As we wave farewell to the summer, the community has come together to honour armies and individuals whose hard work has not gone unnoticed. In this post, we will be covering the results of the End of Summer 2024 awards ceremony.
Designed by Beasto
On Saturday, September 7, the Community Committee hosted a Gala with fun activities and an award ceremony. During the week, the community was encouraged to vote for individuals and armies in different categories, choosing who they thought should win an award. After a week of voting, the results were revealed during the Gala. Now, we at Club Penguin Armies are proud to present to you the results of the 2024 End of Summer Awards!
The Awards
BEST MAJOR ARMY LEADER
First Place: Ugly (79 votes)
Second Place: Roxy and Fitsuki (44 votes)
Third Place: Joel (25 votes)
The summer of 2024 has been full of war, scandal, and many challenges. However, despite every challenge thrown their way, Ugly was able to use any and every setback as motivation. Most notably, their 104 battle war with the Elite Guardians shows the lengths he is willing to go to prove himself as a leader and to win a war against one of their greatest rivals. In addition, he has earned the prestigious Silver Medal of Honor from ACP’s Hall of Fame. Furthermore, he has been able to help the army reach the top spot in the Top Tens multiple times. Undoubtedly, his efforts have made a significant impact on his army.
~Coolguy
Biggest Army
First Place: Army of Club Penguin (104 votes)
Second Place: Elite Guardians (44 votes)
Third Place: Secret Service (18 votes)
The past few months for the Army of Club Penguin have been unprecedented. From their war win against the Elite Guardians to their placements within the Top Ten, they have continued to fight for the top spot within the army community. The recent leadership was formed earlier in the year when Ugly was promoted to Leader in February. In June, Ugly inducted Roxy into the army’s leadership as they aimed to make the army even stronger. Despite the setbacks, they have risen up and retained the ‘Biggest Army’ award, showing their strength and resilience.
~Coolguy
Best Small/medium army leader
First Place: Shinzo (78 votes)
Second Place: Fun X Time (65 votes)
Third Place: Scars (59 votes)
Following their return to the community in December 2023, the Winged Hussars have been a consistent presence in the community. While the Hussars have said farewell to leaders since opening, one leader who remained was Shinzo. Under Shinzo’s leadership, the army has participated in multiple wars and remained resilient despite their recent loss to the Secret Service. They have been a consistent part of the Top Ten, competing with other SM armies and remaining on the CPA map. Alongside his role as a leader, he has made himself known to the community with his knowledge on display within the media department.
~Coolguy
Most tactical army
First Place: Army of Club Penguin (122 votes)
Second Place: Elite Guardians (45 votes)
Third Place: Secret Service (39 votes)
When talking about the most tactical army, fewer words are needed when the Army of Club Penguin is involved. While the army was not able to go back-to-back in the Legends Cup, they have proceeded to defy the community’s wildest imaginations. With the 104 battle war that took place against EGCP, their war against the Vikings and even their offensive on SWAT, they have proven that they are still a force within the community. Despite earning this trophy last year, many doubts were continuously placed on the army as others rose up within the community. Yet, ACP has continued to fight, most notably, outlasting and beating one of the strongest armies within the community.
~Coolguy
Best Higher Command
First Place: Noa (99 votes)
Second Place: Licy (43 votes)
Third Place: Sua (30 votes)
Whilst leaders are given the spotlight, armies cannot turn a blind eye to the hard-working individuals within the high ranks. These people work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure a bright future for the army, assisting the leaders while guiding those beneath. Without their presence the army’s condition would be much more different, thus making their position an important part of armies. The Army of Club Penguin’s Third in Command, Noa, managed to fit the description perfectly as she proved she plays a valuable role in the success of ACP and their future.
~Ugly
Most Achieved
First Place: Ugly (122 votes)
Second Place: Spotty (40 votes)
Third Place: Beasto (29 votes)
Individuals in the army community who are highly accomplished are often seen as strong leaders with a solid work ethic, recognized by the community. These individuals help shape the community, expressing strong opinions and ensuring their voices are well heard. Their leadership and dedication play a large role in the community. Since the beginning of his career, Army of Club Penguin Leader, Ugly, has faced numerous challenges, just like any other new army leader. He is known for his perseverance and readiness to defend his nation. Most recently, in the Centenary Solstice War, despite facing over 100 battles and being ones declared upon, Ugly never gave up. He continuously pushed his army to new heights, ultimately leading to a Clover victory.
