Coastal Virginia Magazine conducts a variety of annual contests that are open to our readers and the public. Below are our ongoing contests along with general timelines for each. Please note specific dates for nominations, voting and publication are subject to change. Links to currently active contests will be posted on this page as they go live.
Top Lawyers Peer-to-Peer Survey
(Peer-to-peer survey of lawyers conducted by DataJoe Research)
Results published: Jan/Feb. 2026 issue of Coastal Virginia Magazine AND CoVaBIZ
Top Agents Peer-to-Peer Survey
(Public and Peer-to-peer survey of licensed realtors conducted by DataJoe Research)
Results published: May/June 2026 issue of Coastal Virginia Magazine
Best Of Virginia’s Eastern Shore Awards
(Reader-based open online voting process for the best businesses, services and attractions on Virginia’s Eastern Shore)
Results published: May/June 2026 issue of Coastal Virginia Magazine
Best Of Readers’ Choice Awards
(Reader-based open online voting process for the best businesses, services, attractions and personalities in Coastal Virginia)
Results published: July/Aug. 2025 issue of Coastal Virginia Magazine
Top Docs Peer-to-Peer Survey
(Peer-to-Peer Based Survey, Medical License Required)
Results published: Sept./Oct. 2025 issue of Coastal Virginia Magazine
