Are you the Best at what you do? Let’s make it official.

Voting in The Austin Chronicle‘s 34th annual “Best of Austin” Reader’s Poll begins Thursday, March 28.


Reach thousands of new customers by advertising in our 34th Annual “Best of Austin” issue!

For over 30 years, we have celebrated the absolute BEST that Austin has to offer in arts & entertainment, food & drink, kids & family, nightlife, politics & media, shopping, services, and sports & recreation. The “Best of Austin” celebrates the people, places, and businesses that make Austin such a special place to live.

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your business in our most popular, longest-lasting issue of the year!

Austinites are passionate about Best of Austin!

In 2023, there were over 400,000 votes cast & over 2.5 million online impressions on our online ballot for “Best of Austin” and “Best of Austin: Restaurants”.

We’re here to help you get out the vote!

Make sure you’re promoting your business with our customized voting assets. We have all types of free promotional items from poster art to social media graphics as well as category information. Contact your account executive for more details.

We are also offering…

4 weeks of advertising!

Your ad will be featured in print and online, including placement in our annual Best of Austin Issue at a highly discounted rate.

Ballot Sponsorship Options

Again this year, you can choose to sponsor an entire ballot category! Your branding will be featured on the main ballot homepage, a subcategory hub, and individual subcategory pages.

What sets us apart?

• Longest-running local “Best of” awards program
• Over 200 unique categories distributed to over 1,500 locations
• Special pull-out supplement to keep year-round
The Austin Chronicle is authentic Austin, iconic and beloved for over 40 years


1st Round Voting: Thursday, March 28 – Monday, April 8
Issue dates: 3/29, 4/5

2nd Round Voting: Thursday, May 9 – Monday, May 20
Issue dates: 5/10, 5/17 

Best of Austin Issue: Thursday, June 21
Best of Austin Restaurants Issue: Thursday, October 25 

If it’s important to Austin, it’s important to us.
www.austinchronicle.com/best-of-austin