Voting is now open for Virginia Living Magazine’s 2026 Best of Virginia awards, giving residents and visitors an opportunity to support their favorite Eastern Shore businesses.
The annual Best of Virginia contest highlights outstanding local businesses, services, and destinations across the Commonwealth. This year’s voting includes a strong focus on Eastern Shore communities, encouraging residents to recognize the shops, restaurants, and organizations that contribute to the region’s character and economy.

Voters can participate by scanning the QR code provided on promotional materials or by visiting the Virginia Living Magazine voting portal. Organizers encourage broad participation as a way to showcase local pride and strengthen community support for small businesses.
The campaign emphasizes gratitude for community involvement, noting that local participation plays a key role in elevating Eastern Shore businesses on a statewide stage

I'll be running in the next town council election.
You're right Butters. Many people are Profiting from the Rape of the Bay including politicians and officials. Meanwhile Omega is…
CBF has to keep the movement going. They don't care about science unless it serves their narrative.. Which isn't unusual…
Happened again! The hiring of someone that has little if not zero experience of life on the Shore. I'm sure…
Embezzlement? Extortion? Money laundering? Etc, etc, etc. The entire town council and police department should be fired and disbanded.