Are you looking for an affordable advertising strategy that delivers serious marketing ROI? For many local business owners, the cost of top-tier campaigns is prohibitive. The Readers’ Choice Awards offers an unparalleled opportunity for free business listings and exposure that rivals costly paid media.
Maximize your free business listing
When you register and ask your customers to nominate you, you immediately secure a valuable, free listing in a trusted local platform. This is a critical piece of local PR that directs community focus straight to your brand. Even if you don’t win, the act of being nominated and participating gives you months of organic visibility.
The true value of free exposure
Think about the equivalent cost of a campaign that achieves this level of reach:
- Inclusion in highly trafficked nomination and voting pages.
Mentions in editorial and promotional content.
Organic sharing and discussion among thousands of local residents.
The marketing ROI on free participation is essentially infinite. It is one of the smartest, most affordable advertising moves a small business can make.
Partnership built on trust
This program is presented in partnership with Canada’s leading news network and local media partner. This means your listing benefits from the credibility and massive audience reach that comes from associating with a decades-long authority in local news. Your free business listing is instantly vetted by a trusted source, delivering an authenticity that generic online directories cannot match.
The smartest step you’re not taking
Don’t let this chance for extensive, free business exposure pass you by. Registration takes just minutes, and you’ll be able to start leveraging this powerful local platform.

