Key dates, categories and how to vote for your favorite businesses in the San Antonio area

Nominations opened July 14

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SAN ANTONIO – It’s time to nominate the best businesses in the San Antonio area.

Nominations for SA Picks opened at 10 a.m. on July 14. You can submit your favorite restaurant, bar, hair salon, bookstore, coffee shop and more.

Fans can nominate one business per category through the nomination period, which runs through Aug. 1.

>> CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION

Here’s what to know about SA Picks 2025, sponsored by Gamez Law Firm.

How to nominate

2. Once logged in, go to the SA Picks page and look for the “Sign In” button near the top.

3. Next, you may be redirected to a “Registration” page. Here you’ll be able to provide a few more details about yourself.

4. After that, you should be all set! Now you’ll have the chance to nominate your favorite businesses in the San Antonio area.

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Key dates

• Nomination period: July 14-Aug. 1

• Finalists announced: Aug. 19

• Final voting: Aug. 20 to Sept. 12 (You’ll be able to vote for each category once per day)

• Winners revealed: Late September

CategoriesFOOD

• American (comfort classics)

• Asian

• Bakery

• BBQ

• Brunch

• Burgers

• Coffee Shops

• Food Trucks

• Franchise/Chain

• Fries

• Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt

• Italian

• Meat Market

• Mediterranean

• Mexican/Tex-Mex

• Pizza

• Sandwich Shop

• Seafood

• Steakhouse

• Sushi

• Sweets (doughnuts, fudge, cake, cupcakes, etc.)

• Tacos

• Vegetarian/Vegan

• Wings

NIGHTLIFE

• Bar

• Brewery

• Dancing

• Happy Hour

• Late-Night Eats

• Live Band/Artist

• Margaritas

• Pub

FASHION

• Alterations/Tailor

• Children’s Clothing

• Dry Cleaners

• Jewelry

• Men’s Clothing

• Thrift/Resale

• Women’s Clothing

BEAUTY

• Barber

• Barbershop

• Hair Salon

• Hair Stylist

• Massage/Spa

• Nail Salon

• Tattoo Parlor/Piercing

• Waxing/Threading

SHOPPING

• Antiques

• Bookstores

• Comics/Games

• Furniture

FITNESS

• Bike Shop

• Boxing Gym

• Cheer/Gymnastics

• Dance Studio

• Gym

• Martial Arts

• Personal Trainer

• Physical Therapy

• Yoga Studio

• Zumba

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

• Amusement Park

• Art Gallery

• Family Entertainment

• Local Band/Artist

• Movie Theater

• Museum

WEDDINGS/EVENT PLANNING

• Cakes

• Caterer

• DJ

• Florist

• Hair Stylist

• Makeup Artist

• Party Rentals

• Photographer

• Planner

• Wedding Dresses

SERVICES

• Banking

• Dentist

• Dog Grooming

• Fiesta Medal Vendor/Designer

• Home Repair

• House Cleaning

• HVAC Company/Heating & Cooling

• Photographer/Photo Studio

• Plumbing

• Primary Care Physician

• Public Relations/Promotions

• Real Estate Agent

• Tutoring/Music Lessons

• Veterinarian

• Vision

AUTOMOTIVE

• Auto Detailing

• Auto Parts

• Auto Repair/Body Shop

• Car Wash

• Dealership

• Tires

Click here to read the official SA Picks rules.

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About the Authors

• Spencer Heath headshotSpencer Heath

  Spencer Heath is a Digital Journalist at KSAT. Spencer graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied Radio-Television-Film. He’s worked as a journalist in San Antonio since June of 2022.

  Outside the newsroom, he enjoys watching movies and spending time with family.

• Rebecca Salinas headshotRebecca Salinas

  Rebecca Salinas is the Digital Executive Producer at KSAT 12 News. A San Antonio native, Rebecca is an award-winning journalist who joined KSAT in 2019.