This contest is hosted by Jefferson City Magazine & Powered by Hitachi Energy.
1. Eligibility
• Voting is open to the public.
• You must be 18 years of age or older to vote.
• Employees of Jefferson City Magazine are not eligible to vote.
• Each valid email address may submit only one ballot for the entirety of this contest.
2. Voting Period
• Voting opens on November 1, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. and closes on November 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
• Ballots submitted after the closing date will not be counted.
• Votes are timestamped automatically by the voting system.
3. Voting Rules
To maintain fairness and accuracy:
• Only one vote per valid email address is permitted. Duplicate or fraudulent votes will be disqualified.
• Votes generated by bots, scripts, or fake email accounts are strictly prohibited.
• Jefferson City Magazine reserves the right to audit, verify, and remove suspicious or duplicate entries at any time.
• Voting results are not shared publicly until after the official announcement.
4. Categories & Nominations
• Categories are determined by Jefferson City Magazine.
• Nominees must have a local presence (business address or service area within Jefferson City and/or Cole County).
• Self-nominations are allowed.
• Jefferson City Magazine reserves the right to combine, divide, or rename categories as needed.
5. Determination of Winners
• Winners are determined by the highest number of verified votes in each category.
• In the event of a tie, all entrants tied for the winning position will receive the award and recognition.
• Jefferson City Magazine’s decision is final in all matters related to the contest.
6. Announcement of Results
• Winners will be announced in the March/April 2027 edition of Jefferson City Magazine. Winners will be notified prior to the distribution of the March/April issue.
• Winners may be contacted for photos or promotional features.
7. Code of Conduct
• Businesses, organizations, and individuals are encouraged to promote voting, but vote buying or incentive programs (e.g., offering discounts for proof of voting) are not allowed.
• Any business found to have engaged in vote manipulation or improper campaigning may be disqualified.
8. Privacy
• Email addresses and login information collected during voting are used only for verification and to ensure one vote per valid email address.
• Personal data will not be shared or sold.
9. Right to Modify or Cancel
• Jefferson City Magazine reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the contest in the event of technical difficulties, fraud, or circumstances beyond its control.
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