Welcome to Best of Coastal Mississippi
We live, shop, eat, and play in beautiful Coastal Mississippi and we wouldn’t have it any other way. In celebration of our great communities, the Sun Herald is presenting 2026 Best of Coastal Mississippi. This contest is truly designed to engage the community in celebrating the places, restaurants and local businesses we love
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With more than 2,300 businesses, organizations, and individuals competing to be named in the top three spots of 262 categories. During our voting, more than 200,000 votes were cast, an amazing response in our third year and a testament to how customers, fans, and friends feel about their favorite local businesses and the pride they have for the Coastal Mississippi area.
Best of Coastal Mississippi Promotion
Best of Coastal Mississippi has strong support from SunHerald.com, BestofCoastalMississippi.com, Sun Herald newspaper and social media.
Nominations and voting are driven by print, digital and social promotions.
• SunHerald.com Digital Display
• Sun Herald Newspaper Ads
• Organic Social Media
• Paid Social Media
• Paid Targeted Eblast
• Eblast to SunHerald.com Subscribers
• SunHerald.com Home Page Takeovers
• Outdoor Advertising
• Ad Network Digital Display
Sun Herald invests over $150,000 in marketing support promoting Best of Coastal Mississippi, driving participation and ensuring success for the community and local businesses.
How does it work?
During the nomination period, we invite our audience to nominate outstanding establishments and professionals in the Coastal Mississippi and the surrounding areas. Once our nominations are taken, we will move them to a ballot for official voting. All nominations and voting will be done online at votebocm.com
Request your complimentary asset kit that includes badges ready to be incorporated into your social media posts, website, and emails during the contest to encourage voting and engage your audience!