Best NY Burger Voting Is Open—Cast Your Vote!
“We’ve seen an impressive lineup of nominations, and now it’s time for the public to help determine which burger reigns supreme.”
Utica, NY (March 2025)—The New York Beef Council (NYBC) is thrilled to announce that voting for the 9th Annual Best NY Burger Competition is officially open! Now is the time for burger lovers across the state to cast their votes and help decide which restaurant serves the best 100% beef burger in New York.
Voting runs from March 19 – April 11, 2025, with the Top 10 finalists revealed on April 14, 2025. From there, a panel of anonymous judges will evaluate the finalists based on taste, presentation, and overall experience. The winner will be crowned on May 12, 2025, at the State Capitol during the May Beef Month Proclamation.
“This competition wouldn’t be possible without the enthusiasm of burger fans and the support of our incredible partners at the Iowa Beef Council,” said Chrissy Claudio, Director of Consumer Engagement at NYBC. “We’ve seen an impressive lineup of nominations, and now it’s time for the public to help determine which burger reigns supreme.”
Burger aficionados are encouraged to rally behind their favorite restaurants and burgers, spreading the word on social media and encouraging others to participate in the voting process. Every vote counts in determining the ultimate winner of the 2024 Best NY Burger Contest.
For more information about the Best NY Burger Competition, including voting instructions and contest updates, please visit the NYBC website at www.nybeef.org. Join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #BestNYBurger and stay tuned for the announcement of the Top Ten finalists.
Don’t miss your chance to help crown New York’s best burger—vote today!
About the New York Beef Council:
The New York Beef Council is funded by the $1-per-head National Beef Checkoff Program. Checkoff dollars are invested in beef promotion, consumer information, research, industry information, and foreign market development, all with the purpose of strengthening beef demand. For more information, visit www.nybeef.org.
About the Beef Checkoff:
The Beef Checkoff was established as part of the 1985 Farm Bill. The Checkoff assesses $1 per head on the sale of live domestic and imported cattle and a comparable assessment on imported beef and beef products. States may retain up to 50 cents of the dollar and forward the other 50 cents per head to the Cattlemen's Beef Promotion and Research Board, which administers the national checkoff program, subject to USDA approval.