People's Choice Awards
The Best of New Brunswick
Découvrez les lauréats de 2026Winners Announced June 16th
People's Choice Awards
The Best of New Brunswick
Winners Announced June 16th
Découvrez les lauréats de 2026FAQ des Prix du public
Les People’s Choice Awards ont pour but de mettre à l’honneur l’âme de nos communautés. Que vous soyez chef d’entreprise ou simple amateur de la région, vous trouverez ici tout ce qu’il faut savoir sur ce programme et son fonctionnement. Unissons nos forces pour célébrer ce que le Nouveau-Brunswick a de mieux à offrir !
À propos des prix
Que sont les Prix du public?
Organisés par Excellence NB, les Prix du public célèbrent l'excellence locale et mettent en avant le talent, le dévouement et l'esprit d'entreprise qui animent les communautés de toute la province.
The awards are designed to recognize businesses, artists, organizations, services, accommodations, and experiences across a broad range of categories, giving businesses of all sizes and backgrounds a chance to be celebrated.
Pourquoi ces prix ont-ils été créés ?
The awards were created to recognize and uplift New Brunswick businesses and organizations, ensuring they receive the acknowledgment they deserve while encouraging people across the province to support local.
Quels types d'entreprises ou d'organisations peuvent participer ?
Ces prix sont ouverts aux entreprises et aux artistes fondés et exerçant leurs activités au Nouveau-Brunswick.
Catégories de prix
What types of categories are included in the People's Choice Awards?
Les prix sont répartis dans 95 sous-catégories spécialisées, regroupées en six grandes catégories :
Hébergement – Meilleur Hôtel-Boutique ou Hôtel de Luxe
A New Brunswick hotel offering an upscale or distinctive accommodation experience through premium amenities, personalized service, design, setting, or guest experience. National chain properties are eligible only where the New Brunswick property operates as a distinct or independently managed destination.
Accommodation - Best Campground
A New Brunswick campground, including privately operated, provincial, or national park campgrounds, that provides designated sites for tent or RV camping. Glamping-only accommodations are excluded.
Accommodation - Best Cottage, Chalet or Guest House
A New Brunswick cottage, chalet, guest house, cabin, or similar permanent structure available for short-term overnight rental. Glamping structures such as domes, yurts, and tents are excluded.
Hébergement – Meilleur Glamping
A New Brunswick accommodation offering overnight stays in purpose-built glamping structures such as domes, yurts, safari tents, or similar non-traditional accommodations that provide enhanced comforts beyond conventional camping. Conventional camping businesses are excluded from this category.
Accommodation - Best Inn or Bed and Breakfast
A New Brunswick inn or bed and breakfast offering smaller-scale overnight accommodation characterized by personalized hospitality and a more intimate guest experience than a traditional hotel.
Hébergement – Meilleur Hébergement Unique
A New Brunswick accommodation offering an overnight experience distinguished by an unusual concept, structure, design, location, setting, or other defining feature that sets it apart from conventional accommodations.
Arts & Culture - Best Content Creator
A creator based in New Brunswick who uses social media or digital platforms to create online content to provide value, education, or inspiration to an audience.
Arts & Culture - Best Dimensional Artist
An artist based in New Brunswick whose primary practice involves creating tangible three-dimensional work using materials such as ceramics, fibre, wood, metal, glass, stone, or mixed media.
Arts & Culture - Best DJ
An individual or duo based in New Brunswick whose primary artistic practice includes live DJ performance, mixing, electronic music performance, or related DJ-based entertainment.
Arts & Culture - Best English-Language Band
A musical group based in New Brunswick that is currently active and creates or performs original music primarily in English.
Arts & Culture - Best English-Language Musician
A solo musical artist based in New Brunswick who is currently active and creates or performs original music primarily in English.
Arts & Culture - Best French-Language Band
A musical group based in New Brunswick that is currently active and creates or performs original music primarily in French.
Arts & Culture - Best French-Language Musician
A solo musical artist based in New Brunswick who is currently active and creates or performs original music primarily in French.
