At Apollo, we figured it was time we joined in the fun of recognizing the up-and-coming LDs in this business. So we created a cool award just for them - the Standing O. We give it out to lighting designers who represent the best of the new breed of whiz kids. The winner is someone who uses gel creatively. Knows their stuff. Has a killer resume. Enjoys breakin' the rules. And strives to do things no one's ever seen before. In short, it's someone who's lighting the way for future LDs.

Think you know a lighting designer who's Standing O-worthy? If so, shoot us an e-mail at pop@internetapollo.com.