THIS HOME IN SEWICKLEY WAS A 2024 BEST OF DESIGN WINNER IN THE BEST NEW HOME AND BEST NEW KITCHEN CATEGORIES. | PHOTO BY DAVE BRYCE PHOTOGRAPHY

In addition to the Home of the Year winners (including Best New Home and Best Renovated Home), we are featuring the Best New Kitchen, Best Renovated Kitchen, Best New Bathroom, Best Renovated Bathroom, Best Room and Best Outdoor Living Space.

Entries that have been submitted to other competitions are permitted; multiple entries are welcome. Designers and builders can submit entries on behalf of clients. Construction or renovation must have been completed in 2025.

Submission Requirements:

Please send us your top picks with the following details:

• Location
• Categories
• Description
• Contact information
• 5-10 photos

Send submissions to jsinichak@pittsburghmagazine.com by March 9, 2026.

PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK

Attention all goblins, ghouls and Pittsburghers — we want to see how you’re celebrating Halloween this year.

Whether you have outdoor Halloween decorations, an interior that would get confused for Haunted Acres Manor or a Pittsburgh-themed costume, we want to see it! Pet costumes count too.

How to Submit Your Photos:

Email your photos to amcclain@pittsburghmagazine.com by Oct. 15 and you could be featured in our Halloween roundup. The story will be shared in our daily 412 newsletter and on our social media channels.

For consideration, please include your first name and last initial, and your neighborhood if it’s applicable (i.e. an exterior shot of your haunted house). We understand not wanting to share neighborhood information if it’s an interior shot. For costumes, please indicate what the costume is. If it’s a pet, please include its name.

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER

Pittsburgh Magazine invites you to enter The Great Comedy Escape — your chance to win a fall getaway to Jamestown, NY, home of the award-winning National Comedy Center. Take in the brilliant peak fall foliage along the shores of beautiful Chautauqua Lake, explore this world-class museum celebrating the art of comedy, and enjoy included lodging and dining.

Just over 2 hours from Pittsburgh, it’s the perfect blend of laughter, autumn scenery, and unforgettable memories.

The Getaway includes Saturday tour and tasting at Southern Tier’s The Empty Pint in Lakewood, NY.

How to enter:

No purchase necessary to enter.

PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK

Father’s Day is a time to reflect on the people who’ve shaped us. Whether it’s your dad, grandfather, uncle or another paternal figure, we want to hear what he means to you.

Psst … Father’s Day is June 15 this year!

Fill out the short form below to submit a message — selected notes may be published on PittsburghMagazine.com and shared in our 412 newsletter.

Questions? Email amcclain@pittsburghmagazine.com.

PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK

Mother’s Day is a time to reflect on the people who’ve shaped us. Whether it’s your mom, grandmother, aunt or another maternal figure, we want to hear what she means to you.

Psst … Mother’s Day is May 11 this year!

Fill out the short form below to submit a message — selected notes may be published on PittsburghMagazine.com and shared in our 412 newsletter.

Questions? Email amcclain@pittsburghmagazine.com.

Important Dates

Nomination Round Opens: Monday, March 3 at 12:00 a.m.

The key to winning is to first get as many nominations as possible. Those with the most nominations will be the first considered by our editorial team to advance to the voting round. You can nominate once per hour per category. Use these promotional images to help collect as many nominations as possible.

Nominations Round Ends: Sunday, March 23 at 11:59 p.m.

Voting Round Begins: Wednesday, April 2 at 12:00 a.m.

Spread the word to get your friends, family and fans to vote for you. The more votes you get, the better your chances of being a Best of the ‘Burgh winner. You can vote once per hour per category.

Voting Round Ends: Tuesday, April 22 at 11:59 p.m.

Winners will be announced online in June.

FAQ’s

Do you have promotional images available?

Yes! You can download our Best of the ‘Burgh images for promotion here.

My business is a finalist. How can I influence my chances of winning?

Let people know about Best of the ‘Burgh voting. Encourage customers and followers to vote.

Don’t your advertisers automatically win?

No. Best of the ‘Burgh recognition is based only on our readers’ votes; there is zero connection between advertisers and winners.

What if my business isn’t on the ballot?

Mark your calendar for next February and make a plan to generate votes during the nomination phase of the contest.

How do I vote?

Visit PittsburghMagazine.com/BOTB, and cast your ballot. It’s that simple.

No ballot stuffing.

Pittsburgh Magazine reserves the right to remove a finalist for consideration if there is flagrant evidence of ballot stuffing.

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The winning picture comes from the Fiasco Art Center in Observatory Hill. Congrats!

In addition to the Home of the Year winners (including Best New Home and Best Renovated Home), we are featuring the Best New Kitchen, Best Renovated Kitchen, Best New Bathroom, Best Renovated Bathroom, Best Room and Best Outdoor Living Space.

Entries that have been submitted to other competitions are permitted; multiple entries are welcome. Designers and builders can submit entries on behalf of clients. Construction or renovation must have been completed in 2020.

Submission Requirements:

Please send us your top picks with the following details:

• Location
• Categories
• Description
• Contact information
• 5-10 photos

Send submissions to jsinichak@pittsburghmagazine.com or complete the form below by January 15, 2021.

Winner

Runner Up #1

Runner Up #2

Our winner and runners-up each win a restaurant gift card. All will be contacted by email. Thanks for entering!