We’re celebrating 20 years of the Best of 225 Awards in 2025—and nominations are officially open! We’ll be accepting write-in entries for the 2025 Best of 225 Awards from Dec. 9, 2024, to Jan. 31, 2025.
HOW TO NOMINATE – INSTRUCTIONS
• Click on the categories below to type your favorites.
• You do NOT have to nominate in every category. After you enter your email address, your nominations are automatically saved. If you return to this page, you can edit or change your nominations up until the Jan. 20 deadline.
• Scroll to the bottom of this page to browse our schedule, FAQ and previous editions of Best of 225.
Editor’s notes:
• Best Local Bar: Businesses must have a Class AG (not AR) permit to qualify for this category.
• Best New Restaurant: Restaurants must have opened in 2024 to be eligible for this category. Local restaurants that open in 2025 will be eligible for next year’s awards.
THE 2025 BEST OF 225 SCHEDULE
Dec. 9 to Jan. 20
Write-in nominations will be open at 225batonrouge.com/bestof225. On a fill-in-the-blank ballot, Capital Region residents can write in their picks for the best businesses and people.
Feb. 25 to April 8
Voting is live on our website. The people and businesses that received the most nominations in each category will be listed on the final ballot.
Late June
We’ll announce this year’s winners with the release of our July 2025 issue of 225 magazine at a Hot off the Press launch party. Be sure to subscribe to 225 Daily for all the details on how we’ll honor this year’s winners.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Find more info on how the whole process works here.
Not seeing an answer to your question? Email [email protected].
CAMPAIGN RESOURCES – DOWNLOADABLE GRAPHICS
Think your business deserves a spot on the ballot? Download our official promotional graphics here.
PAST AWARDS
Browse the past decade’s worth of award winners:
2024 Best of 225
2023 Best of 225
2022 Best of 225
2021 Best of 225
2020 Best of 225
2019 Best of 225
2018 Best of 225
2017 Best of 225
2016 Best of 225
2015 Best of 225
2014 Best of 225