Popular Post Renos Posted June 28, 2018 Popular Post Posted June 28, 2018 (edited) Welcome to day one of the annual awards ceremony! We’re very excited to present the General and Staff Awards. The Staff awards are only for those members who have achieved the rank of commander or higher. These awards recognize the hard work of our staff, who do the behind-the-scenes work required to keep the engine of our community running, and smoothly at that! They help foster the fun simming environment we all enjoy. Just like with last year, the first officers of the fleet were asked to vote on the nominations for each staff award, providing recommendations to the EC about who should receive each award. We’re so happy to have this valuable feedback and guidance for our staff awards! The General (Ship) Awards have been presented by each captain to their crew. The winners this year, as in previous years, were chosen by the fleet’s commanding officers (or in cases where the commanding officer was also nominated, the first officer was called in to decide) from the nominations made by you! This is your chance to see how each of the other ships did and see who picked up what award. Staff Member of the Year Award For staff members who have contributed tirelessly to the organization through any number of OOC channels, while maintaining excellence in simming on their vessel. Sal Taybrim, StarBase 118 Ops Presented by Toni Turner: "I think everyone agrees that Captain Sal Taybrim, the character in front of Jamie, is the glue holding the monthly Fleetwide Chats together, but what you may not know is how she has worked tirelessly for her station and for SB118 as a whole in addition to the chats. She has to her credit a long list of OOC work throughout the fleet, from News to a number of forums and continues through all the connections she's made with many of the writers, not limiting herself to only IC friendships. And as her nominator said, "This kind of work goes a long way to bringing the fleet together and also to bringing in more wonderful writers and characters." She works diligently to ensure fun and quality for each person on board. From simple missions to helping them achieve their goals no matter what they are. Even with all that, she's never once sent a sim that wasn't meticulously checked for proper grammar or correct spelling. And she always ensured everyone is active, with an endless flow of tags. It is my pleasure to present the Staff Member of the Year Award to this hard-working Captain! Congratulations! " The Picard Award The highest honor given to those officers of Admiral rank. Recipients of the Picard Award must show an unfailing devotion to the club, as well as work continually on ways to better the atmosphere of simming in our community. Quinn Reynolds, USS Gorkon Presented by Tristan Wolf: "I'm very excited to present the tenth recipient of the Picard Award. Named after one of our most respected characters of Star Trek, known for his wisdom, strategic skill, and quiet dignity, this award is the highest honor given to those of Admiral rank. Our line of recipients has been a proud and accomplished group of staff members, who've given innumerable hours to our community both in command, and outside of it. Quinn Reynolds (Emma) has one of the keenest minds I've met in our community over the past 24 years. I don't even know if she has legal training in real life, but it wouldn't surprise me! Even before she joined the Executive Council, we called on her to ask for advice in a tough disciplinary process, and since then, she's been bringing her finely tuned sense of justice, order, and fairness to every discussion. I'm always impressed at how she balances logic with empathy, expedience with tradition, and because of those skills, I count on her as one of our most vital community leaders, guiding us through difficult moments with aplomb. But beyond all that, Emma is also a kind and gracious ship's captain, and a wonderful writer, who has solidified the Gorkon into a pillar of our fleet, mentoring new players and developing the skills of the up-and-comers of the fleet. I can't say enough about how much I value and appreciate what Emma brings to UFOP: SB118. Many congratulations to her on earning this top honor, and a place in the history books of our community." The James T. Kirk Cross Given to new Commanding Officers who show outstanding potential in the field of commanding. Brell, USS Atlantis Presented by Renos: "The recipient of this award is a long time member of the group. An endlessly bright and friendly soul who always has a kind