Arts & Culture - Best Gallery
A physical gallery in New Brunswick dedicated primarily to exhibiting visual art and featuring the work of New Brunswick artists as part of its programming or exhibitions.
Arts & Culture - Best Indigenous Artisan
An Indigenous artisan based in New Brunswick who creates handmade traditional or contemporary Indigenous works such as beadwork, basketry, quillwork, regalia, carving, textile work, or other forms of craft.
Arts & Culture - Best Indigenous Musician
An Indigenous solo musical artist or musical group based in New Brunswick that is currently active and creates or performs original music.
Arts & Culture - Best Live Music Venue
A physical venue in New Brunswick that regularly presents live musical performances as a central part of its programming or operation. Festivals and temporary event locations are excluded.
Arts & Culture - Best Museum or Heritage Site
A New Brunswick museum, heritage site, interpretive centre, or similar public attraction dedicated to preserving and presenting history, culture, heritage, or science.
Arts & Culture - Best New Brunswick Author
An author based in New Brunswick who has written and published at least one publicly available work, such as fiction, poetry, short stories, or non-fiction. Traditionally published, independently published, and self-published works are eligible.
Arts & Culture - Best Painter or Illustrator
A visual artist based in New Brunswick whose primary practice includes painting or illustration in traditional or digital media.
Arts & Culture - Best Photographer
A professional photographer based in New Brunswick who produces photography in areas such as portraits, weddings, events, commercial work, fine art, nature, or other photographic disciplines.
Arts & Culture - Best Podcast
An audio series hosted and produced in New Brunswick, recognized for its storytelling, production quality, and consistency in engaging its audience. The podcast must be actively publishing or recording epsidoes, with at least one episode published since June 2026.
Arts & Culture - Best Professional Dance Company
A New Brunswick-based professional dance company, troupe, or collective that creates and presents dance performances for public audiences.
Arts & Culture - Best Theatre Company
An ongoing New Brunswick-based theatre company, organization, or collective that produces and presents theatrical performances to the public.
Arts & Culture - Theatre Production of the Year
A specific singular theatre production produced and performed in New Brunswick in 2026-2027.
Experiences - Best Botanical Garden
A public botanical or curated garden in New Brunswick featuring intentionally designed landscapes, diverse plant collections, or seasonal floral displays.
Expériences – Meilleure Activité Familiale
A New Brunswick business, attraction, or venue that offers activities or experiences intentionally designed to be enjoyed by children and families.
Expériences – Meilleur Festival
A scheduled public festival or recurring event held in New Brunswick that celebrates culture, music, food, arts, heritage, or community and is open to the general public.
Expériences – Meilleur Terrain de Golf
A golf course in New Brunswick that is open to the public or operates as a membership facility and provides a maintained course and supporting golf amenities.
Experiences - Best Night Out with Friends
A New Brunswick venue offering adult-oriented social entertainment or group activities such as trivia, karaoke, bowling, games, or similar experiences.
Experiences - Best Outdoor Adventure Company
A New Brunswick business that offers guided or self-directed outdoor recreation experiences, instruction, equipment rentals, or adventure activities such as horseback riding, hiking, cycling, ATVing, skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, or similar land-based activities.
Expériences – Meilleure Terrasse
A New Brunswick business offering an outdoor patio where customers can enjoy food or beverages in a dedicated outdoor dining or social space.
Experiences - Best Tour Provider
A New Brunswick-based tour operator that offers guided tours or experiences showcasing the province's culture, history, food, communities, natural landscapes, or attractions.
Experiences - Best U-Pick or Orchard
A New Brunswick farm or orchard that welcomes the public to pick fruit, vegetables, flowers, or other farm-grown products directly from the property.
Experiences - Best Water Adventure Company
A New Brunswick business that offers water-based recreation experiences, instruction, equipment rentals, or activities such as kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, rafting, sailing, surfing, or similar water activities.
Experiences - Best Winter Adventure Company
A New Brunswick business that offers outdoor winter recreation experiences, instruction, equipment rentals, or activities such as skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, skating, ice fishing, or similar winter activities.
