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Best of Our Valley 2020<\/strong><\/a> is now open for voting. From now through Nov. 30, vote on your favorite local businesses, professionals and individuals across more than 4,000 categories for AZ Foothills annual Best Of Our Valley online contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The very best of each category will ultimately be featured in the coveted AZ Foothills\u2019 Best of Our Valley collectors edition issue<\/strong>, a tell-all guide to the coolest people and places in the Valley of the Sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In honor of the fierce competition, we\u2019re highlighting some of the leaders in the top categories so you can get to better know your nominees and potential winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, we\u2019re showcasing some of the nominees making a name for themselves in the nightlife world in the Nightlife & Cocktails<\/strong><\/a> category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Bartender\/Mixologist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Miguel Mora<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Miguel Mora of Vecina is currently leading this coveted category, while Liza Loewenhagen of Genuine Concepts is in the running for second place. Vote here<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Local DJ<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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DJ Iceman has spun his way to the top of the leader board. Vote here<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Nightlife Photographer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Zee Peralta Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Zee Peralta Photography currently has more than 70-percent of the votes, but there’s still a chance for Peter Speyer to catch up. 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