For the fourth year, AZFoothills.com has asked readers to weigh in on their favorite people, businesses and hidden treasures in the Valley. Thousands of nominees were nominated by the public, editors and focus groups, and duked it out for the honor of calling themselves the Best of our Valley. After millions of votes were cast at AZFoothills.com over the past 60 days, voting has concluded.

With more than 250 voting categories, every Valley citizen will recognize names of the selected Valley people, places and things. Find out if your favorite sushi spot, nonprofit or newscaster is a winner later this week, after votes are verified.

The best of each category this year will be featured in the March 2013 issue, a tell-all guide to the coolest people and places in the Valley of the Sun, as chosen by its residents. The winner with the most total votes will be featured on the cover of Arizona Foothills Magazine' s Best Of issue.

As a special thanks to the winners and those who helped them attain their "Best Of" status, a celebratory fete will be held in March 2013. Stay tuned for details!