It's almost the end of the year, so it's time to look back nostalgically for our inaugral (as far as I know...) WiiUsers Best of the Year Awards.

We've got some lovely categories this year, but before voting READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUT THE VOTING PROCEDURE OR I WILL GO TO YOUR HOUSE AND BREAK YOUR SHINBONES! Frightfully sorry about that. Anyway, read up, yo.

First Round of Voting: Shortlisting - Tuesday 24th November to Saturday 5th December

In the first round, for each category, each member may pick three entries and submit them. The five entries per category with the most votes will become the shortlist for the next round of voting. You cannot give multiple votes to one entry, give half votes or anything like that.

Second Round of Voting: Decision - Sunday 6th December to Saturday 19th December

Once the shortlists are released, you can have another vote for each category. JUST ONE VOTE though. After this round, the entry in each category with the most votes will be adored and crowned the victor.

Now for the categories...

Member Awards

Member of the Year
Moderator of the Year
Journalist of the Year
Newcomer of the Year
Basically, Member-of-the-year-who-joined-in-2009.
Poster of the Year
The delightful fellow whose posts are of a high calibur and promote discussion.
Artist of the Year

Misc Awards

Event of the Year
We've actually had a fair few events this year. Flip back and pick your favourites.
Memorable Moment of the Year
Bit of a flimsy one this. Unless there's an overwhelming majority vote, we'll just post some testimonials to the better moments of the past 12 months.

Game Awards

Game of the Year
Regardless of format, vote for the game you enjoyed the most this year. IT MUST HAVE BEEN RELEASED BETWEEN DECEMBER 1st 2008 AND NOVEMBER 31st 2009!
Wii Game of the Year
DS Game of the Year
Xbox 360 Game of the Year
PS3 Game of the Year
Best Online Game
Best Graphics
Best Soundtrack
Character of the Year
Multiformat Game of the Year
The Red Bull Most Hardcore Game Award
Still whinging about casual games? You've got a whole award to adore the hardcore.

Utterly Pointless Award

Exactly what it says on the tin. Who cares if it doesn't make sense, nothing much does, these days.
Most Likely to become President
Most Likely to become a Fascist Dictator
Most Likely to be playing games well into thier 80s
Most Likely to get married, have kids and lead a totally normal life

Here's a nice and easy form for you:

Member of the Year:
Moderator of the Year:
Journalist of the Year:
Newcomer of the Year:
Poster of the Year:
Artist of the Year:

Event of the Year:
Memorable Moment of the Year:

Game of the Year:
Wii Game of the Year:
DS Game of the Year:
Xbox 360 Game of the Year:
PS3 Game of the Year:
Best Online Game:
Best Graphics:
Best Soundtrack:
Character of the Year:
Multiformat Game of the Year:
The Red Bull Most Hardcore Game Award:

Most Likely to become President:
Most Likely to become a Fascist Dictator:
Most Likely to be playing games well into thier 80s:
Most Likely to get married, have kids and lead a totally normal life:

PM it to me, or an Admin or another member of staff if you're an odd felllow and have a moral objection to people whose names begin with 'R'. Preferably me, though, just to keep everything organised...
Any questions, ask.
Enjoy and safe voting!