I would like to nominate the fearless leader known as Blest.
Blest was a contributor on here long ago, started before the first faction wars in Brazil. Went on to create 2 new factions. Taking one called iBOB all the way to multiple top 25's. Merging another faction called iDelph that again stepped into multiple top 25's. And those factions would not have been close to ranking that high without him.
All the while networking with more people than I know. Innovating team strategy and game play, helping multiple factions achieve beyond their abilities. An uncanny ability to keep things simple yet stay ahead of the game. Friendly and helpful, leading by example, his name is known by everyone throughout the top ranks and for good reason.
His posts and comments here and in game, and in private forums, are always leadership material. He makes great players greater, good players great, and so on. Not afraid to make a rival, and man enough to take a hit with a smile and keep on trucking.
He has built factions and rebuilt factions. He has orchestrated and collaborated. In short, he has been a big presence in the top factions and in the forums since the onset.
And if you ride with Blest, you know you are with the best.