COLUMBIA, MD – Several Columbia establishments are up for awards from a restaurant trade association that recognizes the best of the industry across the state. The Restaurant Association of Maryland's Stars of the Industry Awards is an annual program in which the public is invited to vote online. Vote at the bottom of the article.

Three Columbia restaurants are in the running for awards for Maryland's favorite restaurant, Maryland's favorite new restaurant and Maryland's best craft beer program. In addition, two employees at Columbia area restaurants are contenders for the coveted "Heart of the Industry Award." Without further ado, here are the nominees from Columbia.

Stanford Grill at 8900 Stanford Boulevard is up for the Maryland's Favorite Restaurant.

The competition in Maryland's Favorite Restaurant category includes the following:

Lewnes' Steak House - Annapolis

The Prime Rib - Baltimore

Stanford Grill - Columbia

Sunset Grille - Ocean City

Woodmont Grill - Bethesda The Turn House at 11130 Willow Bottom Drive is up for Maryland's Favorite New Restaurant.

These are the nominees in the Maryland's Favorite New Restaurant category:

Ekiben - Baltimore

Baltimore - The Elephant

Baltimore Heritage 485 - Prince Frederick

Medium Rare - Bethesda

The Turn House - Columbia The Ale House at 6480 Dobbin Center Way is a contender for the Craft Brew Program of the Year.

Here are the contestants for Craft Brew Program of the Year in Maryland: