Question 1

What if the business I want to nominate isn't in the directory?

Accepted Answer

Just type its name. If it isn't already listed, it's added to the directory automatically as part of your nomination — so nothing stops you putting forward a favourite that hasn't been listed yet.

Question 2

Can I list or claim my own business?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Businesses appear in the free directory as soon as they're nominated, and owners can claim their listing to keep the details up to date. Each business also gets its own voting link and QR code to share with customers once voting opens.

Question 3

Who can be nominated?

Accepted Answer

Anyone. Every business on the island can be put forward — you don't have to be big or well known, you just have to be good. If people rate it, it belongs in the awards.

Question 4

Can I nominate a business in more than one category?

Accepted Answer

Yes. On the nominate page you can pick as many categories as you like, and each one opens its own row — so you can put forward a different business for each category in a single go. A business can be nominated once per category.

Question 5

How does voting work?

Accepted Answer

Once nominations close, a shortlist is published for each category and public voting opens. You pick your favourite and verify with a one-time code sent by email or SMS. Tallies are public and update live, so everyone can see how the race is going.

Question 6

How is voting kept fair?

Accepted Answer

Every vote is verified with a one-time code, and the database enforces a single vote per person, per category — so it can't be stacked. Leaderboards are public and live, and sponsors fund the awards night, never the result.

Question 7

Is it free to take part?

Accepted Answer

Completely. Nominating and voting are free, and being listed in the directory is free for businesses. Best in Mauritius is designed to be genuinely for the people, by the people.

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