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Readers’ Choice – Eau Claire

Celebrate the best businesses and organizations in the area with the Readers’ Choice – Eau Claire! We put the power in your hands, the local community, to nominate and vote for your favorite companies in more than 150 categories. From trendy hotspots to hidden gems, this awards program is your chance to shine a spotlight on the establishments that make the Eau Claire area stand out.

Winners are revealed at our exclusive awards gala and to the public following the event in a printed winners edition and online. So, rally your friends, family and community, and let’s make this year’s program the best ever!

THE LATEST: Voting has ended for this year’s program! Did your company make the top three? Contact us! Who will win in this year’s program? Stay tuned!

How it Works

Each year, the Readers’ Choice – Eau Claire recognizes more than 450 businesses and organizations, and we couldn’t do it without community members like you! The awards program starts with public nominations, and from the top five nominees in each category, the voting round selects the finalists and winners.

The Top Three

Voting has ended and here are the top three finalists in the 2024 Readers’ Choice – Eau Claire. These companies are among the best in the area but who won? Find out soon when we reveal the winners! Finalists, it’s time to celebrate and spread the word about your accomplishment. Contact us to learn how you can get tickets for the awards gala and advertising packages to reach your audience and spread the word about your achievement.

Beauty & Health
  • Amy’s Angels
  • Barstow Beauty Bar
  • Beltone
  • Bullis Pond Dental
  • Chippewa Valley Eye Clinic
  • Chippewa Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
  • Da Vinci Massage
  • Eau Claire Chiropractic
  • Express Care Clinic
  • GNC
  • Grace Home Respiratory
  • Govin’s Barber Salon
  • Hebert Dental Eau Claire
  • Hy-Vee Pharmacy
  • Just Local
  • Kristo Orthodontics
  • La Bella Vita Massage
  • Larson Orthodontic Specialists
  • Livea Weight Control Centers – Eau Claire
  • Lotus Spa
  • Marshfield Clinic
  • Marshfield Clinic Dermatologists
  • Marshfield Clinic Pediatrics
  • Marshfield Medical Center
  • Marshfield Medical Center Audiology Specialists
  • Marshfield Hospital
  • Mayo Clinic
  • Mayo Clinic Dermatology
  • Mayo Clinic ENT Specialists
  • Mayo Clinic Health System
  • Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Family Birth Center
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Home Care
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Hospice Care
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Orthopedics
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Pediatrics
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Pharmacy
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Urgent Care
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Weight Management Services
  • Mayo Clinic Store
  • Mayo HealthCare System Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
  • Medicine Shoppe
  • Midwest Dental
  • Midwest Dental – Eau Claire
  • Mother Nature’s Food, Inc.
  • Northwoods Therapy Associates
  • Nova Salon
  • Oakleaf Clinics
  • Oakleaf Clinics Pediatrics
  • Oakleaf Surgical Hospital
  • OakLeaf Medical Network Obstetrics
  • OakLeaf Surgical Hospital – Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
  • Paradise Massage, LLC
  • Paulsrud Chiropractic
  • Plastic Surgery Clinic of Eau Claire
  • ProMedica Hospice Service
  • ReforMedicine
  • ReV Nails
  • Saylon Seven
  • Shear Experience
  • Shopko Optical
  • Sport Clips Haircuts
  • St. Croix Hospice
  • Stucky Chiropractic Center
  • The Dapper Man Barbershop
  • The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy
  • Tips N Toes Nails & Spa
  • VIP Nails
Dining
  • 3rd & Vine
  • 4 Mile Restaurant & Bar
  • Albertville Tavern
  • Altoona Family Restaurant
  • Amber Inn
  • Anderson’s Chic-n-Fish
  • Bloomer Bakery
  • Bresina’s Carry Out
  • Buzz’s Bar & Grill
  • Bubbles BBQ Food Truck
  • California Tacos
  • Cancun Grill
  • Casa Margarita
  • Casa Mexicana
