2023 Defender Awards

[Quebecshire]

The 2023 Defender Awards

Hosted at the Mirotvorets Plaza in The League & Concord

Please note official business (onsite voting, etc) will be conducted from 2023 Defender Awards. I am making this post from my main as that account is too new to post images.

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Introduction, Rules, & Schedule

Welcome, all, to the 2023 Defender Awards! This iteration marks the first event of this kind since the ratification of the Award Accords in February 2023, and as you've already realized, it is hosted by The League & Concord. Specifically, Consul Quebecshire and Director of Culture Not Gagium.

"Celebrating a year of defender efforts, both triumphant and turbulent! From the liberations of New Westphalia and South Pacific, to the invasions of Islamic States and Solidarity, join us in celebrating defender-led victories, the efforts that fell short, and the people that made them all possible!"

• October 19th - October 22nd: Discussion phase (this thread or #awards-discussion in The Liberty Gala server)
  
• October 23rd - October 30th: Nominations phase (The League & Concord's forum or 2023 Defender Awards telegrams)
  
• November 1st - November 8th: Voting phase (The League & Concord's forum or 2023 Defender Awards telegrams.
  

We reserve discretion on removing bad-faith nominations.

NOTE: All events since November 11th, 2022 are considered valid nominations for these awards, as that is when the last iteration announced its results. Furthermore, The League & Concord retains the right to enforce its laws and customs on our forum. All proscribed or otherwise barred individuals must participated via the on-site means.

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The Awards

This year features a full lineup, both the staple and optional awards. All graphics were produced by Director Not Gagium on behalf of The League & Concord Department of Culture.

Defender of the Year

The nation that has served the defender cause effectively the most the past year.

Award Medal

Ananke Award

The nation that has most proficiently and regularly noticed and alerted others of in-progress invasions.

Award Medal

Anarchotopia Award

The military most successful at curtailing invasions.

Award Medal

Sir Lans

Updater of the year.

Award Medal

Operation of the Year

The victory that had us on the edge of our seats, and proved to be the most fulfilling of the year.

Award Medal

Newcomer of the Year

The nation that has stormed onto the scene and made a name for themselves as a strong new defender.

Award Medal

Lifetime Achievement

An old person we want to feel good this year - a veteran who has contributed immense time and effort to the cause.

Award Medal

Best Defender Quote

Pretty self-explanatory.

Award Medal

Numero Capitan Award

The nation that has contributed the most to defender intelligence.

Award Medal

Karputsk Award

The nation that excels in leading liberations.

Award Medal

Worst Invasion / Worst Operation Award

The operation that had us all coping and seething.

Award Medal

Meltdown of the Year

The incident or event that had us all giving each other awkward, cringing looks.

Award Medal

Belgium Award

The nation that has advanced the defender cause in the Security Council the most.

Award Medal

Worst Invader Group

Again, fairly self-explanatory.

Award Medal

Eluvatar Award

The nation that has contributed the most to defender technological advancement.

Award Medal

Blackbird Award

The "best" invader group.

Award Medal

Mentor of the Year

The nation that has been a strong and effective mentor to new defenders.

Award Medal