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Best of the Best FAQ's

There is a lot that goes into The Citrus County Chronicle’s Best of the Best! Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions:

Getting on the Ballot

1. What is the Best of the Best?
The Best of the Best is a celebration of the best Citrus County has to offer when it comes to businesses and organizations that make Citrus County a better place to live.

2. How does The Citrus County Chronicle determine Best of the Best winners?
You can vote your favorites in dozens of categories through our online ballot. Write-in nominations are accepted or vote for any of the businesses already on the ballot. Voting runs April 8 - April 28, 2024.

3. Do businesses have to pay to get on the ballot?
No way! It is 100% free to participate. We do have options to give your business more exposure, but purchasing advertising does not guarantee anything for the contest. If you are interested in getting your business logo on the ballot, you can use our toolkit form to request our media kit.

4. What happened to that one category from last year?
You sent us hundreds of notes during and after last year’s Best of the Best, and we used that feedback to create this year’s ballot. Some categories have been expanded, others have been tweaked for clarity, and a couple were put on the shelf. These changes refresh the ballot so it’s not the exact same, year after year.

5. Do advertisers automatically win?
No! Best of the Best results are based on our reader voting. Some winners may be advertisers or later choose to be one, but being an advertiser does not guarantee a win. We work hard to maintain the integrity of this contest because it means so much to our community. We do NOT sell votes! Any business/nominee that is flagged for fraudulent activity may be removed from the ballot for the remainder of the campaign. No cheating!

Once the Voting Begins:

1. Where is the “submit” button? How do I know my nominations counted?
There is no final “submit” button. Once you click the “VOTE” button and enter your email address, your choice is recorded. No further action is needed.

2. I’m having trouble registering. What do I do?
When you start nominating in the first category of your choice, you will be asked to fill out the registration form. When you complete this step, you will be registered, and you can continue casting your votes on the ballot. If you have trouble with that process, we suggest trying a different browser or device.

3. I don’t have time to fill out the whole ballot right now. Can I come back later and do more?
Sure! As long as you’ve already registered and it’s before the deadline, you can pick up where you left off. When you return to the ballot on the same device, you should be automatically logged in and able to see your previous selections. If you aren’t logged in and you know that you’ve already registered in that round, click the “Already participated in this round…” link for further instructions.

4. Can I continue the process on another device?
Yes. When you return to the ballot on a different device, click the “Already participated in this round…” link for further instructions.

5. How many times can I vote for a business? One vote per category.

6. How do I find out who the winners are?
Winners will be announced in a special edition of the Citrus County Chronicle newspaper on Sunday, June 29. Subscribe now to get the Best of the Best and the Citrus County Chronicle – delivered right to your door.