FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
How can my business be listed on The Best of the NEK ballot?
Businesses can be nominated by anyone during the nomination round. Businesses will be checked for validity, so please make sure the nomination is submitted with the correct name and the category is appropriate. If a business cannot be verified, the nomination will not be published on the ballot. When you begin typing the business name in it may "auto-fill" with information from google. If it does not just enter as much information as you can.
Can I nominate a business that doesn't seem to have a category on your site?
If you think our readers will find a category useful and you can name at least 4 Northeast Kingdom businesses in that category you can email jardineg@caledonian-record.com and we will consider adding that category next year.
Can my business be nominated in multiple Categories?
Yes. Businesses can be nominated in all relevant categories upon approval. For instance, ABC Restaurant can be nominated for "Best Fries" and "Best Beer Selection".
Are there ways for my business to be promoted on the ballot?
The Best of the Kingdom offers several unique and affordable ways for your business to promote themselves on this popular ballot. Caledonia County Businesses can email hatchb@caledonian-record.com and Orleans/Essex County Businesses can email jardineg@caledonian-record.com.
What is the best way for my loyal customers to make my business Best of the Kingdom?
A simplified ballot system has been created online at: http://bestofthekingdom.com (http://bit.ly/2ubkZpS).
Voters can cast their ballot in up to 100+ categories.
The Best of the Kingdom has also created a handy Promotions Toolkit here to share with all your loyal fans! Feel free to share on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, email database and more! Direct your fans to vote online: http://bit.ly/2ubkZpS Don't forget to include the following hashtag in all your promotions: #BestOfTheKingdom
When is the voting period?
The Best of the Kingdom voting period takes place in 3 phases.
Phase 1 Nominations: Saturday, August 19 – Monday, September 13, 2017 at 11:59 p.m.
Phase 2 Finalist/Voting Period: October 7 -November 5.
Phase 3 Celebration: 1 Winner and 2 Finalists will be announced in a "Best of the Kingdom"
special section in the December 9 editions of the Caledonian-Record and Orleans County-Record.
What happens if my business is nominated to the voting phase?
Congratulations for advancing to the next phase of Best of the Kingdom. Finalists will be included in the Phase 2 Voting phase. We encourage you to utilize the free Promotions Toolkit to share with all your loyal fans! Feel free to share on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, email database and more! Direct your fans to vote online: http://bit.ly/2ubkZpS Don't forget to include the following hashtag in all your promotions: #bestOfTheKingdom
If we win, are there ways for my business to be promoted on The Best of the Kingdom?
The Best of the NEK/North Country offers several unique and affordable ways for your business to promote their services. Ask your account representative for more information or email hatchb@caledonian-record.com
How can my business be listed on The Best of the NEK ballot?
Businesses can be nominated by anyone during the nomination round. Businesses will be checked for validity, so please make sure the nomination is submitted with the correct name and the category is appropriate. If a business cannot be verified, the nomination will not be published on the ballot. When you begin typing the business name in it may "auto-fill" with information from google. If it does not just enter as much information as you can.
Can I nominate a business that doesn't seem to have a category on your site?
If you think our readers will find a category useful and you can name at least 4 Northeast Kingdom businesses in that category you can email jardineg@caledonian-record.com and we will consider adding that category next year.
Can my business be nominated in multiple Categories?
Yes. Businesses can be nominated in all relevant categories upon approval. For instance, ABC Restaurant can be nominated for "Best Fries" and "Best Beer Selection".
Are there ways for my business to be promoted on the ballot?
The Best of the Kingdom offers several unique and affordable ways for your business to promote themselves on this popular ballot. Caledonia County Businesses can email hatchb@caledonian-record.com and Orleans/Essex County Businesses can email jardineg@caledonian-record.com.
What is the best way for my loyal customers to make my business Best of the Kingdom?
A simplified ballot system has been created online at: http://bestofthekingdom.com (http://bit.ly/2ubkZpS).
Voters can cast their ballot in up to 100+ categories.
The Best of the Kingdom has also created a handy Promotions Toolkit here to share with all your loyal fans! Feel free to share on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, email database and more! Direct your fans to vote online: http://bit.ly/2ubkZpS Don't forget to include the following hashtag in all your promotions: #BestOfTheKingdom
When is the voting period?
The Best of the Kingdom voting period takes place in 3 phases.
Phase 1 Nominations: Saturday, August 19 – Monday, September 13, 2017 at 11:59 p.m.
Phase 2 Finalist/Voting Period: October 7 -November 5.
Phase 3 Celebration: 1 Winner and 2 Finalists will be announced in a "Best of the Kingdom"
special section in the December 9 editions of the Caledonian-Record and Orleans County-Record.
What happens if my business is nominated to the voting phase?
Congratulations for advancing to the next phase of Best of the Kingdom. Finalists will be included in the Phase 2 Voting phase. We encourage you to utilize the free Promotions Toolkit to share with all your loyal fans! Feel free to share on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, email database and more! Direct your fans to vote online: http://bit.ly/2ubkZpS Don't forget to include the following hashtag in all your promotions: #bestOfTheKingdom
If we win, are there ways for my business to be promoted on The Best of the Kingdom?
The Best of the NEK/North Country offers several unique and affordable ways for your business to promote their services. Ask your account representative for more information or email hatchb@caledonian-record.com
