It's time once again for the 2026 Webster County Readers’ Choice Awards! For those who've been around Webster County for a while, you know this event is personal. It's not a national contest—it’s local, celebrating the businesses you see daily, the folks you know, and the places that truly support our community, from sponsoring ball teams to showing up for events without being asked.
This is your chance to give those businesses the recognition they deserve.
Key Dates for the 2026 Awards:
Nominations Open:
Nominations are officially open now.
Nominations Close:
The deadline is April 30 at 11:59 p.m. No late entries will be accepted, so if a local Webster County business deserves a spot on the list, speak up now!
Voting Period:
Voting begins May 1 and runs through May 31. You can cast a vote for your favorites every single day during this period.
Winners Announced:
Results will be published on June 17 in a special section dedicated to the Readers’ Choice Awards.
The contest is always a great mix of friendly competition, community pride, and a chance for local businesses to gain some bragging rights.
This is fundamentally about acknowledging the little things that add up: the coffee shop that opens early, the hardware store clerk who finds that obscure part, or the service provider who takes the extra time to do the job right. It’s a collective "Hey, we noticed."
Do you have a favorite local spot—or several? Take a few minutes to nominate them. It doesn't take long, but it means a lot. In our community, supporting local isn't just a saying; it's simply what we do.
