Gambit Weekly is seeking nominations for our annual New Orleanian of the Year, an honor given to a local resident who has made outstanding contributions to the metropolitan area during 2007.

To submit a nomination, send a brief biographical sketch of the nominee and the reasons you believe that person deserves recognition.

Elected officials are not eligible.

Please email your nomination to kandaceg@gambitweekly.com, fax it to Kandace Graves at 483-3116 or mail it to 3923 Bienville St., New Orleans, LA 70119. Nominations must be received at the Gambit office by Dec. 14.

The New Orleanian of the Year will be announced in our Jan. 8, 2008 issue.