AUSTIN GREHAN JR.
Austin's numerous contributions as a performer in the Weirdo Awards programs over the past dozen years have been enhanced by his participation in many other theatrical productions of a slightly more professional nature. His turn as God in "The Creation of the World and Other Business" showed off his exceptional talents for characterization, and stole the show. This is his third nomination; he won in 1992 for "Austina Steps Out"

The protean stage and film career of Weirdo star Beth hit an odd mark this past year with three delightfully delicious Southern belles in "The Parrot" (The Theatre Tribe), "Steel Magnolias" (The Falcon Theatre) and "Sweet Weirdo of Desire" (The Carport Theatre). But the one most Academy members will cheer is her Hinky Award-winning bitch bit in "Windy City Weirdos." Bern has been nominated for the Weirdo Award four times.

John's fourteenth nomination (two wins: "Cats" and "I Married a Raviolo") is for the ironic twist of fate which landed him his own happy ending following the good turn he did for love and friendship that landed him his last cup. His real-life marriage to facilitate someone else's relationship has paid off big time, and a third Weirdo Award would indeed be a welcome addition to his load of Weirdos and Hinkys and a Spazzy.

One of the Weird world's more (totally) recognizable performers. Billy has been nominated twice previously for outlandish incidents, but this one was a real show-stopper. His appearance at last season's Hinky Awards as a model for all five of the best costume nominees was an absolute scream, and he took home the prize himself for the birthday suit he sported in "Survival of the Weirdest." A Weirdo win would work too.

The WINNER

Previously known to Academy members as the mother of Weirdo actress Hannah Runkle, Ellen has come into her own this year with her first nomination. After several stints as a tireless volunteer for worth causes in hospitals and the local library, she decided to go for the money with a food service job. Sadly, she was way too white for the rest of the staff, and now collects the coin, and possibly the Weirdo Award, elsewhere.