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2022 Heart Of Del Ray Business Nominations Sought
Which business represents the heart of Del Ray? Nominate a business to win the annual award from the Del Ray Business Association.
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Each year, the Heart of Del Ray award recognizes a business that represents the "heart and soul" of Del Ray. The Del Ray Business Association has opened nominations for the 2022 Heart of Del Ray award.
According to the Del Ray Business Association, nominated businesses demonstrate "a warm and welcoming attitude to the community and customers, their commitment and generosity to the community, and to their overall contribution to what makes Del Ray the best place in the world to eat, live, work and shop."
Last year's Heart of Del Ray winner was Dolce & Bean. Businesses can only win the award once.
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Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Jan. 31. Five finalists will be announced on Jan. 31, followed by voting through Feb. 9. The winner will be presented with a heart-shaped award on Feb. 11.
To vote, visit www.visitdelray.com/heartofdelray.
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Past winners are:
- 2009: A Show of Hands
- 2010: Jen Walker, McEnearney Associates
- 2011: Bobi Bomar, Homes of Alexandria/Compass
- 2012: The Neighborhood Pharmacy of Del Ray
- 2013: The Greener Cleaner of Del Ray
- 2014: Del Ray Pizzeria
- 2015: Mind the Mat Pilates & Yoga
- 2016: Caboose Cafe
- 2017: Del Ray Cafe
- 2018: Pork Barrel BBQ
- 2019: Taqueria Poblano
- 2020: Ms. Preeti's 7-Eleven
- 2021: Dolce & Bean
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