Locals Choice Awards

Locals Choice Awards

Shore Local Choice Awards

Nominations open April 7 for the Shore Local’s Choice Awards, presented by Shore Local Newsmagazine. This first round invites the community to recognize the businesses, services and local favorites that make Atlantic and Cape May counties unique.

Readers are encouraged to nominate their favorite restaurants, shops, professionals, entertainment venues and more across a wide range of categories. The nomination round helps determine which businesses advance to the final voting stage.

Participants may submit nominations online during the designated period, with limits in place to ensure a fair and balanced process. Community participation plays a key role in shaping the ballot and highlighting standout local establishments.

The top nominees in each category will move on to the final voting round, where winners will ultimately be selected by public vote.



Nominate in any or all categories April 6th through April 21st EDT!

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Automotive

6 CATEGORIES
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Body & Soul

7 CATEGORIES
Stock Photo by Nico on Unsplash

Casino

5 CATEGORIES
Stock Photo by Hush Naidoo Jade Photography on Unsplash

Feeling Groovy

4 CATEGORIES
Stock Photo by Negley Stockman on Unsplash

Finance

4 CATEGORIES
Stock Photo by micheile henderson on Unsplash

Food & Drink

19 CATEGORIES
Stock Photo by Liubov Ilchuk on Unsplash

House & Home

8 CATEGORIES
Stock Photo by Zac Gudakov on Unsplash

Kids & Education

6 CATEGORIES
Stock Photo by Taylor Heery on Unsplash

Medical

7 CATEGORIES
Stock Photo by Alexandr Podvalny on Unsplash

Pets

3 CATEGORIES
Stock Photo by Milli on Unsplash

Places and Spaces

9 CATEGORIES

Professional Services

9 CATEGORIES
Stock Photo by Radission US on Unsplash

Recreation

4 CATEGORIES
Stock Photo by Mick Haupt on Unsplash

Shopping

6 CATEGORIES
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