Experiences - Best Workshop or DIY Experience
A New Brunswick business, studio, or organization that offers hands-on workshops or classes where participants actively learn or create, such as art, craft, cooking, or other practical or creative skills.
Food & Drink - Best African Cuisine
A restaurant, food truck, or food vendor whose menu primarily features cuisine from one or more African culinary traditions.
Food & Drink - Best Asian Cuisine
A restaurant, food truck, or food vendor whose menu primarily features cuisine from one or more Asian culinary traditions.
Food & Drink - Best Bakery
A business that prepares and sells fresh baked goods, such as breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, and similar items, directly to the public.
Food & Drink - Best Bar
A bar, pub, or lounge that primarily serves alcoholic beverages to the public.
Food & Drink - Best BBQ or Grill
A restaurant, food truck, or food vendor primarily known for barbecue or grilled dishes, including smoked meats, steaks, ribs, flame-grilled entrées, or similar offerings.
Food & Drink - Best Brewery
A brewery that produces beer under its own brand and sells or serves it to the public.
Food & Drink - Best Brunch
A restaurant or café that offers a dedicated brunch menu featuring breakfast and lunch dishes during late-morning or early-afternoon service.
Food & Drink - Best Burger
A restaurant, pub, diner, food truck, or food vendor that prepares and serves burgers as a core menu item.
Food & Drink - Best Cafe
A café that prepares and serves coffee, espresso-based drinks, and other beverages to the public, with or without light food offerings.
Food & Drink - Best Chocolatier
A business that produces and sells its own chocolates, such as bonbons, truffles, bars, or similar chocolate products, under its own brand.
Food & Drink - Best Cidery
A cidery that produces apple- or fruit-based cider under its own brand and sells or serves it to the public.
Food & Drink - Best Distillery
A distillery that produces spirits under its own brand and sells or serves them to the public.
Food & Drink - Best Donair
A restaurant, food truck, or food vendor that prepares and serves donairs as a regular menu item.
Food & Drink - Best European Cuisine
A restaurant, food truck, or food vendor whose menu primarily features cuisine from one or more European culinary traditions.
Food & Drink - Best Fish and Chips
A restaurant, food truck, or food vendor that prepares and serves fish and chips as a regular menu item.
Food & Drink - Best Food Truck
A licensed food truck that prepares and serves made-to-order food to the public.
Food & Drink - Best Fried Clams
A restaurant, food truck, or food vendor that prepares and serves fried clams as a regular menu item.
Food & Drink - Best Ice Cream Shop
A shop or producer that serves ice cream, gelato, sorbet, soft-serve, or similar frozen desserts to the public.
Food & Drink - Best Indian Cuisine
A restaurant, food truck, or food vendor whose menu primarily features Indian cuisine.
Food & Drink - Best Latin American Cuisine
A restaurant, food truck, or food vendor whose menu primarily features cuisine from Mexico, Central America, South America, or other Latin American culinary traditions.
Food & Drink - Best Lobster Roll
A restaurant, food truck, or food vendor that prepares and serves lobster rolls as a regular menu item.
Food & Drink - Best Maple Syrup Producer
A producer that makes its own maple syrup and sells it or related maple products to the public.
Food & Drink - Best Middle Eastern Cuisine
A restaurant, food truck, or food vendor whose menu primarily features cuisine from one or more Middle Eastern culinary traditions.
Food & Drink - Best Pasta
A restaurant, food truck, or food vendor that prepares and serves pasta as a core or prominent menu offering.
Food & Drink - Best Pizza
A pizzeria, restaurant, food truck, or food vendor that prepares and serves pizza as a core menu item.
Food & Drink - Best Poutine
A restaurant, food truck, or food vendor that prepares and serves poutine as a regular menu item.
Food & Drink - Best Sauce or Condiment
A New Brunswick producer that makes and sells its own sauces or condiments under its own brand, such as barbecue sauce, hot sauce, mustard, dressing, or similar products.
Food & Drink - Best Seafood Chowder
A restaurant, food truck, or food vendor that prepares and serves seafood chowder as a regular menu item.
