2026 Readers' Choice Awards

Your Valley. Your Vote.

For over a century, the Valley Morning Star has been the voice of the Rio Grande Valley. Now it's your turn to speak up. Nominate and vote for the best local businesses, restaurants, services, and people that make our community extraordinary.

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Your details are used to verify your ballot and contact you if you win a prize.

Official Rules & Disclaimer: The Valley Morning Star 2026 Readers' Choice Awards is open to legal residents of the Rio Grande Valley area, 18 years of age or older. Limit one (1) ballot submission per person. Duplicate or fraudulent submissions will be disqualified. By submitting your ballot, you consent to receive communications from Valley Morning Star. The prize wheel sweepstakes is governed by separate Official Rules available upon request. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Valley Morning Star employees and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate. All votes are subject to verification. Valley Morning Star reserves the right to modify or cancel this promotion at any time.