Welcome to The OFFICIAL Voting Ballot for 2026 'Best of the Greater Merrimack Souhegan Valley Region' Contest

It’s time to celebrate the businesses, organizations, and professionals that make our communities such a special place to live, work, shop, and dine.

The Best of the Greater Merrimack Souhegan Valley Region Awards is your opportunity to recognize your favorite local businesses and community leaders across a variety of categories. From restaurants and retail shops to health, wellness, services, and more — your vote helps shine a spotlight on those who go above and beyond.

🗳️ Voting opens on July 13 and will close at 12:00 Noon on August 3. Be sure to cast your ballot before the deadline!

Voting Rules:
✔ Voting is open to anyone age 18 or older
✔ Only one ballot per email address will be accepted
✔ Ballots must include at least five completed categories to be counted
✔ Please include both the business name and the town where it is located

Who is Eligible?
Businesses and individuals must either:

• Be located within one of the 12 towns in the Greater Merrimack Souhegan Valley Region:
Amherst, Brookline, Greenville, Hollis, Lyndeborough, Mason, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, New Ipswich, Temple, or Wilton

OR

• Be a current member of the Greater Merrimack-Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce

Thank you for supporting local and helping us celebrate the very best our region has to offer!

Winners will be announced at our Best of the Greater Merrimack Souhegan Valley Region Awards Celebration this fall.
1.PLEASE ENTER YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS(Required.)
2.ACCOUNTANT/CPA
(Include Business Name, Town)
3.ACUPUNCTURIST
(Include Business Name, Town)
4.ADDICTION RECOVERY SERVICES
(Include Business Name, Town)
5.AGRICULTURE, FISHING, FORESTRY
(Include Business Name, Town)
6.ANTIQUE SHOP
(Include Business Name, Town)
7.APPLIANCE STORE
(Include Business Name, Town)
8.ART GALLERY
(Include Business Name, Town)
9.ART STUDIO/INSTRUCTION
(Include Business Name, Town)
10.ARTISAN/MAKER
(Include Business Name, Town)
11.AUTO DEALERSHIP
(Include Business Name, Town)
12.AUTO SERVICE
(Include Business Name, Town)
13.BAKERY
(Include Business Name, Town)
14.BANK
(Include Business Name, Town)
15.BAR
(Include Business Name, Town)
16.BARBER SHOP
(Include Business Name, Town)
17.BARTENDER
(Include Business Name, Town)
18.BOOK STORE
(Include Business Name, Town)
19.BOUTIQUE
(Include Business Name, Town)
20.BREAKFAST (I.E. CAFE/DINER)
(Include Business Name, Town)
21.BREWERY
(Include Business Name, Town)
22.BUILDER/GENERAL CONTRACTOR
(Include Business Name, Town)
23.BUSINESS SERVICES
(Include Business Name, Town)
24.BUTCHER SHOP
(Include Business Name, Town)
25.CANDY
(Include Business Name, Town)
26.CARPET FLOORING STORE
(Include Business Name, Town)
27.CATERER
(Include Business Name, Town)
28.CHILD CARE
(Include Business Name, Town)
29.CHILDREN'S RESOURCES
(Include Business Name, Town)
30.CHIROPRACTOR
(Include Business Name, Town)
31.CLEANING SERVICES
(Include Business Name, Town)
32.CLOTHING/APPAREL
(Include Business Name, Town)
33.COFFEE/TEA SHOP
(Include Business Name, Town)
34.COMMUNITY EVENT
(Include Business Name, Town)
35.COMMUNITY SERVICES/NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
(Include Business Name, Town)
36.COMPUTER SALES
(Include Business Name, Town)
37.COMPUTER/IT SUPPORT
(Include Business Name, Town)
38.CONSIGNMENT SHOP (I.E. CLOTHING, APPAREL, GIFTS, ETC.)
(Include Business Name, Town)
39.CONSULTING/BUSINESS & PERSONAL
(Include Business Name, Town)
40.CREDIT UNION
(Include Business Name, Town)
41.DANCE STUDIO
(Include Business Name, Town)
42.DENTIST (CHILDREN OR ADULTS)
(Include Business Name, Town)
43.DINNER
(Include Business Name, Town)
44.DOCTOR (I.E. MD, PhD)
(Include Business Name, Town)
45.EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
(Include Business Name, Town)
46.ELECTRICIAN
(Include Business Name, Town)
47.EMERGENCY SERVICES PERSONNEL TEAM
(Include Business Name, Town)
48.EMT/PARAMEDIC
(Include Business Name, Town)
49.ENERGY/UTILITY COMPANY
(Include Business Name, Town)
50.ENTERTAINMENT (KIDS, FAMILY, ADVENTURE)
(Include Business Name, Town)
51.ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
(Include Business Name, Town)
52.EVENT VENUE
(Include Business Name, Town)
53.FAMILY DINING
(Include Business Name, Town)
54.FAMILY PRACTICE
(Include Business Name, Town)
55.FARMERS MARKET OR STAND
(Include Business Name, Town)
56.FENCE CONTRACTOR
(Include Business Name, Town)
57.FINANCIAL ADVISOR/SERVICES
(Include Business Name, Town)
58.FINE DINING
(Include Business Name, Town)
59.FIREFIGHTER
(Include Business Name, Town)
60.FITNESS STUDIO
(Include Business Name, Town)
61.FLORIST
(Include Business Name, Town)
62.FRAME SHOP
(Include Business Name, Town)
63.FUNERAL SERVICES PROVIDER
(Include Business Name, Town)
64.FURNITURE STORE
(Include Business Name, Town)
65.GARAGE DOOR SERVICES
(Include Business Name, Town)
66.GARDEN CENTER
(Include Business Name, Town)
67.GIFT SHOP
(Include Business Name, Town)
68.GOLF COURSE
(Include Business Name, Town)
69.GYMNASTICS
(Include Business Name, Town)
70.HAIR SALON
(Include Business Name, Town)
71.HARDWARE STORE
(Include Business Name, Town)
72.HEALTH & WELLNESS SERVICES (PHARMACIES, HOLISTIC AND NATURAL SHOPS)
(Include Business Name, Town)
73.HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL (I.E. PA)
(Include Business Name, Town)
74.HEALTHCARE/MEDICAL CENTER/HOSPITAL
(Include Business Name, Town)
75.HEATING & AC COMPANY
(Include Business Name, Town)
76.HEATING FUEL DELIVERY
(Include Business Name, Town)
77.HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE CONSULTANT
(Include Business Name, Town)
78.HOME DESIGN SHOP
(Include Business Name, Town)
79.HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTOR
(Include Business Name, Town)
80.HOME INSPECTOR
(Include Business Name, Town)
81.HOTEL OR INN
(Include Business Name, Town)
82.ICE CREAM SHOP
(Include Business Name, Town)
83.INSURANCE AGENCY
(Include Business Name, Town)
84.INTERIOR DESIGN
(Include Business Name, Town)
85.JEWELRY STORE
(Include Business Name, Town)
86.LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR
(Include Business Name, Town)
87.LAW OR LEGAL SERVICES
(Include Business Name, Town)
88.LAWYER
(Include Business Name, Town)
89.LIVE MUSIC VENUE
(Include Business Name, Town)
90.LUNCH (I.E. CAFE/DINER)
(Include Business Name, Town)