Your nominations are in, now it's time for the final round of balloting for the readers' choice awards for our Best of Dallas® 2020 issue. No worries, though, because we make voting easy. We even encourage it, unlike some people we won't name.

No need for a mail-in ballot that might not arrive on time and no risk of picking up a virus at a polling place. Just check out this list of nominees and tell us online which you think are best.

Granted, choosing the best places to eat, drink, shop and see shows is a little awkward this year with the pandemic shutting down so much. Still, our favorites are soldiering on, finding new ways to deliver the good stuff to Big D, working hard to keep their employees on the job and the rest of us happy and safe.

While this year isn't going to go down in the books as anyone's favorite, tough times bring out the best in North Texans, and we've seen countless examples of generosity, courage and neighborliness. So, vote and help us honor the good-hearted people whose spirit is Dallas' greatest treasure.

The entrepreneurs and creative people you loved before the pandemic are still here, doing their best to keep the city flourishing. They've earned a round of applause.

Come back September 24 to see the winners in our annual Best of Dallas edition.