ANNOUNCING Peoria Area’s Best!
Peoria Area’s Best is a brand new competition including over 100 various categories of business and non-profit organizations will allow Peoria area residents to nominate and then vote for their favorite brands in the area.
Everyone who submits a nomination at least once will be eligible to win a complimentary vacation* at the end of the nomination period. Then, once the nominations are complete, voting will begin. Everyone who votes will be eligible to win a 2nd complimentary vacation* at the end of the voting period.
Each week, a new set of categories will be available for nominations. There’s no need to re-register each week to nominate new businesses or organizations. When the new set of categories are available, you will receive an email with a link to the nomination form for the new categories and may submit nominations if you choose. Only one nomination overall is required to qualify for the prize (once you’ve confirmed your registration).
Register to Nominate HERE
Peoria Area’s Best Category Listing &
Order They Will be Available for Nominations
Week 1: Animal & Pet Related Businesses & Organizations
Animal Boarding/Day Care, Animal Protection Society, Animal Special Events, Dog Training, Pet Groomer, Pet Supplies, Specialty Animal Related Lessons, Veterinarian
Week 2: Arts, Entertainment & Culture
Art Gallery, Festival or Community Event, Live Theatre, Live Performance Organization (other than theatre), Live Performance Venue (other than theatrical), Museum, Private Event Venue, and Special Event
Week 3: Automotive
Auto Repair Shop, Car Wash/Detail Shop, Dealership Service Dept., Oil Change Shop,
Motorcycle Dealership, New Car Dealership, RV Dealership, Tire Center and Used Car Dealership
Week 4: Beauty
Barber Shop, Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery Center, Day Spa, Facials, Hair Salon, Massage Therapy, Nail Salon and Tanning Salon
Week 5: Dining (Basics)
Bakery, Burgers, Coffee Shop, Fine Dining, Pizza Place, Seafood, Steakhouse, Subs/Deli and Wings
Week 6: Dining (Specialty)
Asian/Chinese, Doughnuts, Healthy Foods, Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt & Custard, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Ribs & Sushi
Week 7: Education
Dance Studio, Karate/Martial Arts Studio, Pre-School/Child Care Center, Private Grade School, Private High School, Public Grade School, Public High School and Specialty Learning (Robots/Computer/Tutoring)
Week 8: Finance/Insurance/Investments/Law
Attorney (Divorce), Attorney (Personal Injury), Bank, Credit Union, Insurance Agency, Insurance Agent, Investment Firm, Investment (Individual), Law Firm and Mortgage Company
Week 9: Grocery, Liquor & Specialty Foods Stores
Cannabis Dispensary, CBD Store, Candy/Chocolate Store, Grocery Store, Health & Organic Foods, Liquor Store, Meat Market and Seafood Shop
Week 10: Health & Medical
Chiropractor, Dentist, Eye Doctor, Hearing Aids, Orthodontist, Pharmacy and Physical Therapy
Week 11: Home Services
Basement Waterproofing, Carpet/Rug Cleaners, Electrician, Gutters, Lawn Care/Landscaping, Heating & Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Roofing, Siding, Solar and Windows
Week 12: Real Estate
Apartment Complex, Assisted Living/Nursing Home, Bath & Kitchen Remodeling, Home Builder, Home Renovations (general), Moving Company, Real Estate Company and Retirement Community
Week 13: Shopping (For the Home)
Appliances, Backyard Furniture/Patio Pool Supply, Flooring, Furniture, Garden Center/Nursery, Hardware/Home Improvement, Lawn Equipment and Mattresses
Week 14: Shopping (Specialty)
Boutique, Children’s Clothing, Gift Shop, Florist, Jeweler, Specialty Shop, Shoes and Women’s Clothing
Week 15: Sports & Fitness
Bicycle Shop, Fitness Center/Gym, Golf Course, Personal Training, Sporting Goods/Outdoor Store, Sports Team (local collegiate or professional) and Yoga/Pilates Studio
* Vacation Destinations in the US include a choice of (all are for 3 nights unless denoted): Albuquerque NM, Atlanta GA, Atlantic City NJ, Boston MA, Branson MO, Cape Cod MA, Charleston SC, Chicago IL, Colorado Springs CO, Daytona Beach FL, Denver CO, Fort Lauderdale FL, Galveston TX, Grand Canyon National Park Area AZ, Gulf Shores AL, Hawaii (5 nights), Hot Springs AR, Lake Tahoe, CA/NV, Las Vegas NV, Miami FL, Myrtle Beach SC, Nashville TN, New Orleans LA, New York City NY, Ocean City MD, Orlando FL, Palm Springs CA, Phoenix/Scottsdale AZ, San Antonio TX, San Diego CA or Virginia Beach VA. Pre-payment of the taxes and cleaning fees will be required within 7 days from activation of the complimentary vacation. These fees vary by destination from $28.12 to $69.95 USD per night. Airfare and other transportation, meals and beverages are not included in this complimentary vacation. Once activated, the hotel stay must be used within 18 months of the date it was issued. There is no requirement to attend any time-share or other presentation. The value of this complimentary vacation is up to $1,645. All hotels have a 4+ Star Ranking on TripAdvisor. Once the certificate is activated, the hotel’s amenities will be available to view. Only 1 complimentary vacation is available to any one entrant.
