Welcome to Acadiana's Choice
We live, shop, eat, and play in beautiful Cajun country and we wouldn’t have it any other way. In celebration of our great communities, The Acadiana Advocate is presenting the 2025 Acadiana’s Choice. This contest is truly designed to engage the community in celebrating the places, restaurants and local businesses we love.
In 2024, over 190,460 votes were cast to determine what makes Acadiana truly exceptional, reflecting on the qualities that define this beloved region – delicious food, lively music, warm hospitality, and robust local businesses that help shape our area’s distinct identity. The 593 winners of the inaugural edition of Acadiana’s Choice highlighted the businesses and organizations that won the hearts of both locals and visitors alike.
Acadiana's Choice Promotion
Acadiana's Choice has over $100,000 in marketing and promotional support from:
• TheAcadianaAdvocate.com Digital Display
• The Acadiana Advocate Newspaper Ads
• Organic Social Media
• Paid Social Media
• Paid Targeted Eblast
• Eblast to TheAcadianaAdvocate.com Subscribers
• TheAcadianaAdvocate.com Home Page Takeovers
• Outdoor Advertising
• Ad Network Digital Display
During the contest, advertising covers nominations, voting and results in the marketplace, ensuring success, and benefitting the community and local businesses.
How does it work?
During the nomination period, we invite our audience to nominate outstanding establishments and professionals in Lafayette and the surrounding areas. Once our nominations are taken, we
will move them to a ballot for official voting. All nominations and voting will be done online at VoteAcadiana.com.
Request your complimentary asset kit that includes badges ready to be incorporated into your social media posts, website, and emails during the contest to encourage voting and engage your audience!