Contest Rules
The Bow Valley Insider Awards is a Readers' Choice contest recognizing local businesses in Banff and Canmore. By voting, you agree to the following rules.
Eligibility
Voting is open to the public. No purchase is necessary to vote or to be nominated.
Voting period
Voting opened August 1, 2026 and closed September 15, 2026. Voting is now closed.
How voting works
You may cast one vote per category. Once a vote is submitted for a category it is final and cannot be changed. Write-in nominations are allowed where indicated and are subject to the same one-vote-per-category limit.
Fair voting
Automated, bulk, or fraudulent voting is prohibited. Bow Valley Insider reserves the right to disqualify votes it determines were not cast by genuine individual readers.
Results
The 2026 winners are listed on this site. Vote counts and standings are not made public.
Questions
For questions about the contest, contact us.