Lowcountry’s Best Awards 2026
In Search of the Lowcountry’s Best Businesses
The Island Packet & Beaufort Gazette’s Lowcountry’s Best Awards recognize your favorite local businesses that make Hilton Head Island and the surrounding South Carolina Lowcountry so great. Be sure to show your support by nominating and voting for your favorites, and help shine a light on the people and places that make our community thrive.
Nominations: Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 15
Voting: Monday, June 1 - Friday, June 19
Results Publish: Sunday, September 20
Get YOUR local Lowcountry business in front of more people.
During the nomination and voting rounds, the business listing is visible to thousands of people browsing through the voting site and social media. Some paid advertising opportunities are also available, but they do not impact the voting results.
“Participating in this local promotion is a great (and free) way to get your business in front of a captive, community-minded audience”, says Mike Tucker - Tucker Marketing Group.
One of our strong suits at Tucker Marketing Group is helping businesses promote themselves and stand out in the local marketplace. This not only includes promotion in local contests like this, but an array of marketing tools designed to target your audience.
Frequently Asked Questions - Lowcountry’s Best 2026
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Lowcountry’s Best is a community-driven awards program that highlights top local businesses, professionals, and organizations serving the Hilton Head and surrounding Lowcountry area.
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Anyone can submit nominations during the nomination period. This is your chance to recognize your favorite local businesses across a variety of categories.
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Nominations open May 4, 2026 at 12 PM and close May 15, 2026 at 5 PM.
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Voting opens June 1, 2026 at 12 PM and closes June 19, 2026 at 5 PM.
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All nominations and voting take place online at votelowcountry.com.
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Winners will be announced on September 20, 2026 at VotedLowcountrysBest.com and featured in the official winner’s magazine.
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It is a great way to support local businesses and help spotlight the people and companies that make the Lowcountry special.
