Nominations are open!

Carolina Country is proud to offer up our annual Carolina’s Finest Awards, showcasing the best North Carolina has to offer. We’re leaving it up to you, our readers, to pick the best of the best! Nominate your favorites for a chance to win one of three $100 gift cards!

We’re taking nominations now through May 15, 2026. We’ll announce three finalists in each category in our July 2026 issue for another chance to vote (and another chance to win a $100 gift card). One entry per person, please.

The nomination period is closed.