Well VGA have listed the GOTY nominees for the 2011, Here's the list,
GAME OF THE YEAR
Batman: Arkham City
Portal 2
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
Hey where's Gears 3, that an enraging list for Gears fans.....Now what?
"Cliffy B believe’s that Gears should be considered “Game of the century” a statement he made during our interview at the Best Buy Gears launch event."- http://gamerfitnation.com/2011/11/gears-3-not-nominated-for-vgas-game-of-the-year/