Warhammer Heroes Roll of Honour

Stephen Duall – A hero of the Washington DC scene, Stephen helps run the NOVA Open and the Kidshammer event that gets children and teens playing Warhammer. He also runs the Victory Gamers gaming club, which brings together hundreds of players.

Sebastian Baldriz – Nominated as a beacon of the Warhammer community in Uruguay, Sebastian has been cultivating the local community for over 10 years, running events and tournaments, all while fostering a safe environment, and even using his own home as a hub for the club.

Josh Price – Besides being a full-time carer, Josh runs the Three Spires Gaming Club, which provides a place for people to play Warhammer and a safe social

Alex Newhouse – Alex runs the Model Citizens club, which uses the principles of the Warhammer hobby – building, painting, and gaming. The club brings together a neurodiverse group at an over-16s Academy, and provides a supportive environment of social inclusion.

Louis Burnett – Louis has been described as single handedly holding up the Leeds Warhammer scene for students, from his work at the University of Leeds Warhammer Society. Not only does he run events, from weekly painting and gaming sessions to larger outings while raising money for charity, but he’s also doing so sustainably while creating a safe space that fosters a wider community.

Eiiti Uozumi and Kazuya Kaneko – A double from the Japanese scene, Eiiti and Kazuya run the Warhammer 40,000 Officer School, which helps people transition from Combat Patrol to full 2,000-point games. This January, they also ran the Demi-Bato 1,000, a 48-player tournament estimated to be the largest in Japan’s history.

Findlay Fraser – Findlay runs the Toss Yer Cabers non-profit charity dedicated to helping the most vulnerable people in society. To date Findlay has used Warhammer events as a catalyst to raise over $40,000 in donations, as well as collected clothing and personal hygiene items. Starting with a pool of just 17 attendees, Findlay’s events now often top out over 200 people. As if this wasn’t enough, he runs an extensive hobby blog.

Lee Morris – Lee is a paramedic who has brought many other London-based paramedics together with his love of Warhammer. He uses meetups as a way for people to unwind and destress from what is a difficult and important job. Multiple individual testimonies speak to the support and kindness Lee has shown to this unique group of hobbyists.

Brendon Moore – Running an after-school Warhammer club in his own time that offers a nurturing, supporting and engaging space for younger hobbyists has had a direct impact on the well-being of individuals that was commented on extensively in the nominations, with one child saying he is more of a hero than Marneus Calgar!

Little Bear and Big Bear / Noah Brown and Craig Brown – This father-son duo runs a YouTube channel together, their online presence creating a hub for enthusiasts worldwide. Noah’s commitment to inclusivity and celebrating creativity and Craig’s experience running Warhammer clubs at schools and Scout groups have blended to create something unique.

Dom Proctor – Dom has revived his local Warhammer Community in New South Wales through his own time and expense. He runs smaller weekly events and 70+ player major tournaments with prizes that include fully painted 2,000-point armies from Dom himself. Over time, he has raised over $20,000 for mental health and veterans charities.

JC Watts – Over the past two years, JC has raised over $30,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association, while himself battling cancer. Since recovering, JC has started running various one-day events and is also active helping the local Warhammer scene with painting advice, and other volunteering.

Jon Rollason – A regular of the local scene in Hong Kong, Jon has put in a sterling effort to help bridge the language difference between English and Cantonese players. Nominations describe his work bringing together a diverse group of people with his love for Kill Team, his effort in painting terrain and running events, and the kindness he shows those in his community who struggle.

Dan Rattigan – Dan runs Warhammer Alliance Canterbury, one of the biggest Warhammer youth communities in the South East of England, and runs a number of tournaments, and events with a friendly atmosphere. These events have helped raise over £700 for the local food bank and provided hundreds of hours of activity time for local youths.

Charles Roller – Characterised by his selfless dedication to the hobby and the local community, Charles consistently organises charity events on his own time, loans out his own armies and collections for events, and is always on hand to give hobby advice. A recent Charity GT gathered over $5,000 in donations for St. Judes Hospital.

