How to Make the Most of Your Win

How to Make the Most of Your Win

Brodie Tyler on June 10, 2026

Congratulations again to the 2026 Best of SLC winners. Here are a few simple ways to make the most of your recognition and keep the momentum going.

📌 Use your winner assets

Add your complimentary Best of SLC winner graphics to your website and social media
Highlight your win on your homepage and in marketing materials

🏅 Show it off

Purchase and display your Best of SLC plaque
Feature your award in your storefront, office, or reception area

📝 Share the moment

Post photos and highlights from the May 4 + 5 awards ceremony
Thank your customers and supporters on social media or by email

🔗 Boost visibility and SEO

Link to the official Best of SLC winners list from your website
Add your award to your Google Business Profile and other online listings

Recognition like this does more than celebrate a great year. It builds trust, strengthens your brand, and helps new customers feel confident choosing your business across Salt Lake City and surrounding communities.

Post-Awards FAQs

Brodie Tyler on May 28, 2026

Still have questions after the 2026 Best of SLC Awards? We’ve got you covered.

What if I won but couldn’t attend the ceremony?

Your recognition still stands. Winners are officially listed on the Best of SLC website and may use their winner graphics in marketing and promotions.

I didn’t attend. Can I still get a certificate?

Certificates are only provided to businesses that attended the awards ceremony in person.

How do I access winner graphics?

Log into your dashboard to download complimentary winner graphics for your website, social media, and marketing materials.

Can I still purchase a plaque?

Yes. Plaques are available through your dashboard and are a great way to showcase your Best of SLC recognition year round.

When does the next season begin?

Nominations are open year round. It’s never too early to focus on customer experience and your online presence as preparation for the 2027 Best of SLC Awards.

Thanks again for being part of Best of SLC 🏆

Thank You for an Unforgettable Celebration!

Brodie Tyler on May 8, 2026

What an incredible night. Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2026 Best of SLC Awards this week. The energy in the room and the support for local businesses made it a truly memorable celebration.

It was an honor to recognize so many outstanding companies, teams, sponsors, and supporters who help make Salt Lake City and surrounding communities such a great place to live, work, and shop.

🏆 The 2026 Best of SLC winners are now live on our website.

Take a look and see which businesses earned this year’s top honors across the Salt Lake City area.

Thank you for being part of Best of SLC. We’re already looking forward to celebrating with you again next year 🎉

Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

Brodie Tyler on April 24, 2026

We’re so excited to celebrate with you at the 2026 Best of SLC Awards Ceremony at the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek. If you’ve attended before, you know it’s one of the most memorable nights of the year. If this is your first time, you’re in for a fun evening celebrating the best businesses in Salt Lake City.

Here’s everything you need to know 👇

When is it?

Monday, May 4
Tuesday, May 5

In an effort to accommodate as many guests as possible, this year’s event will be split over two evenings.

>>> Check your assigned night here

Doors open in the evening. The program runs about two hours and moves quickly from category to category.

Where is it?

Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
75 S West Temple St
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Complimentary parking is available at the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek garage. Space is limited and available on a first come first served basis. We recommend carpooling or using a ride share if possible.

What’s included?

Your ticket includes a full evening of celebration:

• Red carpet photo opportunities
• Awards presentation
• Door prizes
• Dessert reception
• On stage winner photo moment

VIP ticket holders also receive:

• Early entry and preferred seating
• Unlimited drinks during the event
• A Best of SLC gift
• Extra door prize entries

Who should attend?

This night is all about our finalists and their teams. Many businesses bring staff members, family, or partners who helped them reach this stage. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate together with other standout local companies.

What should I wear?

Dress up and have fun with it. Most guests choose cocktail or formal attire, so think dresses, suits, or something a little elevated if you want to make the night feel special.

How long is the event?

About two hours. Short, high energy, and focused on celebrating the businesses that make Salt Lake City such a strong local community.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you on May 4 + 5 at the 2026 Best of SLC Awards.

More Businesses. More Competition. More Recognition.

Brodie Tyler on April 15, 2026

As Best of SLC has grown over the past few years, we’ve seen more nominations, more votes, and more incredible businesses competing across the Salt Lake Valley than ever before. Because of that growth, we made a small update to the way winners are announced for the 2026 program.

In previous years, each category included three finalists, with one overall winner and two additional “Top Three” placements. While we loved being able to recognize multiple businesses, we felt the structure could be clearer and more meaningful for both winners and customers.

Beginning in 2026, Best of SLC categories will now recognize Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners.

The number of finalists has not changed. We’re simply refining the way placements are presented to better highlight the businesses that earned top support from the community.

We believe this updated format creates stronger marketing opportunities for winners, especially for small and locally owned businesses. Gold, Silver, and Bronze placements are easier for customers to understand at a glance, more recognizable in advertising and social media, and give businesses a clearer way to promote their achievement throughout the year.

As the program has become more competitive, we also wanted to create a format that better reflects the level of accomplishment involved in placing among the top businesses in the Salt Lake Valley. Finalists will continue to represent the top contenders in their category, with Gold, Silver, and Bronze placements announced live at the Best of SLC Awards Ceremony.

Our goal with this update is simple. We want to continue recognizing the businesses that are making a real impact in the Salt Lake Valley while giving winners awards they can more effectively use to build trust, credibility, and visibility within the community.

