washingtonpost.com today announced the launch of the 2003 Best Bets readers' choice competition. The second annual competition recognizes excellence by Greater Washington area businesses and the
premier local activities in 50 categories. Last year washingtonpost.com users cast over 100,000 votes for their favorite Best Bets. The Best Bets competition will take place in two phases this year.
The nomination period will run from April 28 to May 30, 2003, and allow users to write-in their choice for any number of Best Bets categories. washingtonpost.com will tabulate the nominations into
finalists for each category. washingtonpost.com users will then be able to vote for the winners from June 25 to July 30, 2003. The winners in each category will be announced the week of August 18th,
2003. washingtonpost.com users who nominate a Best Bet will also be eligible to enter a weekly drawing that offers the chance to win a $100.00 American Express gift certificate. Best Bets is supported
by a local marketing campaign, including print publication advertisements and posters, coasters and other material available by request in the Best Bets 2003 business resources directory.
