KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) The spirit of community pride was on full display Thursday night when nearly 150 guests gathered at Stonewall Farm in Keene for the annual Keene’s Best awards celebration, honoring standout businesses and organizations from across the Monadnock Region.

Hosted by Monadnock Media Group, which operates eight local radio stations, the event celebrated excellence in over 180 categories — from restaurants and retail shops to home improvement services and health professionals. Residents had the chance to nominate and vote for their favorites earlier this year, with results announced earlier this month. There were more than 1,000 nominations and nearly 48,000 votes cast with more than 240 winners.

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Guests enjoyed a hearty barbecue spread catered by Guerrilla Grill of Keene.

Adding to the fun was the return of the Luxury Box photo booth experience, run by Ryan Watterson, where attendees could snap group photos with their awards and walk away with printed keepsakes.

The event once again highlighted the strong community connections and entrepreneurial energy that make Keene and the greater Monadnock Region such a dynamic place to live and work. As guests mingled, cheered for local winners, and shared laughs over barbecue, Keene’s Best proved itself not just an awards night — but a celebration of everything that makes the region thrive.