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Recognizing Excellence. Elevating Local Businesses.

Celebrating the Businesses That Make Every City Shine

From local legends to hidden gems, Best of the City Awards honors excellence in communities across the nation — one city at a time.

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Business Recognition

Business Recognition

We honor outstanding local businesses through our annual Best of the City Awards program. From nominations to voting and final recognition, our process celebrates excellence across industries and connects top-performing businesses with their communities. Every participant receives digital recognition and a feature on our official platform.

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Premium Media Packages

Premium Media Packages

Winners can elevate their visibility with our professional media production services. Each package includes an on-site award presentation, high-quality video interviews, and photography tailored for social media and marketing use. Our team creates polished storytelling content that enhances brand credibility and community trust.

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Ongoing Growth Solutions

Ongoing Growth Solutions

Recognition is only the beginning. Through our partner network, we help businesses continue their success with marketing retainers, social content support, and access to merchant service benefits. These programs are designed to strengthen customer engagement, lower costs, and sustain long-term growth.

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Our team

Meet the team behind our success

Samantha
Founder & CEO

Samantha leads Best of the City Awards with a vision to celebrate excellence and integrity in every community. With a background in media and brand storytelling, she’s passionate about helping local businesses gain recognition that drives real growth.
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Sam
Director of Creative and Marketing

Sam brings creativity and strategy together to tell each winner’s story in an authentic, elevated way. From digital campaigns to video features, he ensures every piece of content reflects the spirit of local excellence and the high standards that define Best of the City Awards.

Anthony
Operations

Anthony oversees the systems that make the awards process seamless from start to finish. With a focus on fairness, efficiency, and exceptional service, he ensures that every nomination, vote, and partnership runs smoothly and upholds the integrity of the Best of the City brand.

Frequently Asked Questions

We are often asked...

How does the Best of the City Awards work?

Each year, local businesses are nominated across multiple categories in their city. Once confirmed, nominees appear on the official ballot for community voting. Winners receive recognition on our platform and the opportunity to be featured through professional media packages. Physical awards and marketing materials are mailed to the business to be proudly displayed.

How are winners selected?

Winners are determined through verified community voting combined with quality checks to ensure fairness and authenticity. Our goal is to highlight businesses that truly stand out in their communities.

What do participating businesses receive?

All participants receive official recognition as part of the Best of the City Awards, a digital certificate, and an online feature. Physical awards are also sent upon request. Winners can choose to upgrade to premium packages that include recorded award presentations, video storytelling, and photo features.

Can any business be nominated?

Yes, any registered local business can be nominated. We celebrate excellence across all industries—from restaurants and salons to service providers and creative professionals.

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See our work

Click on a business below to learn more about them and their partnership with Best of the City Awards.

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Pink Jeep Tours

Adventure Meets Legacy: America's Original Off-Road Experience Since 1960
Arizona
Sedona
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Rascal Modern American Diner & Bar

Where Comfort Food Meets Culinary Excellence in the Heart of Sedona
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Sedona
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Elote Café

Where Culinary Artistry Meets Red Rock Majesty
Arizona
Sedona
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What our clients say

Don't just take our word for it, see what the awesome people we work with have to say.

"Being part of the Best of the City Awards brought incredible visibility to our local shop. Customers mentioned seeing us on the ballot and online features, and it really strengthened our reputation in the community. It’s more than an award, it’s recognition that means something to our city."

Lena Morales, Owner

The Willow Boutique

"The media package transformed how we present our brand. The video team captured our story beautifully, and the final edits looked like something out of a professional commercial. We’ve used the footage everywhere (from our website to social media) and it’s brought in new clients who said they found us through our award feature."

Derrick Hill, Founder

Apex Fitness Studio

"After winning, we qualified for their partnership deals, and we weren’t expecting how much value that would add. The marketing support kept our brand consistent and visible, and the merchant services partnership helped us lower costs. It turned our award recognition into real, ongoing growth for our business."

Tara Nguyen, Co-Owner

Brightside Café

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