Still Celebrating Idaho’s Best 🏆

We’re so grateful to everyone who helped make the 2026 Idaho’s Best Awards such a memorable celebration — from the incredible businesses recognized to the community that showed up to support them.

If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the 2026 Idaho’s Best winners on our website. It’s a great way to discover and support outstanding local businesses across Idaho.

Did You Know?

Winners have access to:

• Complimentary digital winner graphics for social media, websites, and in-store displays
• Idaho’s Best plaques available for purchase to showcase this achievement

If your business earned recognition this year, we encourage you to celebrate it, share it, and be proud of the work that got you there.

Thank you again for being part of Idaho’s Best — we can’t wait to do it again next year.

Congratulations again to the 2026 Idaho’s Best winners! Here are a few smart ways to leverage your recognition and extend its impact.

📌 Use Your Winner Assets

• Add complimentary winner graphics to your website and social media
• Highlight your win on your homepage and marketing materials

🏅 Display Your Achievement

• Purchase and display your Idaho’s Best plaque
• Showcase your award in your storefront or office

📝 Tell Your Story

• Share photos and moments from the awards ceremony
• Thank your customers and supporters through email or social posts

🔗 Boost Visibility & SEO

• Link back to the official winners list on our website
• Add your award mention to your Google Business Profile and listings

Recognition like this doesn’t just feel good — it helps build trust, strengthen your brand, and attract new customers.

Still have questions after the awards? Here are answers to a few common ones.

What if I won but couldn’t attend the ceremony?
Your recognition still stands, and your business is listed as a winner on our website.

I didn’t attend the ceremony. Can I get a certificate?
Unfortunately, certificates are only available to those who attend the awards ceremony in person.

How do I access winner graphics?
Log into your dashboard to download complimentary winner graphics for your website, social media, and marketing.

Can I still purchase a plaque?
Yes. Plaques are available for purchase and are a great way to showcase your Idaho’s Best status.

When does the next season begin?
While dates aren’t announced yet, our nominations are currently open! Now is a great time to focus on customer experience and online presence.

What an incredible night! Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Idaho’s Best Awards Ceremony. From the energy in the room to the support for local businesses, this celebration was truly something special.

It was an honor to celebrate alongside so many outstanding companies, teams, sponsors, and supporters who help make Idaho such a great place to live, work, and shop.

🏆 The 2026 Idaho’s Best winners are now posted on our website.
Be sure to check them out and see which businesses earned this year’s honors.

Thank you again for being part of Idaho’s Best. We can’t wait to do it all again next year.

Idaho’s Best has grown a lot over the past few years. With more nominations, more votes, and more incredible companies participating across the state, we made a small update to the way finalists and winners are announced this year.

The Idaho’s Best Awards Ceremony is more than an awards show — it’s a night to celebrate, connect, and dress up. Here’s what to know before you arrive.

👗 What to Wear

This is a dress to impress event. Formal attire is encouraged, and guests should expect to see:

• Tuxedos and suits
• Gowns and cocktail dresses
• Elevated, polished looks

Think red carpet energy — not business casual.

🎉 What to Expect

Guests can look forward to:

• Live, on-stage announcement of winners
• Recognition of finalists
• Professional event photography
• Drinks, dessert, and live entertainment
• A high-energy atmosphere celebrating Idaho’s best businesses

Mark Your Calendar

Tuesday, April 7
or Wednesday, April 8
7:30 pm: Doors Open for Red Carpet, Drinks, Dessert, Live Entertainment & Awards Presentation
9:30 pm: Approximate End Time

Boise Centre
Main Building – Level 1
850 W Front St
Boise, ID 83702

Your Night to Attend

To accommodate more finalists, we’re holding the ceremony across two nights. This way we can avoid jamming everything into one ultra-long night of announcing winner after winner after winner.

Half the categories will be announced on Tuesday 4/7 and the rest on Wednesday 4/8. To see which night your category is being announced, see the table on the finalists page.

If for some reason you absolutely cannot make it on your assigned night, please let us know. Depending on how ticket sales progress, we may be able to change it.

🎟️ A Quick Reminder

Tickets are required to attend and are expected to sell out. Be sure to purchase tickets as soon as they become available and plan to celebrate with your team.

It’s official — the 2026 Idaho’s Best finalists have been announced!

These businesses earned the highest overall scores in their categories, based on votes and Google reviews from the past year. Did your favorite company make the cut?

Let’s Celebrate Together 🎊

Finalists will be recognized at the Idaho’s Best Awards Ceremony, a fun, high-energy celebration designed to honor outstanding local businesses and celebrate with your team.

📍 Boise
📅 April 7 + 8

Hosting the event across two nights allows us to welcome more finalists and guests. Be sure to check the finalists list on our website to confirm which night your category will be announced.

🎟️ Tickets sell out fast, so don’t wait. Purchase tickets as soon as they become available and plan to celebrate this achievement with your team.

Congratulations to all of our 2026 Idaho’s Best finalists — we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Ever wonder how Idaho’s Best winners are chosen? Our process balances community support with real-world reputation.

Here’s a simplified look at how it works:

1. Nominations – Idaho residents nominate businesses they trust
2. Internal Review – Google reviews from the past 12 months are analyzed
3. Voting Stage – Community votes are collected during the voting period
4. Overall Score – Votes and review performance are combined

This approach helps ensure that winners aren’t just well-liked, but consistently supported by real customers.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2026 Idaho’s Best Awards voting stage. Your support helps spotlight the businesses that truly stand out across Idaho.

Our team is now compiling results, combining votes with Google reviews from the past 12 months to determine which nominees earned the highest overall scores and will move forward as finalists.

Finalists will be announced soon — stay tuned for the next update.
Thanks again for being part of Idaho’s Best.

Voting for the 2026 Idaho’s Best Awards is underway, and there’s still time to make your voice heard.

🗳️ Voting is open through February 26

Remember, you can vote once per category, so even if you’ve already voted in one, there may be more opportunities to support the businesses you love.

What Happens Next?

Once voting closes, results will be reviewed and combined with Google reviews from the past 12 months to determine which nominees earn the highest overall scores and move forward as finalists.

If you’ve already voted, thank you. If not, now’s the time — visit our website and cast your votes before it closes.