We’re incredibly grateful to the thousands of people who nominate and vote for their favorite local businesses each year, and we can’t wait to celebrate this year’s finalists and winners at the 2026 Best of SLC Awards Ceremony.

How Winners Are Chosen

Brodie Tyler on April 10, 2026

Ever wonder how Best of SLC winners are selected? The program is designed to balance community support with real customer feedback so the results reflect businesses that consistently deliver strong experiences across Salt Lake City and surrounding communities.

Here’s a simple look at how the process works.

Community nominations

The process begins with year round community nominations. Local residents nominate businesses they trust and recommend, helping identify companies that deserve recognition in each category.

Nominee selection

After the nomination period closes, our team reviews eligible businesses and selects up to 10 official nominees per category. Nominees are chosen primarily based on Google reviews from the past 12 months, helping highlight businesses with strong and consistent customer support.

Community voting

Once nominees are announced, the community has the opportunity to vote for their favorite businesses. Each person may vote once per category during the voting period.

Final scoring

After voting closes, results are compiled. Community votes are combined with Google reviews from the past 12 months to determine which businesses earned the highest overall scores and move forward as finalists and winners.

This approach helps ensure Best of SLC winners are not only supported during voting, but are also consistently backed by real customers throughout the year.

Salt Lake City Has Voted. Finalists Coming Soon

Brodie Tyler on April 2, 2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2026 Best of SLC Awards voting stage. Community support plays a major role in helping highlight the businesses that truly stand out across Salt Lake City and surrounding areas.

What happens now?

Our team is now compiling results by combining community votes with Google reviews from the past 12 months to determine which nominees earned the highest overall scores and will move forward as finalists.

What’s next?

Finalists will be announced soon, with winners revealed live at the Best of SLC Awards ceremony on May 4 + 5.

Thanks again for being part of Best of SLC and supporting the local businesses that make this community strong.

Voting Is Now Open!

Brodie Tyler on March 17, 2026

The moment is here. Voting for the 2026 Best of SLC Awards is officially open, and this is when the Salt Lake City community gets a say in recognizing the businesses that truly stand out.

From longtime favorites to trusted local service providers, voting is your opportunity to support the companies that consistently deliver great experiences across Salt Lake City and surrounding communities.

Voting is open March 17 through April 2.

During this time, residents can visit our website and vote for their favorite businesses across multiple categories in the 2026 Best of SLC Awards.

How voting works

Voting is simple, but meaningful:

• Each person may vote once per category
• Voting must remain fair and cannot be incentivized
• Votes are combined with Google reviews from the past 12 months

Together, these factors help identify the businesses that have earned strong customer support and community trust.

Nominees: now is the time to spread the word

If your business is an official nominee, this is the moment to let your customers know.

Helpful ways to encourage participation include:

• Sharing your nomination on social media
• Using complimentary voting graphics in your dashboard
• Mentioning your nomination during customer interactions
• Sending a short email or text inviting customers to vote

Support local. Make it count.

Voting is open now. Visit the Best of SLC website and make your voice heard before voting closes on April 2.

Just 3 Days Until Voting Opens!

Brodie Tyler on March 13, 2026

We’re officially in countdown mode. In just a few days, voting for the 2026 Best of SLC Awards will open, one of the most important stages of the entire program.

If your business is an official nominee, now is the time to prepare. If you’re a supporter of local businesses, get ready to make your voice heard.

When does voting open?

Voting runs March 17 through April 2.

During the voting stage, Salt Lake City area residents can visit our website and vote to support the businesses they believe truly stand out. Voting is combined with Google reviews from the past 12 months to help determine which nominees rise to the top.

Voting must remain fair and cannot be incentivized, but nominees are encouraged to spread the word. A little preparation now can make the voting period even more impactful.

Here are a few effective ways to prepare

• Share a post letting customers know voting opens soon
• Download complimentary voting graphics from your dashboard
• Mention your nomination during customer interactions
• Plan a short email or text reminder once voting begins

Voting opens soon, and this is when the Best of SLC community really comes together. Whether you’re preparing to share your nomination or planning to vote, now is the time to get ready.

Congrats to our 2026 Best of SLC Nominees!

Brodie Tyler on March 2, 2026

The official nominees for the 2026 Best of SLC Awards are here.

Each category includes up to 10 businesses selected primarily based on Google reviews from the past 12 months. Earning a spot as an official nominee means your customers showed up for you in a big way.

If your business made the list, congratulations. This is already something worth celebrating across the Salt Lake Valley.

What to do next if your business is an official nominee

Claim your nomination

If you have not claimed your nomination yet, now is the time. Claiming only takes a minute and gives you access to your business dashboard.

Why claiming your nomination matters

Once claimed, you can:

• Download complimentary Best of SLC nominee graphics
• Access important program updates
• Purchase tickets for the Best of SLC Awards ceremony on May 4 + 5
• Order plaques and recognition items
• Review and update your business information

Claiming your nomination also helps make sure your business details appear correctly throughout the program.

It also helps keep the program running smoothly. While ties are rare, they do happen, and in those cases preference may be given to businesses that have claimed their nomination.

Start getting ready for what comes next

The next step is the finalist stage, where top scoring nominees move forward in each category. Winners will be announced live at the Best of SLC Awards ceremony on May 4 + 5.

In the meantime, nominees can download their complimentary graphics and start sharing the news with customers, friends, and followers.

Salt Lake City has an incredible business community, and we are excited to celebrate the companies that help make it thrive.