Nominations
May 22 – June 30
Public Voting
July 1 – July 24
Winners Announced
July 31, 2026
How the Awards Work
Nominate
Submit nominations for any Ocean City business in any award category. Open May 22 – June 30.
Review
Our team reviews all nominations to ensure eligibility before they appear on the leaderboard.
Vote
The public votes July 1–24. Each email address gets one vote per nomination.
Win
Winners are announced July 31 at the 2026 Best In OCNJ Awards.
Award Categories
2026 Best In OCNJ Awards — 18 categories
Best Beach Rental
Best beach equipment rental service
Best Breakfast / Brunch
Best breakfast or brunch spot in Ocean City
Best Coffee Shop
Best coffee or cafe in Ocean City
Best Family Activity
Best family-friendly activity or attraction
Best Hotel / B&B
Best place to stay in Ocean City
Best Ice Cream
Best ice cream or dessert shop
Best Local Gem
Best hidden gem loved by locals
Best Mini Golf
Best mini golf course or amusement
Best New Business
Best new business opened in 2025-2026
Best Pet-Friendly Business
Most welcoming business for pets
Best Pizza
Best pizza in Ocean City, NJ
Best Real Estate Agency
Best real estate agency in OCNJ
Best Restaurant
Best dining experience in Ocean City
Best Retail Shop
Best retail or souvenir shop
Best Seafood
Best seafood restaurant or market
Best Seasonal Service
Best seasonal service provider
Best Surf Shop
Best surf shop and board rentals
Best Water Sports
Best water sports and rentals