The 13th annual Best of Chickasaw Country awards are open for nominations on Monday, January 6, 2025. The public is invited to nominate their favorite businesses, attractions and events in southcentral Oklahoma. Nominations will be accepted through January 24, 2025.
“The Best of Chickasaw Country nominations and awards are an opportunity for locals and visitors to tell us their favorite things about Chickasaw Country,” said Paige Shepherd, Chickasaw Nation Director of Tourism. “We have so many incredible businesses and events across south-central Oklahoma, and this is our chance to shine the light on them not just throughout the nomination and voting process but also throughout the entire year.”
Residents and visitors can nominate their favorite local businesses and events in 17 categories by filling out the online nomination form here. Voters may select one business per category each day until 11:59 p.m. on January 24 in the following categories:
• Best Antique Store
• Best Attraction
• Best BBQ
• Best Boutique
• Best Casino
• Best Coffee Shop
• Best Family-Friendly Attraction
• Best Festival
• Best Golf Course
• Best Lake
• Best Live Performance Venue
• Best Lodging
• Best Museum
• Best Wedding Venue
• Best Overall Dining
• Best Run or Ride
• Best Winery or Brewery “The businesses and events in these communities are often the reason a visitor decides to visit our area,” said Shepherd. “A nomination for Best of Chickasaw Country is a way to thank our community partners and honor them for their outstanding service and contributions.”
The top five nominees in each category will progress to the voting stage. Participants will then be able to cast their vote online once the finalists are announced on February 3. Winners in each category will be announced in late March.
Visit https://chickasawcountry. com/ to nominate your favorite business!
