We’ve finished our voting period, and we’re getting ready to announce our winners on Oct. 10.
Here’s what you should know:
Timeline
The contest will have a nomination period, for you to submit any people or businesses you’d like, followed by a voting period after a list of finalists is selected in each category.
The number of nominations a person or business receives will heavily determine the list of finalists.
• Nominations: June 17-28
• Then, we choose the finalists
• Voting: July 22-Aug. 9
• Winners announced: Thursday, Oct. 10
• Special section published in the Springfield News-Sun: Sunday, Oct. 13
Categories
We have 80 subcategories this year in nine categories: Around Town, Auto, Beauty & Wellness, Food, Dining & Drinking, Health & Medical, Home Improvement, Professional Services, Recreation and Retail.
There are nearly three dozen new categories this year, so be sure to explore all of your options on the ballot.
Where to get more information
All things about Best of Springfield are www.springfieldnewssun.com/bestofspringfield.
We’ll also be releasing information daily on our social media channels: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Last year’s winners
Looking back at 2023, here are the winners.
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