CONTESTS & EVENTS – Lynchburg Living

Lynchburg Living Contests

Lynchburg Living Magazine conducts a variety of annual contests that are open to our readers and the public. Below are our ongoing contests along with general timelines for each. Please note specific dates for nominations, voting and publication are subject to change. Links to currently active contests will be posted on this page as they go live.

2024 Best Of Lynchburg Living Reader’s Choice Awards Contest

Voting in the Lynchburg Living Best Of Readers’ Choice Awards in a great way to support the places you frequent because YOU decide who is the BEST in the greater Lynchburg area.

Nominations: July 27 - Aug. 10, 2023

Voting: Aug. 11 - Sept. 11, 2023

Results Published: Selected honorees will be featured in the Jan-Feb 2024 issue of Lynchburg Living Magazine.

2024 Top Lawyers Contest

This is a peer-to-peer survey—the lawyers included on this list were nominated by fellow lawyers, which speaks volumes about their integrity and professionalism.

Nominations: July 17 - Aug. 28, 2023

Voting: N/A

Results Published: Selected honorees will be featured in the Jan-Feb 2024 issue of Lynchburg Living Magazine.

2023 Community Impact Awards Contest

The Community Impact Appreciation Awards honor Lynchburg businesses and organizations that are making a tangible, measurable impact on their communities.

Nominations: June 9 - July 28, 2023

Voting: N/A

Results Published: Selected honorees will be featured in the Nov-Dec 2023 issue of Lynchburg Living Magazine.

2023 Giving Back Awards Contest

Honorees will be determined based on nominations submitted by either representatives of the organizations or a person familiar with their work.

Nominations: June 9 - July 28,2023

Voting: N/A

Results Published: Selected honorees will be featured in the Nov-Dec 2023 issue of Lynchburg Living Magazine.

2024 Top Teachers Awards Contest

Lynchburg Living is recognizing and honoring the amazing, inspiring educators in our area with the Lynchburg Living Top Teachers Awards.

Nominations: Oct. 2 - Dec. 1, 2023

Voting: N/A

Results Published: Selected honorees will be featured in the March-April 2024 issue of Lynchburg Living Magazine.

2023 Best of Bridal Picks Contest

Our Best Of Bridal Picks Awards gives you recommendations from brides and members of their wedding parties.

Nominations: April 5-20, 2023

Voting: April 21 - May 22, 2023

Results Published: Selected honorees will be featured in the Sept-Oct 2023 issue of Lynchburg Living Magazine and Jan 2024 issue of Central Virginia Weddings.

Lynchburg Living Mag Events

The Events listed below are Lynchburg Living Magazine Events

We host a variety of fun and exciting events throughout the year such as Lynchburg Best of Party, Central Virginia Bridal Showcase and much more. Check out the links below for the latest dates and ticket information.

For local events, visit our Events Calendar for local activities.

Central Virginia Weddings Showcase

Calling all brides, grooms, wedding parties and beyond!

DATE: Feb. 5, 2023 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Lynchburg Restaurant Week

Bringing fabulous food to the greater Lynchburg Region.

DATE: TBD

Contest & Event Recaps

2023 “Best Of” Party Recap

Written by: Megan Williams • January 19, 2023

The Virginian Hotel’s stunning ballroom was filled to the brim on January 14 with Best Of winners, sponsors, and attendees. The food was incredible, thanks to Bootleggers, Skyline at the Virginian, Downtown Cairo, Sweet Indulgence Bakery, JD’s Mobile Cafe, The Virginian...