Awards

11 articles

The 'Aloha Bites' food truck serving fusion poke bowls to a crowd, with the 'La Mer' restaurant sign in the background, symbolizing a shift in Honolulu's best restaurants.

Honolulu Crowns Best of 2026 Food and Drink Award Winners

For the first time in a decade, 'Aloha Bites,' a food truck serving fusion poke bowls, dethroned five-star 'La Mer' for 'Best Overall Restaurant' at the Best of Honolulu 2026 awards.

Sophie Nguyen·July 1, 2026

Journalist Melissa Montalvo working late in a newsroom, illuminated by her laptop, with a journalism award visible in the background.

Community

Local media awards boost journalism, but barriers remain.

Melissa Montalvo's investigation into security guard force in homeless shelters earned her first place in Investigative Writing, a testament to the tangible impact recognized by local media awards, ac

Derek Molina·June 26, 2026

Golden hour view of a lively street in Minneapolis's North Loop, showcasing popular businesses and people enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.

Best in City

North Loop Dominates Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's 2026 Poll

More than thirty North Loop businesses dominated Mpls.

Hannah Pierce·April 26, 2026

Ocean City's vibrant Main Street, lined with unique shops and bustling with people, recognized as one of the nation's best.

Best in City

Ocean City Main Street Ranks Among Nation's Best for 2026

Ocean City, New Jersey, often celebrated for its iconic boardwalk, just secured the No. 7 spot on USA Today's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards for the nation's best main streets in 2026!

Hannah Pierce·April 26, 2026

Interior view of a lively food hall with diverse patrons enjoying artisanal food from multiple vendor stalls.

Best in City

USA TODAY 10BEST Awards Honor Top Local Markets Nationwide

In a surprising national nod, Milwaukee's 3rd St.

Hannah Pierce·April 22, 2026

Community members voting for their favorite local businesses at the York and Hanover Community's Choice Awards 2026.

Best in City

Community's Choice Awards 2026 Best Local Businesses

The annual York and Hanover Community's Choice Awards voting begins this Monday, April 13, inviting you to cast daily votes across 145 distinct categories.

Hannah Pierce·April 18, 2026

Diverse group of people celebrating customer service excellence in a city setting, representing local businesses honored in 2026.

Business Spotlights

Local Businesses Honored for Customer Service in 2026

In a competitive landscape, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont's Berlin-based call center, handling over 170,000 calls annually, was named the 2024 Call Center of the Year among 500 North American

Marco Alvarez·April 18, 2026

A diverse group of Honolulu business owners and community members celebrating at the 2026 Best of HONOLULU Awards reception, holding trophies.

Best in City

Best of Honolulu 2026 & Family Awards Recognize Businesses

Over 4,000 engaged readers cast ballots to determine the 2026 Best of HONOLULU and Best of HONOLULU Family Awards, culminating in a reception on April 16.

Hannah Pierce·April 17, 2026

Brewers celebrating with trophies and raised glasses in a dimly lit brewery, highlighting the 2026 Minnesota Brewers Cup Awards.

Food & Drink

4 Minnesota Breweries Honored at 2026 Brewers Cup Awards

Back Channel Brewing was crowned 'Brewery of the Year' at the 2026 Minnesota Brewers Cup Awards, a prestigious honor that came with a surprising twist: they didn't win 'Best in Show' for any single be

Sophie Nguyen·April 17, 2026

A lively town square filled with celebrating people and businesses decorated with glowing award ribbons and banners for the Community's Choice Awards.

Business Spotlights

Community's Choice Awards: 2026 nominations and voting

In one New Jersey county alone, 457 local businesses and organizations recently earned recognition in their Community's Choice Awards, underscoring a widespread desire to celebrate local excellence.

Marco Alvarez·April 11, 2026

PeoplesBank employees and community members celebrating a significant philanthropic grant, symbolizing the bank's commitment to local support and growth.

Business Spotlights

PeoplesBank Earns Awards for Community Involvement Achievements

PeoplesBank announced $1.

Marco Alvarez·April 10, 2026