Community awards
Every year, thousands of visitors and locals cast their votes to crown Ocean City's top businesses. From the best crab cakes to the most relaxing oceanfront hotel — these are the places that make OC unforgettable.
The next ballot is in the works — 48 categories including dining, bars, things to do, and the boardwalk. Subscribe to hear when voting opens.
Newsletter signupSee winning businesses by year and category. Use past results to plan your next trip around community-certified favorites.
Browse winners
Community photo contest
The winning shot from this year’s OceanCity.com Photo Contest — chosen by community vote.
Suggest your favorite local businesses across all award categories during the open nomination window.
Once nominations close, the top contenders in each category advance to the public voting round.
Winners are announced, featured on OceanCity.com, and recognized with Best of OC badges.
Voters choose favorites across 48 categories that reflect the full Ocean City experience.
Jun 1 – Jul 6
Public Voting
Jul 10
Winners Announced
All Summer
Winner Spotlights
Winning a Best of OC award drives real traffic. Promote your nomination, encourage customer votes, and amplify your win with featured placement on OceanCity.com.
