Hear that? That's the sound of the entire up! team giving our editor, Tom Gierasimczuk, a pat on the back.

Tom was named the Alberta Editor of the Year last week at the Alberta Magazines Publishers Association's 2010 annual gala.

He's been with up! magazine since the very beginning, having founded WestJet Airlines' in-flight publication five years ago.

In addition to launching several community newspapers, Tom also co-founded CityBites, Toronto's food magazine, and he also helped launch 360, a national corporate action sports and lifestyle magazine.

Congrats Tom!