[THERE IS A MORE UP-TO-DATE VERSIONS OF THIS PAGE FOR 2023. CLICK HERE.] Cache of the Year – From the moment you read the cache listing through making the find – and then telling all of your caching friends about how great the cache is, this is the cache that made the year the most memorable for you. Best Theme/Series (three or more caches in a series or that share a common theme) – The whole of the series was even greater than the sum of the parts. Which series did you absolutely have to finish and kept you waiting for the next cache to be published? Best Kids Cache – Perhaps it was the story on the cache page, or the location, or the hide, or the container, or the trade items. Ask the mini-cachers which cache they would most like to visit again. Most Outstanding Location/Scenery – Everybody … Continue reading →

Categories Best Theme/Series (2006- ) Outstanding Cache Theme (2001-5) Best Kids Cache (2001-2023) Most Outstanding Location/Scenery Best Hike (2001-12) Most Creative Cache (2006, 2008-2022) Most Physically Challenging to Find (2001-5, 2013- ) Most Challenging to Find (2001-5, 2008-2012) Best Camouflage (2013-2023) Best Container (2023- ) Best Historical/Educational Cache Best Multi-Stage Cache Best Mystery/Puzzle Cache Best Traditional (2001-2006, 2013- ) Best Other (2006-2007, 2013- ) Best Earthcache (2016- ) Best CITO (2015-2021) Best Event (2021-2022) Best Event Host (2023- ) Special Recognition (2013-2014, 2022- ) Best Name (2006) Most Creative Cache Page (2023) Best Micro (2001-2006) Best Adventure Lab (2020-2023) Best Log (2008-2022) Best Picture (2008-2022) Rookie of the Year (2006- ) Best Volunteer (2015- ) Cacher of the Year (2006- ) Cache of the Year (2001- ) Best Theme/Series (three or more caches in a series or that share a common theme) 2024 Wordle Wizard by GriffinTamer88 2023 Rebus Puzzle (#1 – #25) by … Continue reading →

Hey!, do you enjoy finding micro caches? – how about traditionals, puzzles, multis….does just finding a cache of any type brings a “Smilie” to your face?  Well, here’s your chance to recognize those caches and cachers that bring you so much joy.  Voting instructions and the list of NoVAGO’s 2010 most outstanding caches and cachers is below …and it’s time to pick your favorites by voting.  The polls close at midnight on April 30th, and the most outstanding caches and cachers will be announced shortly thereafter – probably at the NoVAGO Spring Event.  Please take the time to vote.   NoVAGO’s 2010 Geocache Awards Below are the caches and cachers up for awards. Votes will be accepted up until midnight May 10th. Vote by picking one cache or cacher from each category, and email your votes to: 2010awards@novago.org Please include your geocaching userid. There will be extra incentive to visit … Continue reading →