FYI: For those imbibing to make the time go faster/make the evening more exciting, I'd suggest keeping your alcohol intake in check. I had a particularly bad experience last year by going over my limit and NOT receiving an award, resulting in a rather terrible physical (and emotional!) hangover the next day...
Is everyone crossing their fingers for an announcement on Friday, or is it just me? Regardless of the results, my productivity will soar after the announcement...