TAHOE/TRUCKEE — Our residents and businesses are what make our communities thrive. So why not celebrate their achievements, as chosen by their peers?

Nominate your favorite businesses, places and people in the region in the 2011 Best of North Tahoe and Truckee online competition brought to you by the Sierra Sun and North Lake Tahoe Bonanza.

The contest begins Sunday, June 24. Check www.sierrasun.com/bestof2011 at noon that day for full details.

And while you wait, here's a sneak peek of this year's contest:

In 2010, we decided to present our annual Best Of contest in a different format. Based on reader feedback, we are reverting back to our more familiar style for the 2011 version. This year, we have 68 different categories, under the grouping of Best People, Best Food and Drink, Best Business and Best Places/Events.