~Mare
Biggest retirement
First Place: Coolguy and Mchappy (71 votes)
Second Place: AustinFraud and Edu14463 (41 votes)
Third Place: Cabin (26 votes)
As these two individuals stepped down from their positions, they left behind a lasting legacy, renowned for their remarkable achievements. Coolguy, retiring from the Army of Club Penguin, was not only highly respected within the army but also admired across the entire community for his strong leadership. Under his command, the army secured major victories, including the prestigious Legends Cup XIII trophy, the Trick or Treat Trials, and the 2024 New Year Bonanza trophy. Each victory highlights the great success the army achieved under his leadership. Since stepping into the Administration role for Club Penguin Armies, Mchappy has consistently delivered excellence while maintaining stability within the community. He has hosted a variety of tournaments, both traditional and innovative, including events like Around the World Cup, Double Deck the Halls, Trick or Treat Trials, and a newly formatted Legends Cup, as well as Aces of AUSIA, all created by Mchappy. Additionally, Mchappy has published numerous posts to keep the media team active and played a large role in the ongoing success of the CPA league today.
~Mare
Biggest rise
First Place: Secret Service (106 votes)
Second Place: Help Force (81 votes)
Third Place: People’s Imperial Confederation (40 votes)
Despite only reviving in July, the Secret Service have proved themselves as a force to be reckoned with within the army community. Their revival alone on July 7 shocked the community as the Service maxed 41 penguins. Not only this but they managed to obtain third place on the Top Ten. Following their revival, they managed to gain major army status just three weeks later. Despite losing a war to the Sapphire Concordat during the three weeks, their motivation to succeed only grew. Recently, they won a war against both the Winged Hussars and Templars. In the last week of August, they managed to gain the top spot in the Tens. Undoubtedly, their rise is the biggest of the summer. Even with all their accomplishments, perhaps the best is yet to come.
~Coolguy
biggest Conflict
First Place: Centenary Solstice War (191 votes)
Second Place: Help Force vs People’s Imperial Confederation (35 votes)
Third Place: Sluttpådawn War (31 votes)
Undoubtedly, the talk of the summer has been the Centenary Solstice War which took place between the Elite Guardians and ACP. The two armies are no stranger to war. Since the Guardians’ revival in 2023, the two have had a handful of conflicts. The rivalry has been one of the hottest within the community which never seems to cool down. If the rivalry alone was not enough, the 104 battles that took place in this back-and-forth war made it one of the longest we have seen. Not many people can say they have seen a war quite like this one. Therefore, it has made its mark in history alongside those who led during it.
~Coolguy
Most Controversial Moment
First Place: Templars Exposed For Scandal Involving Founder (107 votes)
Second Place: Help Force Scandal Followed By The Removal Of One Of Their Leaders (71 votes)
Third Place: Secret Service Staff Member Multilogging Exposed (44 votes)
Summer within the army community has been filled with many big moments. However, amongst these big moments have been scandals. When popular figures are “exposed” for things that have happened in the past (or present) it shakes the foundation of the community. During their war against the Templars, the Secret Service released a series of posts exposing Xing’s past relations. They claimed that Xing victimised, manipulated and exploited another individual while also exposing himself to them. The series of posts released by both SS and Templars explored what happened during this time, a few years ago. The posts shocked the entire community, leaving many questions and the community split.
~Coolguy
Best Writer
First Place: Edu (89 votes)
Second Place: Fun X Time (54 votes)
Third Place: Aurora (38 votes)
One of the most crucial roles in the community is within the media department. This team consistently delivers new posts and materials to ensure the army community is updated with the latest news. Being a Reporter is vital to the league, as this role ensures that the community stays informed and connected. Edu is an individual who effortlessly writes to full perfection and consistently delivers content to the army league. He continues to go above and beyond creating new content to ensure everyone remains engaged with the latest topics.
~Mare
Post of the summer
First Place: The Retirement of Mchappy. Written by Mchappy (83 votes)
Second Place: Do We Still Fight To Impress The Judges? Written by Edu and Orange (56 votes)
Third Place: What We Leave Behind: A Look Into The Future. Written by Coolguy (51 Votes)
Club Penguin Armies strives to provide the most up-to-date news. Over the summer, the league experienced a major change when an Administrator retired, prompting a transition to a new Administration. One of the biggest posts of the summer was The Retirement of Mchappy, written by former Chief Executive Producer Mchappy. The post thoroughly reflects on the highlights and journey of his time in the league. This post became one of the most popular ones within the community, making it now the post of the summer.
