Welcome to the Outer Banks Coastal Life Best Of Readers’ Choice Awards

By participating in the Outer Banks Coastal Life Best Of Readers’ Choice Awards, your email address will automatically be added into our contact database at the conclusion of the contest. You may receive e-newsletters and/or digital promotions and can unsubscribe at any time. Your data will not be shared with outside entities.

Voting in the Outer Banks Coastal Life Best Of Readers’ Choice Awards is a wonderful way to celebrate the places you love and the people who make this region special. These awards are designed to spotlight our local business community—the independent shops, restaurants, professionals, and locally owned or franchised businesses that capture the spirit of life on the Outer Banks.

By voting, you’re supporting the people and businesses who invest in our coastal communities, employ our neighbors, and help create the experiences that make the OBX unforgettable. From Food & Drink to Home & Garden and beyond, readers like you will determine who rises to the top. Winners will be those who receive the highest number of votes overall in their categories at the conclusion of the contest.

We thank you in advance for your participation and look forward to sharing the results with you in our Spring 2026 issue of Outer Banks Coastal Life!

The Best Of Awards

VOTING PERIOD: Aug. 18 – Oct. 31, 2025

Note: If you do not see your favorite business on the ballot, you may nominate them until September 26, 2025. This nomination will also serve as your vote. Please allow 48 business hours for your approved nominated vote to appear in the pre-populated choices on the ballot.

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If you have a question, please contact: mbethune@vgnet.com.