Atlanta is home to an incredible range of businesses, and Atlanta’s Best continues to grow alongside them.

Each year brings more community participation and more businesses competing for recognition.

For 2026, we’re updating how we recognize the businesses that rise to the top.

Introducing Gold, Silver, and Bronze

Atlanta’s Best will recognize Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners in each eligible category for 2026.

In previous years, finalists could earn an overall win or an additional Top Three placement.

The new format gives each top placement a clear distinction. The number of finalists isn’t changing.

We’re simply refining how we recognize and present the top businesses in each category.

Recognition That’s Easy to Share

We want Atlanta’s Best recognition to provide value long after the awards ceremony.

Gold, Silver, and Bronze placements make each achievement easy for customers to understand. They also give winners a clear way to promote their success.

Businesses can feature their recognition on social media, websites, marketing materials, and inside their locations.

After the awards, winners can visit their Atlanta’s Best online dashboard to access resources for promoting their recognition.

The dashboard includes complimentary winner graphics and the option to purchase an official Atlanta’s Best plaque.

Celebrating Atlanta’s Standout Businesses

Earning a top placement becomes even more meaningful as participation in Atlanta’s Best grows.

Finalists represent standout businesses in their categories. At the 2026 Atlanta’s Best Awards, we’ll reveal which finalists earned Gold, Silver, and Bronze.

Our goal remains simple. We want to recognize great Atlanta businesses and give winners more ways to showcase their achievements.

Thank you to everyone who nominates, votes, and supports businesses through Atlanta’s Best.

We can’t wait to celebrate our finalists and reveal the 2026 Atlanta’s Best Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners!