Support local businesses through community-driven awards in Phoenix, Gilbert, Mesa, and the communities that make Central Arizona special.
Voted Number One brings authentic recognition to Central Arizona businesses through nominations and votes from the customers they serve every day.
Celebrating Central Arizona Local Business
Local businesses give Central Arizona its character. From Phoenix restaurants and service providers to Gilbert shops and Mesa businesses, these companies create jobs, support families, and serve the communities where people live every day.
Central Arizona
Cities We Serve
Gilbert
Phoenix
Discover and support the restaurants, food trucks, gyms, galleries, service providers, and local businesses that make Phoenix unique.
Mesa
Support the local businesses, restaurants, home services, and community favorites that help Mesa continue to grow.
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How Central Arizona Local Business Recognition Works
While Arizona hosts several business award programs, Voted Number One fills a unique gap.
Residents Nominate Exceptional Businesses
Know a Phoenix restaurant with incredible service? A Gilbert salon that keeps customers coming back? A Mesa contractor who always delivers quality work? Nominate them during an official nomination period. Business owners can also nominate themselves, and every eligible business is reviewed using the same process.
Central Arizona Decides the Winners
Businesses with the most community support earn official Voted Number One recognition. Winners can showcase their achievement through certificates, digital badges, websites, social media, and other marketing materials.
Top Businesses Earn Community Validation
Winners receive certificates and digital badges proving they earned #1 status from local residents. Arizona local business owners can showcase recognition across all marketing, websites, storefronts, and social media.
Why Arizona Local Business Needs Regional Recognition
For Arizona Local Business Owners
For Arizona Local Business Owners
"Voted #1 by Phoenix Residents" or "Voted #1 in Gilbert" carries weight in Central Arizona's communities. Authentic validation from the customers you serve, not corporate committees who've never visited.
For Central Arizona Residents
Find and Support Businesses You Can Trust
Stop guessing which contractors understand snow damage or which restaurants serve locals versus tourists. Community voting creates verified directories of Arizona local business validated by neighbors who live here year-round.
FAQs
Can a business nominate itself?
Yes. Business owners are encouraged to nominate themselves during the official nomination period. Self-nominated businesses go through the same process as businesses nominated by customers or other community members.
Is there a cost to participate?
No. The process is free: nominating, voting, and winning.
Can I vote for businesses in more than one category?
Yes. You can vote in multiple categories. The voting process generally allows one verified vote per person per category to help keep results fair.
Do I have to live in Central Arizona to participate?
We encourage people who live in Central Arizona or have genuine experience with local businesses in Phoenix, Gilbert, and Mesa to participate. The goal is to reflect authentic customer experiences from people who know these businesses firsthand.
What types of businesses can be nominated??
A wide range of local businesses may be eligible, including restaurants, food trucks, retail shops, gyms, salons, home service providers, contractors, healthcare providers, entertainment venues, professional services, and more.