First ever Cartoon Network Super Toons award function was a gala affair

It was a night of entertainment, humor, excitement and celebration of cartoon legacy! The first ever Cartoon Network Super Toons awards, held at MMRDA grounds, Mumbai yesterday (8 December 2013) was a spectacle to behold replete with mesmerizing performances, laugh-out-loud gags, cartoon mega stars and an audience of over 8000 kids and parents. The first of its kind award show for cartoons, Cartoon Network Super Toons gave children the opportunity to vote for their favourite characters, shows, gags and other iconic moments from Cartoon Network. In a month long on-air, digital and on-ground (via School Contact Programs and road shows) campaign, kids were asked to log onto www.cartoonnetworkindia.com and vote across categories. The Cartoon Network Super Toons award categories underlined the traits of the toons that make them popular with the children. Therefore, categories like Badmaash Toon, Biggest Dhamaka, Bhukkad Award, Ha Ha He He Award, Dumb Dumb Award, etc. were included in the list of awards with the biggest award of the evening being CN Super Toon of the Year which was jointly won by Ben 10 and Kris. Speaking about the initiative, Krishna Desai, Sr. Director & Network Head - Kids, South Asia, Turner International India Pvt. Ltd. said, “At Turner, we have always pushed boundaries when it comes to innovative entertainment for kids and families. Cartoon Network Super Toons gave children an interactive opportunity to not only vote for their favorite shows but also live the experience of Cartoon Network heritage at its biggest and best event yet.”