  • Cowboy Jacks
  • Chippewa Family Restaurant
  • Chippewa Valley Cheesesteak
  • Chef Logan – Houligans
  • Draganetti’s Ristorante
  • Durand Bakery
  • Egg Break Cafe
  • Egg Roll Plus
  • Eau Claire Cheese & Deli
  • Erbert & Gerbert’s Sandwich Shop
  • Famous Daves
  • Fortune Cookie
  • Foster’s Fireside
  • Fuji Sushi & Steak House
  • Geno’s
  • Hangar 54 Grill
  • Houligans Steak & Seafood Pub
  • Jade Garden
  • Jared Hughley – Johnny’s Steak House
  • Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse
  • Josef’s Cheesecake
  • Karl’s Bar-B-Q Express
  • Kwik Trip
  • Lake Hallie Golf Course / Bar & Restaurant
  • Mahli Thai
  • Mancino’s
  • Manny’s Mexican Cocina
  • Milwaukee Burger Company
  • Mona Lisa’s Restaurant
  • Monk’s Bar & Grill
  • Nathan Berg – Tomohawk Room
  • Norske Nook
  • Northern Taphouse
  • Olson’s Ice Cream
  • Panther Drive-In
  • Perkz Cafe
  • Pizza Del Re
  • Pizza Ranch
  • Randy’s Family Restaurant
  • River Inn Bar
  • Sammy’s Pizza Restaurant & Pub
  • Shanghai Bistro
  • Smackdaddy’s Gourmet Grub
  • Texas Roadhouse
  • The Alibi Lounge
  • The Coffee Grounds
  • The District
  • The Goat Coffee House
  • The Nucleus
  • The View
  • Thai Orchid
  • Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
  • West Side Bar and Grill
  • Whirlybird Coffee Co.
  • Wissota High Shores Supper Club
Entertainment & Leisure
  • 200 Main Art & Wine Gallery
  • Action City
  • American Legion
  • B-Framed Galleries
  • Barn Again Lodge
  • Barn at Mirror Lake
  • Blue Ox Music Festival
  • Bowl Winkle’s
  • Brunet Island State Park
  • Carson Park
  • Chippewa Valley Church
  • Club TEN Lounge Games and Lanes
  • Country Jam USA
  • Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market
  • First Congregational
  • Florian Gardens
  • Heyde Center For the Arts
  • High Roller Skating Center of Eau Claire
  • Ho-Chunk Gaming
  • Irvine Park & Zoo
  • Jacob’s Well
  • K.C. Hall – Chippewa Falls
  • Leinie Lodge
  • Lilydale
  • Loopy’s Grill & Saloon
  • Metropolis Resort & Conference Center
  • Northern Wisconsin State Fair
  • Pablo Center at the Confluence
  • Phoenix Park
  • Princeton Valley Golf Course
  • River Prairie Center
  • Sacred Heart Church
  • Silent Waters Campground
  • St. Croix Casino Turtle Lake
  • Stoney Creek RV Resort
  • The Alibi Lounge
  • The Brewing Projekt
  • The Lismore Hotel Eau Claire
  • The Sandbar
  • Treasure Island Resort & Casino
  • Wagner’s Lanes & The Complexx
  • Westside Bar and Grill
  • Wisco
Finance
  • Brady Zwiefelhofer – Thrivent
  • CCF Bank
  • Debi Waldusky – Edward Jones
  • Edward Jones
  • Lisa Berger – Edward Jones
  • Marine Credit Union
  • Merrill Lynch
  • Nicolet National Bank
  • Northwestern Bank
  • Royal Credit Union
  • Thrivent Financial
  • WESTconsin Credit Union
Home & Home Services
  • Anderson Moving
  • C&E Wurzer Builders
  • C&M Home Builders
  • Chippewa Manor Assisted Living
  • Chippewa Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation
  • Chippewa Valley Homebuilders
  • Coldwell Banker
  • C.S. Construction
  • Dan the Moving Man
  • Dove Healthcare
  • Elite Realty Group
  • Heritage at Oakwood Hills
  • Heritage Enhanced Assisted Living Services
  • Property Shoppe Realty LLC
  • Rock and Tait
  • Sandvig Construction
  • Two Men and a Truck
Kids & Education
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College CVTC
  • Globe University
  • Hand in Hand
  • Mayo Clinic Health System Child Development Center
  • University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
  • YMCA of the Chippewa Valley
Pets
  • Chippewa Veterinary Clinic
  • emBARK
  • Oakwood Hills
  • Paws and Claws
  • Ruff Life Pet Hotel
  • Westgate Animal Hospital
Services
  • Adam Nicolet
  • Ali Rud Financial Services, L.L.C.
  • AMK Cleaning Services
  • Andrews Auction
  • Ann Johnson – Johnson & Paulus
  • Artisan Tattoo
  • Asher Lasting Exteriors
  • B & B Electric, Inc.
  • Bertrang Roofing
  • Bohl & Proulx Plumbing
  • Brantner Lawn Care
  • Chem-Master
  • Chippewa Valley Cremation Services & Celebration of Life Center
  • Chippewa Valley Electrical Contractors CVEC
  • Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
  • Cohen Law
  • Dana Wachs – Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs, LLP
  • Down To Earth
  • Erv Smith Services, Inc.
  • Giles Photography & The Frame Works
  • Gregg Bohlig – State Farm Insurance Agent
  • Green Oasis
  • Gunderson Plumbing & Heating
  • Hansen Auction Group
  • Higgins Travel Leaders
  • Holiday Vacations
  • Horan Funeral Home
  • Hovland’s, Inc.
  • Hurlburt Heating, AC & Plumbing
  • Jessie Weber
  • Kelly Heating & Electric
  • Michael Cohen
  • Merry Maids of Eau Claire
  • Micheal Jay Photography
  • Nicolet Law
  • On The Go Bus Tours
  • Pella Windows and Doors
  • Poquette, Donnellan & Schlewitz Law, LLC
  • Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services
  • Rock and Tait
  • Ryan’s Relics Estate & Auction Co. LLC
  • Sam Gearing – State Farm Insurance Agent
  • Schneider Siding & Windows
  • Service First Plumbing
  • Shades of You
  • Sharp Photo & Portrait
  • Skin Prints Studio
  • Window World
  • Yakesh Roofing
Shopping
  • ALDI
  • Amundsons Appliance
  • Azara
  • Bargain City Superstore Chippewa Falls
  • Blain’s Farm & Fleet
  • Bloomer Floral & Gift Shop
  • Brent Douglas Flowers
  • Calm and Collected
  • Carpet City Flooring Center
  • Country Treasures
  • Davids Bridal
  • Eau Claire Herbal Shop
  • Economy Furniture
  • Eevy Ivy Over Flowers Framing And Gifts
  • Festival Foods
  • Foreign 5
  • Furnish 123
  • Goodwill
  • Heinz Family Farm
  • Here We Grow Again
  • Hope Bargain Center
  • Hope Gospel Mission
  • Hy-Vee
  • Independent Flooring
  • Jacobson’s Ace Hardware
  • JCPenney
  • Karl’s TV, Audio, Appliance & Furniture
  • Kohl’s
  • Korger’s Furniture and Decorating
  • Lasker Jewelers & Diamonds
  • Mason Shoe Outlet Store
  • Mattress Firm Eau Claire
  • May’s Floral Garden
  • Maurices
  • Menards
  • Midwest Flooring
  • Muldoon’s Men’s Wear
  • Off The Rack Bridal World
  • Once Upon A Child
  • Parrs Hardware
  • Rogan’s Shoes
  • Rogers & Hollands
  • Ross
  • Rump’s Butcher Shoppe
  • SCHEELS
  • Sherwin-Williams Paint Store
  • SLATE Boutique and Gifts
  • Slumberland Furniture
  • Sokup’s Market
  • Steves Hemp
  • Sunny Skies CBD
  • Tangled Up In Hue
  • The Attic
  • The Durand Smokehouse
  • The Local Store
  • The Shed
  • Tractor Central
  • Williams Diamond Center
Spirits
  • 44 North an American Gastropub
  • Bemis Bluff Winery
  • Big T’s Saloon
  • Bloomer Brewing Co.
  • Brewing Project
  • Chippewa River Distillery & Brewster Bros. Brewing Co.
  • Cowboy Jacks
  • Dixon’s Autumn Harvest Winery
  • Dooleys Pub
  • Houligans
  • Infinity Beverages Winery & Distillery
  • Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co.
  • Jayne Miller Munkwitz – Bloomer Brewing Co.
  • Missy Christianson – The Alibi Lounge
  • Northern Tap House
  • Nicki Sandbar
  • Rally House Sports Bar
  • Red Mixer
  • River Bend Winery & Distillery
  • SandBar and Grill
  • The Alibi
  • The Alibi Lounge
  • The Brewing Projekt
  • The District
Sports & Fitness
  • Combined Fighting Systems
  • Elite Karate
  • Eau Claire YMCA
  • Hickory Hills Golf Course
  • Lake Hallie Golf Club
  • Planet Fitness
  • Ronin Fitness
  • Wild Ridge Golf Course
Top Employers
  • Catalytic Combustion Corporation
  • Chick-A-Dee’s Family Restaurant
  • Earthbound Environmental Solutions
  • Fast Fuel Fresh Grill & Juice Lounge
  • Next Door Pizza Pub
  • Osseo Fire Department-Tri County Food Pantry
  • Sunny Skies CBD
  • Whirlybird Coffee Co.
  • Wisconsin Veteran Farm & Winery
Vehicles, Dealers & Services
  • Affordable Tire Company
  • Airtec Sports
  • Auto King Auto Sales
  • Bauer Built Tire & Service
  • Bloomer Tire Center
  • Camping World
  • Chad’s Towing & Recovery
  • Chilson Subaru
  • Chilsons RV
  • Markquart Lube-N-Wash
  • Markquart Motors
  • Markquart RV Hallie
  • Mikkelson Towing & Recovery
  • Marine Plus
  • Nate’s Towing & Repair
  • Nels Gunderson Chevrolet
  • Northside Service
  • Osseo Ford Sales & Service
  • Polzer Brothers
  • Rick’s NAPA
  • Superior Auto Body
  • Trubilt Collision Center
  • Wissota Collision & Customs
  • Youngsteads
  • Zacho Sports Center Marine & Powersports

