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 2026 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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Last year, over 2,100 businesses, organizations, and individuals competed across 249 categories, with the community casting more than 123,000 vote. We can't wait to see who you vote for in 2026!
Best in Modesto Promotion
Best in Modesto will have strong support from ModBee.com, BestinModesto.com,The Modesto Bee newspaper and social media.
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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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Outdoor Advertising
The Modesto Bee will put over $200,000 in marketing support promoting Best inModesto, 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 www.BestinModesto.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!