Voting begins Jan. 4 in annual Best of Sumter contest, runs through Feb. 6

The nominations have been made, the finalists chosen.

Voting begins today for The Sumter Item's 2023 Best of Sumter readers' choice contest.

From restaurants and businesses to school teachers, medical services, community events, automotive repair and much more, more than 300 winners will be announced, with the reveal at the annual Best of Sumter: The Red Carpet Event on Tuesday, April 25, at Sumter Original Brewery. More than 2,500 nominated businesses, people, events and everything that the community deems the very best in the area were submitted.

Vote once per day in every category through Feb. 6. There is no purchase or subscription necessary to vote or win. All winners who receive the most votes in their respective category will receive a free Best of Sumter window cling and framed certificate and will also be listed for free in the annual Best of Sumter magazine online at www.theitem.com/bestof2023.

Finalists have the opportunity to promote themselves to voters through various packages. For more information, reach out to your Item sales representative or email promotions@theitem.com.