word for everyone he meets. For as long as I've known him, he has always been heavily involved on the forums, discord and in various OOC teams, most recently the Training Team where he is a Deputy Commandant. I did a double take as I realised it has only been a couple of months since he was promoted to captain. Brell took command in circumstances that were far from ideal for all involved. Players all appreciate and speak highly of his many qualities and ability to handle difficult situations and players with great respect and care. Brell is not only passionate about his own ship, but the fleet as a whole and its no wonder he's so widely known and popular. I know there are many many great things ahead for this wonderfully talented captain and I look forward to seeing it. Congratulations Brell! " T'Pau Cluster of Distinction For long-term achievement in leading the Training Team. Quinn Reynolds, USS Gorkon Presented by Renos: "The T'Pau Cluster of Distinction is presented to individuals with a long history of achievement in leading the training team. The team is incredibly important to the fleet, ensuring that new players are given a warm, friendly welcome and are introduced to our way of simming. The team also serves as a training group, allowing our up and coming would be captains to hone their leadership skills. Its a complex team to administrate but this year's recipient makes it look easy. She is a very hands on Academy commandant, with a warm, friendly nature that puts everyone at ease. Trainers and new players alike feel comfortable approaching her with any questions or concerns they may have. Her diplomatic abilities have seen her take care of any issues that arose and classes run smoothly under her expert eye. Rear Admiral Reynold's passion and dedication to the team has seen it go from strength to strength. I can think of no one more deserving of the T'Pau Cluster of Distinction. Well done, and thank you for all you do." Shuvalis Diamond of Recognition For long-term achievement in leading the Publicity Team. Nugra Presented by Quinn Reynolds: "The publicity team is one of our group's most vital endeavours, drawing attention -- and therefore new members -- to our group and ensuring our long-term longevity and success. A long-serving and dedicated member of the fleet, Jon (Captain Nugra) has worked tirelessly as a member of this team, even when on leave. A constant presence offering support and encouragement, he is always ready to listen and offer feedback to other members of the team, searching for new ideas and ways to support members new and old. Most recently, he has taken the initiative to revitalise and restructure the team to take advantage of social media to improve our internet presence -- no easy task! It is then with great pleasure that I present the Shuvalis Diamond of Recognition to him. Congratulations!" The Sarek Star Given to a command officer who shows great diplomatic ability in working with members and staff. Jalana Rajel, USS Constitution Presented by Sal Taybrim: "It is sometimes very difficult to realize what a tremendous impact that quiet level-headedness and honest diplomacy have, but in the case of Jalana Rajel, her strength and leadership lets it shine through. Jalana has been a dependable commanding officer for three years, and she’s always been able to mediate disputes with a firm and gentle tone. She’s also been able to provide a welcoming atmosphere for new crew members while making experienced players feel at home. Her crew deeply appreciates her open minded attitude and willingness to listen to concerns and work to solve them. Because of this dedication to providing a great game for all players, her ship has seen great retention in promising players, and she has been a respected mentor for her staff. I am especially impressed by her ability to turn mistakes into teaching opportunities for everyone on her ship – from the highest rank to the newest member. This creates a positive, supportive atmosphere where players are encouraged to write better, and be inspired to tell better stories. I am especially happy to be able to award Jalana with this honor this year because she has done such good work with her senior staff on the Constitution to improve communication and make a great ship to play on. This is seen in the pride she has for her crew and the support she’s given her staff as they work towards command. It takes a good CO to lead a strong ship, but it takes an extraordinary CO to teach others how to move towards command one day. For all of this hard work, the Sarek Star is very well