Patch's Readers' Choice 2012 nomination period ends tonight, Monday, July 9, at 11:59 p.m. Residents have until then to submit nominations; after that the tallying begins.

Make sure to get your favorites in now.

The 2012 Readers' Choice categories are:

Entertainment

Best fireworks display
Best outdoor concert venue 
Best local band 
Best art gallery

Food & Drink
Best barbecue
Best ice cream
Best cupcake
Best gyro
Best sushi
Best submarine sandwich            

Shopping
Best big box store
Best jeweler
Best place to buy a wedding dress
Best consignment or thrift store

Services
Best real estate agent
Best tattoo parlor 
Best car wash

Health & Beauty
Best gym
Best yoga studio 
Best tanning salon 

Kids & Family
Best teacher
Best park 
Best fishing spot
Best summer camp
Best place to go swimming 

All you need to do to nominate a business is click the link to the Readers' Choice category and add your favorite business in the comments section. Each comment counts as a nomination. Thanks for your participation!