5TH ANNUAL

THE 2025 PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS ARE HERE!

A CELEBRATION OF LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES

Carteret Curated is an Instagram account dedicated to shining a light on local small businesses! Every year we host the People's Choice Awards, inviting our community to vote for their favorite businesses to taste, shop, experience, and give back on the Crystal Coast. The result? A comprehensive guide celebrating each of the nominated local small businesses and role models that make Carteret County so special.

BEFORE YOU CAST YOUR VOTES:

Double check that the business operates in or serves Carteret County.
Spell the business name correctly and include the entire name.
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 with the results!

AFTER YOU CAST YOUR VOTES:

Reach out to your favorite local small businesses to let them know you voted for them!
Share THIS LINK to help spread the word to your family and friends!

READY TO CAST YOUR VOTES?

Fill out the contact form below and begin entering your favorite Carteret County local small businesses in each of the following categories —
(feel free to leave some categories blank!)

First name

Last name

Address

Taste Categories

Favorite Local Place to Get Breakfast

Favorite Local Restaurant with a View

Favorite Local Family Eatery

Favorite Local Food Truck

Favorite Local Pet Friendly Establishment

Favorite Local Coffee Shop

Favorite Local Frozen Dessert Shop

Favorite Local Place to Get a Cocktail

Favorite Local Place to Grab a Beer

Favorite Local Wine Shop

Favorite Local Bakery

Favorite Local Seafood Market

Experience Categories

Favorite Local Catering Company

Favorite Local Florist

Favorite Local Event Venue

Favorite Local Makeup Artist

Favorite Local Event Planner

Favorite Local Hair Salon

Favorite Local Photographer

Favorite Local Videographer

Favorite Local Band/Musician

Favorite Local Hotel

Favorite Local Bed & Breakfast/AirBnb

Favorite Local Transportation Service

Favorite Local Nail Salon

Favorite Local Place to Get Pampered

Favorite Local Dance Studio

Favorite Local Place to Workout

Favorite Local Yoga/Pilates Studio

Favorite Local Fishing Charter

Favorite Local Rainy Day Activity

Favorite Local Outdoor Adventure Activity

Favorite Local Annual Event

Shop Categories

Favorite Local Place to Buy a Gift

Favorite Local Men's Clothing Shop

Favorite Local Women's Clothing Shop

Favorite Local Kids Clothing Shop

Favorite Local Tackle/Outdoor Shop

Favorite Local Home Decor Shop

Favorite Local Art Gallery

Favorite Local Artist

Favorite Local Handmade Product

Favorite Local Place to Buy Beach Essentials

Top 10 in Ten

(NEW categories every year with the Top 10 published in the People's Choice Guide)

Favorite Shrimp Burger

Favorite Place to Enjoy Live Music

Favorite Place to Get a Margarita

Favorite New Business (opened in 2024)

Favorite Place to get a Book

Favorite Place to get a Spray Tan

Favorite Place to play Billiards or Arcade Games

Favorite DIY Studio or Place to get Crafty (arts, crafts, pottery, etc.)

Favorite Place for Healthy Eats

Favorite Outdoor Market

Give

As a reminder, favorites will not be counted in the following categories. Rather, a list of all nominated charities and local role models will be available on CarteretCurated.com and in our People's Choice Guide.

Favorite Local Charity

Favorite Local Role Model in our Community (and tell us why you love them!)

Thank you for your support in our 2025 People's Choice Awards!

The Carteret Curated's People's Choice Awards were created to serve as a resource to help you taste, experience, shop, and give back on the Crystal Coast.

Are you also looking for a resource for our clients' preferred local attorneys, contractors, handymen, or other home and family services? Check out the
Five-Star Vendor Guide!

Mary Cheatham King Real Estate has an excellent network of professionals!"

Marita G.

They have all the BEST contacts around Carteret County!"

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-Andrea G.

Each vendor we have used has been fantastic and has saved us hours of searching for the right person."

Terri C.

WHAT THE COMMUNITY IS SAYING

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