DBAs look after an organization's most important asset – its data – and yet their contribution to an organization is all too often misunderstood. Now it's time for DBAs to finally get the recognition they deserve with some new community awards, sponsored by Red Gate.

If you're the kind of DBA who makes a real difference to your organization, or if you know a DBA who does, the new Exceptional DBA of the Year Awards want to hear from you! One winner will be selected by the SQL Server Central community from five finalists, as chosen by a panel of judges with years of industry experience. It's not just community and employer recognition for their DBA achievements that the winner and finalists gain, either. There are prizes worth over $15k to be won too. Find out more and submit your entry at http://www.exceptionaldba.com.