The Rules & Details
We’re excited to announce our 2026 Reader’s Choice Awards recognizing the Best of the South Valley. It’s our way of celebrating the things that make the our valley great. Know someone that has an exceptional business, service, or experience? Start voting today!
Best of the South Valley voting will open on February 14 with a write-in nomination round. After nominations close on March 28, we count the number of votes for each entrant. Top nominations advanced to the finalist round.
Readers make their nominations for each category and can vote up to one time per day in each category. When the nominations close on March 28th, we count the number of votes to determine the finalists, which will be published online April 1st.
NOTE: You may vote up to one time per day in each category for the finalist voting round.
The best way to win is to campaign. Most nominees will need to muster their loyal customers, friends, family (and maybe even their kooky aunts) to support them. Basically, this is a great platform to get the word out and garner some grassroots support for your business.
Winners will receive Best of the South Valley campaign assets to drop in your own images and use on social media, flyers, posters, and more. That’s all the help we can give you. Good luck out there.
1. Nomination round: Nominations open Friday, February 14th through Friday, March 28th.
2. Finals: Finalist voting in each category opens Tuesday, April 1st through Wednesday, April 30th.
3. Winners: Winners will be announced in May and then honored in our June issue!
