The entire Apple Awards is handled and funded by NoMoreTread. NoMoreTread is doing this as another community outreach project similar to the Lincoln Welcome Center and Community Calendar. The purpose is simply to get residents excited about the community with something that gets people talking about the businesses in the community.

The Apple Awards are planned to be held annually during the Summer season. 

Nominations are hand-picked by NoMoreTread, but they are simply any business that fits the criteria for the award it was nominated for. For example, any business that sells burgers would be nominated for the "Best Burgers in Town" award. 

Simply by voters. Affiliates with NoMoreTread will obviously be able to vote, but their vote will not carry any more weight than anyone else. Votes will continue to be cast until the final day of voting; we're working on the best process for this, but for 2025 we have not determined the total voting time. There are rules to who may vote, you can find them at the bottom of this page.

NoMoreTread will be providing metal "plaques" with the winners name on them and the award they've won.

Rules are simple; only residents of Lincoln and its surrounding areas may vote. The "Surrounding Areas" is defined as the area of Washington County surrounding Lincoln and cities supported by the Lincoln School District, such as Morrow, Clyde, Canehill, Dutch Mills, and Summers.

Only businesses within Lincoln city limits will be eligible for nomination.