Nominating your favorite local businesses and organizations is easy and fun! During voting you can write in an organization not already on the ballot. You can nominate an entity in multiple categories, just make sure they are logical for the entry.  To submit more than one per category simply separate using a comma.  Established Horizon West based business will be considered to be added to the ballot.

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. Winners who accept their invite will be honored at the Good Stuff Gala in the fall. 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 made it on the ballot! 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 TOOL KIT PAGE provides you with pre-made graphics, copy and the most effective tactic options to incorporate and give you that extra edge!

Voting time! And it's 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. 

Submit your name at the beginning of each of the six Groups of Excellence and you might just win $300 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 this fall, 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! Organizations must attend the Good Stuff Gala in person or virtually to be honored.

We will attempt to personally reach out to each business or organization on the ballot to give all organizations access to the tools to encourage fans to vote for you. We will use contact info we have on file that we've either received through your company or found via your online presence. 

Once the voting closes, the top winners will be invited to the Good Stuff Awards Gala happening this Fall where they will be honored in person!  Organizations must attend the Good Stuff Gala in person or virtually to be honored.

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!

Community members should vote no more than once per day per Group of Excellence, during the voting period. We have emails on file per group and will purge any duplicate votes submitted the same day.

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 tool kit where you can grab graphics and copy to leverage.

And your brand can be top-of-mind to visitors to our Horizon West Magazine channels as well, through CEA 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 voting period of Good Stuff in Horizon West awards is completely free. 

Paid advertising through HW Magazine channels can boost visibility but is not necessary, winners are chosen purely by community votes and acceptance of invite to the Good Stuff Gala. You are encouraged to promote yourself using your own marketing channels to encourage nominations and votes.

Organizations must attend the Good Stuff Gala in person or virtually to be honored so that we are lifting up those that are interested in being recognized and so we can all share in the cost of throwing such a fun party for our community!

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 here.

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!