The 10th Annual Patriot Awards
February 26, 2016
After a decade of recording what the Liberty student body deems the best in the entertainment industry, we take a look back at what the students of 2006 thought along with presenting the 2016 winners (based on a survey of 250 Liberty students representing all four grades).
Movies:
Best Action- Star Wars: The Force Awakens
This long-awaited reboot of the Star Wars franchise lived up to its hype. Three decades after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, a new threat arises that only a ragtag group of heroes can stop.
Best Drama- The Martian
This dramatic tale tells the story of Mark Watney (Matt Damon), a NASA astronaut stranded on Mars. He must improvise and innovate to survive.
Best Comedy- Pitch Perfect 2
Three years after being the first all-female group to win a national title, The Barden Bellas are back to compete in an international competition.
TV Shows:
Best Comedy- Modern Family
Showing the realistic, funny, and often times ridiculous side of any family’s life, this show can make anyone laugh.
Best Drama- Grey’s Anatomy
This Seattle-based medical drama focuses on a group of surgeons. It has been running for eleven years and is only getting better!
Music:
Best Artist- The Weeknd
This AMA-winning Canadian artist rose to fame recently with his various R&B hits like “The Hills”, “Can’t Feel my Face”, and “In the Night”.
Best Album- 25
Many of today’s favorites, including “Hello” and “When We Were Young” are featured on this popular album. By the artist Adele.
Best Song- “The Hills” by The Weeknd
This catchy song is Pop meets R&B and has remains in the Billboard’s Top 100 for weeks.