Best of Greater Vidalia® Contest Rules

Voting Method and Requirements:

• Votes can only be made by completing the online form at  https://bestof.greatervidaliachamber.com/  
• All voting entries must have voters’ complete information, including name, email address, and any other required details, or the votes will not be counted.

Voting Limits:

• Each person may vote only once per category.
• Winners are chosen by individuals who fill out the online voting ballot.
• We will track IP addresses to ensure fairness. 

Nominee Eligibility:

• Nominees must hold an active Greater Vidalia® Chamber Membership.

Voting Period:

• All votes must be received by September 9, 2025.

Category Limits:

• Nominees must choose and stick to no more than 3 categories for the duration of the voting period. 

Ballot Stuffing and Security Measures:

• If a business is caught “stuffing ballots” or circumventing security measures, their votes will be flagged and removed.
• We use automated software to detect and prevent fraudulent voting practices.

Disqualification and Conduct:

• The Best of Greater Vidalia® Chamber facilitators reserve the right to disqualify any business that violates the competition rules or engages in inappropriate conduct, including but not limited to misuse of marketing materials and non-compliance with guidelines.
• Participants who violate the rules will receive a written warning.

Permissions and Use of Likeness:

• By participating in Best of the Greater Vidalia® Chamber, you grant us permission to use your business name, likeness, and image for marketing and promotional materials related to the competition.

Results and Announcements:

• All competition results are held privately by the Greater Vidalia® Chamber. 
• Winners will receive a certificate, promotional materials, and bragging rights.

Purpose of the Competition:

• The goal of Best of the Greater Vidalia® Chamber is to create awareness of the great small businesses. We aim to make the competition enjoyable for all participants.