No one was more surprised that me to be presented with the inaugural Intranet Now Diamond Award at the 2014 conference. I have to admit I was not really concentrating on what Wedge and Brian were saying and suddenly realised that they were inviting me up onto the stage. I was incredibly honoured and for probably the first time in my career I was somewhat at loss for words. I’m now looking forward to the 2015 Intranet Now conference and having the pleasure of giving the Award to another of the many people who we all rely on for their wisdom and their networks.

The Intranet Now Award is unique in that it is awarded to an individual for their remarkable contribution to the community at large. Wedge and Brian are now seeking recommendations for the 2015 Award. There are of course many intranet managers who have made a significant impact on their organisation, often as a team of one.  However they are looking for someone who is committed to raising the awareness of good intranet practice amongst the wider intranet community in the UK. It’s not as if Wedge and Brian do not know potential candidates but they are firm believers in the wisdom of crowds so would like to know who you respect as an intranet guru.

So could you look through the list of the people you follow on Twitter and the blogs you monitor.  But please bear in mind they are looking for someone who participates in our community and not just observes it. To me there is one obvious candidate…..I wonder if you agree?  Information on how to nominate someone is on the Intranet Now site

Martin White