Being a business manager is a tough gig. It requires not just financial expertise, but also the insight and the patience of a therapist and the ability to administer tough love like a parent. They don’t get shout-outs in awards speeches. You’re unlikely to ever spot them on the red carpet, even in the background.

Variety ’s annual Business Managers Elite issue on Nov. 12 and its accompanying breakfast presented by City National Bank the following day in Los Angeles give them a rare opportunity to get their flowers, to use a tired metaphor-of-the moment. If you know of a business manager worthy of recognition, you can nominate them through this online form . The deadline for submissions is Sept. 10.

A business manager’s job is to make sure that those who are in the spotlight – incl

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