deserved. Congratulations, Jalana! " Christopher Pike Pendant Awarded to commanding officers who command their ship with honor and dedication, and help to provide an creative atmosphere which fosters outstanding simming. Roshnara Rahman, USS Veritas Presented by Quinn Reynolds: "The Christopher Pike Pendant is awarded to those who exemplify everything that a captain strives for; creating a positive, inspirational atmosphere on their ship that encourages everyone to sim and contribute at their fullest potential. Rich (Captain Roshanara Rahman) has done just that in every possible way. A thoughtful, kind and even-handed captain, he is always searching for better ways of doing things, and his efforts have paid off and given rise to a remarkable ship with a remarkable crew. He has created a fantastic and unique campaign area for his crew to explore, rich with with opportunities for stories. His mentoring system supports all crew members, from new arrivals to to command candidates, offering them regular support and advice to help them achieve their own personal goals, creating an environment where everyone is empowered and enthusiastic about making their writing, characters and stories the best they can be. For these reasons, I'm proud and honoured to present him with the Christopher Pike Pendant. Many congratulations, Rich! " Chief’s Citation Starfleet history is much more liable to recognize the triumphs of its notable officers, and while non commissioned and enlisted personnel occasionally receive recognition, the NCO backbone of a starship is likely to go unremarked upon. So that our integral support staff don't similarly slip through the cracks, the Chief's Citation recognizes those essential staff members whose determined work has benefited the group, IC and/or OOC, even while their primary service was not as the commanding officer of a starship or other simming installation. Maxwell Traenor, USS Constitution Presented by Sal Taybrim: "Maxwell Traenor exemplifies the best qualities of a staff member of StarBase 118: he is calm, open minded, creative and communicative. He tirelessly works to create a good experience for all players of the game and to improve the experience on his own ship. As a first officer Traenor has not only been a steadfast mentor to new players onboard his own ship, but he is an active and insightful voice on the Captain’s Council. He has a wonderful ability to see the fleet as a whole, reaching out and advocating for improvements that will help all players have a more enjoyable experience, a quality he also brings to his ship, the USS Constitution, ensuring that everyone from brand new Ensigns to experienced department heads are having fun. He has been a star trainer in our Academy program and currently facilitates the Fleetwide Newsies taskforce, responsible for getting articles schedules every day of the year. On top of all of this he maintains very high writing standards and always manages to portray a realistic and sympathetic character. Maxwell Traenor is truly one of the leaders of our fleet and someone we are looking to as a future leader. I am so glad to be able to recognize all of his hard work with this award. Congratulations Commander Traenor! " Kathryn Janeway Award For retired Commanding Officers who have made a great impact on their crew and left an indelible legacy on our community history. Renos Presented by Roshanara Rahman: "James, the writer behind Rear Admiral Renos, has a passion for simming clear to anyone who has had the pleasure of writing or working with him. In fact, my own relationship with James has been completely through our mutual OOC activities from the Featured Bio Contest that we launched in 2012 to the Training Team, where James served as Academy Commandant. These are just a couple of his numerous contributions to the fleet, and most of course know James as the architecht and first commanding officer of the Andaris Task Force. Before that, he served as commanding officer of the USS Darwin-A. He led both groups for several years before he needed to step down and take a leave of absence to attend to real life affairs. The success of Andaris is his legacy and notable already for this award, but since returning to active simming, James is not one to rest on his laurels. He serves as a mentor for members including our newest COs, and he remains active on the Executive and Captains Councils. With his experience and drive, he continues to bring new ideas that will ensure our fleet's prosperity as it reaches its quarter-century milestone. For your tireless dedication to our