Voting open April 28 — May 31, 2026 · Winners announced October & November 2026
★ The 26th Annual Ballot ★

The best of
Yakima County, chosen by you.

An annual reader vote across 96 categories — restaurants, services, trades, and the local businesses that make this valley feel like home.

~5 minutes 12 votes minimum One ballot per email per week
Best of the Valley 2026 ribbon
How it works

Three steps. About five minutes.

Skip categories you don't know — you only need 12 picks for your ballot to count.
01

Open the ballot

Enter your name, email and zip code. You may vote with your email once per week.

02

Write in your picks

Type or choose the name of your favorite local business in any category. Skip the ones you're unsure about — only 12 picks needed for your ballot to count.

03

Submit & wait

Hit submit, and we tally. Winners are published in the Best Of issues this fall.

Voting closes May 31

Make your vote count.

Your ballot helps recognize the people and businesses who keep Yakima County thriving. Takes about five minutes — start anywhere, finish anytime.

Cast your ballot →