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The **Ruby Heroes Awards 2011**, presented during RailsConf 2011, celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to the Ruby community. Led by host **Michael Hartl**, alongside **Nathaniel Bibler**, the awards recognize unsung heroes who dedicate their time and efforts to furthering the Ruby programming language and its ecosystem.

The ceremony highlights its purpose, which was founded to acknowledge contributions that often go unrecognized. The **Ruby Hero Awards** process includes public nominations via **rubyheroes.com**, with an impressive total of **465 nominations** this year. Once the nominations are collected, previous awardees deliberate and select the final six winners based on merit rather than popularity.

Key points discussed during the event include:  
- **Recognition Process**: The awardees are chosen after a thorough nomination and voting process, emphasizing the importance of fair evaluation by past recipients.  
- **Contribution to Documentation**: Awardees like **Ryan Bigg** and **Loren Segal**, who have significantly enhanced documentation within the Ruby community, were highlighted. Bigg’s support through personal interactions in forums and Segal’s creation of the **Yard** project showcase crucial efforts in this area.  
- **Diverse Contributions**: Each recipient represents varied contributions:  
   - **Darcy Laycock** for his work on **RVM** and youth organizations.  
   - **Jonas Nicklas** for popular projects including **CarrierWave** and asset packaging libraries.  
   - **Steve Klabnik** for continuing the legacy of **Why the Lucky Stiff** and promoting resources like **Ruby Mendicant University**.  
   - **Michael Hartl** recognized for his influential book **Railspace** and contributions to robust coding practices.  
- **Community Appreciation**: Hartl encourages all attendees to foster a culture of appreciation, suggesting that expressing gratitude can greatly impact motivation within the community.  
- **Call to Action**: Participants are invited to engage with Hartl to share their own projects and contribute to the growing body of knowledge through community-driven efforts.

The **Ruby Heroes Awards** not only honor exemplary individuals but also inspire ongoing contributions and gratitude within the Ruby community, ensuring its vibrancy for the future.

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