So we’re always trying to think up new ways to promote (and reward) community engagement. With that in mind, I wanted to ask everyone for thoughts, feedback, and suggestions for an annual Member Recognition Awards event.
I’m thinking that, once per year, we’d have several nomination categories (see below) that anyone on the forum could nominate people for. This would be followed by a couple weeks of anonymous voting. At our December Holiday Meeting, we’d announce the winners. Prizes could be forum titles along with potentially things like gift cards, equipment, and livestock. (Italicized to get peoples’ attention. )
Several potential categories could be Most Helpful User, Most Links Completed in DBTC, and Most Generous.
Additionally, because a lot of the freshest ideas come from the newest members and we want to make new members of the club feel welcomed, I’d like several categories specifically targeted to newcomers. Still brainstorming ideas, but potentially things like, “Most Activity from a New Member,” “Biggest Impact by a New Member,” “Best New Tank Journal,” etc.
Finally, some light-hearted categories would be fun. “Most Likely To Add Another Tank,” “Most Likely To Upgrade Soon,” etc.
Initial thoughts are that board members will be excluded, at least initially, from these nominations and prizes. Additionally, to promote fairness, people should not be able to win the same award more than once in X number of years (leaning towards 5, but we’re open for feedback).
Let me know what you think! I’m all ears.
I’m thinking that, once per year, we’d have several nomination categories (see below) that anyone on the forum could nominate people for. This would be followed by a couple weeks of anonymous voting. At our December Holiday Meeting, we’d announce the winners. Prizes could be forum titles along with potentially things like gift cards, equipment, and livestock. (Italicized to get peoples’ attention. )
Several potential categories could be Most Helpful User, Most Links Completed in DBTC, and Most Generous.
Additionally, because a lot of the freshest ideas come from the newest members and we want to make new members of the club feel welcomed, I’d like several categories specifically targeted to newcomers. Still brainstorming ideas, but potentially things like, “Most Activity from a New Member,” “Biggest Impact by a New Member,” “Best New Tank Journal,” etc.
Finally, some light-hearted categories would be fun. “Most Likely To Add Another Tank,” “Most Likely To Upgrade Soon,” etc.
Initial thoughts are that board members will be excluded, at least initially, from these nominations and prizes. Additionally, to promote fairness, people should not be able to win the same award more than once in X number of years (leaning towards 5, but we’re open for feedback).
Let me know what you think! I’m all ears.
