Decatur County residents can vote for their favorite businesses in Bainbridge and the rest of Decatur County in the Post-Searchlight’s 2014 Readers’ Choice Awards.

The Readers’ Choice Awards is a way to let the read people and businesses know residents think they are doing a great job. Readers can vote on their favorite businesses in the county.

Categories range from favorite shopping and services, restaurants and even favorite people like teachers, farmers and law enforcement officers.

When readers cast their vote, they will automatically be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift certificate to a business of their choice.

Deadline for entries is Wednesday, July 16, by 5 p.m.

Only original newsprint entries will be accepted. Readers should mail their ballots to Readers’ Choice, P.O. Box 277, Bainbridge, GA 39818 or be dropped off at 301 N. Crawford Street, Bainbridge, GA 39817. Ballots can also be filled out on the Post-Searchlight’s website.

Respondents must submit a minimum of 10 categories for votes to be accepted.