Welcome to Best in Modesto
We live, shop, eat, and play in beautiful Modesto and we wouldn’t have it any other way. In celebration of our great communities, The Modesto Bee is presenting 2025 Best in Modesto. This contest is truly designed to engage the community in celebrating the places, restaurants and local businesses we love.
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This program by The Modesto Bee aims to uplift the community and support the thriving local businesses in the area. With over 2,000 businesses, organizations, and individuals competing across 247 categories, Best in Modesto has grown into an exciting tradition. This endeavor wouldn’t be possible without the commitment of our dedicated local team and the support from businesses and advertisers.
Best in Modesto Promotion
Best in Modesto will have strong support from ModBee.com, BestinModesto.com, The Modesto Bee newspaper and social media.
Nominations and voting will be driven by print, digital and social promotions.
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ModBee.com Digital Display
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The Modesto Bee Newspaper Ads
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Organic Social Media
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Paid Social Media
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Paid Targeted Eblast
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Eblast to ModBee.com Subscribers
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ModBee.com Home Page Takeovers
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Ad Network Digital Display
The Modesto Bee will put over $200,000 in marketing support promoting Best in Modesto, driving participation and ensuring success for the community and local businesses.
How does it work?
We invite our audience to nominate outstanding establishments and professionals in Modesto. Once our nominations are taken, we will move them to a ballot for official voting. All nominations and voting will be done online at: VoteBestinModesto.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!