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Give your business the best chance to win and be seen during Best of Durham 2026. Use this guide to build your Campaign Package and reach thousands of engaged Durham Magazine readers.

How to Campaign for Best of Durham

Step 1

Build Your Campaign Package

Ensure your name is front and center when voters consider their vote.

Step 2

Download Promo Materials

Get social media and printable graphics, plus instructions for write-ins.

Build Your Campaign Package

Thank you for your interest in campaigning for Best of Durham!

The ballot is open Feb. 2 – 20 and sponsorships are now closed. Please vote for Best of Durham!

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Sponsor Your Category on the Ballot: Ensure your business is top of mind when voters are choosing their favorite in your category.

Print Ad in Durham Magazine: Advertise in the Campaigning Issue, on stands in February while voting is open.

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Now - Dec 12

Plan Your Campaign

Now is the time to select your Campaign Package to appear in Durham Magazine’s February/March campaigning issue or to place an ad on the voting ballot.

January 2026

Campaign

Alongside the ad you place in Durham Magazine, now is the time to use your Campaign Kit to tell everyone you’ve been nominated and to ask for their vote.

March 2026

Winners Announced

Winners will receive their congratulations, Best of Durham logos, and an invitation to thank voters in Durham Magazine‘s June/July issue and purchase plaques and stickers.

April 17, 2026

Deadline to Advertise

The Best of Durham issue is one of most popular issues – you don’t want to miss this one! This is the last day to secure your space in the June/July issue.

June 2026

Best of Durham

You can finally shout it from the rooftops that you are a Best of Durham winner! The Best of Durham issue will hit stands at the beginning of June.

July - November 2026

Keep Using Best of Durham to Market

Use our Best of Durham marketing tips to leverage your Best of Durham status year-round.

January 2027

Durham Visitors & Relocation Guide

The annual Durham Visitors & Relocation guide is a year-round reminder to visitors and new residents that you are the Best of Durham.

You've Been Nominated!

How to Campaign for Best of Durham

Step 1

Build Your Campaign Package

Step 2

Download Promo Materials

Order Summary

Review Your Order

Download Promo Materials

Best of Durham helps you market your business year-round.

Plan Your Campaign

Campaign

Vote

Winners Announced

Deadline to Advertise

Best of Durham

Keep Using Best of Durham to Market

Durham Visitors & Relocation Guide

You've Been Nominated!

How to Campaign for Best of Durham

Step 1

Build Your Campaign Package

Step 2

Download Promo Materials

Build Your Campaign Package

Order Summary

Review Your Order

Download Promo Materials

Best of Durham helps you market your business year-round.

Plan Your Campaign

Campaign

Vote

Winners Announced

Deadline to Advertise

Best of Durham

Keep Using Best of Durham to Market

Durham Visitors & Relocation Guide

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