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# Most Loved Voting begins
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/briefs-most-loved-voting-begins/
- Published: 2021-02-12T13:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-06-12T22:37:27.000Z
- Description: Citywide Most Loved Voting begins The Eighth Annual Most Loved Contest is underway in Santa Monica w
- Author: Editor
- Tags: Most Loved, News, Special Publications, santa monica most loved, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-06 12:37

The Eighth Annual Most Loved Contest is underway in Santa Monica with a new format and upgraded voting tools to help residents support their favorite local businesses.

This year’s voting will have two phases. The first is a nomination period open through March 12\. At the end of the first phase, the top five businesses will advance to the finals for a runoff. There are a total of 68 categories split into eight groups: Food & Drink, Automotive, Fitness, Shopping, Neighborhood Favorites, Personal Care, Services and Most Missed during Covid.

*SMDP Staff*