Nominate the Best for Readers' Choice 2012

There is a lot to celebrate about Madison and the surrounding area: great parks, great restaurants and great retail shopping.

But who do you think is the best? 

Help Patch determine the best of the best in Madison by entering your nominations in each of the categories below. (Click on the category and then place your nomination in the comments at the bottom of the article.)

We will be accepting nominations until July 9.

Then, on July 23, come back to vote on which nominee is the best. Whoever gets the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner. A PDF of the officials rules is attached.