The Golden Geek Award is our way of celebrating the incredible creators, makers, and small businesses that make the Geek and Grub Market truly special. From unforgettable booths to top-tier craftsmanship and amazing community vibes, this award is 100% fan-powered. You nominate. You vote. You choose the winner.
 

Nominations

Open: Now through February 14

Know a vendor who absolutely crushed it at Geek and Grub Market? From now until February 13th, Submit a nomination for your favorite vendor and help them earn a spot in the final vote.
Vendors must have participated in a Geek and Grub Market event to be eligible.
 

Voting
February 15 through February 28

Once nominations close, the final nominees will be announced and the official ballot opens!
The community can then vote for their favorite vendor. One vote per person!
 

Winner Announcement

March 1

The vendor with the most votes will be crowned the Golden Geek Award Winner and receive:

💰 $1,000 Booth Credit toward a future Geek and Grub Market Events
🏆 Official Golden Geek Award Winner status
📣 Major bragging rights and feature recognition
 

Why the Golden Geek Award?

Geek and Grub Market exists to uplift small businesses, artists, and first-time vendors. The Golden Geek Award puts that power directly in the hands of the community that supports them. This isn’t about popularity alone, but a mixture of passion, creativity, customer connection, and showing up as your best geeky self.
 

Ready to Participate?

VOTE for a Vendor:
 

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