Event Info & Rules - 2025 Best of the Santa Clara River Valley


Best of Santa Clara River Valley Contest Rules

Voting Method and Requirements:

  • Votes can only be made by completing the online form at www.bestofscrv.com.
  • All voting entries must have voters’ complete information, including name, email address, and any other required details, or the votes will not be counted.

Voting Limits:

  • Each person may vote only once per category.
  • Winners are chosen by individuals who fill out the online voting ballot.
  • We will track IP addresses to ensure fairness. If multiple people within the same household wish to vote, they must use separate devices and not share the same network.

Nominee Eligibility:

  • Nominee must reside within the Santa Clara River Valley (Santa Paula, Fillmore, Piru) or be a Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce member.
  • Eligibility is verified through the Business License database, social media presence, and official websites.

Voting Period:

  • All votes must be received by April 15, 2025.

Category Limits:

  • Nominees must choose and stick to no more than 5 of categories for the duration of the voting period. Changes to category selections are not permitted once voting begins.

Ballot Stuffing and Security Measures:

  • If a business is caught “stuffing ballots” or circumventing security measures, their votes will be flagged and removed.
  • We use automated software to detect and prevent fraudulent voting practices.

Disqualification and Conduct:

  • The Best of Santa Clara River Valley facilitators reserve the right to disqualify any business that violates the competition rules or engages in inappropriate conduct, including but not limited to misuse of marketing materials and non-compliance with guidelines.
  • Participants who violate the rules will receive a written warning.

Permissions and Use of Likeness:

  • By participating in Best of Santa Clara River Valley, you grant us permission to use your business name, likeness, and image for marketing and promotional materials related to the competition.

Results and Announcements:

  • All competition results are held privately by the Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce.
  • Winners will be announced on TBD online and at the Best of Santa Clara River Valley Award Event.
  • Winners will receive a certificate, promotional materials, and bragging rights.

Purpose of the Competition:

  • The goal of Best of Santa Clara River Valley is to create awareness of the great small businesses throughout the Santa Clara River Valley. We aim to make the competition enjoyable for all participants.