Balloting is officially underway for the Best of 2026 Readers\u2019 Choice Awards, a long-standing C&S Media Publications annual tradition that recognizes the businesses, services and dining destinations readers value most across eastern Collin County.<\/p>\n
Each year, thousands of ballots are cast by residents in Sachse, Wylie, Murphy, Princeton and Farmersville, making a Best of designation one of the most competitive \u2014 and meaningful \u2014 honors a local business can receive.<\/p>\n
The annual poll gives readers the opportunity to support their favorite local establishments while helping identify the businesses that consistently stand out for service, quality and community impact.<\/p>\n
Balloting remains open through Feb. 2, 2026, with winners determined by the total number of valid votes submitted through newspaper, e-edition and official ballot submissions. Results are based solely on reader participation.<\/p>\n
To be eligible, ballots must include a valid name, address, phone number and email address, and voters must complete at least eight categories. Submissions are limited to one entry per week per household or email address.<\/p>\n
Completed print ballots may be mailed or dropped off at the C&S Media office, 110 N. Ballard Ave., Wylie, TX 75098.<\/p>\n
The Best of 2026 Readers\u2019 Choice Awards offer readers a chance to celebrate the businesses that help shape their communities \u2014 and give those businesses the recognition they\u2019ve earned.<\/p>\n