Welcome to Boise Favorites
We live, shop, eat, and play in beautiful Boise and we wouldn’t have it any other way. In celebration of our great communities, Idaho Statesman is presenting 2025 Boise Favorites. This contest is truly designed to engage the community in celebrating the places, restaurants and local businesses we love.
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In 2024 over 3,300 businesses, organizations, and individuals competed to earn a spot in the top three across over 200 categories. During voting, more than 88,000 votes were cast – an amazing response that reflects the loyalty, support, and pride customers, fans, and friends have for their favorite local businesses and the Boise area.​
Boise Favorites Promotion
Boise Favorites has strong support from IdahoStatesman.com, BoiseFavorites.com, Idaho Statesman newspaper and social media.
Nominations and voting are driven by print, digital and social promotions.
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IdahoStatesman.com Digital Display
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The Idaho Statesman Newspaper Ads
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Organic Social Media
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Paid Social Media
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Paid Targeted Eblast
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Eblast to IdahoStatesman.com Subscribers
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IdahoStatesman.com Home Page Takeovers
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Outdoor Advertising
The Idaho Statesman invests over $200,000 in marketing support promoting Boise Favorites, driving participation and ensuring success for the community and local businesses.
How does it work?
During the nomination period, we invite our audience to nominate outstanding establishments and professionals in the Boise and the surrounding areas. Once our nominations are taken, we
will move them to a ballot for official voting. All nominations and voting will be done online at voteboisefavorites.com
Request your complimentary asset kit that includes badges ready to be incorporated into your social media posts, website, and emails during the contest to encourage voting and engage your audience!