Since most of us are old and possibly have legit IRL friends who run businesses, let's help them out. The Raleigh Downtowner is doing their "best of" awards. There's a bunch of categories, so check out the poll and add post who who we should vote for.

Best Photographer/Photography: Nicole Faby

Best Place to Workout: New Beginnings Health & Fitness

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BestofDowntowner2012

from their website:

Quote :

"It's time for the 2nd Annual Best of Downtowner Awards again and time to vote! This year's Awards feature 100 questions in six categories, including Food, Restaurants, Goods & Services, Shopping, Local People, and Out & About. From sushi to spas, milkshakes to Mediterranean, fried chicken to food trucks; we've got it all covered. Everyone who takes part will be automatically entered to win one of 100 great giveaways, one for each question. Prizes include gift certificates to the Carolina Hurricanes (lower level seat tickets), Jibarra Modern Mexican ($100), Troy Mezze Lounge ($100), Tuscan Blu Italian ($100), Art of Style Boutique for Men & Women ($100), Logan's One Stop Garden Shop ($100), Raleigh Wine Shop ($100), Tesoro Hair Design (free haircut + free color), Wells Fargo IMAX Theatre at Marbles (free movie passes), NC Theatre/Theatre in the Park/Carolina Ballet (two show tickets), Downtowner Magazine T-shirts, drink huggers, and lots more free goodies. So jump in and start voting!"

tl;dr: vote for friends of tdub and you could win stuff

THANKS GUISE

1/25/2012 11:41:20 AM

YES i second Nicole Faby! she is one of my very good friends and an amazing photographer!

1/25/2012 11:42:11 AM

i voted J. Caldwell for best photographer and Beasley's Chicken and Honey for best place to workout

1/25/2012 11:53:15 AM

OK I can see why you voted for the guy who took pics of my e-gf's boobs

but that second one? COME ON MANG

1/25/2012 12:03:53 PM

there's still time to vote

Best Downtown Advocate: DivaBaby19

2/9/2012 12:49:58 PM

i cant do this.

2/9/2012 12:51:02 PM