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Best of Queens 2012 - Readers Choice Awards

You vote for the best of the borough

By , About.com Guide

Every year you get to nominate and vote on the best of Queens. This year the awards are part of About.com's Reader Choice Awards.

What are the categories for Best in Queens Readers Choice Awards?

The categories for 2012 are:

You got a Best of Queens but it's not listed? Sorry! It's too late for this year. Email me at queens.guide@about.com and we'll see about next year.

Best Restaurant in Queens

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Nominate your picks for the best restaurant in Queens, 2012 Readers Choice Awards.

Best Drinks in Queens

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This one is for the best bar, pub, coffee bar, cocktail lounge, cafe, or any type of place that serves beverages in Queens. You drink it, then you can name it here.

Best Arts / Music / Theater / Museum / Culture in Queens

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Nominate your pick for the place, piece, organization, or event that hit the tops of culture for Queens.

Best New Place / Thing in Queens

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The best of the new ... this one is up to you. It just has to have been new to Queens from January 2011 to January 2012.

How do I nominate someone for Best of Queens Readers Choice Award?

For 2012, the Best of Queens, Readers Choice Awards, nominations have closed.

Starting on January 18, you found the nomination form linked from this page. There was an announcement in the free, weekly email newsletter. Sign up to stay in the loop. You will also find announcements on Facebook, Twitter, and blog.

The nomination period ended on February 15, 2012. The last day to nominate someone or something for Best of Queens 2012, Readers Choice Awards, was Wednesday, February 15. No exceptions.

Not all nominees will go on to the voting round.

How do I vote for Best of Queens Readers Choice Awards?

Voting starts on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. You will find a link on this page to the online voting place. There will also be an announcement in the free, weekly email newsletter. Sign up to stay in the loop.

Voting closes on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. There will be no exceptions. Winners will be announced on Friday, March 30. Of course, there will be an announcement in the newsletter, blog, and social media.

Best of Queens From Years Past

Did you notice that there's no Worst of Queens for 2012? That's not because Queens is a perfect place to live! It's got its warts for sure. But we resolved to be positive this year ...at least with voting. If you want voice a "Worst of Queens," email me at queens.guide@about.com.

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