Why: This forum plays host to a wealth of talent; remarkable users that have not only showcased their skills and creative capacity but been a leading voice within the community. We believe it is time for their contributions to be recognized, so here is YOUR chance to ensure we can make that happen. Starting today, nominations can be sent to either ColeMaibara, or Absenthia via private message or posted to this thread directly. But think wisely because each person is only allowed to make one nomination, and each nomination is to include a statement between 100-300 words that discusses why they should receive this great honor. Just some of the qualities to keep in mind before making your nomination include being friendly, helpful, innovative, creative, passionate, and respectful. Keep in mind these are just a small fraction of the qualities we are looking for, and that YOU get the final say.
When: This contest will end precisely one month from today (December 6, 2016) at 11:59pm eastern time (January 6, 2017). Once this contest closes, the results will be announced hopefully within the following week.
How: All nominations will be sent to either ColeMaibara, or Absenthia, and are to include both the nominee’s username as well as a statement that should include what qualities you believe they possess as well as what they have contributed to the community that warrants them being recognized. Alternatively, nominations can be posted here using the same format described above. Any other relevant information is welcomed. These statements are to be at least a minimum of 100 words, but not to exceed 300. You are NOT allowed to nominate yourself (as tempting as that may be).
Once all nominations are in, and dependent on which users receive the most definitive support, a final decision will be made by a review team comprised of staff members. Any suspected alt accounts used to make multiple nominations and/or nominate ones self will be thoroughly investigated and dealt with accordingly. One nomination per person! Statements relevant to the winner may be made public once announced.
Reward: Aside from gaining the admiration of your peers, a thread will be put up to congratulate the user, and the user themselves will become an official member of the Contributor group – which comes with it both recognition and a yellow colored name that will be publically visible on the FORUM ONLY.
An additional reward may be announced in the coming few weeks.
Please feel free to discuss amongst yourselves and voice your support or any feelings and/or thoughts. But stay on topic and keep in mind that you are free to post your nominations here as well as send them in privately to one of the staff members named above.