Submit your nominations for the finest in the Blue Ridge today!
It’s time to vote in our Best of the Mountains Readers’ Choice Awards!
From the Best Events & Festivals, to the Best Stays and Plays; the Best of the Outdoors, to the best in Food & Drink – we need YOUR help to identify and honor the very finest in the Blue Ridge mountains. Here’s how it works!
ROUND 1 – Nomination Round (now through May 31, 2026)
Vote for your favorites from the nominees listed on the ballot, or write in your own picks to get them in the running. Every write-in nomination also counts as your vote in that category during this round!
ROUND 2 – Finalist Round (June 10 – July 12, 2026)
Based on your votes in the first round the top nominees will advance to the finals and all write-in activity will be closed, leaving the best of the best to go head-to-head and determine the ultimate winners!
Voting is broken up into three regions: Upper Blue Ridge (VA, WVA and KY), Central Blue Ridge (NC and TN) and the Lower Blue Ridge (SC and GA) – you can vote is as many or as few regions as you like!
Cast your nomination votes today to make sure your favorites are in the running, then stay tuned for details on the final round later this summer! Thank you for helping us celebrate the BEST of the mountains – we can’t wait to see who you crown!
