Jonesboro, AR – JonesboroRightNow.com – Voting is officially underway for the 7th annual Best of Northeast Arkansas contest. Businesses across the region are now vying for recognition in what has become the largest and most respected community-driven business awards program in Northeast Arkansas.
The ballot has been finalized following a robust nomination period, and voting opened at noon on Wednesday, February 18. Visitors can cast ballots for their favorite local businesses, organizations, services and places across more than 200 categories at BestOfNEA.com.
“We’ve seen incredible community engagement every year, and this year is no different,” said Trey Stafford, President and General Manager of the Jonesboro Media Group. “This contest showcases the businesses and people that make Northeast Arkansas such a vibrant place to live, work and visit — and now it’s up to the community to vote.”
The contest is powered by the six radio stations of the Jonesboro Media Group — delivering unmatched reach across a broad and engaged audience — along with the local news website JonesboroRightNow.com. The combination of broadcast, digital and social platforms helps make the contest a must-participate event for local businesses and the residents who support them.
Pak Mail Shipping and Printing returns as the presenting sponsor, supporting widespread promotion and visibility for the contest and for the businesses on the ballot.
Voting continues through 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, and business owners are encouraging customers to vote daily to help elevate their favorite local brands. Voters are allowed to cast one vote per sub-category each day throughout the voting period.
“We want every business that was nominated to feel the power of community support,” said Christie Matthews, Station Manager and Sales Manager of the Jonesboro Media Group. “Daily voting gives customers the chance to show that support — and gives businesses a reason to rally their patrons.”
Results from the 2026 Best of Northeast Arkansas winners will be published later in the spring, with winners celebrated in a special winners’ magazine and featured across the Jonesboro Media Group broadcast and digital platforms.
For a full list of categories or to cast a vote, visit www.BestOfNEA.com
Businesses can promote voting using products available from the Best of NEA platform including custom voting pages which allow businesses to promote multiple nomination categories and permit voting in all categories with a single click. Businesses can call the Jonesboro Media Group marketing team at 870-933-8800 or e-mail results@jmediagrp.com for more information.
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