*Subject to Change Based on Verification and Eligibility

The Categories

There are more than 150 categories in the Readers’ Choice – Eau Claire! This list has been curated to best represent the Eau Claire area. Nominate or vote in any or all of these categories during their respective period. Have a category suggestion? Complete the form at the bottom of this section.

Beauty & Health

Barber Shop
Chiropractic Clinic
Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Center
Day Spa
Dental Clinic
Dermatology Clinic
Eye Care Clinic
Facial/Massage Therapy
Hair Salon/Spa
Hearing Aid/Hearing Specialist Center
Home Health Care Services
Hospice
Hospital
Massage Therapy
Maternity & Childbirth Center
Medical/Doctor’s Office
Medical Supply Store
Nail Salon – Manicure/Pedicure
Nutrition/Vitamin/Supplement Store
Orthodontic Clinic
Orthopedic Center
Pediatric Clinic
Pharmacy/Drug Store
Physical Therapy Clinic
Sports Medicine Clinic
Urgent Care/Walk-In Clinic
Weight Loss Center

Dining

All-Around Restaurant
Appetizers
Bakery
BBQ/Ribs
Breakfast
Brunch
Buffet
Burger
Business Lunch
Chef
Chicken Wings
Chinese Food
Coffee Shop
Country Cooking
Curbside/Carry Out/Drive-Thru
Deli/Sub/Sandwich Shop
Dessert
Doughnut Shop
Family Friendly Dining
Fine Dining
Fish Fry
Food Truck
Fried Cheese Curds
Fried Chicken
Italian Food
Japanese Food
Mexican Food
Outdoor/Patio/Rooftop Dining
Pizza
Romantic Restaurant
Seafood Restaurant
Steakhouse
Supper Club
Sushi
Taco
Thai Food
Vegetarian/Vegan Food

Entertainment & Leisure

Art Gallery
Bingo Hall
Birthday Party Venue
Bowling Center
Campground
Casino
Concert Venue
Drinks With Your Dog
Festival/Fair
Hotel/Resort/Lodge
Park
Tourist/Seasonal Attraction – Local
Trivia
Water Park
Wedding Venue

Finance

Bank
Credit Union
Financial Planner
Financial Planning
Mortgage Lending Company

Home & Home Services

Assisted/Senior Living
Home Builder
Home Repair/Remodeling Company
Interior Design Company
Moving Company
Nursing Home
Real Estate Agency

Kids & Education

Child Care
Higher Education

Pets

Pet Kennel/Boarding/Day Care
Veterinary Clinic

Services

Attorney
Attorney – Personal Injury
Cleaning Service Company
Electrician/Electrical Service Company
Funeral Home/Crematory
Heating/AC Service Company
Insurance Agency
Law Firm
Lawn Care/Landscaping Company
Photography Studio
Plumbing Company
Roofing Company
Siding Company
Tattoo Parlor
Travel Agency
Travel Services
Tree Service Company
Window Company

