Each year, we host a two-week long initiative where folks in the community get to vote for their favorite local small businesses in a variety of categories.

THE BEST PART?

EVERY business that receives a vote gets featured in our annual People’s Choice Guide — a digital and printed resource that locals and visitors can refer to throughout the year.

Be sure to follow along at @carteret.curated on Instagram!

Timeline for 2024:

Voting Phase

April 1st through April 15th, 2024

Favorites Announced

April 18th, 2024

People's Choice Celebration for Top Three Businesses/Individuals in Each Category

June 2024 (DATE TBD!)

Digital Guide Available

May 17th, 2022

Printed Guide Available & Awards Delivered

Before Memorial Day!

Best practices for voting:

Double check that the business operates in or serves Carteret County.
Spell the business name correctly and include the entire name.
Please only vote one time per email address.
Vote in as many categories as you'd like (you're more than welcome to leave some blank!)
Follow @carteret.curated on Instagram to stay up-to-date!
Reach out to your favorite local small businesses to let them know you voted for them!

first things first...

First name

Last name

Phone

Address

TASTE

Vote for your favorite Carteret County local small businesses in the following Taste categories:

Favorite Local Place to get Breakfast:

Favorite Local Restaurant with a View:

Favorite Local Food Truck:

Favorite Local Coffee Shop:

Favorite Local Place to get a Cocktail:

Favorite Local Wine Shop:

Favorite Local Family Eatery:

Favorite Local Pet Friendly Establishment:

Favorite Local Frozen Dessert Shop:

Favorite Local Place to Grab a Beer:

Favorite Local Bakery:

Favorite Local Seafood Market:

EXPERIENCE

Vote for your favorite Carteret County local small businesses in the following Experience categories:

Favorite Local Catering Company:

Favorite Local Florist:

Favorite Local Makeup Artist:

Favorite Local Hair Salon:

Favorite Local Videographer:

Favorite Local Hotel:

Favorite Local Transportation Service (not taxi service):

Favorite Local Place to get Pampered:

Favorite Local Place to Workout (not yoga/pilates):

Favorite Local Fishing Charter:

Favorite Local Event Venue:

Favorite Local Event Planner/Stylist:

Favorite Local Photographer:

Favorite Local Band/Musician:

Favorite Local Bed & Breakfast/AirBnb (if a private vacation rental, please include a link to the listing):

Favorite Local Nail Salon:

Favorite Local Dance Studio:

Favorite Local Yoga or Pilates Studio:

Favorite Local Rainy Day Activity:

Favorite Local Annual Event:

Favorite Local Outdoor Adventure Activity:

SHOP

Vote for your favorite Carteret County local small businesses in the following Experience categories:

Favorite Local Place to Buy a Gift:

Favorite Local Men's Clothing Shop:

Favorite Local Tackle/Outdoor Shop:

Favorite Local Art Gallery:

Favorite Local Handmade Product:

Favorite Local Women's Clothing Shop:

Favorite Local Kids Clothing Shop:

Favorite Local Home Decor Shop:

Favorite Local Artist (please include a website or social media handle):

Favorite Local Place to Buy Beach Essentials:

GIVE

As a reminder, we will not be tallying votes for the Give category – rather, we will be compiling a comprehensive list of individuals to shine a light on all the good they do, as well as a list of local nonprofits as a resource for those who want to give back locally.

Favorite Local Nonprofit Organization:

Favorite Local Hero (individual) and Why:

TOP 10 IN 10

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Vote for your favorite Carteret County local small businesses in the following 10 categories. Only the Top 10 will be featured in our 2024 Carteret Curated People's Choice Guide:

Favorite Local Barbecue:

Favorite Local Date Night Spot:

Favorite Local New Business (opened in 2023):

Favorite Local Place to Watch Sports:

Favorite Local Trivia Spot:

Favorite Local Cheeseburger:

Favorite Local Oyster Company:

Favorite Local Kids Day Camp:

Favorite Local Playground/Park:

Favorite Local Place to Get a Plant:

Thank you for showing your support in our 2024 People's Choice Awards! We encourage you to let small businesses know that you voted for them this year!

Voting for the 2024 People's Choice Awards has closed.