As you may well know, there is no official convention that celebrates ageless beards from over a span of many years, so I’ve created an line-up of some of the coolest, awesome beards ever to grace this earth! Such categories as longest, most stylish and most famous all are included in this list along with numerous other unique and amazing amasses of facial hair. So, without further adeu, Beards away! Our first award goes out for…

The Longest Beard EVER!

The award goes to a man named Sarwan Singh who managed to grow his beard out to an astonishing 7.7 feet! Not only is he the first award winner on this list, hes a world record holder!

Most Artistic Beard!

This. Is. Awesome. Plain and simple. I’m not sure if this is a scene from Don Quixote or just a rural farm from many years ago. Regardless, Elmer Weiss is a beard genious! Don’t bother arguing with him, because you will lose before you even open your mouth.

Most Athletic (and trendy) Beard!

It may not look like much, but, Casey Blake began growing his legendary beard while playing third base for the Cleveland Indians. Upon his trade to the LA Dodgers his popularity exploded and other Dodgers players are begining to sport “Playoff Beards”. A google search of “Beard” produces several images of Blake.

Grossest Beard!

This unnamed homeless man rakes in the award for grossest beard. Sporting dreadlocks off his chin that most people would have trouble growing on their heads is no feat to scoff at. Unfortunately a beard like that can also double as a pantry or a nest for a medium sized animal.

Most Colorful Beard!

In the spirit of St. Pattys day, this unnamed civilian went all out to claim the prize for most vibrantly colored facial hair. Speculation was recently dismissed that Santa Clause worked as a leprechaun during his time off last year.

Most Elusive Beard!

Everyone has seen pictures but no one can seem to find the real thing. Osama bin Laden has been the high prize in beard scavenger hunts for nearly a decade now!

Ugliest Beard!

Thank goodness these went out of style. Also known as the “Chin rat tail” or the “backwards Repunzel”, this might be the ugliest look a human can pull off. Seen rarely nowadays apart from on rock stars, former guitarist from System of a Down, Shavo, brings home the gold on this one.

Best Beard Candid!

Although the voting may be a little obscured on this one (the man in the picture being my very own father), the artistic look, and combination of a well-kept look and a feral-woodsman look balance each other out nicely, truly making this beard (and guy) one of a kind!

Most Useful Beard!

A runner up in a real beard contest, this guys fancy facial hair can be used as a fishing net, air filter or even a fencing mask!

Biggest Neckbeard!

hmm. Very stylish mister. This turn of the century- lookin guy probably had more brains than beard, which is saying alot. Although he has very little hair actualy growing out of his face, neckbeards also qualify as beards, so there is no arguing about this one.

Baddest Beard!

Yea, we all saw this one coming. Chuck Norris can’t do anything without winning so I had to make sure he graced this list. Whether hes kicking someone in the head or just turning blood into ice with his stare, this is one beard I wouldnt want to meet in a dark aly. Or any aly for that matter.

In conclusion, I think we can all agree that there are endless possibilities when it comes to getting creative. Next year look for new winners and pictures.