We want to extend a BIG thank you to everyone that participated in the first annual Republic-Times Best of 2013 contest. We also want to congratulate all of the winners by displaying their photos with their Best of 2013 certificates below.

The contest was a great success in its first year with a total of 12,884 votes cast online at republictimes.net/bestof2013, the most popular categories being Best Floral or Gift Shop, Best City and Best Assisted Living/Nursing Home.

Thank you to everyone and here’s to a great 2014!