Dan McClain the Exceptional DBA of the Year

Over 1000 votes were cast by the SQL Server community

Dan McClain, Anheuser-Busch, Inc., has been voted the 2008 winner of the Exceptional DBA of the Year by the SQL Server community.

McClain oversees the health and performance of more than 4,000 Anheuser-Busch databases on 300+ servers.

He has been working in information technology for more than 25 years, nearly half of those as a database administrator (DBA).

"It's an honor for me and my team to be elected by my peers for this award," says Dan McClain. "DBAs are often overlooked when it comes to accolades for our work. I accept this for all the DBAs out there who are devoted to managing one of their company’s most precious assets."

Congratulations to Dan and the other 4 finalists, and also to those of you who entered and/or voted - without you the Awards would not have been the success they have proven to be.

See Dan McClain's and the other finalists' entries.

How did it work?

The title of Exceptional DBA of the Year was awarded to just one winner from a selection of five finalists, as chosen by a distinguished panel of judges with years of industry experience.

With over 1000 votes cast, the SQL Server Central community chose Dan McClain as the 2008 Exceptional DBA of the Year from the five finalists.

Winner announced week beginning September 15, 2008.

In addition to community and employer recognition, the Exceptional DBA of 2008 also wins:

- 'Exceptional DBA of 2008' trophy to keep.

- A SQL Toolbelt^™ with 36 months' support and upgrades, worth $2792.

- A full conference pass for the 2008 PASS Community Summit.

- Four nights' hotel accommodation and $300 towards travel expenses for the 2008 PASS Community Summit.

Each of the four remaining finalists wins: a certificate to recognize success and a SQL Toolbelt^™ with 36 months' support and upgrades.