Michael Marshall Power – Michael is regarded as a hobby hero in every sense of the word, and beyond running a Warhammer School club, he helped one of his gaming group with a terminal cancer prognosis complete a bucket list of ambitions. Since his friend’s passing, Michael has been helping the family catalogue and sell their hobby collection, with all proceeds going to the MacMillan Cancer Trust.

John Yeager – The de facto head of the local Warhammer gaming scene in College Station, just north of Houston Texas, John is a dedicated event organiser. He has brought together the local community and runs the Verin V series of narrative events which have so far raised almost $27,000 for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospitals.

James John Stewart – Over five years of hard work has resulted in James turning a small gaming group in Tasmania into a community with over 300 members. Beyond running events and founding the non-profit gaming group Thyalcine Tabletop Gaming, James has bought, built, painted, and currently stores a catalogue of terrain for the local community.

Colin Faires – Colin is an ambassador for Warhammer’s mental health benefits and an advocate for sharing his hobby with the next generation. Through the Army Welfare Service, Colin has established a Warhammer club for Service Family Children, providing one-on-one support and a community for dozens of younger people.

Mathieu “Manwe” Bach – As President of the French Warhammer 40,000 Federation, Mathieu co-created the French Wargame Café in Paris, and is part of a team responsible for running over 100 events a year. The nominations for Mathieu were keen to point out his own helpfulness and commitment to the community, as well as the work that the rest of the Federation put in throughout the year.

Sebastián Parra Correa – Sebastián has fostered a unique Warhammer scene in Bogota, Colombia by organising events, tournaments, and community meetups. Not only has he promoted competitive play, but his activities include providing spaces for casual players and painters to meet and socialise, and he is always willing to help new players

Xandre Ramos – The host of the La Voz De Horus podcast, (a name you’ll recognise from Warhammer Community painting articles) Xandre is considered a cornerstone of the Spanish-speaking Warhammer community. A skilled player and respected judge, he’s a welcoming presence who has brought thousands of hobbyists together.

Stacie Mclellan – Stacie co-founded a club for underprivileged children and a club for adults in a local hall, and made this club entirely free through the donation of funds and miniatures from the linked adults’ club.

Eddie Draper – Eddie, meanwhile, was a mainstay of the Indianapolis scene, the force behind many narrative campaigns and events. He was instrumental in spearheading the Warhammer hobby at Gen Con (the largest gaming event in the world), and he is sorely missed by everyone.

Viet Ngyuen – Viet was known for his incredible hobby skills, ambitious Titan-scale projects, and one of the largest collections of Warhammer miniatures in the continental United States. He was a major figure on the Texas Warhammer circuit, and a very popular one to boot (not least for his famed sportsmanship) – as the number of nominations we received in his name proves.

Thomas Pape

Alexander Noguira

Mika Joensuu

Giovanni Taranto

David Nathan Jurgs

Simon Rooke

Anthony Lown

Carl Ellis

Brittany Heddleston

Jason Horn

Alex Gonzalez

Sean Pittman – Sean organises events and promotes the hobby in the Ohio and Virginia scenes. He knows our games inside and out, and uses that knowledge to bring new people to the hobby with recommendations he thinks will suit them. He also uses his events to raise money for charity projects.

Daniel Street – Daniel Street is a massive fan of Warhammer Age of Sigmar, and works tirelessly to promote the game across Australia and New Zealand. He fosters cross-border friendships, and uses his blog, podcast and other resources to help increase people’s enjoyment of the game he loves by connecting communities and creating a positive and welcoming atmosphere. His fame is spreading across the world, and this wider reach looks set to promote his brand of hobby positivity on a larger scale.

