If the metric of popularity is longevity, Cintas’ America’s Best Restroom (ABR) contest is still connecting with consumers.

Rubin Communications Group conceived the competition a dozen years ago, and nominations are now being accepted for 2013 through July 23. Finalists will be announced August 6.

“Nominees and finalists run the gamut, from historical buildings or five star luxury hotels and restaurants in big cities, to gas stations along remote highways and mom & pop style diners in the rural Midwest,” says RCG’s Sabrina Zimring, who doubles as Survey Editor for ABR.

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The votes are in for the 2^nd Annual Cintas & Carhartt Cold Crew Contest, a competition created by Rubin Communications Group to recognize the toughest winter workers in the United States and Canada.

This year’s winner is James Tatem, an arborist foreman from Hooksett, NH who said he depends on Carhartt rental uniforms and well insulated coats to survive blistering New England winters. His grand prize is an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the CMA Music Festival June 6 – 9 in Nashville, TN.

Dave Bensette, a mail carrier from Tecumseh, Ontario, and Dawn Martin, a cattle rancher from Beulah, ND finished second and third and each received Carhartt merchandise.

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