Welcome to Best in the PNW
We live, shop, eat, and play in beautiful the Pacific Northwest and we wouldn’t have it any other way. In celebration of our region, The Seattle Times presents the 2025 Best in the PNW contest, featuring local places, restaurants and businesses nominated and selected by our community to share the favorites they love.
2024 saw more than 10,000 businesses, organizations, and individuals compete in 290 categories, with over 500,000 votes cast by the community. With a 126% increase in voting year over year, the overwhelming response reflects the pride residents have for their local businesses and the region itself.
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Best in the PNW Promotion
Best in the PNW has strong support from Seattletimes.com, BestinthePNW.com,The Seattle Times newspaper and social media.
Nominations and voting are driven by print, digital and social promotions.
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Seattletimes.com Digital Display
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The Seattle Times Newspaper Ads
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Organic Social Media• Paid Social Media
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Eblast to Seattletimes.com Subscribers
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Seattletimes.com Home Page Takeovers
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Outdoor Advertising
The Seattle Times invests over $285,000 in marketing support promoting Best in the PNW, driving participation and ensuring success for the community and local businesses.
How does it work?
During the nomination period, we invite our audience to nominate outstanding establishments and professionals in Seattle and the surrounding areas. Once our nominations are taken, we
will move them to a ballot for official voting. All nominations and voting will be done online at VotethePNW.com
Request your complimentary asset kit that includes badges ready to be incorporated into your social media posts, website, and emails during the contest to encourage voting and engage your audience!