Published:
04/14/2011 12:14am
James Ray Sweeps the 2011 “Scammy” Awards!
James Ray Sweeps the 2011 “Scammy” Awards!
Americans Against Self-Help Fraud is pleased to announce the 2011 “winners” of the Scammy Awards, given to Self-Help Gurus for "excellence" in ripping off Americans with their falsehoods, false hopes, myths & half-truths! The intention of the awards is to ensure that these Self-Help Gurus receive the attention they deserve. The winners were determined by the general public through an online survey, and this year’s response shows that many Americans care about the negative impact that the highly profitable “Self-Help Industrial Complex" is having on America.
EXCLUSIVE Asheville, NC - April 1, 2011 - The results of this year’s awards are particularly timely in light of the increased number of desperate Americans being victimized by these self-help gurus. The Scammy Awards are given each year in conjunction with National "Guru-Free" Week that runs from April 1 to 8, 2011. This year, know doubt due to his manslaughter trial, James Ray wins all awards.
The winners in each of the seven categories are:
Dumb Speak Award
Given for the most unintelligent thing uttered by a self-help guru.
Winner: James Ray
Runner-up: Vianna Stibal
Hypocrite Award
Given to the self-help guru with the biggest gap between their professed values and how they actually behave.
Winner: James Ray
Daddy Big Bucks Award
Given to the self-help guru whose lifestyle shows that they are only in it for the money.
Winner: James Ray
Runner-up: Jack Canfield & Tony Robbins (tie)
Hoodwinked Award
Given to the self-help guru who did the best job of tricking celebrities into being their sponsor.
Winner: James Ray
Runner-up: Vianna Stibal
Charlie Sheen Bi-Polar Award
Given to the self-help guru whose promises got the opposite results.
Winner: James Ray
Best Performance in a Mis-Leading Role Award
Given to the self-help guru who did the best job of deceiving the public.
Winner: James Ray
Runner-up: Vianna Stibal
Bernie Madoff Lifetime Mis-Achievement Award
Given to the best, all around self-help guru who did the most to diminish the human race.
Winner: James Ray
The “winners” in each category are posted at www.selfhelpfraud.com, and publicized throughout the media in conjunction with National "Guru-Free" week from April 1 to 8, 2011.
Americans Against Self-Help Fraud (http://selfhelpfraud.com) works to protect the public against false, deceptive, inaccurate, fraudulent or unproven practices in the self-help field through information, education & research. AASF focuses on ethical practices and professional standards, and does not conduct investigations or report people who violate the law. Contact: Dr. John Curtis jcurtis@iodinc.com • 1.828.246.0459 • http://www.selfhelpfraud.com
