Who are the best businesses in Elkin? Let the readers decide.

The Tribune is kicking off the voting period for its annual Readers’ Choice contest.

Elkin and Jonesville residents will have a chance to tell others in the community about the businesses in town they believe are the best.

This year, readers will have a chance to cast their vote both in print and online. To vote online, visit The Tribune’s website at www.elkintribune.com and and go to “Local Features – Contests” to click on the “Best of the Best” link. Voters can also go directly to The Tribune’s website and click on the “Best of the Best” button to the right.

Online voting will end at 11:59 p.m. on March 28.

To cast a ballot in print, look for the March 8 and March 11 editions of The Tribune for the ballot. The deadline to return print entries is March 21. Copies will not be accepted, and at least half of the ballot needs to be filled out.

Voting is open to anyone who is at least 18 years of age. Voters must first register and log in, and registration is free.

As always, there is no shortage of categories and options.

Categories include “Best Food,” “Best People,” “Best Place to Purchase,” “Best Business” and “Best in Elkin area.” Within those categories are many more options, including “Barbecue” and “Biscuits” under “Best Food” and “Best Accountant” and “Best Teller” under the “Best People” category. These are just a few examples, but there are actually dozens of options.

The winners will be announced in a special section that runs in the April 26 edition of The Tribune.

For more information about the contest, visit The Tribune’s website at www.elkintribune.com.

Reach Nathan DiBagno at 835-1513 or ndibagno@civitasmedia.com