BEST Business Awards 2026: Nominate and Vote in California

Every successful business has a story behind it. It may have started with one person, one idea, one small office, or years of hard work that few people ever saw. Behind the businesses we rely on every day are entrepreneurs, employees, families, and teams working to serve their customers, create jobs, and strengthen our communities.

Right now, the nomination and voting process for the BEST Business Awards 2026 is underway, and I want to personally invite businesses and members of our community to participate. There are two ways to take part.

NOMINATE A BUSINESS

Is there a company, entrepreneur, professional, restaurant, organization, or service provider you believe deserves recognition?

Nominate them for the BEST Business Awards 2026.

Think about the businesses you trust and recommend. Who consistently provides outstanding service? Who has built a respected company? Who creates jobs, supports the community, demonstrates leadership, or simply does exceptional work year after year?

A nomination gives that business an opportunity to be considered for recognition among the Best Companies of the Year.

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE BUSINESSES

If a business is already participating in the BEST Business Awards, show your support by voting for it. Your vote is an opportunity to recognize the companies and professionals that have earned your trust and support.

I also encourage participating businesses to get involved. Let your customers, employees, business partners, friends, and supporters know that voting is underway. Share your participation and invite the people who know your work firsthand to cast their votes. Recognition should not simply be about the size of a company. Small businesses, established companies, emerging entrepreneurs, professional practices, restaurants, service providers, nonprofits, and organizations all contribute to the economic and social strength of our communities.

For more than two decades, the BEST Business Awards has provided a platform to recognize business achievement, entrepreneurship, professional excellence, leadership, and community impact.

On Friday, November 6, 2026, business leaders, professionals, elected officials, organizations, and special guests will come together for the annual BEST Business Awards Ceremony & Gala, featuring the Miss California International Grand Finale.

Which businesses deserve to take the stage and be recognized on Friday, November 6, 2026?

If an outstanding business has not yet been nominated, nominate it. If your favorite business is already participating, vote for it. And if your own company is participating, invite your community to support you.