The tag is to show how well Legions has done over the past years.. yeh its had some ups and downs but the community has got through it and even though its a bit rough now (just a bit *sarcasm*) i know we'll all get through it.
The tag is not a reward but its to show, i guess, how loyal players have been over the years.. After all these years im still terrible at the game but i dont care.. i like playing the game and ive had some memorable times and LOADS of laughs!
Everyone will get the runner-up tag if they want it but its to show how Legions has progressed and how great the game has been over the past years.