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Valley Favorites 2025: Celebrating the Best of the Valley
Independent Newsmedia Inc. USA is launching Valley Favorites 2025, an annual readers’ choice campaign that recognizes the best businesses, services and experiences across the Phoenix area.
This year, the campaign will span four months, culminating in the ultimate guide to the Valley’s top picks. Nominations start July 1.
Valley Favorites allows readers to nominate and vote for their favorite businesses and services in various categories. The campaign is divided into four regional ballots:
Each ballot encompasses eight categories:
- Arts & Entertainment
- Community
- Food & Drink
- Health, Fitness & Wellness
- Home & Garden
- Professional Services
- Shopping & Beauty
- Vehicles & Services
Nominations run July 1-30. Readers can nominate their favorite businesses, products and services in each category online, and write-in entries are encouraged. The top five nominees in each category will advance to the voting round.
Voting will occur Sept. 20-Oct. 20 when readers can vote online for their favorite among the top five nominees in each category. Winners will be determined based on the highest number of votes received.
Winners will be announced Dec. 1
Readers are encouraged to participate by nominating their favorite businesses and services during the nomination round. Businesses can also get involved by promoting their inclusion in the campaign and encouraging their customers to vote.
