Welcome to the 2024 Awards Ceremony!

[Oddas Aria]

Greetings and welcome to the 2024 (2401) Fleetwide Awards Ceremony!

Welcome to the 2024 (IC: 2401) Starbase 118 Awards ceremony.

This cherished tradition in our community is an annual celebration, where we recognize those members who have made us laugh, cry, feel fury (ICly!), or joy, and inspired us in this world we all know and love. A big thank-you goes to everyone who took the time and effort to nominate their fellow members. And of course, we deeply appreciate everyone who spends their free time with us, writing, creating, and adding to this universe we all know and love. Our members are invaluable; without you, Starbase 118 wouldn’t exist. Whether you’ve been here for 30 years or 30 minutes, you are a part of what makes this community so exceptional.

This year’s Awards ceremony is particularly special as Starbase 118 celebrates its 30th anniversary. We are not only honoring the vibrant minds and talents within our ranks, but also the perseverance and dedication of those who keep this community thriving. For many of us, this community has become a significant part of our lives, and I think we can all agree that SB118 is something truly unique and special. Thank you, each one of you, for being a part of this extraordinary group. Happy 30th anniversary, Starbase 118 – and here’s to many more!

Now, let’s get to the heart of this week’s celebration.

There are five categories of awards: General Awards (which some ships have presented to their crews already!), Duty Post, Special and Staff Awards distinguishing players across the rank spectrum for many achievements. The member Length of Service Awards continues to grow as we award membership lengths of one, three, five, ten, fifteen, and beyond!

-- Oddas Aria and Alora DeVeau