We are very pleased to announce you that Ruby Prize will be held this year!

The Ruby Prize is given to recognize the efforts of remarkable activities and
achievements in the Ruby Community. The prize will be awarded by the executive
committee comprised of three parties, the Ruby Association, Nihon Ruby no Kai
and Matsue City.

The Ruby Prize winner and final nominee (1-2 people) will receive an award at the
RubyWorld Conference 2017, to be held in Matsue, Japan on November 1st & 2nd.

In addition, the Ruby Prize winner will also be awarded 1 million yen. Yay!

Nominees will be selected by the following:

* Recommendations from the "Prize Member" executive committee
* Recommendations from the general public (you).

Please see below for more details.

[Nominations now being accepted for Ruby Prize 2017](http://www.ruby.or.jp/rubyprize2017/about_en.html)