Shopping

Antique/Coins & Collectibles Store
Appliance Store
Bridal/Formalwear
Butcher/Seafood Shop
CBD Store
Children’s Clothing Store
Cigar/Smoke/Vape Shop
Clothing Boutique
Flooring Store
Florist Shop
Furniture Store
Gift Shop
Grocery Store
Hardware/Home Improvement Store
Jewelry Store
Lawn Equipment Store
Mattress Store
Men’s Clothing Store
Paint/Wallpaper Store
Shoe Store
Thrift Store
Women’s Clothing Store

Spirits

Bartender
Beer Selection – Restaurant/Bar
Bloody Mary
Brewpub/Brewery
Cocktail – Restaurant/Bar
Distillery
Happy Hour
Sports Bar
Winery

Sports & Fitness

Fitness Center/Gym
Golf Course
Martial Arts

Vehicles, Dealers & Services

Auto Body/Collision Center
Auto Repair Company
Boat/Marine Dealer
New Car Dealership
Oil Change Service
RV Dealership
Tire Center
Towing Service Company
Used Car Dealership

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Winners Edition

Winners of the Readers’ Choice – Eau Claire are revealed to the public in a winners edition. This commemorative, printed section will publish in an upcoming edition of the Leader-Telegram and will include all of the finalists and winners, along with their details. This guide is an excellent resource to keep on hand throughout the year for discovering the best businesses and organizations in the Eau Claire area. After the winners edition publishes, the winners are published for free online.

Publishes September 2024 in the Leader-Telegram.

Winners and finalists can be viewed online for free after the section publishes.

Business Resources

The Readers’ Choice – Eau Claire provides a one-of-a-kind platform for businesses and organizations to showcase their brand. By leveraging targeted digital ads, email marketing, DIY templates, and other marketing tools, companies can elevate their visibility during the nomination and voting phases, and beyond. It’s important to note that while these advertising opportunities can help boost a company’s chances, the decision ultimately rests with the public, as winners and finalists are determined through their votes.

Unique opportunities to promote your business or organization.

Leverage our program to gain exposure and attract new customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I go to nominate a company and what are the guidelines?

You can nominate a company once a day per category when the nomination round is active. To do so, navigate to the appropriate section and category on the ballot and type the complete company name. Once your choice has been input, complete the registration form (on your first visit) with your information and click the "Nominate" button. You can then continue nominating in other categories. There is no "Submit" button. If you nominate in 25 or more categories, you will be eligible to win the sweepstakes. To nominate again on future visits, you can use the “magic link” function that sends you an easy login email to sign back into the ballot.

I do not see a category that fits the company I would like to nominate. Can it be added?

Our categories are curated to best fit the area. However, each year we add and remove categories to drive innovation and rejuvenate the program. Once nominations have begun for that year's program, categories cannot be changed. If you would like us to suggest a category for future programs, please submit it here. When considering categories, we take several factors into account including popularity, community participation and the number of eligible companies in the area in that category.

My company made the top five in the nomination round. What happens next?

Congratulations on your company making the top five! This means you were in the top five by nominations in your category of all companies submitted during the nomination round. Your company moves on to voting where the winners are selected. Improve your chances by encouraging your fans to vote for you and contact us through the Business Resources section of this website to see how our advertising packages can help!

How do I vote in the program and can I "write in" a company during this round?

The nominees in the voting round consist of the top five companies from the nomination round. New companies cannot be added at this stage. To vote for a company, go to its category on the ballot and select “Vote” near its name. You can vote once a day per category when the voting round is active. After selecting the nominee, complete the registration form (on your first visit) and click the "Vote" button. You can then continue voting in other categories. If you input a company, your vote has been recorded. There is no "Submit" button. If you vote in 25 or more categories, you will be eligible to win the sweepstakes. If you participated in nominations, you must re-register, but your information will be carried over. To vote again on future visits, you can use the “magic link” function to sign back in.

My company made the top three in the voting round. What happens next?

Congratulations on your company making the top three! This means you were in the top three by votes in your category of all companies submitted during the voting round. You may even have won! Stay tuned to the big reveal when winners are announced and contact us through the Business Resources section of this website to see how our advertising packages can help you spread the word about your accomplishment!

My company's basic information is incorrect on the ballot. What can I do and how do I get my company details added to my listing?

