The Aardman/Slapstick Award ©

In 2008 in collaboration with Aardman Animations we developed The Aardman/Slapstick Award.
Awarded annually , the award is designed by Aardman Animations model shop and features 'Morph'
in the guise of whomever the award is presented to. The winner is selected annually by a panel of
festival patrons and supporters and is awarded to artists who have significantly contributed to the
fine art of silent and visual comedy.

Previous Recipients  
2009  ERIC SYKES CBE "Excellence in Visual Comedy"
Sighted work included The Plank (1967)

2010 MICHAEL PALIN CBE  for "Excellence in Visual Comedy"
Sighted work included Fish Called Wanda (1988) and The Fish Slapping Dance (1970)
2011 THE GOODIES ‘for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Visual Comedy’
Awarded early on the eve of their 40th Anniversary in (November 2010) sighted work included
The Goodies TV series (1970-82)
- see the special award event here....