The Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce announced their finalists for the 2012 Small Business Awards Sept 28.

A total of 34 businesses in eight categories were chosen as finalists.

To vote for finalists, visit loudounchamber.org. Winners will be announced Nov. 9 at the National Conference Center.

Nonprofit Organization of the Year
Art Square
Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice or LAWS
Loudoun Habitat for Humanity
The Journey Through Hallowed Ground Partnership

Technology Business of the Year
Capital Computers & Networks
Gallop Web Services LLC
Image Matters LLC
MESH Multimedia

Tourism and Entertainment Business of the Year
Above Ground Winery
Goodstone Inn & Restaurant
Market Table Bistro
Stage Coach Theatre Co.

Service Business of the Year
Cookology
Potomac Falls Express Lube and Car Wash
The Catoctin School of Music
Total Equine Veterinary Associates

Franchisee of the Year
Allegra Print, Signs & Design
Crown Trophy
Lisa Svendsen, Tastefully Simple
Independent Consultant
Plato’s Closet Dulles

Home Based Business of the Year
A Poetic Peace
Country Way
Larry Miller Inc.
Olivera Music Entertainment
Story Pie Press

Retailer of the Year
Chantel’s Cakes and Pastries
Loudoun Valley Floors/Loudoun Carpet
Care Co.
Loudoun Learning Inc.
Re-Love It A Consignment Shoppe
Transition Triathlon LLC

Rural Business of the Year
Endless Summer Harvest
Notaviva Vineyards
Sunset Hills Vineyard
Wegmeyer Farms