We do our best to ensure company information is correct but acknowledge that errors can occur. If you notice any inaccuracies in your company’s basic information, contact us through the Additional Questions form below and let us know what is wrong and we will correct the issue. Maximize your company's visibility with our enhanced listings and advertising packages. Enhanced listings offer a comprehensive display of your company’s information, including your company logo. Additionally, our advertising packages enable you to actively promote your company and encourage the community to nominate or vote for you. contact us through the Business Resources section of this website now to get started!

How are companies alerted that they made the top five after nominations or top three after voting?

We diligently reach out by phone or email to each company to notify them of their top five or top three status, utilizing information collected from their websites, social media, or map listings. You should expect to hear from someone representing your local newspaper, USA TODAY NETWORK, USA TODAY NETWORK Ventures, or Gannett. Be cautious of inbound calls from individuals not affiliated with these companies. You can always verify communications by contacting us through the Additional Questions form below. The top three list is also posted on this website after the ballot has been reviewed. If you haven't heard from us and want to know if your company made it to the top five or top three, please contact us through the Business Resources section of this website so that we can provide you with important program details and information on how our advertising products can help you promote your company! 

How many times can I nominate or vote in the program and how do you prevent fraud?

You can nominate or vote in the program during their respective periods once a day per category using one individual email address. Our platform employs CAPTCHA technology to prevent bots and tracks IP addresses to prevent fraudulent voting and ensure accurate results. For more information, see our complete participation rules on our ballot pages.

How can my company increase its chances of being nominated or voted for in the program?
If you want to increase your company’s chances of being considered in the program, there is no better strategy than delivering an outstanding experience to your customers. When they are impressed by your service or product, they are more likely to recommend you and think of you during this awards program. You can also leverage various marketing channels, such as hanging posters in your store, sharing updates on social media, sending email newsletters and more. If you need assistance with promoting your company during the program, contact us through the Business Resources section of this website! We offer advertising packages tailored to your goals, helping you reach your target audience and stand out from the competition. Offering prizes or discount-related incentives to obtain nominations is strictly prohibited and may result in company disqualification.
What comes with being named a finalist or winner in the program?

Winning or placing among the top three finalists in the Community's Choice Awards is a prestigious achievement that reflects a company's excellence in its respective industry. The winners and finalists are published online and publicized to the community, serving as a trusted resource for people searching for the best places to eat, shop, receive services and more. Companies can also showcase their accomplishments by using our free winner and finalist logos and purchasing winner plaques, finalist certificates and window clings that proudly display their achievement. Contact us through the Additional Questions form below to learn more about these opportunities.

Does this program require payment in exchange for participation, or is it solely based on the community’s nominations and votes?

Participation in the Community's Choice Awards is completely free of charge! We believe that every eligible company should have the opportunity to be recognized for their outstanding products, services and contributions to the community without any financial barriers. While we do offer advertising opportunities that can help boost a company’s chances, the decision ultimately rests with the public, as winners and finalists are determined through their votes. Company self-promotion with owned marketing channels to solicit nominations and votes are encouraged!

How do I find out the finalists and winners of this year's program?

After the program ends and we contact the finalists, we announce the winners and finalists online. Our online Winners Guide includes company details, making it a trusted resource for those looking for the best places to eat, shop, receive services and more. So, the next time you are searching for a new pizza place, need a reliable plumber, or are shopping for clothing, make sure to check out our guide for some top-notch recommendations!

Is there an awards ceremony or event for the program?

Currently, there is no formal awards ceremony for this program, but we do recognize and celebrate the achievements of participants by announcing the winners online after the completion of the program. As the program continues to grow and attract more participants, we may consider organizing an event to further enhance its prestige!

My company was selected as a finalist or winner. How can I get a plaque or certificate and window cling and when do they arrive?

If you purchased an advertising package, you should receive your window cling, certificate, or plaque within six to eight weeks of the winners being announced. If you did not purchase an advertising package, please contact us through the Additional Questions form below for information on their availability or how to purchase them. Don't forget, you can also showcase your accomplishment by using our free winner and finalist logos.

When is next year's program and what can my company do until then to improve my chances?

Stay tuned to the How it Works section on this website to find out when next year's awards program will take place. Typically, the program follows a similar timeline each year. In the meantime, we encourage you to motivate your company's employees to deliver outstanding experiences to your customers. When customers are impressed by your service or product, they are more likely to recommend you and keep you in mind during the awards program. Thank you for your participation and support, and good luck next year!

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