You're up!

It's been a tough year so far, but our annual Best Of issue is here and looking for your cheers—not jeers! We’re asking you, the community, to take the gig and give us your judgements. Specifically, we need you to help us celebrate the things in this world that are still rockin'! Riff on the eateries, drinkeries, businesses, and people that make Northern Santa Barbara County so special.

So now isn’t the time to be shy. It's time for your guitar solo. Step up and fill out this ballot. Then talk to your family, friends, and neighbors, so you’re not the only one at the concert. We all dance to our own beats, so they need to fill out ballots of their own! You can even go online to vote at santamariasun.com. Just remember, you need to complete at least 25 categories to make the cut.

Return this ballot to the Sun office or go online by 5 p.m. on June 29. Then stay tuned to read all about the winners that rocked the hardest on Aug. 20. Tell everyone!

THE RULES:

One ballot per person. No more than two ballots may be submitted per envelope or in person a tone time. No photocopies can be accepted. To prevent ballot-box stuffing (also known as cheating), all ballots must have at least 25 categories completed and must include the name and address of the voter, for verification purposes only. All ballot information is confidential. Ballots must be in our office by Monday, June 29th by 5pm. All entries submitted become the property of Sun. Remember, vote for your favorite LOCAL businesses!