Editor's Note: Voting was closed at 11:59 p.m. on Monday night. Contest stories will appear on July 23, when you can vote for your choice!

There is a lot to celebrate about Basking Ridge and nearby communities: great parks, great restaurants, great specialty shops and some great services.

Which do you think is the best? 

Help Patch launch our summer Readers' Choice competition in 25 categories by entering your nomination for the best of the best. (Click on the category and then place your nomination in the comments stream at the bottom of the article.)

We will be accepting nominations until July 9. You have until 11:59 a.m. on Monday night to nominate your choice in our different categories.

Then, on July 23, come back to vote on which nominee is your choice for the best. Whoever gets the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner.

Here is the list of categories. And the nominees are ... let us know!

Rules about the Readers' Choice contests are attached.

Nominate the Best Pizza in Basking Ridge and Nearby

Nominate the Best Burger in Basking Ridge and Nearby

Nominate the Best Cup of Coffee in Basking Ridge and Nearby

Nominate the Best Mexican Place

Nominate the Best Breakfast Place in Basking Ridge and Nearby

Nominate the Best Wine Shop in the Somerset Hills and Warren Area

Nominate the Best Convenience Store in Basking Ridge and Nearby

Nominate the Best Supermarket in the Somerset Hills

Nominate the Best Outdoor Seating Restaurant in Basking Ridge and Nearby

Nominate the Best Sushi Restaurant in Basking Ridge and Nearby

Nominate the Best Ice Cream Shop in Basking Ridge

Nominate the Best Submarine Sandwich in Basking Ridge and Nearby

Nominate the Most Romantic Restaurant in Basking Ridge and Nearby

Nominate the Best Place to Eat With Kids in Basking Ridge and Nearby

Nominate the Best Landscaper in the County

Nominate the Best Park in the County

Nominate the Best Preschool or Nursery School in the Basking Ridge Area

Nominate the Best Karate/Martial Arts Studio in Basking Ridge and Nearby

Nominate the Best College Prep Course in the Basking Ridge Area

Nominate the Best Public School Playground in Basking Ridge and Nearby

Nominate the Best Art Venue/Gallery in Basking Ridge and Nearby

Nominate the Best Auto Mechanics in Basking Ridge and Nearby

Nominate the Best Place to Buy Jewelry in the Basking Ridge Area

Nominate the Best Yoga Instruction in Basking Ridge and Nearby

Nominate the Best Bar in Basking Ridge and Nearby