You're going to want to vote in The Gazette's 2011 Best of the Springs.

Why? Altruism. You want others to know where to find the best of everything in the Pikes Peak region, right?

OK, maybe the altruism bit didn't fly with all of you. How about a shameless bribe: some walking around money ...or at least walking around gift certificates.

Every person who votes will be entered to win a grand prize of $500 worth of anything from a previous Best of the Springs winner of your choice. Five runners up will win $100 each in prizes for voting. Winners of the prizes must live within 60 miles of The Gazette.

Not a bad deal, eh?

Voting continues until Feb. 13. But if you wait, you'll forget about it.