The judges have spoken. The Most Romantic Man contest has been whittled down to this final dozen by Honolulu Pops director Matt Catingub; Vivian Aiona, wife of the lieutenant governor; news anchor Kim Gennaula of KGMB 9; and singer Amy Hanaiali'i Gilliom.

TO VOTE

Go online through Feb. 10 to read essays and choose your favorite. (One vote per e-mail address.) The top four will be unveiled on Valentine’s Day. Go to
www.honoluluadvertiser.com

THE PRIZE

Besides the honor of being among the Most Romantic Men in town, the top four vote-getters will be featured in a “Back to Romance” TV special, produced by KGMB-9, plus tickets to the Hawaii Romance Festival (May 2-11; www.mcooh.com) — oh, and a romantic dinner at Morton’s, limo, hotel, lei and a bouquet from Watanabe Florist, and etched champagne glasses from Daga. The grand-prize winner gets a free weekend in New York City, tickets to a Broadway show, luxury hotel, romantic dinner and car service.