Union of the Year Awards

This year GameSpot's Community Team and GameSpots faithful rangers will be heading the charge in an attempt to seek out GameSpots Union of the year. Currently those who will be on the ballot are those unions that have already been featured in the Weekly Report. 

If you haven't been featured yet never fear there is still time! Just post below your desire to be cast into the pool and be sure to stay tuned for details on how you enter in the running for GameSpots Union of the Year.  

We are taking submissions up until November 4th at 12:00pm PST.

ONLY UNION LEADERS MAY ENTER THEIR UNION INTO THE POOL FOR VOTING!

My union is pretty new, can I still enter in the running? 

You sure can, there is NO age limit on your union.

My union might only have a few dozen people, but we are really passionate and post frequently, can we still enter the running?

Yes you can! There is NO member minimum requirement for your union. Though the more active you are the higher the likely hood of your union being chosen.

My union is super awesome, but we're not video game specific... we talk about other kinds of media, can we still enter? 

Yes indeed! The Union does NOT have to be video game specific? 

Will you only be choosing 1 union of the year? That seems a little tough... 

Of course not! We understand that there are different feels for different unions, some are serious, some are funny. So it was decided that we will be having categories for the 2011 Union awards and yes, Off Topic Unions are one of them.  

 How do I enter in the running?

Roll call with the name of your union below, you will then be contacted with your campaign kit, this has your next step in it. Last date to roll call is November 4th at 12:00 PM PST.  

I know we aren't going to win, but the more unions the better. It helps supports these competitions, so I'll enter The Gamers Planet

I would like to include the Final Fantasy Fans Union please :)

By the way, we were already interviewed about three weeks ago, but we're still waiting anxiously for the interview to be posted. :)

And of course we are still waiting anxiously to be featured in the Weekly Report :oops:

Thxs for the oportunity :)

So what happens if some big union out there is not aware of this union? How do you all intend to spread word to all of gamespot about this event?julian_jr

I'd like to enter All-Out Nintendo.[QUOTE="julian_jr"]So what happens if some big union out there is not aware of this union? How do you all intend to spread word to all of gamespot about this event?Cloud_765

I'll nominate All-Out Pokémon. I doubt we'll receive any award, but even being in the running could be beneficial to the awareness of the union's existence.

It's still not fair though, it'll be similar to how it was last year in those regards, except worse in the sense that there hasn't been nearly as spread of it as last time. While last year's awards didn't work exactly as planned, we were able to spread the word to unions which some of us had never even heard of. julian_jr

Much agreed. I didn't know of the existence of this thread until I actually came to the forum and noticed it. The message needs to announced to the community in a way so that many more union dwellers who aren't as aware of the happenings around GS can know of this. Otherwise, it could turn out very bland. As well, I like the nominations system from last year much better, rather than only nominating a union if you're a leader.

I also think that a thread directing here is necessary on the Unions/Teams/Guild Recruitment board.

The Ultimate Gaming Union would like to enter.

I would like to enter in The Gotei 13 Union.

Roll calling for Fuse is for cats! 

 http://www.gamespot.com/pages/unions/home.php?union_id=FuseIsForCats

I'll ask Synthia if we can send a mass PM. If possible, it would be great if you guys could let everyone know about the awards this year as well!siberian142

Hey, glad to see some GameSpot staffers still care about their Unions. :)

I'll enter World Wrestling Everything, the #1-ranked Union before the levels froze. :P

Woo! Woo! Woo! You know it!

[QUOTE="siberian142"]I'll ask Synthia if we can send a mass PM. If possible, it would be great if you guys could let everyone know about the awards this year as well!julian_jr

Based on an unread PM I sent her a couple of weeks ago, I have a feeling she's a ways behind in her inbox. Let's hope she reads the suggestions soon, since every day counts in spreading the word of the awards.

Guess this isn't happening now?uas-2001

Will I know that FFE (Final Fantasy Experience) is already a featured union and therefore automatically involved in the awards, but something Synthia said made me worried.

Roll call with the name of your union below, you will then be contacted with your campaign kit, this has your next step in it. Last date to roll call is November 4th at 12:00 PM PST.  Synthia

oh okay, good stuff.uas-2001

I trust my union can count on your vote, uas :P 

My union too :P.SQUALL20XX

[QUOTE="SQUALL20XX"]My union too :P.maniamsmart

I'm currently the leader, and I already used this ":P".

Just an update - this is currently being worked on, though the final product may or may not be ready by the end of December.chicknfeet

Thanks, at least it's still alive.

[QUOTE="maniamsmart"][QUOTE="SQUALL20XX"]My union too :P.SQUALL20XX

I'm currently the leader, and I already used this ":P".

No worries SQUALL. FFE is OUR union... So, it's my union, your union, and everyone's union. :) Oh, just to confirm, as the official leader of FFE, I confirm all of SQUALL20XX's actions.

[QUOTE="uas-2001"]oh okay, good stuff.Artekus

I trust my union can count on your vote, uas :P 

Anytime :P

Rangers and the admins probably forgot about this, sadly :(.siberian142

Are you not a ranger anymore? 

[QUOTE="siberian142"]Rangers and the admins probably forgot about this, sadly :(.Artekus

Are you not a ranger anymore? 

A lot of site volunteers (including me) have resigned lately.

A lot of site volunteers (including me) have resigned lately.

Artekus

Sounds to me like a solid no. loljulian_jr

[QUOTE="julian_jr"]Sounds to me like a solid no. lolchicknfeet

Great news :D

Although I guess now it will be Union of 2012?