James Doherty – James Doherty has been a tireless champion for Warhammer for more than twenty years. As if welcoming new players, running custom campaigns and encouraging creativity wasn’t enough, he’s also used his job as a teacher to bring new generations into the hobby. He’s generous and enthusiastic, and always willing to lend his time to others – a true Warhammer Hero.

Gayle Price – Gayle Price is the chief administrator of the largest Warhammer 40,000 fan group on Facebook, and her steady hand and enthusiasm have been vital in making it so. Not only does she keep a group of more than 40,000 members running smoothly, she’s always available to give a helping hand to those who need it, ensuring that the group is also one of the friendliest out there.

Damian O’Byrne – Damian O’Byrne’s boundless enthusiasm for the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game has led him to produce a weekly YouTube series and a fanzine about the game, not to mention his regular posts showing off his hobby skills on Facebook and the Warhammer Community blog. His enthusiasm, talent and friendliness are inspiring and he is a true Warhammer Hero.

Andrew Weller – Andrew Weller is responsible for bringing together Warhammer-loving members of the British Armed Forces both as a community, and for amazing events. Through five years of tournaments, he has raised money for various charities as well as providing fantastic opportunities for gamers to get together and enjoy a fun experience.

Ben Curry – Ben Curry has been a paragon of the Warhammer community for years. His podcasting work spread enthusiasm for Warhammer and Warhammer Age of Sigmar and, as the creator of The Grand Alliance, he is responsible for forging a community that is friendly, welcoming, open and great fun – all qualities he brings to everything he does, from tournaments to podcasts and beyond.

Emma Basc – Emma Basc has been a stalwart supporter of growing the Warhammer community in Western Australia for many years. She is passionate about games and people, and brings the two together in fun ways, as well as working to increase the awareness of the events she and her husband run, and ensuring that they go smoothly and are enjoyed by all.

Mike Basc – Informally known as the Godfather of Gaming in Western Australia, Mike Basc’s infectious enthusiasm for all things Warhammer has made him a hero to many in Perth and beyond. He organises tournaments and events for gamers of all kinds, and fosters a community that is inclusive, welcoming and open.

Douglas Griggs – Doug’s YouTube channel has long been a tremendous source for Warhammer Age of Sigmar content. His videos bring the Warhammer hobby to folks without an active local scene, and he’s been credited with enticing lapsed hobbyists back through his endlessly supportive and cheerful outlook.

Chris Winans – Chris is a devoted mentor who brings new people into the hobby with a personal touch. He’s a mental health advocate, providing a venue to explore and grow at their own pace in a safe, controlled environment. He’s also been running local Warhammer events for nearly two decades.

Andrew Dart – As a teacher in Louisiana, Andrew ushers in new generations of gamers through a thriving school club. His work isn’t over when the bell rings, though, because he spends his nights running Instagram events and a growing Discord server that provides an upbeat online environment where enthusiastic hobbyists can talk about the games we know and love.

Joshua Stein – Joshua volunteers his time to help run a welcoming and open gaming club in New York City. Operated as a non-profit, they donate their proceeds to an organisation supporting victims of domestic violence. He saw a need in the community, and he took action to do something about it.

Jeremy Srofe – Jeremy put together a food donation tournament to benefit low-income school children, aptly named Food for the Blood God. He’s been running it for years, alongside another local Warhammer Age of Sigmar tournament, and he promotes Warhammer every step of the way.

Hank Edley – As the director of AdeptiCon, the largest Warhammer convention in North America, Hank’s impact is monumental. Behind the scenes you’ll find he’s an accomplished hobbyist in his own right, with a talent for drawing teams of people together and keeping them on track to make sure everyone’s having a good time.

Marc Raley  – Marc is well known in the Horus Heresy hobby community. He’s an outstanding mentor and event organiser, and he also teaches painting and hobby seminars on top of all that. He spends his time traveling to other people’s Warhammer events, freely offering his services as a graphic designer and accomplished modeller.

