Final Votes
The final Best of the Orange/Chatham ballot is expected to receive over 60,000 votes.
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Contest Details
Nominations
Nominate your favorite businesses and places when the Ballot opens.
Participating Counties
Wake County, Durham County, and Orange/Chatham Counties.
Contest Information
Nomination Process
Nominate favorite businesses and places as the ballot opens.
Overview
Winning 'Best of the Triangle' has been a coveted honor for the last 25 years. The INDY Best of the Triangle Readers’ Poll is year-round by county.
Promotion for Businesses
Promote the vote to patrons through socials, email, etc.
Disclaimer
Independence from Other Companies
Any claims from companies other than INDY Week regarding awards should be treated as unaffiliated.
For Businesses
Ad Spot Confirmation
Contact sales@indyweek.com ASAP for ad spot confirmation as space is limited.
Contact for Ads
Contact sales@indyweek.com ASAP for more info and to confirm your ad spot as space is limited.
Contact for Promotional Opportunities
Contact sales@indyweek.com for promotional opportunities as ad space is limited.
Promote Voting
Businesses can promote the vote through socials, email, etc. using provided images.
Promotion Materials
Use the provided images to promote the vote to your patrons.
Promotional Materials
Promote the vote to your patrons through socials, email, etc.
Promotional Opportunities
Promote the vote through social media and email using provided images.
Vote Estimates
The final Best of the Orange/Chatham ballot is expected to receive over 60,000 votes.
Voter Expectation
Final Best of the Orange/Chatham ballot is expected to receive over 60,000 votes.
Voting Expectations
The final ballot is expected to receive over 60,000 votes.
General Information
Contest Overview
The INDY Best of the Triangle Readers’ Poll recognizes the best businesses in the Triangle area.
Voting Process
Nominate your favorite businesses which will be included on the ballot.
Important Notices
Affiliation Notice
Any companies claiming to provide plaques, posters, or awards for a fee are unaffiliated with INDY Week.
Recognitions
INDY Week distributes recognitions for this Readers' Poll.
Unaffiliated Communications
Any claims from companies other than INDY Week regarding plaques or awards are unaffiliated.
Instructions
Ballot Access
Click the link below to view the Ballot today!
Links
Contact Sales
Contact for ad spots as they are limited.
Contest Information
Click here for more information about this contest as well as our year-round Best of the Triangle.
Official Ballot
Click here for more information about the contest.
Press Club
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Promotional Images
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Promotional Video
Watch a video for promotional opportunities.
Video on Previous Best of the Triangle
Watch this video for promo opportunities.
Watch Video
For promotional opportunities on the ballot, please take a moment to watch this video from a previous 'Best of the Triangle'.
Links and Resources
Join Press Club
Support local journalism and keep the Triangle vibrant.
Promotional Resources
Use provided images to promote the vote.
Watch Promotional Video
Video from a previous Best of the Triangle.
Participation
Nomination
Nominate your favorite businesses and places when the ballot opens.
Participation for Businesses
Promote the vote to your patrons through socials, email, etc.
Promotional Information
Advertising Contact
Contact sales@indyweek.com for ad spots, space is limited.
Expected Participation
The final ballot is expected to receive over 60,000 votes.
For Businesses
Use promotional materials available through provided link.
Vote Expectations
The final Best of the Orange/Chatham ballot is expected to receive over 60,000 votes.
Promotional Information for Businesses
Contact Information
Contact sales@indyweek.com for promotional opportunities.
Expected Votes
The final Best of the Orange/Chatham ballot is expected to receive over 60,000 votes.
Promotion Resources
Use the images provided for social media and email promotions.
Promotional Opportunities
Ad Space
Contact sales@indyweek.com ASAP for more info and to confirm your ad spot as space is limited.
Vote Participation
The final Best of the Orange/Chatham ballot is expected to receive over 60,000 votes.
Vote Information
Affiliation Warning
Any communication from companies other than INDY Week claiming to provide plaques, posters, or awards for a fee are unaffiliated with INDY Week.
Contact for Advertising
Contact sales@indyweek.com ASAP for more info and to confirm your ad spot as space is limited.
Join INDY Week's Press Club
Consider joining to support local journalism and keep the Triangle out of encroaching news deserts.
Voting Structure
Eliminated the traditional Nominating Round. Each county will have only ONE voting period - resulting in 1 Winner and 2 Runner Ups for each category.
Voting Information
Ballot Link
Click to view the Ballot today! for more information about this contest.
Eligibility
Each county will have only one voting period resulting in one Winner and two Runner Ups for each category.
Nominating Round
We have eliminated the traditional Nominating Round, with only ONE voting period for each county.
Nomination Round
Eliminated traditional Nominating Round; only one voting period per county.
Polling Method
One voting period per county leading to 1 Winner and 2 Runner Ups for each category.
Voting Dates
Vote Jan. 21st - Feb. 28
Voting Period
Vote from Jan. 21st to Feb. 28
Voting Results
1 Winner and 2 Runner Ups will be announced for each category.
Winner and Runners-Up
Each county will have 1 Winner and 2 Runner Ups for each category.
Winners Announcement
Final winners will compete for the title of 'Best of the Best of the Triangle'.
Winning Honor
Winning 'Best of the Triangle' has been a coveted honor for the last 25 years.