Here’s what you should know about getting involved:
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 for voting.
• Nominations: Jan. 20-31
• Voting: Feb. 24-March 14
• Winners announced: Friday, April 18
• Special section: Publishes in the Journal-News: Sunday, April 20
Categories
We have 157 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 many new subcategories this year, so be sure to explore all of your options on the ballot.
How to get winners first
We’ll be releasing some information exclusively first throughout the contest in our Daily Headlines newsletter, which sends late in the morning each weekday.
• Sign up for our Daily Headlines newsletter
Where to get more information
All things about Best of Butler County are at journal-news.com/best-of-butler-county.
We’ll also be releasing information daily on our social media channels.
How to promote yourself or your business
We’ve put together a website that people and businesses can use for information and tips about how to promote themselves in the contest.
Click here to visit that website, which includes:
• Downloadable logos and graphics
• Suggested language for social media posts
• A form to contact us for more information
How to advertise
Do you want to advertise to promote yourself or your business in Best of Butler County?
Click here to submit your information to us and get started in connecting your logo to our nomination and voting tool.
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