Voting Method, Requirements, and Prizes:

• Votes can only be made by completing the online form at lnpmediagroup.voterfly.com.
• No mail-in ballots will be accepted.
• Three voters will be randomly selected to win a $200 Visa gift card.
• You must vote in at least 25 categories to be eligible to win.

Voting Limits:

• Each person may vote only once per category.
• Winning businesses are based on the number of votes submitted to the online voting ballot.

Nominee Eligibility:

• Nominees must conduct business within Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
• Eligibility is verified through the Business License database, social media presence, official websites, and other reasonable methods. Eligibility is solely the discretion of LNP Media Group.

Voting Period:

• Voting opens on May 1, 2026, and all votes must be received by May 31, 2026.

Categories:

• Business placement in category(s) is final once voting begins. Changes to category selections are not permitted once voting begins.

Ballot Stuffing and Security Measures:

• Votes suspected of being fraudulent such as bulk submissions, automated voting, duplicate voter information, or attempts to bypass security—may be reviewed and removed at the discretion of LNP Media Group.
• We use automated software to detect and prevent fraudulent voting practices.

Disqualification and Conduct:

• The LNP | LancasterOnline Readers’ Choice Awards facilitators may disqualify any nominee or remove votes for violating the rules, engaging in inappropriate conduct, or acting in a way that violates the spirit or intent of the competition. Examples of inappropriate conduct include, but are not limited to:
  • Misuse of official logos or marketing materials
  • Harassment or abusive behavior toward participants or organizers
  • Misrepresentation of the competition or categories
  • Attempts to interfere with the fair operation of the competition
• All decisions regarding conduct, eligibility, and disqualification are final.

Results and Announcements:

• All competition results are held by LNP Media Group.
• Winners will be announced in the Readers’ Choice Magazine, published in LNP newspaper on Sunday, August 23^rd, and online at LancasterOnline.com/readerschoice
• Winners will receive a certificate, promotional materials, and bragging rights.

Purpose of the Competition:

• The goal of the LNP | LancasterOnline Readers’ Choice Awards is to create awareness of the wonderful businesses in Lancaster County. We aim to make the competition enjoyable for all participants.