~Mare
Best Graphic Designer
First Place: Edu (63 votes)
Second Place: Dino (61 votes)
Third Place: Master DS (60 votes)
When times were tough for the CPA graphics department due to a lack of designers, Edu did not hesitate to lend a helping hand. Despite his busy schedule as a reporter, he took on the task of designing the most breathtaking and fun thumbnails to accompany CPA posts when the team was at its lowest point. His dedication and talent are the reasons why he was named “Best Graphic Designer!”
~Master DS
Best JUDGE
First Place: Rarity (86 votes)
Second Place: TT (73 votes)
Third Place: Flypin1 (53 votes)
Rarity first joined the CPAJ team back in June 2023, and since then they have been an extremely active member of our team, having accepted over 80 battles, and helping to ensure that all battles go ahead. Rarity can often be found in our judging chats checking battle availability and helping newer judges fit into our team. Without a doubt, Rarity deserves the title of Best Judge.
~Spotty
Best moderator
First Place: Zooy (77 votes)
Second Place: Mogi (69 votes)
Third Place: Jojo Teri (61 votes)
Zooy has been a moderator within CPArmies for around 4 months now. It is very notable that Zooy is a huge figure within CPArmies, especially with moderation, community games and his wonderful art. He has done many great things within the moderation department and has been an enjoyable moderator to work with. While also having such great confidence in his duty and openly creating discussions which allow other moderators to contribute and express their opinions on certain matters, I give great congratulations to the best moderator Zooy!
~Aisha
Best top ten committee member
First Place: Ugly (119 votes)
Second Place: Edu (69 votes)
Third Place: Spotty (48 votes)
Ugly has been part of the Top Ten Committee since last summer, and from the beginning he proved himself to be a hardworking member. Despite his busy schedule as an army leader, he helps out almost every single week and sometimes can go above and beyond by picking up extra assignments if help is needed. He has been very receptive to feedback, both positive and negative which has helped him grow into his position and be able to improve as a team member. I would like to congratulate him on this achievement and I’m excited to see more of him as part of the team.
~Link3000
Best community committee member
First Place: Edu and Spotty (72 votes)
Second Place: Tulip (45 votes)
Third Place: Ryebread (44 votes)
Edu and Spotty have been extremely beneficial to the Community Committee team, consistently delivering creative ideas to help improve the department. These two individuals are always lending a hand to ensure that everything remains afloat and are actively involved in creating polls and games to keep the army community engaged. Both are devoted members of the department and made large contributions, especially throughout the Summer Gala.
~Mare
Best Youtuber
First Place: Lady Eden (68 votes)
Second Place: Ryebread (66 votes)
Third Place: Edu (55 votes)
Lady Eden is an integral member of the CPA YouTube team. Taking the time to record, stream, and edit numerous videos during the Legends Cup, her dedication is unmatched. Between recording and editing, Lady Eden helped produce 7 videos for the department during the tournament alone. It’s a pleasure to work with her and it’s no surprise she won this award.
~Flypin1
Community sweetheart
First Place: Elsa (134 votes)
Second Place: Zooy (55 votes)
Third Place: Tulip (36 votes)
Some may ask “What determines who a community sweetheart is”. Well, look no further because Elsa is the prime example of this. They are someone who is well-liked throughout the community. They actively show their support for their allies, their friends and their armies. Their passion is unmatched and they care a hell of a lot about the people within the community. When times are tough, they will be there to show you their support. This is why Elsa is the Community Sweetheart
~Coolguy
Brightest Bulb
First Place: The Entire Community (124 votes)
Second Place: Aurora (68 votes)
Third Place: CPA Admins (39 votes)
Perhaps one of the most anticipated awards is the brightest bulb. However, the summer has seen many people within the community earn this title at one time or another, unofficially. It is because of this that the entire community has been voted as the brightest bulb. While this may make people cringe and cry out for a real winner, the entire community needs to brighten up if they do not want to win this award the next time the award ceremony rolls around.
~Coolguy
This year has been one which will surely be remembered for years to come and yet, the year is not over. While summer may have ended, 2024 has not and there are still many more memories to be made. The people who have won and been nominated for awards have worked hard throughout the summer. They have earned their place in the awards post for 2024. Now, we must look onwards as we head into the final stretch of the year. How much will things change between now and December?
Additionally, we would like to give a massive shoutout to Beasto and MasterDS for creating these amazing trophies and the rest of the graphics team. The End of Summer Awards would not be the same without them. Furthermore, none of this would have been possible without the hard work of the Community Committee Heads Frickle and Zooy, the Community Committee team especially, JevTheJester, Mogi, Tulip, Spotty, Edu14463, Alucard, Head YouTuber Flypin1, and Chief Executive Producer Mare. Thank you all for your hard work.
Coolguy
Executive Producer