Best of Richardson 2026
What is it?
A reader’s choice award that helps identify favorites in Richardson. This includes favorite businesses, favorite services, favorite people, and favorite places throughout the city of Richardson
When does it start?
Nomination period: April 1-30
Voting period: June 1-30
Winners Announced: August 14, 2026
How often does it occur?
The Best of Richardson will be voted on every year.
This will be the second year for Best of Richardson Life
Magazine
How Do I Participate?
Starting April 1st, visit the Best of Richardson Ballot where the nominating categories are listed. Go through all the categories in which you might have a favorite business or person, and write in (nominate) your favorite in that category. If they don’t get nominated, they can’t move on to the voting round. So nominate, nominate, nominate!
Starting June 1st, head back to the Best of Richardson Ballot and cast your vote for your favorites in each category. You’re allowed up to 1 vote in each category, per day. If you believe in your favorite, visit every day and help them win!
Winners are spotlighted in the August issue of Richardson Life Magazine and shared in our online winners directory
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