The anticipation is almost over as results for the first-ever Lake Oconee Breeze Reader’s Choice Awards will soon be released.

The first group of winners will be announced in next week’s edition of The Breeze. The second group of winners will be featured in the July 11 edition of The Breeze.

Nominations for the Reader’s Choice Awards were tabulated earlier this month. Residents in the areas of Eatonton, Greensboro, Madison and Lake Oconee were encouraged to cast nominations for the best of the best in categories such as best bakery, barbecue, coffee, civic organization and festival. More than 100 categories were included on this year’s nomination ballot.

Brenda Pinson, Lake Oconee Breeze advertising representative, said the response has been nothing short of positive.

“We’ve gotten a very good response from businesses,” she said. “The community is very excited about it.”

Winners will be announced in the June 28 and July 11 editions of The Lake Oconee Breeze.