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Nominate
Oct 26–Nov 8
Add the local standouts people should know.
The locals' choice
Best of
Best of
Cache Valley
A valley-wide celebration of the restaurants, shops, services, people and places that make home feel like home.
Your favorites deserve the spotlight.
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Vote
Nov 9–29
Choose one favorite in as many categories as you like.
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Celebrate
Dec 4
Meet the 2026 winners in a special edition.
71 ways to show local love
Browse every corner of the valley.
From fry sauce and first haircuts to roofers, trails and hidden gems. If it matters to local life, it belongs here.
Reader ballot
Pick your local favorites.
Vote in one category or all 71. Choose one nominee per category, then add your name and email to submit your ballot.
Visual approval mode · voting opens Nov 9
Finished choosing?
Your ballot can include as many or as few categories as you like.
One last step
Your details verify one ballot and add you to Cache Valley Locals.
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Ballot preview complete.
This is the confirmation voters will see. No vote has been sent while the API connection is pending.
Open Oct 26–Nov 8
Who should be on the ballot?
Tell us about a Cache Valley business, place, program or person that deserves a nomination. One nomination is enough — this is not a vote count.
Visual approval mode · nominations open Oct 26
Submit a nomination
Local and independently loved is the spirit.
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Nomination preview complete.
This is the confirmation nominators will see. No nomination has been sent while the API connection is pending.
Save the date
Winners arrive Dec 4.
After voting closes, every eligible ballot will be tallied and checked. The winning local favorites will be revealed here and in Cache Valley Locals.
Nov 29Voting closes
Dec 1–3Final tally & review
Dec 4Winners announced
A spotlight built for sharing.
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Best Coffee Shop
Winner revealed Dec 4
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Best Daycare/Preschool
Winner revealed Dec 4
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Best Hidden Gem
Winner revealed Dec 4
For Cache Valley businesses
Turn local love into momentum.
There is no fee to be nominated, appear on the ballot or win. Share your category, invite your customers to vote, and let the valley do the talking.
How to take part
Three easy moves. Zero ad spend required.
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Get on the ballot
Submit your business in the most relevant category before nominations close Nov 8.
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Rally your regulars
Share your voting link from Nov 9–29. Ask for support without offering incentives for votes.
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Celebrate the result
Winners receive a shareable badge and a feature in the Dec 4 special edition.