Why not just go to the Kerths site, and start with those? They go back for several years - to 1998, i think and are a guide to what many people have enjoyed. As well, because of the diversity of the categories, you'll get a of range of story types. For example, if it's angsty relationship fics you like, you'll find a category for that.

That way we don't get into these lists that exclude so many writers and can be discouraging for those writers who are overlooked. smile

c. (here's the link to the site)

The Kerth Awards