Community ballot
Best of Jackson Hole 2026
A community-wide ballot designed to recognize “The Best” of Jackson Hole in specific categories. Select the category in which you’d like to vote for an outstanding business, organization, or individual. Vote in however many categories you’d like!
The 2026 winners
More than 120 categories, from Museum/Visitor Center and Woman-Owned Business to Mullet, Mustache and Sloshie. Here are a few of the valley’s Gold, Silver and Bronze.
How it works
From the ballot
to the window decal
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Vote
Pick your favorites
Select the category in which you’d like to vote for an outstanding business, organization, or individual. Vote in however many categories you’d like!
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Winners
Gold, Silver, Bronze
The community’s picks are published on the winners page, three to a category: congratulate the winners in every category, from Hotel and Hot Tub to Chef, Teacher and Local Band.
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In print
The Locals’ Guidebook
The Locals’ Guidebook features the winners from the Best of Jackson Hole contest and includes local editorials that showcase the soul of Jackson Hole. It is distributed for free all around the Jackson Hole Valley.
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Celebrate
Your recognition kit
Winners can request a Recognition Kit: a winner certificate, stickers, and a window decal to celebrate the win. Kits are available by request only.
Categories
Explore the Best of Jackson Hole
Teton Wining & Dining
Burger, Breakfast, Margarita, Craft Cocktail, Sushi, Bakery, Coffee Shop and Date Night Spot.
Adventure & the Great Outdoors
Hiking Trail, Rafting Company, Ski Run, Fishing Guide, Mountain Guide and Wildlife Tour.
High Altitude Health & Wellness
Yoga Studio, Chiropractor, Full Service Spa, Massage Therapist and Fitness Center/Gym.
Mountain Character & Alpine Living
Teacher, Boss, Chef, Local Band, Nonprofit, Local Sports Team and, yes, Mustache.
For businesses
Get Recognized Now
Want to list your business, organization or an individual in our community for being the best? Local businesses, nonprofits and community members can all be listed.
- Standard Listing Free
Listing name, basic description, address, website, and an image on the listing page (not on the annual winners page).
- Featured Listing $550/yr
Be seen first, with 10X more exposure. Photo gallery, business hours, reviews and star rating, and inclusion on Buckrail.com.
Advertising in the Locals’ Guidebook and featured listing packages: email alyson@bestofjacksonhole.com. Free listing: get listed now.
In our words
The Locals’ Guidebook
“The Guide highlights the hidden gems of the valley, celebrates the folks that work hard to make their lives here and inspires readers to enjoy experiences that they otherwise may not have found.”
The Locals’ Guidebook
Free all around the Jackson Hole Valley
In our words
A community like nowhere else
“Jackson is a place where strangers, whether on the street or the trail, still look at each other in the eye and exchange pleasantries.”
Best of Jackson Hole
On why the contest exists
In our words
The Local Guides
“Discover insider knowledge, local lingo, and all the best spots to grab a bite or catch a view.”
The Local Guides to Jackson Hole
Insider tips from locals
FAQ
Questions or comments?
How do I vote?
Select the category in which you’d like to vote for an outstanding business, organization, or individual. Vote in however many categories you’d like! The ballot lives on the Vote page.
Who can win?
Businesses, organizations, and individuals in the Jackson community. Every category names a Gold, Silver and Bronze winner.
How do I list my business?
A Standard Listing is free: listing name, basic description, address, website and an image on the listing page. A Featured Listing is $550 annually and puts you first, with a photo gallery, hours, reviews and star rating, and inclusion on Buckrail.com.
We won. How do we celebrate?
Request a Recognition Kit: a winner certificate, stickers, and a window decal. Kits are available by request only. Winner logos for your own marketing are on the media assets page.
Where do I find the Locals’ Guidebook?
The Locals’ Guidebook is distributed for free all around the Jackson Hole Valley, and you can read the digital edition on Issuu.
Who runs Best of Jackson Hole?
Best of Jackson Hole is operated by Buckrail LLC and powered by Buckrail, Jackson Hole’s local news site.
