Leader Publications needs your help in determining the best businesses, services and people in Michiana.

The Niles-based company’s newest online contest, Best of Michiana, is asking readers to submit nominations for the “best of” in each category.

The top three businesses, services, and or people with the most submissions will be featured in the Leader’s Best of Michiana magazine Aug. 31 in Off the Water and Sept. 3 in the Leader.

Submissions can be made by visiting any Leader Publications website and clicking on the Best of Michiana link under the contests tab found near the top of the page. The deadline for submitting is midnight Aug. 17.

Ten $25 gift certificates good at some of last year’s winning businesses will be awarded to contest participants through a random drawing. These business include: Martin’s, Family Fare, Riverfront Cafe, the Wounded Minnow, Fireside Tap & Grill and Wings, Etc.