Discover Pacific Beach announced its nominees for its annual Business Awards recognizing businesses in the district that contribute to the community of Pacific Beach throughout the year. The following businesses stood out in 2013:

Newbie — Best New Business in 2013:

* The Baked Bear

* Fat Sal’s

* The Closet Signature

Design & Improvement — Business that Aesthetically Improves the Community:

* The Patio on Lamont

* Turquoise Laundry

* Tavern

Heart of Pacific Beach — Business that Reflects the True Spirit of Pacific Beach:

* San Diego Surf School

* Vavi

* Crest Liquor

Winners will be decided by a public vote. To cast your vote for your favorite in each category, visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/H98GYHL. Winners will be announced at Discover PB’s annual dinner and awards casino night on March 27 from 6 to 10 p.m. The awards event will feature a riverboat-style gambling reception hosted Casino Concepts, a plated dinner prepared by the chefs at the Catamaran Resort Hotel and an auction to benefit the many programs of Discover Pacific Beach. To view the casino night invitation, click here.