Nominations are Open!
We have some exciting news. In order to show our appreciation for all of the hard work you have put into WikiTree during 2017, and to celebrate WikiTree’s 10th birthday this year, we have created a new awards show just for you! This will be held on Saturday, 10 February during a special live hangout where there will be more bling than in Breakfast at Tiffany’s and prizes of trophies and badges are up for grabs.
But first… drumroll… the nominations for the Annual 2018 WikiTreer Awards are now open!
Here are the categories which need nominations:
1. Best Personal Profile
This award will go to the best written, designed and thought-out profile of an active WikiTreer community member.
2. Fire Extinguisher
Given to the best Ranger over the past year.
3. Best Managed Profile
There are some beautiful profiles out there. Which one is your favourite?
4. Prized Penmanship
This is an award for the best written biography.
5. Tree Surgeon
Given to the best Arborist of 2017.
6. Most Friendly WikiTreer
Who do you think has been the most welcoming and friendly member of the community in the last year?
7. Most Helpful WikiTreer
Who’s always there to answer questions on G2G? Who goes out their way behind the scenes to help break down brick walls, or show new people the ropes?
8. Notable Newbie
Nominees for this category must have had their account confirmed during 2017. Who has wowed you with their enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and dedication to growing the global tree since their arrival this year?
9. Funniest WikiTreer
Who makes you LOL or chuckle with their wit and vivacity?
10. Most Volunteered WikiTreer
Who seems to pop up everywhere on WikiTree? Who juggles multiple Wikiballs in the air willing to help across numerous projects and countless people?
11. WikiTreer of the Year
This award is for the WikiTreer who joined WikiTree prior to 2017 and who in your eyes has given the most to the community during 2017.
How to Nominate
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You can only nominate once per category and you cannot nominate yourself.
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Members of the WikiTree staff and presenters Susie and Charlotte cannot be nominated.
(For a list of staff see here).
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Nominations will close after 15 January, after which we will move into the voting stage.
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E-mail your nominations to wt-awards@googlegroups.com. (Nominations should not be posted here.)
- Please include your WikiTree ID, those of your nominations, and the ID of the profile you want to nominate them for if that applies.
Have fun, and let's make this a huge celebration of everything that is good about WikiTree!
Susie, Charlotte and Eowyn