Alisson Becker scooped up the Yachine Trophy for the best men's goalkeeper in world football, while Virgil van Dijk finished second to Lionel Messi in the 2019 Ballon d'Or.
On the pitch, what better way to kick-start December than securing a rampant victory over local rivals Everton at Anfield? Divock Origi (twice), Xherdan Shaqiri and Sadio Mane all netted in the first half before Georginio Wijnaldum made it 5-2 in the closing moments.
The Reds then extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to 11 points with an assured display away at Bournemouth.