After a week’s worth of intense voting, the winners have been selected for the first-ever John Heald Awards. Hosted on his popular blog, www.johnhealdsblog.com, the inaugural awards recognizes reader favorites in 18 different categories, including favorite ship, dessert, crew member, and towel animal. More than 1,100 readers nominated and voted on their Carnival favorites.
So, without further ado, the winners are as follows.
Favourite Ship
Carnival Dream and Carnival Miracle (tie)
Favourite Port of Call
St. Thomas
Favourite Show
Ticket to Ride
Favourite Lido Deck Lunch Item
Cheeseburger/burger
Favourite Appetizer
Shrimp Cocktail
Favourite Main Course
Lobster
Favourite Dessert
Creme Brulee
Favourite Cruise Director
Josh “Big Sexy” Waitzman
Favourite Towel Animal
Monkey
Best Excursion
Swimming with Stingrays
Favourite Piano Bar Entertainer
Greg Gallello
Favourite Comedian
Al Ernst
Crew Member that Made a Difference
All Cabin Stewards
Favourite Stateroom
Balcony
Favourite Onboard Activity
Relaxing
Favourite Carnival Cocktail
Fun Ship Special
Lifetime Achievement Award
John Heald