RetroUprising Awards 2010 Nominations

[Seahawk]

The year 2010 is almost over, and that means it's almost time for the annual RU awards.

This thread is where you can NOMINATE (NOT VOTE) users to received the following awards. Remember that nominations must be based on events for 2010 ONLY. Of course, the year isn't over yet, so if something happens between now and January 1, 2011 that you feel is worthy of a nomination, feel free to add it.

Best Gamer - This is, in your opinion, the best overall game player for the year, whether he/she consistently placed high scores, or beat hard games,
this player was a force to be reckoned with in the arcade in 2010.

Best Mod - This is the moderator who you think was the most helpful, who you could count on to help you solve your problems the most.

Trophy Thief - This is the player who consistently steals trophies from you and everyone else, who you expect to find the PM from saying "Your score was beaten by XXX".

Trophy Defender - Opposite of a trophy thief, this is a player who's score you keep on beating, only to have him/her come back and post a higher score constantly.

Best Forum Participant - This is the user who you think made the forums
the most entertaining and lively.

Best Newcomer: The new member (must have registered in 2010) who you think made the biggest positive impact to the RU forums or the arcade.

Retro Uprising All Star - To the member whose contributions in the arcade, forums, and chat room have made RU a better place. This person is the Sean Connery of RU, they set the gold standard in skills, wit, sportsmanship, and intellect.

Most Impressive Mastery - This is the player who beat that game that you thought couldn't be beat, but then someone did it anyways, sending your jaw dropping to the floor. Feel free to nominate one of your masters even if you do not think you will win.

Most Impressive Score - This is the high score that you think is the most impressive overall for the year, a score that in your opinion will stand for a very long time. Feel free to nominate one of your scores even if you do not think you will win.

Worth repeating: Remember that nominations must be based on events for 2010 ONLY.

The following two awards are automatic and will be determined when January 1 rolls around.
Highest Rated Post (automatic)
Biggest Donor (automatic)

On January 1, 2011 this thread will be closed, and then we'll get to actual voting for each award.

Who will come out on top of this year's RetroUprising awards? We'll see.

Happy nominating and good luck to all candidates!

-=EDIT=-
Retro Uprising All Star should not take into account mod duties. Mods are eligible but for this category just judge them on their site participation as a normal user.

You can nominate yourself for any award. Especially for Most Impressive Mastery and Most Impressive Score because there are probably several great scores that will be overlooked unless you post your own.

Because Tenser and Kong are the admins they are not eligible for these categories.
Best Mod
Best Forum Participant
Retro Uprising All Star