The votes are in, and the winners have been crowned! We’re proud to share the 2026 Idaho’s Best winners, recognizing the businesses that earned the highest overall scores based on community votes and Google reviews from the past 12 months.
These companies stood out for quality, consistency, and strong local support — and are now officially recognized for their excellence.
Visit our website to explore the full list of winners and discover the businesses raising the bar across Idaho. Whether you’re finding new local favorites or supporting longtime go-to businesses, this is your guide to the best of the best in Idaho.
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.
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!
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.
