Akron beacon journal best of the best 2022

This is a list of the articles that appear in some of our finest media outlets. Go ahead and give them a read. Just keep in mind that some of these articles are kinda old. Our prices and hours have changed since some of these were written. We’re open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm. . . and our prices are still GREAT!

State of the Arts: The Different Lenses of Summit County – by Mark Arehart.

Reader’s Digest – The Most Iconic Diner in Every State – by Amanda Tarlton

Akron’s Fred’s Diner serves up plates of comfort food by Malcolm X Abram

40 College Town Diners Across America Worth Visiting by Meagan Flynn

Akron’s Fred’s Diner Proves Simplicity is key, Celebrates 25 Years by Katie Byard

Akron’s ‘Must Visit’ Eatery by Chris Coon

Diner sends ‘SOS’ to Vets by Jim Carney

In Good Taste by Katherine Spitz

Fun Food by Mark Faris

Akron Diner Feeds the Spirit by Fredda Rosen

Going Back in Time in The Beacon Journal

Food Worth Driving For by Bob Bowers

Northeast Ohio’s best weekend brunches, breakfasts: Fred’s Diner (photos) by Marc Bona. Cleveland.com

Actual Voting Starts Feb 12 – 26

Please help MAPS Air Museum receive a high ranking by voting for us at The Akron Beacon Journal’s Best in Category.  You can vote every day. We will not be sure which categories we are in until the first day.  Thanks for your help.

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BEACON Readers know best

It's time to cast your votes and spread the word about the businesses and organizations that have earned your trust and loyalty with our 2022 BEACON Best Awards!

While good customer service can sometimes be hard to find, these coveted awards recognize that elite group of locales selected for their people, products and services that make your life easier.

Nominate your favorite people or places in 20 categories. By casting your ballot, you are automatically entered into a drawing for a gift card to one of your favorite local places.

Make sure to let your favorite businesses know you're rooting for them, then pick up the February BEACON to find out who readers voted as the BEACON Best! (See last year's winners here.)

Frequently Asked Questions

READERS

Who can vote?

You can! Just fill out the voter form at the bottom of this page for your chance to win a gift card to one of your favorite places.

All right, I voted. What next?

Make sure to let your favorite places know you’re rooting for them, then pick up February’s BEACON to read about the winners.

When do I find out if I’ve won a gift card?

Make sure to include your phone number and email on the ballot so we can contact you. Gift card winners will be notified in January. 

BUSINESSES

What does it mean to be named BEACON Best?

BEACON Best distinguishes the extraordinary from the ordinary in terms of people, customer service and quality products and services as chosen by Western Slope boomers and seniors.  

What’s in it for me?

A plaque, exposure to our readers and social media followers (and your clients), and bragging rights attesting to the fact that Western Slope seniors agree that you are the best at what you do!

When will the winners be announced?

Winners will be announced in a special section in February’s BEACON, but we’ll contact you for a photo with your award prior to publication.

Contest rules:

• One entry per person. One vote per category.

• Entries must be clearly printed.

• Entries must include voter’s name, address and phone number.

• Entries become the property of the BEACON, which reserves the right to publish nominations in an upcoming issue.

• Entries must be received by December 31. Winners will be published in the February BEACON.

Vote using the form below, or pick up a BEACON and mail your completed ballot to BEACON Senior News, P.O. Box 3895 Grand Junction, CO 81502.

The Best of the Best program polls the local community to select the best businesses and organizations in the area. Through nominations and voting, they choose in more than 150 categories in Beauty & Health, Clothing, Dining, Entertainment & Leisure, Home, Home Services & Finance, Kids & Education, Media, People & Places, Services, Shopping, Spirits, Sports, Top Employer and Vehicles Dealers & Services.

The 2022 Best of the Best Awards Gala was held on September 21 at the John S. Knight Center. Photos from the night can be seen below. We’ll see you in 2023!

Akron beacon journal best of the best 2022

Voting is now open for the 2022 readers’ choice awards.  

Readers get to vote and decide which local businesses are the best at what they do. Categories include best restaurant, best clothing store, best place to take the kids, and more.  

Click here to vote. 

You have until June 24 to pick your favorites. You can vote once per day.  

When the winners have been picked, there will be a special section highlighting the best businesses, whether they won or were a finalist. This is a great section to keep around for those times you need a recommendation on where to eat, get a haircut and more.   

Let’s celebrate our town and what makes it special. Vote today!