Crew Awards

Ashes to Echoes Ashes to Echoes
For the most hauntingly atmospheric or immersive world-building. 		Details
Apocalypse Architect Apocalypse Architect
Recognises clever design or reinvention of post-apocalyptic society, safe zones, or settlements. 		Details
Ghosts of the Past Ghosts of the Past
For stories that poignantly explore the world before the fall, flashbacks, or memories of lost times. 		Details
Outbreak Originator Outbreak Originator
For the most creative or chilling explanation of how the zombie outbreak began. 		Details
Dead Man’s March Dead Man’s March
For the most intense escape, chase, or tension-filled sequence involving the undead. 		Details
Last Bullet Award Last Bullet Award
Given for the most clever use of limited resources, improvisation, or tactical survival. 		Details
The Biter's Edge The Biter's Edge
For the best close encounter with zombies that pushes a character to the brink. 		Details
Grime and Grit Grime and Grit
For the most realistic portrayal of post-apocalyptic survival (hunger, injuries, mental strain). 		Details
Broken Compass Broken Compass
For a morally complex or ambiguous character moment. 		Details
The Flame Within The Flame Within
For the most emotionally resonant story of hope, grief, or love amidst the chaos. 		Details
Walking Wounded Walking Wounded
Given to a character who’s experienced significant emotional or physical trauma but keeps going. 		Details
Found Family Found Family
For the best depiction of makeshift family bonds formed in the ruins. 		Details
Chainsaw Symphony Chainsaw Symphony
For the most cinematic or brutal zombie combat scene. 		Details
Bandit’s Crosshairs Bandit’s Crosshairs
For stories involving human-on-human conflict, ambushes, or betrayal. 		Details
Fortress Falls Fortress Falls
For the most dramatic defence or collapse of a stronghold, camp, or haven. 		Details
Survivor of the Month Survivor of the Month
For the standout contributor who went above and beyond in writing, plotting, or collaboration. 		Details
Signal Fire Signal Fire
For the most inspiring post or thread that sparked lots of community engagement or spin-off ideas. 		Details
The Watchtower The Watchtower
For the player who keeps an eye out for others, offering guidance, plot support, or encouragement. 		Details
Scavenger’s Gold Scavenger’s Gold
For the most unique or creatively used found item in a plot. 		Details
One Shot, One Kill One Shot, One Kill
For the best short or single-post scene that left a major impact. 		Details
Candle in the Ruins Candle in the Ruins
For a quietly powerful scene of humanity, tenderness, or introspection. 		Details
Echoes in the Dark Echoes in the Dark
For the best use of suspense, mystery, or atmosphere in a short scene. 		Details
Patchwork Morality Patchwork Morality
For ethical dilemmas that made readers really think. 		Details
Necro-Tech Award Necro-Tech Award
For the most creative use of science, technology, or medicine in the apocalypse. 		Details
No Safe Harbour No Safe Harbour
For the best twist or subversion of expectations, especially involving a "safe place" that turns deadly. 		Details