Now that school's back in session and families have returned from summer vacation, tons of great kids right here in San Anselmo and Fairfax are back hard at work doing great things.

Take a second to nominate a whiz kid who's motivating her soccer team with her committment or put together a fundraiser for a local nonprofit or worked all summer as a volunteer.

All you have to do is submit your nomination in our comment box below or e-mail the information to kellyd@patch.com. Be sure to include all of the following information

●      Your Name

●      Your E-Mail

●      Whiz Kid's Name

●      Whiz Kid's Age

●      Whiz Kid's School

●      Whiz Kid's Accomplishment

●      Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness (what made him/her successful?)

If your nominee is selected, we'll contact you. Nominations can be made my parents, friends, parents' friends, teachers, anyone! For questions, e-mail Kelly Dunleavy at kellyd@patch.com.

We've had some great Whiz Kids honored already: J.T. Balano, Neva Jurkovich, Neal Chavez, Nick Seminerio, Miles Smith, Anjali Bodony, Josh Zwick, Dani Kimball, Mitch Young, Laura Hunerberg.

Who's turn is it next?