FAQ
Nominations for Best of the Tristate 2027 will open in January!
2026 winners can be viewed here.
Winners were contacted in March, 2026. If you receive an email about Best of the Tristate from someone who does NOT have an email address @verstandig.com, it may be a scam. Please contact us to confirm if you’re not sure!
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You can download a free graphic assets here.
Official winner plaques will be available for purchase at The Besties. We will not contact you by phone or email to purchase any plaques, trophies or promotional items.
Winners of each category will be contacted with an invite to The Besties at the end of the voting phase.
About Best of the Tristate
Best of the Tristate has been recognizing excellence in local business in Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia for 8 years.
Presented by VerStandig Media, the contest asks local residents to nominate and vote for their favorite businesses in the tristate. Winners are honored with awards to display at their business and celebrated at “The Besties,” an annual winners’ event.
Grow Your Business
Attention
Get in front of thousands of customers who nominate and vote.
Recognition
Tell voters why your business is the
best in the tristate.
Bragging Rights
Display your awards on your website
and at your business.