Welcome to Miami-Dade Favorites
We live, shop, eat, and play in beautiful Miami and we wouldn’t have it any other way. In celebration of our great communities, the Miami Herald is bringing back Miami-Dade Favorites. This contest is truly designed to engage the community in celebrating the places, restaurants and local businesses we love.
In 2025, 373,000 votes were cast, a 51 percent increase year over year, reflecting a surge in community engagement and local pride. The overwhelming participation shows how deeply Miami-Dade residents value their favorite businesses and how strongly they rally behind those who make this area thrive.
How does it work?
During the nomination period, we invite our audience to nominate outstanding establishments and professionals in Miami-Dade and the surrounding areas. Once our nominations are taken, we
will move them to a ballot for official voting. All nominations and voting will be done online at VoteMiamiDade.com
Miami-Dade Favorites Promotion
Miami-Dade Favorites has strong support from MiamiHerald.com, MiamiDadeFavorites.com, Miami Herald newspaper, and social media. Nominations and voting are driven by print, digital and social promotions.
• MiamiHerald.com Digital Display
• Miami Herald Newspaper Ads
• Organic Social Media
• Paid Social Media
• Paid Targeted Eblast
• Eblast to MiamiHerald.com Subscribers
• MiamiHerald.com Home Page Takeovers
• Outdoor Advertising
The Miami Herald invests over $200,000 in marketing support promoting Miami-Dade Favorites, driving participation and ensuring success for the community and local businesses.
