Locals make the list.
Every county starts with an empty ballot. Residents nominate the businesses, places, and activities they love. No chains or franchises in business awards.
THE FOUNDING COLLECTION · 2026
The best of
Las Animas.
The places you love. The people who make them special. Help celebrate the independent businesses, local places, and experiences that make Las Animas County feel like nowhere else.
✦Community nominated. Fairly counted.
Always a LocalStash program.
Always a LocalStash program.
Design preview · Community chosen. County proud.
Download award SVG ↗01YOU NOMINATENovember 1—30
→02YOU VOTEDecember 1—31
→03WE CELEBRATEJanuary 2, 2027
Target dates · Mountain Time
Tied categories go to a runoff.
COLORADO · COUNTY FAVORITES
What makes this place yours?
99 working category ideas.
Your local knowledge brings them to life.
Opening your county field guide…
Every category is optional. One favorite is enough.
SIMPLE. HONEST. LOCAL.
A little love for
the places that matter.
No entry fees. No pay-to-win.
Just community favorites, chosen by people.
Everyone gets a voice.
Locals and visitors can vote. Local votes count as 1; visitor votes as ½. Choose one nominee in any category you like. Skip the rest.
The votes decide.
LocalStash operates the contest. We make no nominations, cast no votes, and recommend no nominees. Sponsors and Stashes receive no special treatment.