Yeah, the subject line's just to grab attention. But it's basically true.
If you win an award from Anime Expo and aren't present at the time of winning, expect to never receive it.
This year, I was the winner of "Best Technical," which carried a $100 cash prize provided by a sponsor.
The Sponsor contacted me for my name and address, to make sure I'd be able to receive the prize from Anime Expo.
Anime Expo never sent the prize to me.
Anime Expo also refuses to respond to the Sponsor.
So, basically, Anime Expo owes me $100 for an award I won.
At the very least, Anime Expo should return the Sponsor's money, since the money belongs to the Sponsor, and the Sponsor provided it to be a prize for the winner of the category.
I don't usually pay much heed to awards, and I don't care whether or not I win them. I don't care if I get a piece of paper in the mail as acknowledgement.
But, Hells, if someone provides his or her own company's money to Anime Expo for a purpose, it's Anime Expo's responsibility to properly award it.
Otherwise, Sponsors will become incredibly pissed off from seeing Anime Expo keeping their money, rather than rightfully awarding it.






