th by Jaydon

9. Victoria Rafaeli (Big Brother) 5 points
3rd by Jack

8. Sarah Rice (The Challenge) 8 points
1st by Marsh

7. Baylor Wilson (Survivor) 9 points
2nd by Mags, Tyson

6. Hali Ford (Survivor) 10 points
1st by Mags

5. Shirin Oskooi (Survivor) 10 points
2nd by T-time

4. Nicole Franzel (Big Brother) 14 points
1st by Larry

3. Jenn Brown (Survivor) 16 points
1st by Loose, Jaydon

2. Jax (American Idol) 17 points
1st by Jack, Tyson, Tippy

and the Poolie goes to...

1. Natalie Anderson (Survivor) 24 points
1st by T-time

This is the first win at the Poolies for Natalie. She was not nominated for her season on The Amazing Race with twin Nadiya.  This is the third time a Survivor contestant has won for female in a reality competition, but the first time since 2010.  It is the 15 overall trophy for the series, the most of any show at the Poolies.

Winner's Breakdown
1st: T-time
2nd: Larry, Jaydon, Tyson, Marsh
3rd: Loose
4th: Tippy
No Vote: Jack, Mags, Cecil, Rizzo, Bonz, Brady, Lenny

Battle of the Network Stars Award - Reality Series

Named For: The Battle of the Network Stars (ABC)
Awarded To: The best reality competition series of the season
2009: American Idol (FOX)
2010: Survivor (CBS)
2011: Survivor (CBS)
2012: Survivor (CBS)
2013: Big Brother (CBS)

Here are this year's honorees...

10th - America's Best Cook (Food Network) 0 points

9th - Food Network Star (Food Network) 0 points

8th - The Great Food Truck Race (Food Network) 2 points
5th by T-time; 5th by me

7th - The Sing Off (NBC) 5 points
3rd by T-time

6th - Top Chef (Bravo) 5 points
2nd by Marsh

5th - The Voice (NBC) 6 points
1st by Ty

4th - American Idol (FOX) 11 points
2nd by Jack, Ty; 2nd by me

3rd - Big Brother (CBS) 12 points
3rd by T-time, Jack, Jaydon; 3rd by me

2nd - The Challenge (MTV) 15 points
1st by Jaydon, Rizzo, Bonz; 4th by me

and the Poolie goes to...

Survivor (CBS) 23 points
1st by T-time, Jack, Marsh; 1st by me

This is Survivor's fourth win in the category, which ties the reality competition series for the most Poolies ever by anyone in any category.

Kellie Pickler Award - Female in Reality

Named For: Kellie Pickler (American Idol)
Awarded To: The best female contestant in a reality competition series
2009: Sugar Kiper (Survivor)
2010: Parvati Shallow (Survivor)
2011: Haley Reinhart (American Idol)
2012: Jessica Sanchez (American Idol)
2013: Beatrice Miller (The X Factor)

Here are this year's honorees...

8th. Damaris Phillips (Food Network Star) 0 points

7th. Jena Irene (American Idol) 2 points
2nd by Ty

6th. Sierra Deaton (The X Factor) 5 points
3rd by Jack; 5th by me

5th. GinaMarie Zimmerman (Big Brother) 9 points
1st by T-time

4th. Morgan McLeod (Survivor) 10 points
2nd by Jack; 4th by me

3rd. Elissa Slater (Big Brother) 10 points
3rd by T-time; 3rd by me

2nd. Cara Maria Sorbello (The Challenge) 13 points
1st by Jaydon, Ty, Bonz; 2nd by me

and the Poolie goes to...

1st. Aaryn Gries (Big Brother) 18 points
1st by Jack; 1st by me

This is the first victory for a Big Brother contestant in this category. Survivor and American Idol each have won twice for the Kellie Pickler Award.