Here are the Categories:
[1] RateBeerian of the Year
To the most outstanding member of the site exemplified by leadership, humility, organization skills, real world involvement, and general site expansion and improvement.
[2] Trader of the Year
To the most outstanding trader on ratebeer as shown by their generosity, enthusiasm, and love for the community.
[3] New Member of the Year
To the most outstanding new member on ratebeer as evidenced by join date between 1 Jan 2017 and 31 Dec 2017.
[4] Admin of the Year
To the ratebeer administrator that has shown unparalleled commitment to site expansion and improvement behind the scenes.
[5] Walt Powell Lifetime Achievement Award
To the ratebeer veteran who has distinguished themselves through long-term commitment to discovering the world of beer and the community within it.
[6] Thread of the Year / Post of the Year
To the most hysterical, instant classic, immortal thread/post generated this year for immense joy to others created between 1 Jan 2017 and 31 Dec 2017.
[7] Rating of the Year
To the most memorable, useful, funny, insightful, or poetically crafted beer/place review posted between 1 Jan 2017 and 31 Dec 2017.
[8] RateBeer Meme of the Year
To the best, most likely to go viral, original content theme or saying developed by RateBeerians birthed between 1 Jan 2017 and 31 Dec 2017.
[9] OTLer of the Year
To the most prolific, original, and funny Off-Topic Lite sub-forum contributor.
[10] OTMer of the Year
To the most articulate, truth-seeking, and intellectual Off-Topic Medium sub-forum contributor.
[11] AJax Memorial (Not Really Dead) Troll of the Year
To the most successful internet troll to invade and conquer RateBeer this year.
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