Shifin Gearz Mag

SGM Bikers Choice Awards 2008

The 2008 SGM Bikers Choice Awards Show was the first-ever ceremony of it’s kind held in the great state of North Carolina. This was definitely an event to remember for all surrounding motorcycle clubs who represented in attendance that evening. The show, which was held on October 11, 2008 at the Holiday Inn Bordeaux in Fayetteville, North Carolina, was organized by Shifin Gearz Magazine’s CEO/Manager and President of Xtreme Street Riders in Raleigh NC Ms. Nicole “Icey” Williams, Assistant Manager Ms. Shauvon “V-boogie” Wright, Marketing Director Mrs. Angela “AB” Bassey along with the hard work and commitment of the SGM Street Team Managers and Street Team members. This extravagant and unforgettable event was hosted by none other than M-1 “Murda” of Turning Point MC, Raleigh, North Carolina. A welcome and introduction speech was given by Ms. Icey as an opening to the evening’s awards show.

Shifin Gearz Magazine was created to cater to motorcycle clubs of the Carolinas. That night SGM celebrated and showed recognition to the motorcycle community and those which were nominated for various categories in 2007 such as “Most Outgoing Male/Female MC”, “Most Charitable MC”, “Hottest Male/Female MC event for 2007”, “Best Male/Female Paparazzi”, “Best Website”, “Rookie MC of the Year”, “Hottest Babe On All Categories of Bikes” and also “Hottest Dude On All Categories of Bikes”, “Best Track Event”, “Best Male/Female Track Racer” and these are just to name a few out of the 34 categories of nominations. Club Nominees in these categories included C.R.E.A.M., 85 South Renegades, QT’s, K9’s and K9 too’s, Summer Bunny Ladies, Sistas By Choice, Turning Point, S.R.A.D., Xtreme Street Riders, Grown & Sexy, Missing Linx, #1 Stunnas, B.E.L.O.V.E.D. Sisters, Ebony Angels, Dogg Pound, Heavy Rotation, NC Divas, Real Brothers Rydin, Sisters United, Street Dreamz, Unleashed Aggression, Golden Honeys and Twisted Fury are many many more.

This Gala-style blue carpet event had an amazing turnout of supporters that consisted of MC families and friends. Many attendees, presenters, and SGM staff were dressed formally in suits and evening gowns which made it most fitting for such and extravagant evening. The event was catered and provided bartenders to serve your needs throughout the evening. Special guest appearances and presenters were the highlights of the evening and a featured video of the infamous Urban Street Legend himself, Wink 1100 which featured one of his latest stunts. Also in attendance was Queen Isis of Darkside Racing from Atlanta Georgia. M-1 entertained the audience with his heightened enthusiasm and colorful introductions of the presenters to the stage. The evening progressed with presenters who were accompanied on stage by members of the SGM Staff and categories/nominees were announced. Envelopes were handed to presenter from the SGM model and the categories’ winner was announced. Each winner came to the stage congratulated by the presenters and handed an elegant glass engraved award for the 2008 SGM Bikers Choice Award. Winners were chosen by online voting through SGM’s website for months prior to the October 11th awards show. Through much participation from motorcycle clubs throughout the Carolinas, the winners were selected from nominated categories by majority votes. Many clubs won several awards as well as individual members from their club. Some of them included K9 and K9 Too’s of Fayetteville, QT’s of Raleigh, Xtreme Street Riders of Raleigh, and multitude of winners out of Turning Point MC.

As the awardees have all been recognized the Awards Show was concluded with an invitation to the After Party in appreciation to the attendees of the evening’s festivities. Many changed their attire and were ready to kick back, drink and with DJ Smooth on his 1’s and 2’s get crunk on the dance floor. With the night ending as many retired to their hotel rooms and some returning to their journey back to their prospective cities, one thought lingers in many minds; what club will be nominated for 2008 SGM welcomes the MC community’s feedback and looks forward to the preparation of the 2009 SAGM Bikers Choice Awards Show. Though successful and well organized for a first-ever Bikers Award event, SGM knows that changes, new ideas and hard work lies ahead for the upcoming year to increase the participation and support of the MC world. With that said, SGM has extended the nominations to the entire East Coast. Rep your club and put on for your city. Cast your nominations and be sure to vote on www.shifingearzmag.com .

Article written by Precious, SGM Staff