Player of the Year 2016

I want to vote for Amster. We played against him a couple of times. I don't know the player well and haven't really communicated with him; he's neither a friend nor an enemy to me. But I noticed his results last year; he defeated good players, and he's currently doing well in the Facebook league. Since there isn't a clear winner based on awards, I can highlight him for his improvement in gameplay.

To avoid confusion, we should add the nominations "Breakthrough of the Year" and "Disappointment of the Year." :)
For example, based on what's been said, Amster would be "Breakthrough of the Year." And a hypothetical "SevenSan" with his malfunctioning ATMs would be "Disappointment of the Year."
(Any coincidences with real nicknames and events are purely coincidental :D)

Player of the Year - the primary criterion is results. Noticeable progress compared to the previous year, strategic/tactical innovations - these are the secondary criteria.
And there might be nuances, such as extremely unsportsmanlike behavior, which could be a reason not to receive the "Player of the Year" award, even with the best results. But these are rare exceptions, which are also considered on an individual basis.