Every summer, the SM Sun newspaper puts out its annual "Best of " ballots. The past few years, California Fresh received first place for Best Local Entrepreneur, Best Meal for Your Money, etc. Well, this year, we're hoping you vote for your favorite things, & we're willing to put our money (well, our Sandwiches & Smoothies) where our mouth is.

Here's all you have to do. Go on-line to http://www.santamariasun.com/bestof-register.php

This is important! You have to fill this out for them to EMAIL you your one-of-a-kind access code. Once you register, check your email, and then enter your access code to continue to your ballot.

The ballot consists of 124 categories, but you only need to fill out 62 of them to authenticate your entry. Once you complete your ballot, it will take you to a page that states you have completed your ballot. PRINT THIS PAGE OUT. This will serve as your coupon and it MUST be turned it to work as a voucher (It looks like this)

Bring this page in to your local California Fresh by June 18, and you'll get a free CF Combo, no purchase necessary. That's a free 1/2 Sandwich & 12 oz smoothie of your choice! No matter who you vote for, we want your voice to be heard! Here are a few categories for which California Fresh is eligible:

• Best Smoothie
• Best Tri-Tip
• Best Deli Sandwiches
• Best Santa Maria Restaurant
• Best Overall Restaurant
• Best Meal for Your Money
• Best Restaurant for Veg-Heads
• Best Caterer
• Best Entrepreneur (Chad Jordan)
  
• Best New Business (BBES - Chad's Facebook Business)
  

This is an awesome way to vote for a number of cool things about our area, so we hope you have a few minutes to help us vote. Even if you vote for our competitors, we want your voice to be heard! So hurry up, there's a Sandwich & Smoothie waiting just for you!!!