North Carolina’s Outer Banks is truly a unique and special region to live, visit and explore thanks to the incredible local businesses that make up the area. We rely on local readers like you to vote for your favorite places that you feel deserve to be recognized as the BEST in the OBX! The results will be shared in the spring 2025 issue of Outer Banks Coastal Life!

VOTING WILL TAKE PLACE FROM AUG. 19 – OCT. 31, 2024. 
We will accept write-in nominations until Sept. 10, but keep in mind that your nomination counts as your vote.
Please allot 24 business hours for your approved nominated vote to appear in the pre-populated choices on the ballot.

Were you or your business nominated? Use our voting toolkit to promote your participation! Upgraded ballot options also available here.

OFFICIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

Rules and Regulations

• You may vote one time per category for the duration of the contest (a nomination counts as a vote!).
• We reserve the right to modify any categories and/or contestants.
• A contestant will be immediately disqualified if they are found guilty of violating one of the following contest rules:
  • Exchanging a good or service for votes (including bribes, sales, discounts, free, etc.)
  • Exploiting, harassing or otherwise negatively portraying a competing contestant for personal gain or votes
  • Participating in fraudulent voting (3rd party resources, fraudulent emails, etc.)

If you see someone guilty of any of the above, please report to kelsey@vgnet.com.

Click a category group below to start voting.

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.

See 2024 winners here