Welcome to the Monterey Bay Stars Awards!

Celebrating the Best of Our Community

Greetings and a warm welcome to the 2023 edition of the Monterey Bay Stars Awards! We're excited to celebrate another year of incredible achievements and contributions from businesses and individuals making our community thrive.

Highlighting Local Excellence

From vibrant businesses to dedicated individuals, the Monterey Bay area is filled with abundant talent. We're humbled to receive nominations from residents, visitors, and stakeholders across diverse industries, showcasing the strength and diversity of our community.

A Rigorous Selection Process

The nomination period began on October 1, 2023, and continued through January 1, 2024, allowing individuals to nominate their favorite businesses and individuals across 82 categories. Following a rigorous review and verification process, voting opened on January 2, 2024, and concluded on February 29, 2023.

Recognizing Excellence

This year, 165 extraordinary businesses competed for the coveted top spots in each category. We are honored to bestow 82 awards to 82 deserving entities, recognizing their significant contributions to the Monterey Bay community. Achieving Best of Awards in the Monterey Bay Stars Awards is a mark of excellence and dedication.

Thank You & Looking Ahead

We extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated, from voters and nominees to businesses and sponsors. Your support is instrumental in making these awards a resounding success.

We encourage you to explore the list of this year's winners, discover new local gems, and continue supporting the businesses and individuals that make the Monterey Bay area such a special place.

Let's celebrate the best of our community!

 

2024 MONTEREY BAY STARS AWARDS DATES

Date	Activity
Monday, July 15, 2024	Nominations Open at Noon
Wednesday, July 31, 2024	Nominations Close at Midnight
Monday, August 19, 2024	Voting Opens at 12:01 AM
Thursday, September 12, 2024	Voting Closes at Midnight
Friday, December 8, 2024	Winners announced on WhatsUpMonterey.com

 

OFFICIAL RULES