It's that time of year again, when the editorial staff at Florida Trend scours the state to choose the Floridian of the Year. We're accepting nominations, too: Do you know of a person (or thing) who made a big impact in Florida in 2011?

Here's some criteria:

» This is not a lifetime achievement award but rather an appreciation of the effect this person had on Florida during the 2011 calendar year.

» This Floridian's impact on the state can be positive - or not so positive. Their works should have affected a lot of people, businesses and communities.

You may use the form below to post your comment, or if you would rather submit a nomination in a more private way, click here to e-mail the editorial team directly.

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