Local4 News to host first-ever “Best of Central Nebraska” competition

HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - KSNB Local4 is looking to highlight the best businesses in Central Nebraska in a new competition “Best of Central Nebraska”. Beginning July 6, check out the list of categories and nominate your favorite places. We’re asking for nominations in a total of 50 categories to determine who is the best in their respective field.

Submit nominations for Best of Central Nebraska here.

The first-ever competition that encompasses all of Central Nebraska will focus on five main categories with 10 sub-categories each. The five main categories are dining & food, health & wellness, recreation & entertainment, retail and general services. Below are the sub-categories for each group.

Dining & Food	Health & Wellness	Recreation & Entertainment	Retail	General Services
Bakery	Assisted Living	Event	Appliance/ Electronics	Funeral Home
Bar & Grill	Dentist	Event Center	Clothing	Beauty Salon
BBQ Restaurant	Family Doctor	Golf Course	Florist	Home Builder
Breakfast	Eye Care	Kid-Friendly Business	Furniture	Insurance Agent
Coffee	Fitness Center	Live Performer	Grocery	Landscaping/Lawn
Ethnic Restaurant	Hospital	Live Venue	Hardware	Photographer
Food Truck	Chiropractor	Movie Theater	Jewelry	Real Estate
Pizza	OB/GYN	Park	Pet Supply	Tattoo Shop
Winery	Pediatric Care	Tourist Attraction	Screenprinting	Veterinarian
Best Overall	Salon & Spa	Wedding Venue	Sporting Goods	Employer

The nomination window will be open from July 6-20. After all the nominations are tabulated, we’ll release our finalists for each category and open up voting on the same day the Olympics begin on Local4, which is Friday, July 23.

Voting will last throughout the duration of the Olympics through August 8. On Monday, August 9, the winners will be revealed and awarded a winning certificate for the competition. We look forward to finding out who is the Best of Central Nebraska!