Nominating your favorite local businesses and organizations is easy and fun! During the nomination period, head to our nomination page, to submit your entries. You can nominate an entity in multiple categories, just make sure they are logical for the entry. Descriptions are provided on the form and a full list near the bottom of the Nomination Page. To submit more than one per category simply separate using a comma. Once our team verifies your nomination as an established Horizon West based business, we will add your nomination to the list as a nomination option.

Our categories are not industry specific but rather experiential in nature, and we've done our best to anticipate the types of experiences we as humans want to have to live a good life in our community. That said, there is always room for new ideas to be shared! While we can’t add new categories once nominations are closed, we love hearing your suggestions to consider for next year. Please use the Category Suggestions form on this page to share your ideas and we’ll consider factors that make for a great 'best of' program when planning for the future.

Once the program wraps up, we’ll announce the winners and finalists online and publish the printed Good Stuff Guide magazine. This fantastic resource will be filled with details about the best, local HW offerings. Next time you need a great restaurant, reliable service, or a unique shopping experience, check out our guide for top recommendations!

That's amazing news that your company was nominated! This means you’re a community favorite in your category. The voting phase is where the real fun begins! It is time to rally your supporters. You'll want to work lots of content into your marketing and social activity to get your fans on board to vote for you. The Voting Period TOOLS PAGE provides you with pre-made graphics, copy and the most effective tactic options to incorporate and give you that extra edge!

Voting time! The nominees from each category are in the running. New entries aren’t allowed past the nomination stage, but voting is a breeze. One category at a time, check the box next to your favorite. Vote in as many categories as you like, as often as once per day. 

Voting in all the categories? Submit your name at the end and you might just win $200 worth of Good Stuff gift cards for businesses around Horizon West !

You did it — you're in one of the top spots! This means you’ve won as a community choice in that category, but you'll have to stay tuned for the big reveal at the Good Stuff Gala in September, to see if you’ve won the top honor! We are here to help you celebrate and promote your success if you'd like to shout your accomplishment to the universe!

We will personally reach out to each business or organization on the nominee list via email to give all nominees access to the tools to encourage fans to nominate you. We will use contact info we have on file that we've either received through your company or found via your online presence. 

After the nomination phase, we'll send more info via email to the address we have on file to provide access to the voting toolkit for the top five businesses and they will also be shown on our site on the voting page. 

Once the voting closes, the top winners will be invited to the Good Stuff Awards Gala happening in September where they will be honored in person! 

Messaging from us will come from Horizon West Magazine/Mag or Scribblefish Media. If you get a call from any other publication or company name about being a finalist in a best of competition it is not from us – you can always reach out to us if you're unsure!

Individuals can nominate as much as desired. Multiple nominations for one organization does not increase their chances of winning. Once on the Nominee List, they will be on the Voting Ballot. 

Community members should vote no more than once per day per category, during the voting period. We use browser and IP address data to limit frequency and create an environment of fair play.

Want to boost your chances? Delivering top-notch service that leaves customers raving about their experience and how it made their life better is the best way. Happy customers are your best advocates! 

Asking your circle of fans to support you is easy. Simply weave the message into the marketing tools you already have in place, like social media posts, emails to your subscribers, a pop-up on your website, displaying in-store posters and so on. We've made it easy with the online toolkit where you can grab graphics and copy to leverage - link is in the main website navigation. 

And your brand can be top-of-mind to visitors to our Horizon West Magazine channels as well, through placement options that can help you stand out. 

Note: Please do not offer prizes or discount-related incentives in trade for nominations/votes and can get you disqualified.

Winning or being a finalist in the Good Stuff in Horizon West Awards is a big deal! It highlights your excellence and gets you noticed. Winners and finalists are featured both online and in the printed Good Stuff Guide, securing your place as a go-to resource for the community. You can show off your success with our free winner and finalist logos to use on social media and your website, window clings, counter/wall certificates and additional trophies.

Participation in the Good Stuff in Horizon West awards is completely free. We want every deserving HW company to get a fair shot without any financial barriers. While advertising through HW Magazine channels can boost visibility, winners are chosen purely by community votes. You are encouraged to promote yourself using your own marketing channels to encourage nominations and votes.

Keep an eye on the How it Works section for next year’s program dates. We usually follow a similar schedule annually. Meanwhile, focus on providing a stellar experience that leaves a lasting impression. Satisfied customers are more likely to nominate and vote for you. And to raise your brand's awareness year-round, Horizon West Magazine has several ways you can keep your biz name top-of-mind in the local community. If you don't already receive our business offerings emails you can request them via SendMeInfo.GoodStuffAwards.com

If you have a question that hasn't been answered or simply want to say hello, please email us using the form below. We'll get back to you as soon as we can!