How it works

The Best of Milwaukee Readers' Choice Contest is a program that's open to the public.

Nomination Round

The nomination round runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 13, 2022.

During this round, readers can nominate their favorites in over 300 categories in an open-ended format.

Readers are allowed one nomination per sub-category through an online ballot that will be located on this page.

Final Round

Top-nominated entries move to the Final Round, which runs from Nov. 3 through Dec. 1, 2022.

The Final Round ballot is multiple choice in each category.

Top vote-getters in each category are recognized as the Best of Milwaukee.

Winners are also recognized at the Best of Milwaukee Party held annually in January.