When it comes to good quality products and services, Bloemfontein doesn't have to bow down to any other city in the country. This is  quite  evident  from  the  hundreds of entries that Bloemfontein Courant receives annually for its popular Best of Bloemfontein Readers' Choice Awards.

These awards offer a unique opportunity to residents in the City of Roses to nominate and vote for their favourite businesses based on their experience with these businesses in terms of service and product quality. There are numerous categories consumers can vote in, such as Best Restaurant, Best Butchery, among others.

Over  the  years  the  competition  has  proven   to be extremely popular with both consumers and business people. The winning business in each category is presented with a Certificate of Merit, which it can display inside its business. The winners are announced in a special supplement in Bloemfontein Courant at the end of the competition.

For those who are digital fundies, the winners - along  with  some  of  the  local  know-it-all team's suggestions - are available on-line on www.bestofbloemfontein.co.za.