Food & Drink - Best Specialty Bar
A bar or lounge that specializes in cocktails, mocktails, wine, whisky, or other specialty or signature beverages. Breweries, cideries, wineries, and distilleries operating on-site bars are excluded.
Food & Drink - Best Vegetarian or Vegan Dish
A restaurant, food truck, or food vendor that prepares and serves a vegetarian or vegan dish as a regular menu item.
Food & Drink - Best Waterfront Restaurant or Bar
A restaurant or bar located directly on or beside a beach, lake, river, harbour, or other waterfront, with on-site seating that offers customers a clear waterfront view.
Food & Drink - Best Winery
A winery that produces grape, fruit, or honey wine under its own brand and sells or serves it to the public.
Retail - Best Arts and Crafts Store
A retail business that sells art, craft, sewing, or DIY supplies, such as paints, canvases, yarn, fabric, paper, beads, or similar materials.
Retail - Best Bath and Beauty Products
A business that develops and sells bath, body, skincare, haircare, fragrance, cosmetic, or similar personal care products under its own brand.
Retail - Best Bookstore
A retail business that sells new or used books and may also sell magazines, stationery, gifts, or related products.
Commerce de Détail – Meilleure Boutique
A retail business primarily focused on apparel, footwear, fashion accessories, and other fashion-related products.
Retail - Best Butcher Shop
A butcher business that prepares, cuts, or processes meat and sells it directly to consumers through a dedicated shop, market stand, or similar retail setting.
Retail - Best Farmers' Market
A regularly scheduled seasonal or year-round market featuring multiple local vendors selling products such as produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, flowers, prepared foods, or artisan goods.
Retail - Best Fish and Seafood Shop
A business that prepares or sells fish and seafood directly to consumers through a dedicated shop, market stand, or similar retail setting.
Commerce de Détail – Meilleur Fleuriste
A business that designs and sells fresh bouquets, floral arrangements, event florals, plants, or similar floral products to the public. A physical storefront is not required.
Retail - Best Furniture and Home Decor Store
A retail business that sells furniture, lighting, rugs, decorative accents, or other products for furnishing and decorating the home.
Commerce de Détail – Meilleure Boutique de Cadeaux
A retail business that sells a curated selection of gifts, cards, home accents, artisan goods, and similar products, including products made in New Brunswick.
Retail - Best Handmade Apparel and Accessories
A business or artisan that makes and sells its own apparel or wearable accessories, such as clothing, bags, footwear, scarves, or similar products. Products may be sold in-store, at markets, or online.
Retail - Best Health and Wellness Store
A retail business specializing in health and wellness products such as natural or organic foods, bulk foods, vitamins, supplements, or herbal products.
Commerce de Détail – Meilleure Épicerie Indépendante
A locally owned grocery store or specialty food market that sells a range of everyday food essentials to the public.
Retail - Best Jewellery Maker
An artisan or business that designs and makes its own jewellery using metals, gemstones, beads, or other materials and sells it to the public.
Retail - Best Outdoor Recreation Store
A retail business specializing in equipment, apparel, or gear for outdoor recreation such as hiking, camping, paddling, skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding, or fishing. Bicycle shops are excluded.
Retail - Best Pet Food and Supplies
A retail business that sells pet food, treats, accessories, and specialty pet care supplies, including products made in New Brunswick.
Commerce de Détail – Meilleure Pépinière
A garden centre or nursery that grows or sells plants, trees, shrubs, seeds, soil, or gardening supplies to the public. Businesses focused primarily on landscaping services are not eligible.
Retail - Best Produce Farmer
A New Brunswick farmer or grower that produces fruit, vegetables, herbs, or other edible crops for sale directly to consumers or through local retailers or markets. U-pick operations and orchards are excluded.
Retail - Best Thrift and Vintage Store
A retail business that sells secondhand, consigned, thrifted, or vintage clothing, accessories, furniture, home goods, or similar items.
Services - Best Barbershop
A business primarily specializing in barbering services such as clipper cuts, fades, tapers, line-ups, beard trimming, facial-hair grooming, or traditional shaving.
