SOUTH BEND — Voting is now open for the South Bend Tribune’s annual Community’s Choice Awards, which aim to recognize the best businesses in the greater South Bend region.
There are more than 150 categories to choose from under headings such as beauty and health, dining, entertainment and leisure, finance, kids and education, spirits, sports and fitness, employers, car dealers and services, pets, shopping, and more.
Paul Madonia, multi-media account executive for The Tribune, said that those who vote in 25 or more of the categories will be entered into a drawing for a $250 gift card.
Voters do not need to be Tribune subscribers and can vote on the contest home page or by using a QR code. Votes are allowed once per day from any one email address.
The direct link for voting is southbendtribune.gannettcontests.com/2026-South-Bend-Communitys-Choice-Awards.
Voting closes at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 22.
The top three businesses in each category will be invited to a gala at Four Winds Casino in South Bend on Sept. 29.
Also, The Tribune will publish the complete list of the Top 3 (winner and two finalists) for each category in a special section Sunday, Oct. 4.
Email South Bend Tribune business reporter Jessica Velez at jvelez@usatodayco.com.
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