Discover Pacific Beach has revealed the nominees for the 2012 Business Awards and needs your help to cast the deciding votes for the winners. The specific awards and nominees are as follows: • Heart of PB Award: This business reflects the true spirit of Pacific Beach and the culture that makes us “PB.” Nominees are: Taco Surf, Mr. Frostie and Pacific Coast Bicycle • Design and Improvement Award: This business aesthetically improves the community with unique architecture, attractive storefront and clean-curb appeal. Nominees are: Ciro’s Pizzeria & Beerhouse, Heidi’s Liquor and Deli, and Surf Monkey Bicycles • Newbie Award: This business is a unique and welcomed addition to the community in 2012. Nominees are: Barre Body, Duck Dive and Pappa Luna’s Empanada • Business of the Year: This business represents staying power, growth, innovation and resilience. Nominees are: North Shore Printery, Great News! Cookware and Cooking School, and Crystal Pier Hotel Members of Discover Pacific Beach said they congratulate the nominees as being the businesses that stood out throughout 2012. Discover PB officials said winners will be announced March 15 at the organization’s annual Dinner and Awards Casino Night.?Vote for your favorite businesses by going online to www.surveymonkey.com/s/VKR372B. The winners will be announced aboard the William D. Evans Historic Sternwheeler. Discover Pacific Beach is inviting all business members from Pacific Beach to join in. For more information, call Discover Pacific Beach executive director Sara Berns at (858) 273-3303.