September 25, 2025

2025 Best of Asheville Awards Announced

Asheville, September 25, 2025

News Summary

The Asheville Media Group has unveiled the 2025 Best of Asheville awards, recognizing the top businesses and individuals in Western North Carolina. With over 200,000 verified votes cast, the awards featured 1,380 nominations across 247 categories. A total of 375 Gold and Silver winners were selected, showcasing resilience and innovation in the community. The full list of winners can be found at BestOfAVL.com, and a printed edition is available at various Ingles Markets locations.

Asheville

The 2025 Best of Asheville awards were officially announced by Asheville Media Group, celebrating standout businesses, organizations, and individuals across Western North Carolina. This year’s awards garnered an impressive response with more than 200,000 verified votes cast during the public voting period.

In total, over 1,380 nominations were received across 247 categories, which included a wide range of sectors such as restaurants, retailers, health care providers, nonprofits, and service professionals. From these nominations, a total of 375 Gold and Silver winners were selected, representing the cream of the crop in their respective fields.

Tom Davis, the market manager of Asheville Media Group, emphasized the significance of this year’s awards, especially considering the challenges the community has faced. The businesses highlighted demonstrated remarkable resilience, creativity, and commitment as the community strives for rebuilding and revival after numerous obstacles.

For those interested, the full list of winners is accessible online at BestOfAVL.com. Additionally, a printed edition of the Best of Asheville 2025 has been made available at various Ingles Markets locations throughout the region, including Asheville, Weaverville, Waynesville, Candler, and Arden.

Asheville Media Group continues to be a vital player in providing local programming and marketing capabilities that connect businesses with consumers. The Best of Asheville awards specifically recognize community preferences in areas such as food, drink, retail, health care, education, arts, and nonprofits.

The public voting for the awards started on June 18 and concluded on July 2. Voters were permitted to submit one ballot per day throughout the voting period. Winning businesses not only receive accolades but also gain recognition that acts as a badge of community pride and public support.

Winners of the awards will be prominently featured across various Asheville Media Group platforms, including multiple radio stations, showcasing their achievements and contributions to the local community.

Key Features of the Best of Asheville Awards

Feature	Details
Number of Votes Cast	Over 200,000 verified votes
Number of Nominations	1,380 nominations
Categories	247 categories
Winners	375 Gold and Silver winners
Voting Period	June 18 to July 2
Locations for Printed Edition	Asheville, Weaverville, Waynesville, Candler, Arden

FAQs

What are the Best of Asheville awards?

The 2025 Best of Asheville awards recognize standout businesses, organizations, and individuals across Western North Carolina.

How many votes were cast for the awards?

More than 200,000 verified votes were cast during the public voting period.

How many nominations were received?

Over 1,380 nominations were received across 247 categories.

What types of categories are included in the awards?

The categories included restaurants, retailers, health care providers, nonprofits, service professionals, and more.

Where can the list of winners be found?

The full list of winners is available online at BestOfAVL.com.

Where can printed editions of the awards be found?

A printed edition of Best of Asheville 2025 is available at multiple Ingles Markets locations including Asheville, Weaverville, Waynesville, Candler, and Arden.