Fifteen years ago, the Concord Insider launched the Cappies, a series of local business awards voted on by the community each summer. This year, to mark a decade and a half, we’re opening up voting for a special extra round. From August 16-31, you will have the opportunity to cast your ballot for the reigning sub-category winners, competing for the first-ever category champion title, The Top Cap. This additional competition will culminate in a celebration on September 16 for all the Top Cap winners and all the 2025 Cappies participants.

As always, the Cappies is about you. So take this opportunity to vote for your favorites in each category.

Rachel is the community editor. She spearheads the Monitor's arts coverage with The Concord Insider and Around Concord Magazine. Rachel also reports on the local creative economy, cold cases, accessibility...