Nominations are now open for the tenth-annual WRAL Voters' Choice Awards.Celebrate the best local businesses across the Triangle by nominating and voting for the best.
Each year, 100,000+ nominations and votes are submitted to shine a spotlight on local favorites. There is no cost for businesses to be nominated, voted on or win awards.
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With over 100 categories, this is your chance to help businesses, people and services in central North Carolina get the recognition they deserve. Between Sept. 9 through Oct. 9 you can submit nominations here: pugongyingbo.com/vcas.
The top five nominees in each category will move on to the voting ballot as finalists. Voting runs Nov. 6 to Dec. 11.
Some of the most popular categories and their 2023 winners include:
- Donuts: Krispy Kreme
- Fine Dining: Angus Barn
- Grocery Store: Wegmans
- Local Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt: Two Roosters
- International Food: Sassool
The winners of the tenth-annual WRAL Voters’ Choice Awards will be announced in January 2025. Get involved in the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #WRALVCAs.
Don’t see an industry-specific category relevant to your favorite business? Consider nominating in Five-Star Awards categories.
Business owners:Sign up here for VCAs updates, reminders and access to graphics to promote your business throughout the ballot phases.
2024 WRAL Voters’ Choice Awards Categories
FIVE-STAR AWARDS
- Boss of the Year
- Business Leader of the Year
- Chef of the Year
- Coworking Space of the Year
- Employer of the Year
- Local Corporation of the Year
- Local Startup of the Year
- New Restaurant of the Year
- Small Business of the Year
- Woman of the Year
BUSINESS
- Animal Hospital
- Antiques & Thrift Shop
- Automotive Dealer
- Barbershop/Hair Salon
- Birthday Party Venue
- Children's Clothing Store
- Customer Service
- Dance Studio
- Florist
- Gifts
- Gymnastics School
- Indoor Activity Center
- Jewelry
- Martial Arts Instruction
- Pet Boarding/Daycare
- Pet Supplies
- Pet Training Service
FOOD & DRINK
- Baked Goods
- BBQ
- Biscuits
- Bottle Shop
- Brewery
- Brunch
- Burgers
- Caterer
- Cocktails
- Deli
- Distillery
- Donuts
- Family Dining
- Fine Dining
- Food Truck
- Fries
- Grocery Store
- Health Food
- Hot Dogs
- International
- Local Artisan Food
- Local Chocolate
- Local Coffee
- Local Ice Cream/Fro. Yogurt
- Local Produce
- Neighborhood Bar
- Nightclub
- Outdoor Dining
- Pizza
- Seafood
- Southern Food
- Specialty Dessert
- Sports Bar
- Steak
- Sushi
- Sweet Tea
- Tacos
- Takeout
- Wine Selection
- Wings
COMMUNITY
- Camp
- Charity Event
- Event Venue
- Family-Friendly Event
- Farm
- Festival
- Hotel/Vacation Rental
- Live Music Venue
- Local Sports Team
- Movie Theater
- Museum & Gallery
- Nonprofit Organization
- Park
- Performing Arts Venue
- Pet-Friendly Event
- Pool Hall & Arcade
- Tourist Attraction
- Weekend Getaway
- Youth Sports League & Organization
EDUCATION
- Adult Education
- College/University
- Elementary School
- High School
- Middle School
- Private School
- School Administrator
- School Teacher
- Tutoring Center
HOME & FINANCE
- Air & Heating Service
- Cleaning Service (Residential)
- Financial Advisor
- Furniture
- Interior Design
- Landscaping
- Moving Company
- Nursery/Garden Center
- Pest Control
- Plumber
- Real Estate Agent
- Real Estate Team
- Roofing
HEALTH & WELLNESS
- CBD Shop
- Chiropractor
- Cosmetic Surgeon
- Day Spa
- Dentistry/Cosmetic Dentistry
- Dermatologist
- Ear, Nose & Throat
- Family Practice
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Hospital
- Laser/Skin Care
- Massage
- Medical Spa
- Mental Health Service
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Optometrist
- Orthodontist
- Orthopedics
- Pediatrics
- Pediatric Dentistry
PROFESSIONAL & ENTERTAINMENT
- Attorney/Law Firm
- DJ
- Event Planner
- Local Band
- Local Music Artist
- Podcast
- Photographer
- Pro Athlete
- Social Influencer
- Veterinarian
- WRAL-TV Personality