Voting Opens for Hilly Awards Honoring Local Businesses

Capitol Hill residents can show their support for their favorite local businesses by voting for them in this year’s Hilly Awards.

The Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce (CHAMPS) hosts the annual Hilly Awards Gala, which recognizes top businesses and nonprofit organizations on the Hill. Voting for this year’s awards began Monday.

More than 400 local businesses were nominated last year, according to CHAMPS. The group presents awards to restaurants, pet service providers, healthcare organizations, arts groups and auto mechanics, among other businesses and nonprofits.

Voting will remain open until Sept. 20. Winners will be announced at the Hilly Awards Gala at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (301 A St. SE) on Nov. 7. Each category will have one winner and one runner-up.

Tickets to the gala are available online for $50 before Aug. 31. Admission includes food and drinks from local Hill eateries.

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