community, thank you, James. You are well-deserving of this honor! " Please join us in congratulating these members of the staff! GENERAL AWARDS The recipients of the General Award this year, as in previous years, were chosen by the fleet’s commanding officers (or in cases where the commanding officer was also nominated, the first officer was called in to decide) from the nominations made by you! The Order of Starfleet Merit and Achievement First Class (TOSMA) The Order of Starfleet Merit and Achievement First Class is given to members who show great dedication in their behavior and simming abilities. A candidate for TOSMA regularly contributes good, solid ideas to the plot and character development. They also take the time to edit and proofread their sims to ensure quality in their writing. Jarred Thoran, Andaris Task Force Kurt Logan, USS Atlantis Edward Spears , USS Constitution Wallace Williams, Embassy of Duronis II Sera zh'Aella, USS Gorkon Aitas, Starbase 118 Ops Chythar Skyfire, USS Veritas The Genesis Award The Most Improved Simmer Award. For officers who show conspicuous effort in improving their simming skills. Krindo Pandorn, Andaris Task Force Amuro McKnight , USS Atlantis Raven Young , USS Constitution Alexander Brodie, Embassy of Duronis II Ferier Lanta, USS Gorkon Scotty Cross Given to an officer who shows extreme creativity while solving a plot dilemma or in-character plot twist. Mirra Ezo, Andaris Task Force David Knight, USS Atlantis Sal Taybrim (playing 2PC Shar'wyn Foster), USS Constitution Tasha MacFarlane, USS Gorkon Trel’lis, Starbase 118 Ops Mei’konda, USS Veritas Neelix Award For extra, out-of-character simming devotion. This includes, but isn't limited to, helping fellow officers who are in need of simming aid, visibility on the forums, OOC list presence, upkeep of wiki pages, etc. Anath G'Renn, Andaris Task Force Saveron , USS Constitution Oddas Aria, Embassy of Duronis II Tasha MacFarlane, USS Gorkon Lael Rosek, USS Veritas Nebula Bar Awarded to a simmer who has shown great imagination when creating or expanding upon planets, stars, stellar phenomena, and other physical environments and settings, such that these settings create a convincing, descriptive, realistic environment that inspires other simmers or enhances the flow of a given plot. Na'Lae Mandak, Andaris Task Force Quinn Reynolds, USS Gorkon Laudean Commendation Awarded for achievements in exploration with new lifeforms. The recipient will have shown great creativity in many facets of species creation or expansion, including physiological, psychological, cultural, social, and more, and their creativity will inspire their fellow simmers. The Laudean Commendation can cover many aspects of species development, but should primarily be based in IC simming. Rune Jolara, Andaris Task Force Lilith Seir, USS Constitution Gogigobo Fairhug, Embassy of Duronis II Attikus Rundstrom, Starbase 118 Ops Sky Blake, USS Veritas Silver Palm Awarded to a simmer who has consistently boosted the morale of his/her crew. The recipient will be known to be able to add that spark to a plot whenever it may be lagging, or may be able to consistently bring enjoyment or a bit of humour to the sim, whilst keeping such sims relevant and realistic. Randal Shayne, Andaris Task Force Valin Dermont , USS Atlantis Rue Blackwell, USS Constitution Boris Hendon, Embassy of Duronis II Jocelyn Marshall, USS Gorkon Sal Taybrim, Starbase 118 Ops Kelrod, USS Veritas Sheathed Sword Presented to those to decide to inflict mental and/or physical trauma on their character, and then dive into the resulting emotions and choices in a realistic manner. The name comes from a line in a Robert Jordan book where a warrior must be prepared to 'sheath the sword' in his own body, i.e. take a grievous wound to achieve one's goal (in this case, more realistic simming) as opposed to an actual goal of the character. Jarred Thoran, Andaris Task Force Toryn Raga, USS Atlantis Yito Seja, USS Constitution Oddas Aria, Embassy of Duronis II Tasha MacFarlane, USS Gorkon Taelon, Starbase 118 Ops B-Plot Award For those simmers who manage to show a good portion of the character's life despite the demands of the main plot. Anath G'Renn, Andaris Task Force Serala, USS Atlantis Sal Taybrim (playing 2PC Shar'wyn Foster), USS Constitution Irina Pavlova, Embassy of Duronis II Yiggtissi, USS Gorkon Arturo Maxwell, Starbase 118 Ops Alex Blair, USS Veritas The Russ Bar The Russ bar is awarded to a writer whose knowledge of Trek lore is extraordinary. Named for Tim Russ, the actor who played Tuvok on Star Trek: Voyager, who