The Stranger Genius Awards, given by Seattle alternative weekly newspaper The Stranger, "bring attention to, and recognize the contributions of, ... outstanding artists in Seattle.
"[1][2] Winners are notified by receiving a chocolate cake bearing the message "You're a Friggin' Genius!
"[1] The event is generally taking place in autumn.
[3] Source for list: The Stranger Genius Awards: The Event, thestranger.com.
2016 winners from "We Saw You Dancing, Drinking, Cheering, Crying, and Winning Thousands of Dollars at the Stranger Genius Awards", thestranger.com.