Ludington New Year’s Eve ball drop nominated for USA Today contest

November 12, 2024

The Ludington New Year’s Eve Ball Drop has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards for Best New Year’s Eve Drop.

The Ludington ball drop is one of 20 ball drops around the country selected.

The nomination is Ludington’s third recent recognition by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, which already recognized Ludington as its Best Historic Small Town and one of the Best Beaches in Michigan (Stearns Park) in 2024.

People can vote for Ludington here. Voting ends on Monday, Dec. 9 at 11:59 a.m.

“As one of our highest attended annual events, the Pure Ludington New Year’s Eve Ball Drop is a favorite holiday tradition – and one of the biggest ball drops in west Michigan,” said Brandy Miller, executive director of the Ludington Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We ask our locals and visitors alike to support Ludington with your vote, in addition to making plans to celebrate with us New Year’s Eve.”

The USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards highlight top-notch attractions and businesses, providing readers with trusted recommendations. Nominees are chosen by a panel of relevant experts, which include a combination of editors from USA Today; editors from 10Best.com; expert contributors; and sources for both these media and other Gannett properties.

Voting Details

Individuals 18 years and older may vote for Ludington once a day until the Dec. 9 deadline. Official voting rules can be found at 10best.usatoday.com/ legal/awards/rules; votes cast or received in violation of these official rules will be disregarded and disqualified. Voting closes Dec. 9 at 11:59 a.m. The 10Best Readers’ Choice winner will be posted afterward at 10best.usatoday.com/awards.

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