was already a dedicated Star Trek fan before securing the role on the show. Anath G'Renn, Andaris Task Force Edward Spears, USS Constitution Hannibal Parker, Embassy of Duronis II Davine D'fini, USS Gorkon Pathfinder Award Given to those who have shown great care in the mentoring of fellow members. Randal Shayne, Andaris Task Force Tal Tel-ar, USS Atlantis Jalana Rajel USS Constitution Ishani Kasun, Starbase 118 Ops Lael Rosek, USS Veritas Khan Award Awarded to a simmer who thoughtfully develops a three-dimensional villain over the course of a mission or more. Jarred Thoran, Andaris Task Force Rue Blackwell USS Constitution Brayden Jorey, Embassy of Duronis II Ayiana Sevo, USS Gorkon Ishani Kasun, Starbase 118 Ops Evan Delano, USS Veritas Q Award Awarded for continually surprising their crew with unexpected, devious plot twists throughout the year. Theo Whittaker, Andaris Task Force Toni Turner Embassy of Duronis II Elias Burke, USS Gorkon Vitor Silveira Starbase 118 Ops Sky Blake, USS Veritas Please join us in congratulating these talented players! Edited June 29, 2018 by FltAdml. Wolf 6
Groznin Smith Posted June 28, 2018 Posted June 28, 2018 Congrats everyone! All thoroughly deserved! 2
Popular Post Oddas Aria Posted June 28, 2018 Popular Post Posted June 28, 2018 Congratulations to all of the winners. I could go on and on about the people I play with on a regular basis, such as Toni for creating some truly imaginative plot twists, Jorey for time and again creating villains we love to play with; Hannibal for reminding me of things I forget about as I create characters, ships, and plots; Irina for reminding us that characters can be interesting in unexpected ways; Boris for letting us play with that cranking old uncle we all know; Brodie for jumping in so quickly in such a hard position to play; and Wallace for doing such a good job in such a short period of time. I also want to mention Rich (Roshanara Rahman) just because he has been such an influence in my career here on SB118. Shortly after I arrived he noticed something I wrote on the forums and reached out, recruiting me for other efforts OOC. He has always done it with a kind word and in a way that made me want to participate. Rich is one of those people we are lucky to have. 5 1
Toni Posted June 28, 2018 Posted June 28, 2018 Congratulations to all winners of these Awards. Your sims and creativity have been the inspiration that keeps SB118 group so wonderful! Congratulations to Renos for winning the Kathryn Janeway Award. She will surely go down in the history of our group for the impact she has had on it. Maxwell Traenor was a great pick for the Chief’s Citation. He, up to now, has been one of our unsung heroes who truly are the backbone of our fleet. Congratulations, Maxwell! Christopher Pike Pendant went to Roshnara Rahman, as it the perfect example of someone who serves with honor and dedication to provide a creative atmosphere which fosters outstanding simming. Job well done! Congratulations Rich! Jalana Rajel, winner of the Sarek Star, certainly has the ability show what a great diplomat she is when working with members and staff. She always has something nice to say about everyone. Congratulations to Nugra for wiinning Shuvalis Diamond of Recognition for his work on the Publicity Team. Quinn Reynolds, winning the T'Pau Cluster of Distinction, for her work in the Academy is second to none and, in my books, she number Uno in the ways she works with the cadets, and tries to bring out the best in the training team. Congratulations, Emma! The James T. Kirk Cross now rests with Brell. who has always shown outstanding potential to be in command. He has the knack to make simming fun and bring out the best in his officers. I'm so happy that he is recognized for his good works! Congratulation, Lee! Congratulations again to Quinn Reynolds! This is the highest honor given to those officers of Admiral rank, and is richly deserved for her devotion to SB118. Staff Member of the Year Award winner, Sal Taybrim, has tirelessly contributed to the organization and as I said in the write up above, "She works diligently to ensure fun and quality for each person. . . " no matter what she is doing. Congratulations! job well done! Again, Congratulations Everyone! 1
+ Alex Blair Posted June 28, 2018 Posted June 28, 2018 Congrats to all the winners! Well deserved all around! 2
Toryn Raga Posted June 28, 2018 Posted June 28, 2018 Congrats to all you wonderful people! All the awards are well deserved. 4
