DOTHAN, Ala. — It’s time to celebrate the businesses, restaurants, services and people that make the Wiregrass special.
Wiregrass Favorites 2026 gives you the chance to recognize your favorite local businesses throughout the Wiregrass. From restaurants and shopping to healthcare, home services, entertainment and more, your nominations will help determine who moves on to the voting round.
Key Dates
- Nominations: Sept. 28 – Oct. 11
- Voting: Nov. 2 – Nov. 22
- Winners Announced: Week of Dec. 14
How It Works
During the nomination period, tell us which local businesses deserve to be recognized as a Wiregrass Favorite.
The Top 5 nominees in each category will advance to the voting round beginning Nov. 2.
Once voting opens, come back and support your favorites. You can vote once per day in each category through Nov. 22.
When all the votes are counted, the winners will be announced the week of Dec. 14 and crowned 2026 Wiregrass Favorites!
How to Participate
- Visit the Wiregrass Favorites page.
- Nominate your favorite local businesses from Sept. 28 through Oct. 11.
- Come back beginning Nov. 2 to vote for the Top 5 finalists in each category.
- Check back the week of Dec. 14 to see the 2026 winners!
Whether it’s the restaurant you recommend to everyone, the shop you visit every week or the local business that always goes above and beyond, this is your chance to help them earn the title of Wiregrass Favorite.
