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Sexpot Comedy honored the Mile High City's funniest people at the 2014 Denver Comedy Awards at 3 Kings Tavern on January 17. The big winner? Former Westword staffer Adam Cayton-Holland, who was honored not just as the Comic of the Year, but for his podcast, his website, the comedy festival he co-founded and the comedy night he's part of. Keep reading for the rest of the awards. See also: Podcast Profile of Adam Cayton-Holland and My Dining Room Table And the winners are:
Comic of the Year: Adam Cayton-Holland
Comic to Watch in 2015: Jordan Doll
Best New Transplant: Anthony Crawford
Favorite Visiting Comic: Rory Scovel
Best Joke Writer: Zach Reinert
Video of the Year: The Nix Bros, Insufferable Brunch
Best Podcast: My Dining Room Table
Best Themed Show: Comics Against Civility
Best Standup Showcase: The Grawlix
Best Open Mic: Friday at 3 Kings with Nathan Lund
Best Event: High Plains Comedy Festival Best Comedy Fan: Dave Caldwell
Best Host: Jordan Doll
Best Hustler: Jake Browne
Unsung Hero: John Wenzel
Best Use of Social Media: Jake Browne
Best Website: Adam Cayton-Holland Best Comedy Sponsor: Sexy Pizza
Best Venue: The Deer Pile
Find our more here; see our complete slide show of the ceremony here.
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