What It Means to Be Best of Mile High

Being named Best of Mile High isn’t just a title. It’s a meaningful recognition earned through trust, consistency, and real customer experiences.

Each year, thousands of businesses across the Mile High region are nominated, reviewed, and voted on by the community. Standing out in such a competitive field reflects more than popularity. It shows your business is delivering real value to the people you serve.

What This Recognition Represents

Earning Best of Mile High reflects several key strengths:

• Recognition from your local community
• Honest feedback through Google reviews
• Strong customer engagement over time
• Consistent service and customer satisfaction
• Credibility within your industry

This process helps highlight businesses that are not only well known, but truly trusted.

Why It Matters for Your Business

Today’s customers rely heavily on online reviews and community recommendations when deciding where to spend their time and money. Being named Best of Mile High signals that your business has built a strong reputation backed by real experiences.

This kind of recognition can help:

• Build trust with new customers
• Strengthen your brand credibility
• Set your business apart from competitors
• Increase visibility both online and in your community

A Competitive, Community Driven Program

Best of Mile High is one of the most competitive awards programs in the region. Results are based on a combination of community votes and Google review data from the past 12 months.

This balanced approach ensures that winners aren’t just popular. They are consistently delivering quality experiences that customers are willing to stand behind.

More Than a Win

Earning this recognition shows your business is making a real impact. It reflects the work you’ve put into serving your customers, building your reputation, and growing your presence in the Mile High community.

If your business earned this honor, take the time to celebrate it, share it, and use it to continue building trust with your audience.

We’re so grateful to everyone who helped make the 2026 Best of Mile High Awards such a memorable night. From the incredible businesses recognized to the community that showed up to support them, it was a celebration we won’t forget.

If you haven’t already, be sure to check out this year’s winners on our website. It’s a great way to discover and support some of the best local businesses across the Mile High area.

Did you know?

Winners have access through the online dashboard to:

Complimentary digital winner graphics for social media, websites, and in store displays
Best of Mile High plaques available for purchase to showcase this achievement

If your business earned recognition this year, celebrate it, share it, and be proud of the work that got you there.

Thank you again for being part of Best of Mile High. We can’t wait to do it again next year. 🎉

Congratulations again to the 2026 Best of Mile High winners! Here are a few simple ways to make the most of your recognition and keep the momentum going.

📌 Use your winner assets
Add your complimentary winner graphics to your website and social media
Highlight your win on your homepage and in your marketing materials

🏅 Show it off
Purchase and display your Best of Mile High plaque
Feature your award in your storefront or office

📝 Share the moment
Post photos and highlights from the awards night
Thank your customers and supporters on social or via email

🔗 Boost visibility and SEO
Link back to the official winners list on our website
Add your award to your Google Business Profile and online listings

Recognition like this doesn’t just feel good. It builds trust, strengthens your brand, and helps new customers choose you with confidence.

Still have questions after the awards? We’ve got you covered.

What if I won but couldn’t attend the ceremony?

Your recognition still stands, and your business is listed as a winner on our website.

I didn’t attend. Can I still get a certificate?

Certificates are only available to those who attend the awards ceremony in person.

How do I access winner graphics?

Log into your dashboard to download complimentary winner graphics for your website, social media, and marketing.

Can I still purchase a plaque?

Yes. Plaques are available for purchase and are a great way to showcase your Best of Mile High win.

When does the next season begin?

While official 2027 dates haven’t been announced yet, nominations are currently open. Now is a great time to focus on customer experience and your online presence.

Thanks again for being part of Best of Mile High 🏆

What an incredible night! Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Best of Mile High Awards. The energy in the room, the excitement, and the support for local businesses made it such a memorable evening.

It was an honor to celebrate alongside so many amazing companies, teams, sponsors, and supporters who help make the Mile High community such a great place to live, work, and explore.

🏆 The 2026 Best of Mile High winners are now live on our website.

Take a look and see which businesses earned this year’s top honors.

Thank you for being part of Best of Mile High. We can’t wait to celebrate with you again next year. 🎉

We’re so excited to celebrate you at the 2026 Best of Mile High Awards at Le Méridien Denver Downtown. If you’ve been before, you already know it’s a great night. If not, get ready, it’s one of our favorite events of the year.

Here’s everything you need to know 👇

When is it

Friday, April 17
Doors open at 7:30 pm
We’ll wrap up around 9:30 pm

Where is it

Le Méridien Denver Downtown
1475 California St, Denver

What’s included

Your ticket gets you a full night of celebrating, including:

• Red carpet photos
• Awards presentation
• Live, clean comedy
• Door prizes
• Dessert
• On stage photo moment

If you have a VIP ticket, you’ll also enjoy:

• Unlimited beer, wine, and cocktails
• Early entry and preferred seating
• A fun Best of Mile High gift
• Extra chances at door prizes

Who should come

This night is all about our finalists and their teams. It’s a chance to celebrate the hard work that got you here.

What should I wear

Dress up and have fun with it. This is your moment.

Most people go cocktail or formal, so think dresses, suits, or even a tux if you’re feeling it.

How long is it

About two hours. Short, fun, and packed with everything you came for.

Who’s the entertainment

We’re bringing in Tara Cannistraci, aka “The Bronx Barbie,” all the way from New York. She’s hilarious, high energy, and will be helping us celebrate and announce winners throughout the night.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you 🎉

Ever wonder how Best of Mile High winners are selected? The program is designed to combine community support with real customer feedback so the results reflect businesses that consistently deliver great experiences.

Here’s a simplified look at how the process works.

Community nominations

The program begins with a public nomination period where Denver area residents nominate the businesses they trust and recommend. These nominations help identify which companies the community believes deserve recognition.

Nominee selection

After nominations close, our team reviews submissions and selects the official nominees in each category. This review includes looking at Google reviews from the past 12 months to identify businesses with strong and consistent customer feedback.

Community voting

Once nominees are announced, the community has the opportunity to vote for their favorite businesses. Each person may vote once per category during the voting period.

Final scoring

After voting closes, results are compiled. Community votes are combined with Google reviews from the past 12 months to determine the overall scores.

This approach helps ensure that Best of Mile High winners are not just popular during voting, but also consistently supported by real customers throughout the year.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Best of Mile High voting stage. Your support helps spotlight the businesses that truly stand out across the Denver community.

Voting for the Best of Mile High Awards is underway, and there’s still time to make your voice heard.

The moment is here. Voting for the Best of Mile High Awards is officially open, and this is when the Denver community gets a say in recognizing the businesses that truly stand out.

From longtime favorites to trusted local service providers, voting is your opportunity to support the companies that consistently deliver great experiences.

Voting dates

Voting is open February 24 through March 12.

During this time, residents can visit our website and vote for their favorite businesses across multiple categories.

How voting works

Voting is simple, but meaningful:

• Each person may vote once per category
• Voting must remain fair and cannot be incentivized
• Votes are combined with Google reviews from the past 12 months

Together, these factors help identify the businesses that have earned trust, loyalty, and strong community support.

Nominees: time to spread the word

If your business is an official nominee, now is the time to let your customers know.

Helpful ways to encourage participation include:

• Sharing your nomination on social media
• Using the complimentary voting graphics in your dashboard
• Mentioning your nomination in store or during appointments
• Sending a short email or text thanking customers and inviting them to vote

Support local. Make it count.

Voting is open now. Visit our website and make your voice heard before voting closes on March 12.