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May/June 2026

May/June 2026

40th Annual Readers’ Choice Dining Awards

Submit your nominations for Roanoke's best restaurants today!

Apr 23, 2026
By: RKR

2026 Best Of Roanoke Winners’ Toolkit

Apr 21, 2026
By: RKR

Vote for the Best of Roanoke Today!

The finalist round is NOW LIVE! Cast your votes before midnight on February 9th to help your favorites win!

Jan 28, 2026
By: RKR

Nominations Now Open for the 18 Under 18 Class of 2026

Nominations are now open for the Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia 18 Under 18 Class of 2026!

Jan 21, 2026
By: RKR

Our 2026 40 Under 40 Reception Recap

See the highlights of our 40 Under 40 Class of 2026 celebration event, with special thanks to Franklin County Economic Development and Olde Towne Social House/The Alley Cat in Rocky Mount.

Jan 1, 2026
By: Liz Long

Register for the Best of Roanoke Today!

The Roanoker magazine's Best of Roanoke Reader’s Poll is celebrating 40 incredible years in 2026, and this milestone is set to be our biggest and most competitive reader poll ever! Register yourself, your business or your organization today!

Dec 19, 2025
By: RKR

Nominations Now Open for the 18 Under 18 Class of 2025

Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the 18 Under 18 Class of 2025, presented by the Roanoker Magazine.

Jan 8, 2025
By: RKR

Your 2025 Dining Awards Winners

See your winners for the best meals, chefs, staff, hidden gems and more in our record-breaking poll.

Nov 1, 2024
By: RKR

18 Under 18 with Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia

Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia and The Roanoker Magazine will showcase the outstanding achievements of local youth with an 18 Under 18 feature in the July/Aug issue! Nominate today!