VANESSA BRANTLEY NEWTON FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE

The Patriarch of the Year Award goes to Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

VANESSA BRANTLEY NEWTON FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE

The Mommy Wars Re-Ignition Prize goes, with regret, to Democratic lobbyist and consultant Hilary Rosen.

VANESSA BRANTLEY NEWTON FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE

The Ms-Adventures in Advertising Award goes to makeup giants Cover Girl and L'Oreal.

VANESSA BRANTLEY NEWTON FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE

The Male-Practice Award goes to Republican bankroller Foster Friess.

VANESSA BRANTLEY NEWTON FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE

The (Half ) Blind Justice Award goes to Afghanistan.

VANESSA BRANTLEY NEWTON FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE

The Battle of the Sexes Badge goes to former Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum.