The First Annual Portland Indie Biz Awards will recognize the leaders among Portland’s vibrant independent business community and showcase the impact that independently owned businesses have on greater Portland and the state of Maine.

More than 100 locally owned and independent businesses were nominated through this site in April. Now it’s time to vote!

An award ceremony to honor the finalists and award recipients will take place May 22 from 6:30 to 10 at SPACE Gallery in Portland. Buy your tickets online now.

The event will include live music, a silent auction, and awesome food and drink from local businesses.

The Indie Biz Awards are a fundraiser for the Portland Buy Local Campaign.