I would not have known about the 2022 Community Awards if it hadn't been for the notification I received earlier today from someone who voted for me in a category. I'm sure many people will miss out if it isn't pin on the home page of the forum like it was last year.
Your idea is good and it can help to an extent, and i also buy the idea LoyceV adopted by tagging every member that has the 50+ meirt on mention as i also got notified through that as well, i will also like to give this in addition to all you've both suggested that at least every active forum member should occasionally visit Meta if not twice then once a week to check for any update as that's where the forum affairs discussions were been channeled, it could also help to know more about the forum and other crucial updates needed to be pass across.