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2026 Best Of Roanoke Winners

The Roanoker May June 2026 Best Of Roanoke Editors Note

This year’s Best of Roanoke Readers’ Pollis officially our biggest and best yet!

A remarkable 8,157 verified voters cast 129,605 votes across 212 categories, recognizing 636 businesses and individuals with a total of 830 awards. The scale of participation speaks volumes about how deeply our community cares about celebrating local excellence.

To ensure the integrity of the process, every voter was verified through a legitimate email address and allowed one vote per category. The result is a true reflection of community support—neighbors championing the businesses, professionals, and organizations that make Roanoke shine.

Winners earned Platinum, Gold, or Silver distinctions, and in honor of 40 years of Best Of, we introduced a brand-new level: Bronze. Whether first-time honoree or longtime favorite, each award represents meaningful recognition from the people who know and love this region best.

Thank you to everyone who voted and congratulations to this year’s outstanding winners!

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