Most of us know of one, if not a handful of people, whose contribution to our lives and the wider community deserves public acknowledgement.
Hence, we're keen to get a far-reaching representation of whoever you think deserves the title of 2016 Hawke's Bay Today Person of the Year.
Yes, it's the time of year where we again search for someone to receive this honour and we need your help to find such a person.
He or she could be someone who has made a significant contribution to the Hawke's Bay community in terms of charity, fundraising or other non-profit organisations. Or someone who has achieved remarkable success in her or his chosen business, career or sport.
Maybe a local who has demonstrated courageous or heroic actions.