By Sara Beth Williams–
Voting kicked off on Tuesday for the 2024 “Best of Citrus Heights” awards, and will continue for the next month.
The “Best of Citrus Heights” is an annual city-wide contest orchestrated by the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce that seeks to honor the best local businesses based on community votes. Each year, residents are invited to vote for favorite businesses in the city within a list of categories.
Voting began this year on Aug. 6 and will remain open through Sept. 5. For 2024, there are 41 categories in which businesses have been grouped, while last year featured 38 categories.
Business categories include everything from “Best Publication,” “Best House of Worship,” “Best Beverage & Food,” and “Best Community Organization,” to “Best Entertainment Venue” and “Best Funeral Services.”
Businesses that are already registered members of the Chamber of Commerce will be automatically listed. Residents can also nominate businesses not currently listed.
Winners are chosen by community members by filling out an online voting ballot form. Only one person is allowed to cast a vote per I.P. address, according to the Chamber’s website.
This year’s “Best of Citrus Heights” awards will be presented at an awards event on Sept. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the Citrus Heights Community Center. The event will include door prizes, a barbecue dinner, entertainment and an awards ceremony.
Winners will also be announced online the following day, Sept. 20.
Readers can submit their vote for favorite businesses and services at www.bestofcitrusheights.org. The Citrus Heights Sentinel can be found under the “Best Publication” and “Best Photographer/Videographer” categories.
