Do you know someone "sexy"? (We bet you do!) Then nominate them for the Mercury's "Sexiest People in Portland" contest! The sexiest guy and girl will win $200 each, AND get a tastefully sexy photo spread in the upcoming and always wildly popular Mercury Sex Issue!

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:

• Take or procure a picture of the sexiest Portlander you know—could be your girlfriend or boyfriend, a mechanic, librarian, barista, teacher, bike messenger, city worker... we don't care! If they're "HOT" we want them!

• Go to flickr.com/groups/portlandmercury and submit your photo. IMPORTANT: Be sure to tag it "sexy portland 2010" (include the quotes!) and make sure you know how to get in quick contact with your model (who must be over 18 years old).

• Too old-timey for Flickr? NO PROBLEM! Simply submit your photo via old-timey email to sexyportland@portlandmercury.com, and be sure to include model info and your daytime phone number.

IT'S THAT SIMPLE! Deadline for entries is Monday, March 1st, so don't delay! Make sure the sexy people in your life get the money and notoriety sexy people deserve with the...

MERCURY'S SEXIEST PEOPLE IN PORTLAND CONTEST!