2026 LakeGeorge.com Fab Five Awards: Business Promotion Toolkit
It’s time to rally your customers, fans, and followers to vote in the 2026 LakeGeorge.com Fab Five Awards. The businesses that actively promote their nomination typically receive the most votes.
Use the ideas and templates below to help spread the word and encourage your community to support you.
- Voting for 2026 is underway! Readers may vote once per day in each category.
- The Voting Period concludes on 5/10/2026, 11:59 PM Eastern.
- Missing a nominee? We value your input. Please contact our team at editor@lakegeorge.com to submit a recommendation.
Get Featured! To boost your visibility and help secure more votes in the 2026 LakeGeorge.com Fab Five Awards, please email Valleri James at valleri@mannixmarketing.com or schedule a meeting here.
Share The Voting Link Everywhere
This link is the most important tool for getting votes: https://www.lakegeorge.com/fab-five/voting/
Be sure to share it in:
- Social media posts
- Your email newsletter
- Your website
- Your email signature
- Text messages to loyal customers
- In-store signage
- Your Google Business profile updates
The easier you make it to vote, the more votes you'll receive.
Social Media Post Templates
Feel free to copy, paste, and customize these posts.
Link to social media graphics you could use: Click Here To Access
Post Option 1
We’re excited to share that we’ve been nominated for the LakeGeorge.com Fab Five Awards!
If you love what we do, we’d be so grateful for your vote.
Vote here: https://www.lakegeorge.com/fab-five/voting/
Thank you for supporting local!
Post Option 2
Big news! 🎉
We’ve been nominated for the LakeGeorge.com Fab Five Awards, and we’d love your support.
If you’ve enjoyed your experience with us, please take a moment to vote.
Vote here: https://www.lakegeorge.com/fab-five/voting/
Post Option 3
Your support means everything to us.
We’re honored to be nominated for the LakeGeorge.com Fab Five Awards and would love your vote!
Cast your vote here: https://www.lakegeorge.com/fab-five/voting/
Story Post Idea
Create a quick Instagram or Facebook Story:
“We’re nominated for LakeGeorge.com’s Fab Five Awards!”
Add:
- The voting link sticker (https://www.lakegeorge.com/fab-five/voting/)
- A photo of your team or business
- A “Vote for Us!” sticker
Stories can be posted multiple times during the voting period.
Link to pre-created Story you can use: Click Here To Access
Social Media Content Ideas
Mix up your posts so they stay interesting:
- Staff photos or team introductions
- A behind-the-scenes look at your business
- Customer testimonials
- A short thank-you video from the owner
- Photos of your most popular products, dishes, or services
- “Help us win Fab Five!” graphics
Tip: Pin your voting post to the top of your page.
Email Template for Customers
Subject Line Ideas:
- We Need Your Vote!
- Support Us in the Fab Five Awards
- Help Us Win Lake George’s Fab Five Awards
Email Example:
Hi [Customer Name],
We’re excited to share that we’re in the running for the LakeGeorge.com Fab Five Awards!
If you’ve enjoyed visiting us, we’d truly appreciate your support.
You can vote for us here: https://www.lakegeorge.com/fab-five/voting/
Thank you for supporting local businesses like ours!
— [Business Name]
Website Promotion Example
Add a banner, button, or announcement to your website:
Vote for Us in the Fab Five Awards!
We’re honored to be nominated for the LakeGeorge.com Fab Five Awards. If you’ve enjoyed visiting us, please take a moment to vote.
Vote here: https://www.lakegeorge.com/fab-five/voting/
Easy Ways to Get More Votes
Small reminders can make a big impact.
Try these simple ideas:
- Mention voting at checkout
- Ask happy customers to vote
- Include the voting link in your email signature
- Post reminders throughout the voting period
- Share a final “last chance to vote” reminder near the end
Encourage Your Team to Help
Your staff can help spread the word too.
Ask team members to:
- Share the voting link on their personal social media
- Mention the nomination to customers
- Encourage friends and family to vote
Final Tip
The businesses that win are usually the ones that actively promote their nomination and remind their customers to vote.
Your community already loves what you do — now just invite them to support you.
Good luck in the LakeGeorge.com Fab Five Awards!