Best of Dublin Contest Rules 2026

Voting Method and Requirements:
● Votes can only be made by completing the online form at www.bestofdublinca.com
● No mail-in ballots will be accepted.

Voting Limits:
● Each person may vote only once per category.
● Winners are chosen by individuals who fill out the online voting ballot.

Nominee Eligibility:
● Nominees must be physically located in the City of Dublin, CA or hold an active Dublin Chamber of Commerce Membership.
● Eligibility is verified through the Business License database, social media presence, official websites, and other reasonable methods. Eligibility is solely the discretion of the
Dublin Chamber of Commerce.
● Chamber members in good standing as of July 31, 2026, are automatically entered into the contest. Members will be nominated into their primary business category listed with
the Dublin Chamber. Those members who pay the non-profit membership rate will be automatically nominated by the Dublin Chamber into either “Best Charitable Organization,” “Best Service Club/Community Group”, “Best Church or Place of Worship” or “Best Private Foundation.” Labor unions and associations will be in “Best Business and Professional Organizations” Members when claiming their listing can nominate themselves into no more than two other categories.

Voting Period:
● All votes must be received by September 11, 2026.

Category Limits:
● Nominees may appear in up to three (3) categories. Category placement is final once voting begins. Changes to category selections are not permitted once voting begins.

Category Assignments:
● Categories have been chosen based on potential contestants within the City of Dublin and the Dublin Chamber Membership. Should a specific category have two or less potential contenders in a prior year, that category may be combined with a broader category in the interest of competition thus opening availability for new categories that were not represented in prior contests.
● A few Dublin Chamber business categories may not be included in the contest since their business is not suited for this type of competition, or they are the only provider in
Dublin. e.g.: government agencies, elected individuals, individuals, and public venues and festivals, and utilities. Private venues will be included.

Ballot Stuffing and Security Measures:
● Votes suspected of being fraudulent such as bulk submissions, automated voting, duplicate voter information, or attempts to bypass security—may be reviewed and removed at the discretion of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce.
● We use automated software to detect and prevent fraudulent voting practices.

Disqualification and Conduct:
● The 2026 Best of Dublin Contest facilitators may disqualify any nominee or remove votes for violating the rules, engaging in inappropriate conduct, or acting in a way that violates the spirit or intent of the competition. Examples of inappropriate conduct include, but are not limited to:
         ○ Misuse of official logos or marketing materials
         ○ Harassment or abusive behavior toward participants or organizers
         ○ Misrepresentation of the competition or categories
         ○ Attempts to interfere with the fair operation of the competition
● All decisions regarding conduct, eligibility, and disqualification are final.

Permissions and Use of Likeness:
● By participating in 2026 Best of Dublin Contest, you grant us permission to use your business name, likeness, and image for marketing and promotional materials related to the competition.

Results and Announcements:

● All competition results are held privately by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce.
● Winners will be announced on September 23, 2026 EOB online and at the 2026 Best of Dublin Contest Award Event.
● Winners will receive a certificate, promotional materials, and bragging rights.

Purpose of the Competition:
● The goal of 2026 Best of Dublin Contest is to create awareness of the great small businesses in Dublin, CA. We aim to make the competition enjoyable for all participants.