Best of the 405 Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does the nomination round start?
A: Nominations open Jan. 5 and close at 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 18.
Q: How does the nomination round for Best of the 405 work?
A: With over 170 categories, you can write in nominations for as many or few categories as you choose.
Q: How does the voting round for Best of the 405 work?
A: After a two-week nomination round, the top five nominees with the most nominations will advance to the voting round. Each person is only allowed to vote once per category. When the voting round begins, if more than five nominations are listed in a category, it is because there was a tie.
Q: As a finalist, how can I increase visibility for my business?
A: Promotional packages are available and offer finalists the opportunity to showcase their business directly on the ballot during peak traffic. Please visit this link to purchase yours today or contact kendall.morgan@405magazine.com to learn more.
Q: Why is there not a category that fits my business? How can I suggest a new category?
A: 405 Magazine‘s staff sits down each year to reassess the categories. We take into consideration how categories performed the previous year, if a category would allow for five or more possible entrants, etc. Although it is too late to add categories to this year’s ballot, we encourage anyone to send their category ideas for us to consider in the future. You can send any category recommendations to julie.partin@405magazine.com.
Q: Someone nominated me or my business but the nomination contains an error. How can I get this fixed?
A: If you notice an error in a nomination, please email julie.partin@405magazine.com to resolve the issue.
Q: Can I be nominated if I’m not in Oklahoma City?
We accept nominations anywhere in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
Q: Does 405 Magazine nominate and/or vote for their own favorites?
A: No. The ballot is solely populated by the public’s nominations and votes. However, in past issues, we have published “editor’s picks,” which appear separately alongside the reader’s choice winners and are selected by our editorial team.
Q: Do I have to pay to be represented on the ballot and/or win?
A: No! The Best of the 405 readers’ choice poll results are based 100% on the public’s nominations and votes. Advertisers may use Best of the 405 graphics to try to boost their exposure, but being an advertiser in 405 Magazine does not guarantee anything for the contest.
Q: How will I know if I won my category?
A: Approximately one week after the voting round closes, all winners will be notified via an email sent out by 405 Magazine.
Q: When will the winners be announced?
A: Winners will be announced to the public upon the release of the May 2025 issue. Subscribe to 405 Magazine to receive the Best of the 405 issue when it releases.