Services - Best Beauty Service
A business primarily providing esthetic or beauty services such as facials, waxing, nail care, or similar treatments. Hair salons and barbershops are excluded.
Services - Best Boutique Fitness Studio
A specialized fitness studio offering instructor-led programming such as yoga, Pilates, barre, dance, cycling, HIIT, boxing, martial arts, climbing, aerial fitness, or rowing.
Services – Meilleur Service de Traiteur
A catering business that provides food or beverage service for events, weddings, corporate functions, or private gatherings and may also provide delivery, setup, or on-site service.
Services - Best Event and Wedding Services
A business providing event or wedding planning, coordination, decorating, equipment rental, or similar support services. Venues, caterers, photographers, and florists are excluded.
Services - Best Event and Wedding Venue
A business or dedicated facility that provides a physical space for hosting weddings, celebrations, corporate functions, or other events.
Services - Best Gym and CrossFit
A locally operated gym or CrossFit facility offering strength and conditioning, cardio or weight-training facilities, functional fitness, group classes, or personal training.
Services - Best Hair Salon
A business primarily providing hairstyling and hair-care services such as cutting, styling, colouring, highlighting, treatments, extensions, or chemical texture services.
Services - Best Interior Decor and Styling Service
A business providing interior decorating or styling services for residential or commercial spaces, including space planning, décor selection, and aesthetic design.
Services – Meilleur Service de Toilettage pour Animaux
A professional pet grooming business offering services such as bathing, haircuts, brushing, drying, nail trimming, ear cleaning, or de-shedding.
Services - Best Spa
A spa focused on relaxation, wellness, or rejuvenation, including day spas, medi-spas, Nordic spas, and thermal spas. Businesses focused primarily on beauty or esthetic services are excluded.
Services – Meilleur Salon de Tatouage
A licensed tattoo studio that provides custom, flash, or similar tattoo services and may also provide body piercing.
Déroulement du processus
Comment se déroule le processus de remise des prix ?
Le processus comporte quatre étapes principales :
1. Inscription
To participate in the People’s Choice Awards, businesses must first complete the registration process. New Brunswick-founded and operated businesses can register themselves, and members of the public are invited to submit a favourite local business, artist, or organization for consideration.
2. Nommez
When the nomination period opens, the public can nominate their top choices from the official list of registered businesses. The top five in each category move on to the voting stage.
3. Votez
The top five finalists in each category compete for Gold, Silver, or Bronze. Voting is open to the public, and individuals can vote once per day per category to support their favourites.
4. Gagnants
Les gagnants seront contactés par Excellence NB et annoncés sur le site web et les réseaux sociaux d'Excellence NB. Afin de faciliter la communication, les entreprises doivent s'assurer qu'Excellence NB dispose de coordonnées à jour et exactes.
Les entreprises doivent-elles s'inscrire avant de pouvoir être nominées ?
Oui. Les entreprises doivent d'abord s'inscrire pour pouvoir participer. Lors de la phase de nomination, les candidatures sont sélectionnées à partir de la liste officielle des entreprises inscrites.
Comment les finalistes sont-ils choisis ?
The top five nominees in each category advance to the voting stage as finalists.
In the event of a tie, a draw will be made between the tied businesses using a third-party program.
How are winners chosen?
Une fois les finalistes déterminés, la période de vote public permet d'établir le classement final. Les meilleurs finalistes de chaque catégorie recevront une médaille d'or, d'argent ou de bronze.
Que se passe-t-il en cas d'égalité ?
En cas d'égalité, Excellence NB procédera à une vérification des votes et à un examen de validation. Si l'égalité persiste, les entreprises à égalité participeront à un tirage au sort organisé à l'aide d'un programme tiers.
À quelle fréquence peut-on voter ?
Voting is open to the public, and individuals may vote once per day per category.
Où les gagnants seront-ils annoncés ?
Les gagnants seront annoncés sur le site web d'Excellence NB et via les réseaux sociaux d'Excellence NB.
Questions relatives à l'inscription
Qui peut s'inscrire ?
New Brunswick-founded and operated businesses and artists can register to participate in the awards.
