Welcome to The Gabes, Rocket.Chat's own (and better) version of the Oscars!
This isnāt just another awards ceremonyāitās your night to shine. Created by us, for us, The Gabes is our annual remote event where every Rocketeer is a star. No matter your role or tenure, anyone can take home our amazing prizes in the most glamorous award show of the year.
š¬ The Gabes āScriptā
Just like the big Hollywood productions, The Gabes has its own behind-the-scenes magic. Hereās how it all plays out:
1ļøā£ Nominations Period
It all starts here! Everyone gets a chance to nominate the Rocketeers they think are award-worthy. Know someone who should be cloned for their skills, or maybe someone whoās always a lifesaver? This is when you shout their name from the rooftops!
2ļøā£ Voting Period
The nominations roll in, and now itās time for you to cast your vote! The top nominees from each category are revealed, and the voting begins. Who will you crown as the next Gabes legend?
3ļøā£ The Event
The grand finaleāthe night (or day, or afternoon... depending on your time zone) of glitz, glamour, and celebration! Weāll gather for a star-studded event, complete with exciting announcements, heartfelt speeches, and actual prizes for the winners. Itās our very own Hollywood meets Rocket.Chat experience.
š Meet Our Amazing Categories
The Gabes categories are like movie genresāeach one designed to celebrate different aspects of the incredible performances we see every day. And the nominees areā¦
General Categories
š„ The Prime Clone: Who should we clone?
Just like a blockbuster hit, this Rocketeerās qualities deserve to be duplicated. They set the bar high, and we want more of what they bring to the screen!
š„ The Unstoppable Force: Whose talent is simply unstoppable?
Cue the action sequenceāthis Rocketeer is a force to be reckoned with! They defy all limits, smash through challenges, and keep pushing the boundaries of whatās possible. Whoās your pick for this blockbuster star?
š The Lifesaver: Who are you grateful for?
Every great film has its hero. This Rocketeer is the one you call when you need saving. Their support and kindness have made all the difference to the team. Whoās your unsung hero?
š§© The Teamās Glue: Who holds the team together?
Behind every great movie is a great directorāsomeone who keeps everyone in sync. This Rocketeer is the director that keeps the cast (aka the team) united and motivated, always ensuring that the show goes on!
š¬ Behind the Scenes: Who quietly shapes our success?
They may not be on the marquee, but without them, there wouldnāt be a show. Like the unsung crew behind any big production, this Rocketeer is essential to our success, working tirelessly behind the scenes.
DOTS Categories
Every movie needs a solid foundationāenter our DOTS values, guiding us like a script to live by. The DOTS categories celebrate those who embody our core values with star power:
š§āš The Dreamer:
They dream high, always. Theyāre not afraid of trying new things and bringing new ideas to the table, they take initiative and always go beyond expectations!
š¤¹ The Owner:
Capable of juggling tasks, new projects, collaborations, and helping other Rocketeers, always with responsibility and accountability. Sometimes, you even get surprised by everything the Owner is capable of doing at the same time!
š¤ The Trustworthy:
You can count on them with your eyes closed! If you know theyāre responsible for something, you have nothing to worry about.
š¬ The Sharer:
Always ready to share what they know, the Sharer is that person you know is happy to teach and show what they know to allow the team to grow too!
ā Hall of Fame: Celebrating Our Stars
Welcome to The Gabesā Hall of Fame! Here, we proudly honor our past winners, who have left an indelible mark on Rocket.Chat with their exceptional contributions and dedication.
2023 Winners:
The Prime Clone: Paola Palhais
The Unstoppable Force: Aline Nunes
The Lifesaver: Marcelo Schmidt
The Teamās Glue: Fernanda Bernardes
Behind the Scenes: Patricia Ferreira
The Dreamer: Gabriel Engel
The Owner: Guilherme Gazzo
The Trustworthy: Mayra Lima
The Sharer: Diego Spagnol
2022 Winners (Old Categories):
The Mood Maker: Guilherme Gazzo
The Koko BFF: Marcelo Schdmit
The Sunshine: Aline Nunes
The Life Of The Party: Levy AzevedoĀ
The Dreamer: Guilherme Gazzo
The Owner: Diego Sampaio
The Trustworthy: Gabriel Casals
The Sharer: Gabriel Casals
2021 Winners (Old Categories):
The Backgrounder: Diego Sampaio
The Mood Maker: Laura Coutinho
The Koko BFF: Maryna Vdovkina
The āIti Mariaā: Bane - Bruno Fontoura
The Sunshine: Laura Coutinho
The Dreamer: Gabriel Engel
The Owner: Renato Becker
The Trustworthy: Jorge MƔximo
The Sharer: Ionut Mihart
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š„³ #SaveTheDate: The Gabes 2024 will be on December 12th. Keep an eye on #important for updates about the event!