VOTE FOR BEST OF SUMMIT 2026

The Copper Mountain community is well represented in this year’s Best of Summit contest, with 24 Copper-connected nominees making 78 appearances across 10 of the ballot’s 12 major sections.

Several appear in multiple categories. Please take a few minutes to explore the ballot and support your Copper favorites. Voting is open through July 31.

View the 2026 Best of Summit ballot

Complete list of Copper Mountain nominees

• Black Diamond Grille — 15 nominations

  • Dining: Breakfast; Brunch; Coffeehouse; Deck/Patio/Rooftop; Family Restaurant; Lunch; Place to Feed a Crowd; Restaurant: Copper Mountain; Restaurant: Summit County; Takeout; Vegetarian/Vegan

  • Food & Drink: Burger; Burrito; French Fries; Sandwich

• Copper Creek Golf Course

  • Sports & Recreation: Golf Course

• Copper Mountain Mercantile

  • Shopping: Gift Shop

• Copper Mountain Resort — 7 nominations

  • Arts & Entertainment: Kids Party Venue

  • Community: Place to Work—More Than 20 Employees

  • Dining: Happy Hour/Après Ski; Restaurant: Copper Mountain

  • Sports & Recreation: Nordic Ski Area; Ski & Snowboard Mountain

  • Weddings: Wedding Venue

• Downhill Duke’s

  • Dining: Restaurant—Copper Mountain

  • Food & Drink: Margaritas

• Eagle BBQ — 22 nominations

  • Community: Place to Work—Fewer Than 20 Employees

  • Dining: Bar; Barbecue; Breakfast; Catering Service; Deck/Patio/Rooftop; Family Restaurant; Gluten Free; Happy Hour/Après Ski; Lunch; Place to Feed a Crowd; Restaurant: Copper Mountain; Restaurant: Summit County; Takeout

  • Food & Drink: Bloody Mary; Burger; Burrito; French Fries; Homemade Sauce/Dressing; Sandwich

  • Pets: Pet-Friendly Business

  • Weddings: Wedding Caterer & Bar Services

• El Zacatecano Mexican Restaurant

  • Dining: Mexican Restaurant; Restaurant—Copper Mountain

• Erin VanProoyen, Eagle BBQ

  • Dining: Bartender

• Forage & Feast

  • Dining: Restaurant—Copper Mountain

• Hit Ballz Golf Studios

  • Arts & Entertainment: Family Entertainment; Indoor Activities

  • Community: New Business

• Jack’s Bar

  • Dining: Bar

• JJ’s Rocky Mountain Tavern

  • Dining: Barbecue; Family Restaurant; Restaurant—Copper Mountain

• Moon Fries

  • Community: New Business

• Nowhere Pizza & Pub

  • Dining: Gluten Free; Restaurant—Copper Mountain; Restaurant—Keystone; Takeout

• Paloma, Eagle BBQ

  • Food & Drink: Cocktail

• Sauce on Copper

  • Dining: Restaurant—Copper Mountain

• Sawmill Pizza & Taphouse

  • Dining: Restaurant—Copper Mountain

  • Food & Drink: Pizza

• SkyRun Vacation Rentals

  • Home: Property Management Company—Vacation Rental

  • Services: Vacation Rental Company

• Sugar Lips Mini Donuts

  • Dining: Baked Goods/Bakery

• Sweet Soy

  • Dining: Restaurant—Copper Mountain

• Team Summit Colorado

  • Community: Longstanding Nonprofit

• Ten Mile Tavern

  • Dining: Restaurant—Copper Mountain

• The Whiskey Bar and Draft House

  • Arts & Entertainment: Late-Night Scene

  • Dining: Bar; Restaurant—Copper Mountain

• Woodward Copper Barn

  • Arts & Entertainment: Kids Party Venue