The Best Buns Contest began in the 1990's although we don't have verifiable dates when the contest began or when it was actually held. The contest was inspired by Murray Kaufman who had a deep appreciation for male buns. Throughout the years, the contest was held in the Auditorium on evenings when no official entertainment was scheduled; thus, it was considered more "filler" entertainment, giving something men to watch on an evening when no other entertainment was scheduled. The contest has never been serious although we've seen some seriously beautiful buns over the years. It's always been a lighthearted, fun contest offering nothing other than bragging rights to the winner. Because the contest was never considered an "official" contest and held infrequently, GNI no longer holds the activity in any official capacity anymore. The contest has been unofficially revived by the "Pickles Playground" I5 cabin during the week of naked camp. GNI does not document who those winners are because the contest is now considered an activity of a private cabin party. Surnames have been redacted for online privacy though they are retained by GNI in our permanent archives.
| 2000 | Stephan F |
| 2001 | Steve S |
| 2002 | Tom M |
| 2008 | Francis O |
| 2009 | Miguel M |
| 2012 | Richard H |
| 2013 | Bertaud N |