After a month-long campaign, where the community was invited to submit their picks for favorite Newtown businesses in four different categories, the Newtown Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club of Newtown announce the nominees for the 2014 Business of the Year award.

A publicist for the Chamber has stated that supporters can vote as often as they desire for a specific business, and is encouraging contenders to set up a voting "kiosk" station at their locations to encourage clients and customers to vote when they are on premises.

The categories and their nominees are as follows:

New Business

*Biscotti Etc, LLC

*Foundry Kitchen and Tavern

*Queen Street Gifts & Treats

Longevity

*Dental Associates

*Julie Allen Bridal

*My Place Pizza & Restaurant

Philanthropy

*Dental Associates

*Queen Street Gifts & Treats

*Sal e Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro

Overall Achievement

*Butcher’s Best

*Dental Associates

*Sal e Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro

 The community is invited to vote for the business they feel is most deserving of each honor, has consistently displayed excellence in the way they serve their customers, and how they support the Newtown community. 

Voting will remain open through 5 pm March 31.  A link to vote is posted on both the Newtown Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club of Newtown websites.

While all nominees will be given honorable mention, the top three nominees in each category will be highlighted at the awards dinner and ceremony on March 31. The ceremony will be at The Inn at Newtown from 6 to 8 pm, where one company in each category will be honored as Business of the Year.

The awards ceremony is open to the public by reservation only. Tickets are $25 and include dinner; a cash bar will be operating.

RSVP to Alice Baye at 203-426-2695 or register online at www.newtown-ct.com.