Over the course of a few weeks, it appeared more than half the Level 5 award programs were dropped from his rolls. Some of them broke rules, some of them became so big they didn't need the ratings system anymore, some of them just quit while they were ahead. Whatever the reasons, there was a void. It was time to strike while the iron was hot. I also had to do something about the workload of the award program I was running at that time.
Popularity is great, but with it comes responsibility.
I was receiving more applications than I could review fully and honestly. I operated a multi-level system of the Gold, Silver, and Bronze variety. For those who have done it, you will understand completely when I say it is very time consuming. That type of system requires a thorough examination, at least a half hour per site, in order to determine placing. Because of other commitments, and the volume of applications, I simply couldn't afford as much time anymore.