Every round, there are several community driven awards that are given to rankers who show excellent performances in the preceding round. These awards are given out on the community Discord server, in the #statistics channel.
¶ Champion of the Ladder
This award is given to the ranker who scores the greatest number of points, by most consistently placing high on each ladder. Ten points are awarded to the ranker who places first; nine for placing second; and so on to one point for the ranker placing tenth. These points are summed up at the conclusion of each round, the highest total winning the prize.
¶ Strategy
This prize requires consistent skill in frontrunning ladders. Attempting to win as many ladders as possible is required - but tanking strategies may also be useful in moments where one's full attention cannot be paid to the game. It is also wise to set yourself up with a strong position before sleeping - luck with larger ladder sizes can make this more forgiving.
¶ Cheapskate
This award is given to rankers who use the fewest number of autopromotes (i.e. manually promote the most) throughout the course of the round. If the [AUTO] round modifier is active, this prize is not awarded (as every ranker would be tied in first place).
¶ Strategy
Strategy for this prize is quite simple - don't press the “Buy Autopromote” button. However, there are a few tricks that can be used to give yourself an easier time. Using low multi to space out the times when you are required to be attentive to promote can make it much easier to find time to sleep or take a break from the game. Also, following a ladder or two behind the lead group can allow for more effective use of the ETA feature, to more accurately predict when the promotion button must be pressed.
It is also important to note that the free Autopromote which is granted for winning a ladder will also count as a purchased one for the purposes of this prize. Thus, it is actually important to not win ladders, as these will increase your AutoPromote counter.
¶ Champion Farmer
This award is given to the ranker who has the highest amount of vinegar. The exact way in which this award is calculated is somewhat nuanced though. The data for the award is drawn from the amount of vinegar that a ranker promoted from a ladder with (or held when Chad's big ritual resets the game). Notably, this may not (and in many cases will not) equal the highest amount of vinegar the ranker ever held. Vinegar decay, and vinegar throws (see vinegar page for details) lead to losses of vinegar, which may not be recovered. Also, only rankers who at least reach the Asshole ladder are eligible for this award.
¶ Champion Defender
This award is given to the ranker who has the highest amount of wine. The data for the award is drawn from the amount of wine that a ranker promoted from a ladder with (or held when Chad's big ritual resets the game). Notably, this may not (and in many cases will not) equal the highest amount of wine the ranker ever held - decay leads to losses in the same way as for vinegar and vinegar throws (see vinegar page for details) lead to complete wipe of the wine tank, even with the single lowest 25% throw. Also, only rankers who at least reach the Asshole ladder are eligible for this award.
¶ Strategy
Key to winning those awards is farming a large number of grapes. However, great care must be taken to arrive on the Asshole ladder before the game resets - as only rankers who make it there are eligible for the prizes. Also useful are the 20 percent vinegar and wine boosts that are granted to winners of ladders - winning late ladders can increase your resources drastically.