2026 Best Of Ballot
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  • To promote fairness, please follow these rules. Violation of any will cause suspect ballots to be discarded. Thank you for your participation.

    • One ballot submission per person. Every ballot/voter will be verified via phone number with a call or text in order to be counted.

    • Voter must fill in at least 40 categories for ballot to be counted.

    • Ballots must be received by 11:59 p.m. on March 8th, 2026.

    Winner results will be published in the June, July and August 2026 issues of The Metropolitan Magazine.

  • Any Delmarva business is eligible to win our Best of the Eastern Shore categories. Southern Delaware and Berlin to OC categories are meant to highlight those area businesses. We encourage you to vote in all the sections before submitting your ballot.

  • Best of the Eastern Shore Categories

    While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best Restaurants on the Eastern Shore 

    • Best Restaurants on the Eastern Shore

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best Shopping on the Eastern Shore 

    • Best Shopping on the Eastern Shore

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best Food on the Eastern Shore 

    • Best Food on the Eastern Shore

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best Home Care & Design on the Eastern Shore 

    • Best Home Care & Design on the Eastern Shore

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best Services on the Eastern Shore 

    • Best Services on the Eastern Shore

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best People on the Eastern Shore 

    • Best People on the Eastern Shore

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best Insurance Services on the Eastern Shore 

    • Best Insurance Services on the Eastern Shore

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best Legal Services on the Eastern Shore 

    • Best Legal Services on the Eastern Shore

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best Real Estate Services on the Eastern Shore 

    • Best Real Estate Services on the Eastern Shore

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Continue Voting For More Categories 

    • Continue Voting or Submit Completed Ballot

  • Best of Southern Delaware Categories

    While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best Restaurants in Southern Delaware 

    • Best Restaurants in Southern Delaware

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best Food in Southern Delaware 

    • Best Food in Southern Delaware

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best Shopping in Southern Delaware 

    • Best Shopping in Southern Delaware

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best Services in Southern Delaware 

    • Best Services in Southern Delaware

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best Home Care & Design in Southern Delaware 

    • Best Home Care and Design in Southern Delaware

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best People in Southern Delaware 

    • Best People in Southern Delaware

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best Legal Services in Southern Delaware 

    • Best Legal Services in Southern Delaware

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best Real Estate Services in Southern Delaware 

    • Best Real Estate Services in Southern Delaware

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best Insurance Services in Southern Delaware 

    • Best Insurance Services in Southern Delaware

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Continue Voting For More Categories 

    • Continue Voting or Submit 40+ Completed Ballot

  • Best of Berlin to OC Categories

    While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best Restaurants from Berlin to OC 

    • Best Restaurants from Berlin to OC

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best Food from Berlin to OC 

    • Best Food from Berlin to OC

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best Shopping from Berlin to OC 

    • Best Shopping from Berlin to OC

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best Home Care & Design from Berlin to OC 

    • Best Home Care & Design from Berlin to OC

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best Services from Berlin to OC 

    • Best Services from Berlin to OC

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best People from Berlin to OC 

    • Best People from Berlin to OC

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best Legal Services 

    • Best Legal Services from Berlin to OC

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best Real Estate Services from Berlin to OC 

    • Best Real Estate Services from Berlin to OC

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Best Insurance Services from Berlin to OC 

    • Best Insurance Services from Berlin to OC

      While we'd love you to vote for as many favorites as you can, we require a MINIMUM of 40 FILLED CATEGORIES for your ballot to be valid and counted. On computers, use the TAB key or mouse to advance to the next category. Please vote for 40+ before hitting submit.
    • Continue Voting for More Categories 

    • Continue Voting or Submit Completed Ballot

  • Submit Your Ballot

  • Don't forget... you must fill in 40+ categories for your ballot and votes to be counted.

    All ballot submissions will be verified via phone in order to be counted. Poll results will be published in the June, July and August 2026 issues.
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