Who Were the 10 Most Influential People in 2012

As an eventful year draws to a close, Patch again is seeking nominations for the most influential people of the Plainview-Old Bethpage community for 2012.

We need your selections and a short message about why your candidate is deserving. Please see the comment below; they offer great ideas for our nominations. We'll be adding more, but deadline is approaching.

We've been through a lot this year; our community has grieved the loss of children, suffered through a hurricane and endured a national election.

We ask for you to reflect on your choices, whether they be public figures or private people, and tell us your choices in the comment thread below. We would prefer to keep the process open, so please avoid emails. Deadline for nominations is Dec. 25.

Like last year, we'll compile a list of the top 10 people who made a difference in Plainview, and choose a winner. See that story here.

Thanks in advance; jd