WASHINGTON — The National Retail Federation recently announced that Jeremy Litchfield of Atayne in Brunswick has been selected as a top 20 finalist for NRF’s “This is Retail” nationwide video contest.

The finalists, according to a news release, range from small business owners to vice presidents at national retail chains, and from wine shops to sporting goods retailers.

To view Litchfield’s video, visit RetailMeansJobs.com/thisisretail/ JeremyLitchfield. Public viewing of and voting for the top 20 videos, now under way, is at retailmeansjobs.com/vote.

“The incredible stories we heard from small business owners and employees through this contest serve as a reminder that retail is at the heart of every community,” said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay. “While each of these finalists has their own story, they collectively demonstrate the opportunities in and power of retail, which supports 42 million U.S. jobs.”

The selection process will continue through April as the top 20 videos go head-to-head in a bracket-style tournament, each week being narrowed down to the top 10, five and finally the top three. Anyone can cast a vote for their favorite videos, voting up to 10 times a day per matchup. The contest’s top three finalists will be announced on May 1 and will be flown to NRF’s Washington Leadership Conference for the announcement of the contest rankings on May 16. The firstplace winner will receive $25,000, with $15,000 for second place and $10,000 for third place.