Coming in lastminute.com as usual but hey ho... here are my nominations:
Fanart: If there is one thing this forum is not short of it is budding artists and brilliant fanfic writers. This year there hasn't been as much on the scene as in previous years but what has been produced is always of high quality. Special shout out has to go to Malte for his efforts and trying new ways to show his own fandom of LBT through things like embroidery which hasn't been seen before. But, my vote goes to
Sky for his continued work for LBT art and his supreme level of commitment and stunning digital artwork. Keep 'em coming matey!
Feedback: - Now fanfics and artwork, as grand as they are, need a critic to help guide artists on identifying their strengths as well as pointing out areas for improvement. Now, a GOOD critic is able to do that but in a method that is not offensive, contrascending or beats around the bush. They offer a true definition of the term "constructive criticism" that only looks to build an artist rather than pussy-footing about or utterly destroying them. I feel that
Pangaea does this best. His judging eye takes in everything and feeds back with comments that are always meaningful without being limp or destructive. A real talent to have amongst people!
Friendly: Undoubtedly, a lot of us have found this one of the hardest categories to vote in and it's clear to see why. Is there anyone on this forum currently that is not friendly? Our members' attitudes and respect for each other helps to build this community into what it is and to single any one person out for an award about being friendly is a ridiculously tough call. Still, I'm going to vote for
LBTDiclonius. She may have only been with us a short time but I feel that she has blended in nicely yet retained a lovely personality and conduct with members. That's not to suggest she is the only one but she stands out of me in my mind.
Helpful: - Again, like the Friendly award, a tough shout. Everyone tries to be helpful where that can but it's hard to point at one person in particular. My vote is going to
Pangaea again for his amazing commitment to just aiding anyone in anything anywhere in any way possible. A great and unselfish quality that more people in the world need to mimic. Thanks again matey!
Philosopher: Many a good man can offer his own opinion, yet few can go into such a depth that a discussion can be born from a simple idea. That idea is one so thought-provoking that it branches out into a grand debate that just continues to roll on as new ideas are fed into it. Gotta say that jansenov has been a fine example of exploring ideas and developing a truly thought-provoking discussion, but it is our
Malte279 that gets my vote. The level of discussion you can get into with this guy is almost incalculable. You can go on for ages discussing the most trivial subject but you always feel enriched by the experience when conversing with this guy! Keep on probing our minds Malte!
Proactive: Granted the forum hasn't been the busiest it has been for a while but hey, that's not to suggest that there hasn't been stuff to do. Plenty of candidates could be put up for this award for their commitment and selflessness and really taking charge of things. But, to pick out one from these many that could be selected, I have to say that it is
Mumbling that has shown a great sense of duty towards matters on the GOF and always done so with pride and a smile on her face. Thanks again Mumbling for keeping things in flow! And nice job coming up with the Fanfiction awards for this year! Great job!
RPG: Now, sadly, as much as I love and RPG, I'm a bit limited as my kind of RPG normally involves a joypad and a levelling tree. So, in light of that fact, I am going to have to skip this particular award because I don't feel it fair for me to make such a haphazard judgement on a thriving area of the forum where I have not dwelled much. Sorry guys but gotta play fair! Now...how to get that helmet of disintegration...
Those are my nominations. Big thanks to all those who have taken part this year. And even if I didn't mention your name, the forum is lucky to have such a great bunch of guys and gals all looking to communicate and better the forum everyday. Couldn't do it without you!
