Voting in the 2023 All WNY Awards has concluded with 6,304 ballots cast overall.

The categories with the most votes were:

  • MUSIC — Best Classic Rock Cover Band – 1,758 responses
  • MUSIC — Best Live Band – 1,658 responses
  • MUSIC — Best Concert Photographer – 1,400 responses

And the categories with the least votes were:

  • BUSINESS — Best Karaoke Spot – 154 responses
  • BUSINESS — Best Barber / Hairstylist – 154 responses
  • BUSINESS — Best Bodega – 150 responses
  • COMMUNITY — Best LGBTQ+ Space – 137 responses

Some voting margins were razor thin. Other victories were overwhelming. And there were at least a few ties.

We’ll announce the top three vote getters in each category on April 1, which coincides with All WNY Radio’s 18th birthday.



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By All WNY Awards

The All WNY Awards celebrates the very best of Western New York. Started over a decade ago as the WNY Music Awards on WBNY, the All WNY Awards moved to All WNY Radio in 2013. Each year, we honor the best in the music industry, as well as businesses and community events.