These 17 roller coasters have been named the best rides of 2017

Even theme parks get awards.

Amusement Today is a monthly periodical featuring news on amusement parks and rides, but it's best known for handing out the Golden Ticket Awards. 

Each year, the Golden Ticket Awards ranks the best steel and wooden roller coasters out there. It also does our accolades for things like the best theme park food and best water park.

We decided to limit our focus on the Golden Ticket Awards' ranking for best steel roller coasters as amusement parks compete to offer faster and taller rides than ever before.

Here are the best rides this year: