TOPSAIL’S TOP CHOICE INFO & RULES

Voting Method and Requirements

• Visit the official Topsail’s Top Choice website at www.topsailstopchoice.com.
• Fill out the registration form to create your Top Choice account.
• Must include your name and email address for your vote to be counted.
• No fees to register, nominate, or vote.

Voting Limits

• Each person can vote for only one business per category.
• If you change your mind, you can update your vote in any category until the voting period ends.

How We Ensure Fair Voting

• Smart software is in place to ensure fair voting.
• Voters must create accounts using their name and unique email address.
• IP addresses are tracked and monitored for unusual voting patterns.
• If multiple people are voting in the same household, we ask that you vote from different devices to avoid being flagged.
• Businesses and Voters who do not follow our guidelines, engage in any attempts at ballot manipulation, or use Topsail Top Choice marketing materials/badges fraudulently may be eliminated from participating in Topsail’s Top Choice.

Nominee Eligibility

• Nominees must be businesses located in Scotts Hill, Hampstead, Surf City, Topsail Beach, North Topsail, Holly Ridge, or Sneads Ferry.
• If not physically located in these towns, they must be active members of The Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and regularly come to and provide services to residents.
• Eligibility is verified through official sources like business licenses, social media, and websites.
• Businesses do NOT need to be members of the Chamber of Commerce to participate.

Nominations

• Nominate your favorite businesses starting September 17th.
• A contest admin will verify the business’s information and category and approve the nomination before it can be voted on.
• Nominations close September 30th.

Voting Period

• Voting starts on September 24th and closes on October 31st.

Category Selection

• Businesses can participate in up to 3 categories.
• Once nominations close on September 30th, category choices are locked for the remainder of the voting period.

Permissions and Use of Likeness

• By participating, businesses agree to allow the use of their name, likeness, and image in promotional materials.
• If a business prefers not to participate, they can contact us at info@topsailstopchoice.com or call Christa at (910) 800-0111 to be removed from all categories.

Results and Announcements

• You’ll see how businesses rank in real-time until October 25th.
• Rankings will “Go Dark” October 25-31st.
• Voting Closes at midnight on October 31st.
• Our top three businesses in each category will be announced on November 15th on multiple platforms.
• Winners receive a certificate, promotional materials, and bragging rights!