+ Edward Spears Posted June 28, 2018 Posted June 28, 2018 Congratulations to everyone. Indeed, the citations show just how incredible this group of writers is. And there is more than just creative spirit and written expertise; there’s that core sense of community service that binds us all together. I cant wait to see what the next year brings! 4
Brell Posted June 28, 2018 Posted June 28, 2018 Congratulations to all of the Staff and General award winners across the fleet. We have such an amazing group of people writing together here everyone deserves a massive round of applause. 3
Rustyy_Hael Posted June 29, 2018 Posted June 29, 2018 Congrats everyone! It’s been a great year and I look forward to many more! Awesome work ❤️ 3
Ayiana Sevo Posted June 29, 2018 Posted June 29, 2018 Congratulations, everyone! I look forward to tomorrow's awards! 3
+ Ferier Posted June 29, 2018 Posted June 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Skyfire said: Conga-rats! like these 3
Jalana Posted June 29, 2018 Posted June 29, 2018 Congratulations everyone. I'm so proud and happy and excited for everyone! 2
+ Salkath Posted June 29, 2018 Posted June 29, 2018 One of the absolute best perks about moving up the ranks in this organization is the ability to branch out and work with - and learn from - the staff throughout the fleet. Truly the hardest thing for anyone to do is to decide which of these staff members get which award, because each and every person on the Captain's Council and Executive Council sacrifice selflessly their time and effort to ensure that UFOP:SB118 is the very best roleplay group around. From those who I write regularly with or have written with in the past, to those that have been a solid source of wisdom when I approach them discreetly, to those who have made sure that any OOC or taskforce request I make of them is answered promptly and with pleasure - congrats to each and every one of you, and THANK YOU for making this place so great! The same sentiment holds true for the General Awards. As a first officer, having to help determine who is awarded what is terribly hard. The game, the writing, is the ground level and solid foundation of why we are all here and each crew member richly contributes to give us a reason for this group in the first place. I try to go out of my way to nominate everyone on my crew for a General Award - the very least I can do for the enjoyment you give me through your writing - and it's such a joy to see you receive awards for your efforts. Another big congratulations and THANK YOU to the Conny crew, and I'll gladly extend that to the winners on all the other ships. Even though I don't write with you all, I know that you're just as integral to your ships as my friends and collaborators on my ship are to ours, and you all justly deserve the recognition! Finally, a humble thank you for the Chief's Citation ::blush:: With so many deserving potential recipients around the fleet, I feel very lucky to receive this honor. 2
Sal Taybrim Posted June 29, 2018 Posted June 29, 2018 Congratulations to all our general award winners! Thank you all for all the amazing writers you do on your ships! You are the players who make this game a great place to play! Congratulations to @Jalana for a well deserved Sarek Star! I've watched your ship grow and get stronger throughout the past year and I'm so happy that you could be recognized for all the hard work you have done! Congratulations to @Maxwell Traenor for the Chief's Citation! You've done such good work in the past year and I'm so glad you were able to be recognized! Congratulations! Congratulations to Captain @Brell! We're so proud of you - you stepped into a very difficult situation and came out leading an incredibly strong ship! You have done a great job in the past year! I'd also like to give a shout out to our newest Captain @Theo Whittaker - I know that your name isn't on the staff awards list this year, but that's only because you ended up in the awkward phase of having a fairly new ship. Your crew was so supportive of you, and I wanted to pass on my own personal encouragement that you are also doing a great job and I fully expect you to be up here next year! Also congratulations to @Quinn Reynolds for all the recognition of your hard work! I'm so happy that you've been such a strong member of the staff for the past years, and thank you for all your hard work! And last but certainly not least congratulations to @Renos! Thank you so much for being a great mentor and a tireless champion for this game! I'm so happy to see you recognized for all your great work! Awesome work everyone!! 2
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