Prop Data won Best of Durban 2024 — here's how you can too

Best of Durban 2025 is officially open for voting, giving locals the chance to celebrate the city's finest. Last year’s competition was a resounding success, capturing a staggering 429,503 votes and shining a spotlight on the cream-of-the-crop businesses and institutions that make Durban thrive. With over 200 diverse categories and a pool of over 4,000 exceptional participants, voters are truly spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting their favourites. 

If you’re a nominated business looking to make your mark, you can follow in the footsteps of Prop Data, which won “Best Web & Graphic Design Company” in 2024. There are simple strategies to get noticed, earn votes, and take home a win: 

• Deliver excellence every day: Customers are your biggest advocates. By providing outstanding service and products, you create loyal supporters who will vote for you when the time comes.
• Get the word out: Don’t be shy about your nomination! Use social media, emails, and SMSes, to encourage your community to vote for you. A well-placed banner or pop-up on your website can encourage visitors to vote. If you don’t have an online presence, you can print posters or hand out flyers with a QR code link to the Best of Durban website. Be sure to make voting steps simple so your supporters can follow through without frustration.
• Engage with your audience: The more connected you are with your clients, the more likely they’ll want to support you. Build relationships, not just transactions.
• Use testimonials and reviews: Positive feedback from past customers and clients can make a huge difference in convincing people to back you. 
• Get brand champions on board: By partnering with local community influencers or satisfied clients with strong followings, you can amplify your message.
• Make the incentive clear: This year, those who vote for 10 or more businesses can win prizes like return flights, hotel stays, and gift cards. By highlighting this in your marketing, you can encourage more people to vote and support your business in the process.
• Tap into your team: Get your employees involved by encouraging them to promote the competition on their own social media and within their personal networks. A win recognises their work each day as much as the business as a whole.
• Stay authentic: Durban loves businesses that are genuine and passionate. Be yourself and let your unique value shine.

Good luck to all contenders!

All the best to every Durban business nominated and those looking to enter next year. Recognition like this doesn’t just happen; it’s earned through dedication, passion, and a little bit of strategy. Whether you’re in tech, hospitality, retail, or any other industry, the Best of Durban awards can truly open doors for you.We're also excited to share that Prop Data has been nominated for “Best Web & Graphic Design Company” once again. Our team is grateful for the support that led to our win in 2024, and we'd be honoured to have your vote once more. Please click here to vote for us again (the last category on the page) and help us defend our title.