Peut-on recommander une entreprise, un artiste ou une organisation qui ne s'est pas encore inscrit ?
Yes. Members of the public are invited to submit a favourite local business, artist, or organization for consideration during the registration stage.
Y a-t-il une date limite pour s'inscrire ?
Registrations remain open until Apr 26, 2026. Businesses that miss the registration deadline but wish to participate in the nomination phase may contact Excellence NB at
Late registrations may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
La participation est-elle payante ?
Non, la participation est gratuite.
Questions relatives aux nominations
Can I nominate a business that is not on the official list?
No. Nominations are made from the official list of registered businesses. If a business is missing from the list, please contact us with the business’s information at info@excellencenb.ca
Missing businesses may be added on a case-by-case basis.
Questions sur le vote
Qui peut voter ?
Voting is open to the public.
Combien de fois puis-je voter ?
You may submit one voting form per day during the voting period. That daily form may include your vote in one or multiple categories, up to all available categories.
Dois-je créer un compte pour voter ?
Non, vous n’avez pas besoin de créer un compte pour voter. Vous devrez fournir votre adresse e-mail au cours du processus de vote.
Puis-je voter dans plusieurs catégories ?
Yes. Each daily voting form can include votes in multiple categories, including up to all 95 categories. Only one form submission per person per day is permitted.
Que se passe-t-il si je manque une journée de vote ?
Vous pouvez revenir le lendemain de la période de vote et voter à nouveau.
Finalistes et lauréats
Combien de finalistes sont sélectionnés dans chaque catégorie ?
Cinq finalistes sont sélectionnés dans chaque catégorie.
Que reçoivent les lauréats ?
Winners in each category will place Gold, Silver, or Bronze. Winners will receive a certificate and a prize package.
Quand les lauréats seront-ils annoncés ?
Les lauréats seront annoncés sur le site web et sur les réseaux sociaux. De plus amples détails seront communiqués par Excellence NB.
Où puis-je suivre l'actualité du concours ?
Follow Excellence NB on social media for updates:
Facebook: @excellencenb
Instagram: @excellencenb
Questions générales
Ces prix s’adressent-ils uniquement aux entreprises ?
Ces prix mettent principalement à l’honneur les entreprises locales du Nouveau-Brunswick, mais le processus inclut également des artistes et des organisations, selon la catégorie.
Ces prix sont-ils ouverts à l’ensemble du Nouveau-Brunswick ?
Yes. The awards are province-wide and intended to celebrate excellence across New Brunswick.
Les entreprises de toutes tailles sont-elles éligibles ?
Oui. Les prix ont été conçus pour garantir que les entreprises de toutes tailles et de tous horizons aient la possibilité d’être mises à l’honneur. Pour être éligibles, les entreprises doivent être fondées et exploitées au Nouveau-Brunswick.
Une entreprise peut-elle remporter un prix dans plusieurs catégories ?
Quel est l’intérêt de participer ?
La participation aux Prix du public offre une reconnaissance et une visibilité aux entreprises, aux services et aux professionnels qui apportent l’excellence au Nouveau-Brunswick. Elle peut également contribuer à renforcer la notoriété, le soutien de la communauté et la crédibilité.
Les anciens lauréats peuvent-ils se présenter à nouveau ?
Oui. Tant que l’entreprise ou l’artiste répond toujours aux critères de participation, elle ou il est admissible.
Que faire si des informations changent après l’inscription ?
Les participants doivent contacter les organisateurs du concours dès que possible pour mettre à jour leurs informations, dans le respect des délais et des règles de la plateforme.
Qui dois-je contacter si j’ai une question ?
Les questions doivent être adressées à Excellence NB via les coordonnées fournies sur la page officielle des Prix du public.
AVANTAGES DE LA PARTICIPATION
Being part of the People's Choice Awards is recognition in itself.
Que vous soyez nominé, finaliste ou lauréat, des milliers de Néo-Brunswickois découvriront votre entreprise au cours de cette campagne. Découvrez les avantages de participer et assurez-vous d'être prêt à en tirer le meilleur parti.