2026 Best of Bulverde Spring Branch Contest Info & Rules

Voting Method and Requirements:

• Votes can only be made by completing the online form at www.bestofbsb.com
• No mail-in ballots will be accepted.

Voting Limits:

• Each person may vote only once per category.
• Winners are chosen by individuals who fill out the online voting ballot.

Nominee Eligibility:

• Nominees business must be physically located within the Bulverde Spring Branch Area or have an active Bulverde Spring Branch Area Chamber of Commerce Membership. Eligibility is verified through social media presence, official websites, and other reasonable methods. Eligibility is solely the discretion of Bulverde Spring Branch Area Chamber of Commerce. 

Voting Period:

• All votes must be received by midnight on July 15, 2026. 

Category Limits:

• Nominees may appear in up to 2 categories. Category placement is final once voting begins.  Changes to category selections are not permitted once voting begins.

Ballot Stuffing and Security Measures:

• Votes suspected of being fraudulent such as bulk submissions, automated voting, duplicate voter information, or attempts to bypass security—may be reviewed and removed at the discretion of the Bulverde Spring Branch Area Chamber of Commerce.
• We use automated software to detect and prevent fraudulent voting practices.

Disqualification and Conduct:

• The Best of Bulverde Spring Branch facilitators may disqualify any nominee or remove votes for violating the rules, engaging in inappropriate conduct, or acting in a way that violates the spirit or intent of the competition. Examples of inappropriate conduct include, but are not limited to:
  • Misuse of official logos or marketing materials
  • Harassment or abusive behavior toward participants or organizers
  • Misrepresentation of the competition or categories
  • Attempts to interfere with the fair operation of the competition
• All decisions regarding conduct, eligibility, and disqualification are final.

Permissions and Use of Likeness:

• By participating in Best of Bulverde Spring Branch, you grant us permission to use your business name, likeness, and image for marketing and promotional materials related to the competition.

Results and Announcements:

• All competition results are held privately by the Bulverde Spring Branch Area Chamber of Commerce. 
• Winners will be announced on August 11, 2026 online and at the Best of Bulverde Spring Branch Award Event.
• Winners will receive a certificate, promotional materials, and bragging rights.

Purpose of the Competition:

• The goal of Best of Bulverde Spring Branch is to create awareness of the great small businesses in the Bulverde/Spring Branch Area. We aim to make the competition enjoyable for all participants.