Today Wizards posted information about the 2011 Community Cup, a new annual event which brings members of the MTGO community to Wizards' offices to face off with staff in a multi-day challenge. The community has proven victorious in both of the previous years, both 2009 and 2010. Will this be the year that Wizards manages to snag the trophy?

They are opening the floor for nominations to the community team. Laying out what sort of virtues these players should contribute to the community.

As you make your recommendations, look at past players who have previously been invited to get an idea of what we are looking for. We've had a wide selection of players: format pioneers, VCLs, forum regulars, website managers, casual players, and pros. MTGO players can come from all backgrounds and play styles, and it is this diversity in the community that this event celebrates.

Also of great importance is that the trophy for the community cup has officially been renamed to honor Erik "Hamtastic" Friborg who passed away recently.

Finally, to really understand the kind of player this event needs you need look no farther than the memory of Erik Friborg. A paragon of the community, Erik was a friendly player, a fair critic, a constant experimenter, a public leader, a patient teacher, a tireless advocate, and a common voice for all things Magic Online. He had a huge part in shaping this community and a no-brainer inclusion and first pick for the original Community Cup. With tireless optimism and endless cries of "Multiball", his attitude helped shape the friendly competitiveness that embodies this event.

While he will certainly be missed throughout the entire Magic Online community, he will not be forgotten. In tribute to Erik, we are happy to announce that the trophy awarded to the winner of the Community Cup will be renamed the Erik "Hamtastic" Friborg Memorial Trophy. While it does not reflect the true impact that Erik had on the community, it does let us celebrate his contribution every year as we bring the community together.

Read the full announcement here.