I may be jumping the gun a bit, but as our woeful summer draws to a close, I’m going to set my sites ahead to the forthcoming Online Information show, in particular the award for IWR Information Professional of the Year 2007.

The notable accolade is given in recognition to the individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the information profession or to the practice of information management. Their contribution and effort may have been through exceptional project or collaborative work, either between or inside organisations. Innovation of best practice or new services and solutions that contribute to the information profession is also a factor that will be considered.

The announcement of the 2007 winner will be made on day one of the Online Information Conference (4^th December) so if you have a colleague or peer, or even yourself or a client, that you think deserves the award and recognition then get in touch by emailing nominations to IWR editor

Mark Chillingworth.

In case you need any further persuading, consider what US founding father, Benjamin Franklin, said on achievement; “Hide not your talents, they for use were made. What's a sundial in the shade?”