Gulf Shores and Orange Beach make nominee lists for USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

Online voting for the Best Small Town category is open now and ends at noon on Monday, April 1. Votes can be submitted once daily, per device (like a cell phone, tablet or computer). The ten nominees with the highest votes will be selected as the 10Best for that category. Vote for Gulf Shores and Orange Beach here:
•    Gulf Shores for Best Small Town
•    Gulf Shores for Best Coastal Small Town 
•    Orange Beach for Best Small Town Food Scene 

Nominees for all categories in the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards are chosen by a panel of relevant experts which include a combination of editors from USA TODAY; editors from 10Best.com; relevant expert contributors; and sources for both these media and other Gannett properties. The nomination panel for each award category is displayed on its associated contest page. 
 
“Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have made the top ten list for several 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards in the past, including Best Small Beach Town and Best Small Town Food Scene,” explained Beth Gendler, President & CEO of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism. “It is exciting that our two cities are back on these lists and is a testimony to our cities’ commitments to creating a high quality of life for residents which then makes our area an enticing destination for visitors.”

Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon echoed Gendler’s sentiment.

“Whether you are looking to dine with your toes in the sand or for a five—star meal prepared by a Great American Seafood Champion, Orange Beach, Alabama has it all,” expressed Mayor Kennon. “Orange Beach takes pride in having a strong community of restaurateurs who provide unique dining experiences for our residents and visitors alike.” 

For Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft, being nominated in two categories speaks volumes about the “Small Town, Big Beach” community. 

“We are incredibly honored to be nominated for Best Small Town and Best Coastal Small Town in the USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards,” said Mayor Robert Craft. “This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our residents and businesses who make Gulf Shores such a special place. We encourage everyone to visit Gulf Shores and experience our beautiful beaches, delicious food, and warm hospitality for themselves.”

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism, the City of Gulf Shores, and the City of Orange Beach encourage residents and visitors who love the destination to vote daily.

About Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism:

Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism serves as the official destination marketing organization for the cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in addition to the unincorporated area of Fort Morgan. To learn more about Alabama’s 32 miles of white-sand beaches, visit either GulfShores.com or OrangeBeach.com.

About the City of Gulf Shores:

The City of Gulf Shores is Alabama’s SMALL TOWN, BIG BEACH community dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents, guests, and businesses. Located on Alabama’s beautiful coast of the Gulf of Mexico, the City strives to be a desirable place to live, work, retire and visit through cultivating a safe, clean and family-friendly atmosphere. Learn more about the City of Gulf Shores at www.gulfshoresal.gov. 

About the City of Orange Beach:

The City of Orange Beach prides itself on being the steward of Alabama's beaches. Incorporated in 1984, Orange Beach has grown from a fishing village to one of the South’s premiere coastal communities, providing a superb quality of life and amenities for residents along with a safe and pristine environment for visitors to enjoy. As the city motto states, “Life Is Better Here." Learn for yourself and find more information about the City of Orange Beach at www.orangebeachal.gov.