The Calgary Herald is once again inviting the community to have its say in recognizing the city's best businesses and services through the long-standing Readers' Choice Awards.
A Legacy of Local Recognition
Since 1993, the Calgary Herald has maintained the tradition of asking its readers to vote for their favourite local establishments across a wide spectrum of categories. This annual initiative allows Calgarians to directly influence which businesses receive public recognition for their outstanding service and quality.
Participants are directed to a dedicated online platform where they can complete a digital form with their personal selections. The process is designed to be straightforward and accessible for all community members who wish to contribute their opinions.
Ensuring a Fair and Transparent Process
The integrity of the Readers' Choice Awards is paramount. The voting system employs multiple verification methods to maintain the principle of one person, one vote. These safeguards include tracking through user email addresses, IP monitoring, and additional electronic verification techniques.
Furthermore, all submitted votes undergo review by at least two individuals to guarantee accuracy and prevent any attempts at manipulating the results. This thorough approach ensures that the final outcomes genuinely reflect the community's preferences.
From Votes to Recognition
Once the voting period concludes, the Calgary Herald team compiles and tabulates all the results. The businesses that accumulate the highest number of votes in their respective categories are then featured in a special Readers' Choice publication.
Some winning businesses that opt to advertise may also receive additional editorial coverage within this feature. The Calgary Herald considers the Readers' Choice Awards one of its most significant annual projects, highlighting its importance to both the publication and the local business community.
The awards program is produced by Content Works, Postmedia's commercial content division, bringing professional oversight to the entire process. For over three decades, this initiative has served as a valuable barometer of consumer satisfaction and local business excellence in Calgary.
