Who Is Long Valley's Person of the Year in 2013?

Washington Township has had quite a year, hasn't it?

We're just weeks away from turning the page on 2013, a year in which we celebrated (in numerous ways) the town's 275th anniversary, saw great accomplishments and, sadly, lost loved neighbors.

So, we're asking you, our readers, to nominate a "Person of the Year" for 2013. In 2012, Patch's inaugural competition for this honor, readers overwhelmingly nominated Glenn Lightner, the 14-year-old boy who publicly battled a rare form of brain cancer until he succumbed to the disease in December. 

We're not limiting nominations to single persons, however. Maybe it's the group of volunteers who helped the town celebrate its 275th anniversary. Maybe it's a business that made a difference in the community too big to ignore. 

Or, maybe you want to honor someone posthumously, such as the beloved Josh Adickes or Jeannie LeFrancis. 

Consider the nomination period open right now. Post your thoughts in the comments section below. We won't have a vote-off unless it's too close to call, so the total number of nominations for a person, group or business on this thread will be our honoree.

We look forward to your nominations and, as always, thanks for your participation.