"This one is for you; our students.

Maven instructors are so fortunate to have the opportunity to work with each and every one of you, and to be a part of your growth story.

Your support makes Maven possible, and our interactions with you make it worth doing.

We are extremely grateful for you and everything you do for Maven, and to show our appreciation we've decided to create a new tradition.

Later this month, we will be honoring a small group of our students by inducting them into the Maven Analytics Hall of Fame, as the inaugural class of 2020.

Think of this as getting your number retired or your jersey hoisted into the rafters.

Except this is Maven so it's more like retiring your spreadsheet or your SQL editor :)

The students selected will represent the qualities that we most value in our students and in the broader data community:

1) Maven Hall of Famers are committed to lifelong learning

2) They actively participate in Maven discussions and the broader data community

3) They consistently support and encourage others around them

4) They bring a positive energy to their learning and their work

In short, these are the people that make being a part of Maven such an enjoyable experience for both instructors and the entire student community.

After reading this, you're probably thinking of a few people who fit the profile.

We're counting on that.

From now through Friday, January 15th at 11:59 EST, we'll be accepting nominations for the Class of 2020.

To nominate someone, navigate to the official announcement post on LinkedIn, pictured below, @mention the person you would like to nominate, and include a brief note describing why you think they deserve to be in the Hall of Fame. You can see an example nomination here below the post.

Voting will take place among Maven's instructor team the week of January 18th, and we'll officially announce the 2020 class on Tuesday, January 26th at 9:00am EST.

Answers to commonly asked questions

• Yes, you can nominate yourself.

• Yes, you can nominate multiple people.

• Yes, there will be a prize. A good one! But it's a surprise. Shhh.

• You can find the official post and nominate someone by clicking here

Good luck, and happy nominating!"