By Sara Beth Williams–
Voting kicked off on July 1 for the 20th annual “Best of Citrus Heights” awards, and will continue through July 31.
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 July 1 and will continue through July 31. For 2025, there are 43 categories in which businesses have been grouped, while last year featured 41 categories.
Business categories include everything from “Best Publication,” “Best Printing and Design services,” “Best Beverage & Food,” and “Best Massage,” to “Best Community Association” and “Best Restaurant.”
Businesses that are already registered members of the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce will be automatically listed. Residents can also nominate businesses not currently listed.
Winners are chosen by community members who must first register for an account and then fill 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 Aug. 22 at the Citrus Heights Event Center. The event has a western theme, and will include live country music, door prizes and raffles and a dessert run.
Winners will also be announced online the following day on social media.
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.
