Finalists Named For 2021 Heart Of Del Ray, Voting Open

ALEXANDRIA, VA — After Del Ray residents nominated businesses for the 2021 Heart of Del Ray award, six finalists have been named.

The Heart of Del Ray award is presented each year by the Del Ray Business Association to a business that is the "heart and soul of Del Ray." This year's finalists are Del Ray Psych & Wellness, Dolce and Bean, Rock Of Ages Music, Rosemont Landscaping & Lawncare, St. Elmo's Coffee Pub and Stomping Ground.

Voting is open to the public until noon on Thursday, Feb. 11. The winner will be announced on Friday, Feb. 12. The winning business will receive a heart-shaped sign to display in time for Valentine's Day.

Undecided on which business to vote for? Here's what the Del Ray Business Association says about the award:

Selection should be based on which business best demonstrates their warm and welcoming attitude to the community/customers, their commitment and generosity to the community, and to their overall contribution to what makes Del Ray the best place in the world to live, work and shop! In other words, what business warms your heart when you [hear] its name?

To vote, visit visitdelray.com/heartofdelray.