NOMINATIONS for the Daily Echo-backed Blooming Beautiful Bournemouth campaign have now closed.
We asked our readers to put forward their suggestions for the initiative, which is being run in conjunction with Bournemouth Coastal BID and Heart FM and we have been overwhelmed by the response.
Now it is time to draw up the shortlist before it goes to the public vote to choose the finalist and winner.
Blooming Beautiful Business, Vote For Us flowers have been adorning windows across Boscombe, Southbourne, West-bourne, the East Cliff and West Cliff of Bournemouth, as businesses aim to show the best of what they offer.
As thanks for your time, one lucky person picked out of a draw of voters will win a £500 voucher to spend in one of hundreds of BID member businesses, whilst two runners-up will each receive a £250 voucher.
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