Mike Brandt – Mike runs the NOVA Open, one of the biggest celebrations of Warhammer in the US. It’s not just an awesome tournament and convention, though – the tournament fees raise thousands of dollars for charity whilst attracting gamers from across the country.

Carl V Tuttle – As the host of the beloved Independent Characters podcast, Carl has become a pillar of the hobby community. He’s put his platform to use preaching positivity for years now, and he recently coordinated a truly noble effort to support Warhammer enthusiasts who lost their collections, and a lot more, in the tragic California wildfires.

Chuck T. Moore – Chuck is a mainstay in the gaming community of Northeast Ohio, and he organises the wildly popular Warhammer Age of Sigmar tournament at the NOVA Open. The members of Chuck’s club have nothing but good things to say about his infectious enthusiasm and willingness to put his time and energy towards helping everyone enjoy themselves.

Dan Gomez – Dan’s a beacon of positivity in the gaming community on Twitter and YouTube. His podcast finds common ground between hobbyists of all walks of life, and promotes mental health awareness. Dan spearheaded the Rainbow Warriors Project on Twitter, which promotes diversity and inclusion in wargaming, and he works with shops in his area to teach painting lessons for new gamers.

Laurie Brandt – for running the NOVA Open Charitable Foundation and raising hundreds of thousands of dollars, as well as awareness for good causes.

Aaron Woolums – for helping his students to cope with a tragedy by starting a games club and bringing them together with a shared love of building, painting and playing Warhammer.

Chris Jones – for helping to raise money for food banks in Vancouver through his innovative FoodHammer charity tournaments – and for inspiring others to run similar events that have aided local hospitals and shelters.

Dan Norris – for being a key player in the annual Port Maw charity event, which raises money for children’s mental health, and for running an event to help those affected by Hurricane Maria.

David Witek – for his unfailing enthusiasm for the Warhammer games and the lore behind them, and his championing of inclusivity in the Warhammer hobby, which has inspired others for years.

ind Singh – for always encouraging new entrants to the Warhammer hobby, and helping them to discover the joys of gaming through his enthusiasm, and for his work running successful events that raise money for a host of charities.

Mario Vincenzo Capizzo – for building his local gaming community, supporting all aspects of the Warhammer hobby, and raising money for good causes including children and military veterans.

Adam Kinmont – for enriching the lives of disadvantaged children and people with disabilities by giving his time, energy, enthusiasm and more to introduce them to the Warhammer hobby.

Chris Riti – for helping to keep the Warhammer hobby alive in his area when his local store closed by organising gaming events first in his own home, and later in other venues, and for his unflagging enthusiasm and drive.

Devin Moreno – for being a fantastic cheerleader for the Middle-earth™ Strategy Battle Game, and using both online media and large events to help build a community for the game and share his enthusiasm and love for it.

Dianne Edley – for her behind-the-scenes work on one of the world’s biggest wargaming conventions, AdeptiCon, ensuring that her colleagues organising the event are supported, and taking care of a huge amount of the logistics to make it happen.

John Charles Harper – for his tireless efforts in running multiple gaming events every year in Scotland, coaching the Scottish team for the Warhammer Age of Sigmar Six Nations event, and organizing the UK’s largest charity tournament.

Thomas Franz – for helping children who have suffered traumas to recover by using the Warhammer hobby to channel their energy and creativity in positive and innovative ways.

Dave Wilkinson – for being a bastion of hobby enthusiasm, and for helping to raise tens of thousands of pounds for cancer support through Wargamers All Against Cancer and a host of hobby-related activities.

James Clark – for building the Great British Hobbit League into a shining international beacon for the Middle-earth™ Strategy Battle Game, and for running the largest event in the world for the game.

James Hurlace-Taylor – for his tireless efforts in running local leagues and tournaments, introducing new people to the Warhammer hobby, and for creating a memorial to a fallen friend that continues to raise money to charity.

Paul Batchelor – for aiding children with social and emotional issues by introducing them to the Warhammer hobby and allowing them to express themselves through shared activities.