Each August, free local publication Revue West Michigan announces the winners and finalists of its much-heralded Best of the West Readers’ Poll. Now in its tenth year, the contest has grown significantly, in both popularity and in impact. Digital ballots are gathered from the public in two separate rounds, until the mag is able to narrow the total votes down to two finalists and a top-dog-winner-winner-chicken-dinner, across more than 100 categories.

 

Year over year, the businesses of our district scoop a larger and larger share of the prizes, and this year, we’ll be darned if they didn’t once again continue the trend. Seriously! Check this out:

 

 

This year, our incredible folks have snagged 71 of the top spots, including FOUR TEN-YEAR MILESTONE WINNERS*, from their adoring public. YES YOU! Were you a voter? THANK YOU, THANK YOU. Thanks for supporting small and independent business – with your dollars and your patronage…and with your voices too.

 

 

 

*TEN YEAR MILESTON WINNERS means those Uptown businesses that have won the top spot in their category for every single consecutive year that the contest has been in existence. Those are:

 

 

 

To our incredible business community (of nearly 400, and counting): You make us really proud to support you. Well done to all.

 

The issue will remain on news stands until the end of the month. Be sure to snag your copy!