Following the nomination period, a popular vote will determine the Top 16 products. Products will compete against one another in head-to-head matchups, and the products that receive the highest votes in each match-up will advance to the next round. The public is encouraged to vote once per day, per device through the rounds of voting.
2026 Contest Dates
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MAR
16
March 16 - March 27
Nominations Open
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APR
6
Nominees Announced
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APR
7
April 7 - April 15
Popular Vote Round
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Apr
16
Top 16 Announced
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Apr
17
April 17 - April 22
1st Round of Voting
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Apr
23
Top 8 announced
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Apr
24
April 24 - April 29
2nd Round of Voting
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May
4
Top 4 announced
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May
5
May 5 - May 15
Final Round of Voting
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Jun
3
Taking Care of Business Conference
Winner announced