Vote for Your Favorite Capitol Hill Businesses

The Capitol Hill Association of Merchants and Professionals is launching the first ever Hill Neighborhood Awards, or Hillys. Click over to their online ballot to nominate Capitol Hill businesses in four categories: restaurant/eatery, retailer, service provider and best new business. The CHAMPS board say they will also nominate businesses for four additional awards, with voting open on all eight after September 26. Balloting for nominations close September 23. Here's hoping the winners don't end up following other "best of" awards in the city, which have frequently awarded top honors to national chains. Shop (and vote) local, y'all!