It’s that time again — time to celebrate the Best of the Peninsula!

Now in its 30th year, and the Best of the West End’s second year, the annual competition recognizes outstanding businesses, services, and individuals in Clallam County, Jefferson County, and the West End.

Nominate your favorites between June 9-22 in categories, such as food, shopping, recreation, and more. The top five nominees in each category will advance to the voting round, running from June 30 to July 13.

To participate, voters will need to register once per county. If your favorite business, person, or place isn’t listed, don’t worry — you can write in their name on the form!

Vote now by clicking on these contest links:

• Best of Clallam: peninsuladailynews.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-Clallam-County/

• Best of Jefferson: peninsuladailynews.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-Jefferson-County/

• Best of West End: forksforum.secondstreetapp.com/Best-of-the-West-End/

Best of luck to all nominees—let’s celebrate excellence across the Peninsula in 2025!

All winners will be posted online September 24, and in print on:

• Sequim Gazette: Sept. 24

• Forks Forum: Sept. 25

• Peninsula Daily News: Sept. 27

Best of the Peninsula is brought to you by the advertising department and is hosted online at peninsuladailynews.com; sequimgazette.com, and forksforum.com.