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Arts & Entertainment
Best Community Event
1st Place: Thursday Night Live
2nd Place: Salute to America
Best Local Band
1st Place: The Cherry Pistols
2nd Place: Murphy’s Ford
Best Place Only Locals Know About
1st Place: Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub
2nd Place: ECCO Lounge
Best Place For Singles to Meet
1st Place: J. Pfenny’s Sports Grill & Pub
2nd Place: Spectators
Best Place For Date Night
1st Place: Madison’s Cafe
2nd Place: The Grand Cafe
Best Place to Catch Live Music
1st Place: The Mission
2nd Place: Spectators
People
Best Accountant
1st Place: Carol Angerer, Abbott & Angerer CPAs
2nd Place: Carol Burkhead, Burkhead & Associates, LLC
Best Bartender
1st Place: Faith Prenger, Spectators
2nd Place: Kevin Thompson, The Grand Cafe
Best Chef
1st Place: Ryan Davis, Argyle Catering Co.
2nd Place: Johnny Graham, Revel Catering & Events
Best Chiropractor
1st Place: Kevin Wheat, Wheat Chiropractic & Wellness Center
2nd Place: Tanner Coleman, Jefferson City Medical Group
Best Dentist
1st Place: Dr. Tyler Slaughter, DDS, Riverbend Dentistry
2nd Place: Dr. Matthew Gassen, DDS, Gassen Dentistry
Best Doctor
1st Place: Alfred Johnson, Jefferson City Medical Group
2nd Place: Patrick Sporleder, Capital Region Medical Center
Best Entrepreneur
1st Place: Adam Stark, Adam Stark Home Selling Team
2nd Place: Quinten Rice, Avenue HQ
Best Esthetician
1st Place: Heather Mortimer, Riversong Spa
2nd Place: Lindsey Crouse, New Skinsations
Best Financial Advisor
1st Place: Andrew Beshuk, Providence Financial
2nd Place: Jeff Boessen, Central Investment Advisors
Best General Contractor
1st Place: Brice Bernskoetter, Bernskoetter Construction
2nd Place: Kent Bentlage, Bentlage Homes
Best Hair Stylist
1st Place: Kim Pope-Reason, Reflections Hair Salon
2nd Place: Dottie Robertson, Love Your Style
Best Insurance Agent
1st Place: Doug Otto, American Family Insurance – Douglas Otto
2nd Place: Joey O’Connor, Mid Rivers Insurance
Best Interior Designer
1st Place: David Brandon Chambers, David Brandon Home & Design
2nd Place: Tina Davis, Designs By Tina
Best Lawyer
1st Place: Emily Fretwell Renn, Call & Gentry Law Group
2nd Place: Scott Hamblin, Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C.
Best Local Artist
1st Place: Jim Dyke
2nd Place: Jennifer Neff
Best Local Musician
1st Place: Dave Baker, Dave Baker Band
2nd Place: Tom Reichart, Cherry Pistols, Dope Ass Sneakers
Best Massage Therapist
1st Place: Rachel Steinmeier, Graceful Healing Massage, LLC
2nd Place: Nancy Pope, Much Kneaded Touch, LLC
Best Mechanic
1st Place: Mike Sipi, Sipis 66 Service & Auto Repair
2nd Place tie: Randy Sneller, Sneller Mid Mo Auto & Diesel Repair
2nd Place tie: Winston Kliethermes, B&W Battery & Auto Repair
Best Personal Trainer
1st Place: Erin Bidlack, Studio573
2nd Place: Sarah Harbour, Sam B. Cook Healthplex
Best Pharmacist
1st Place: Kim Roberts, Roberts Pharmacy
2nd Place: Trevor Isringhausen, Whaley’s
Best Photographer
1st Place: Amy Knollmeyer, Amy Knollmeyer Photography
2nd Place: Tina Newton, Tina Newton Photography
Best Physical Therapist
1st Place: Jennifer Schnieders, Outbound Physical Therapy
2nd Place: Ben Kuster, PEAK Sport & Spine Physical Therapy
Best Radio Personality
1st Place: Erin Hart, 94.3 KAT Zimmer
2nd Place: John Marsh, KWOS Zimmer
Best Real Estate Agent
1st Place: Beth McGeorge, RE/MAX Jefferson City
2nd Place: Adam Stark, Adam Stark Home Selling Team
Best Social Media Presence – Local Individual
1st Place: Adam Stark, Adam Stark Home Selling Team
2nd Place: Nathan Hays, Jefferson City Autoplex
Best TV Personality
1st Place: Rod Smith, KRCG
2nd Place: Zach Paul, KRCG
Best Veterinarian
1st Place: Dr. Dean Bates, Summit Veterinary Services
2nd Place: Dr. Gregory Boyer, Animal Medical Center of Jefferson City
Food & Drink
Best Appetizers
1st Place: Madison’s Cafe
2nd Place: Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar
Best Bar
1st Place: Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub
2nd Place: J. Pfenny’s Sports Grill & Pub
Best Barbecue
1st Place: Sweet Smoke BBQ
2nd Place: Lutz’s BBQ
Best Beer Selection
1st Place: J. Pfenny’s Sports Grill & Pub
2nd Place: Prison Brews
Best Breakfast
1st Place: Oscars Diner
2nd Place: Mel’s Cafe
Best Burger
1st Place: ECCO Lounge
2nd Place: Paddy Malone’s Irish Pub
Best Caterer
1st Place: Argyle Catering Co.
2nd Place: Revel Catering & Events
Best Chicken Wings
1st Place: Buffalo Wild Wings
2nd Place: Spectators
Best Cocktail Selection
1st Place: The Grand Cafe
2nd Place: BarVino
Best Coffee
1st Place: Three Story Coffee
2nd Place: Yanis Coffee Zone
Best Dessert
1st Place: Arris’ Bistro
2nd Place: The Grand Cafe
Best Food Truck
1st Place: Rebel Tacos
2nd Place: Jamaican Jerk Hut
Best Fried Chicken
1st Place: Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken
2nd Place: Nick’s Family Restaurant
Best Happy Hour
1st Place: Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar
2nd Place: Sonic Drive-In
Best Milkshake
1st Place: Central Dairy
2nd Place: Zesto Drive-In
Best Pizza
1st Place: Arris’ Pizza
2nd Place: West Main Pizza
Best Place for Ice Cream
1st Place: Central Dairy
2nd Place: Zesto Drive-In
Best Place for Outdoor Dining
1st Place: Canterbury Hill Winery & Restaurant
2nd Place: Madison’s Cafe
Best Place for Business Lunch
1st Place: Madison’s Cafe
2nd Place: The Grand Cafe
Best Restaurant
1st Place: Madison’s Cafe
2nd Place: The Grand Cafe
Best Salad
1st Place: Madison’s Cafe
2nd Place: Arris’ Bistro
Best Sandwich
1st Place: Jefferson City Sub Shop
2nd Place: The Old Brick House Deli
Best Seafood
1st Place: Red Lobster
2nd Place: Kraken Bar & Grill
Best Steak
1st Place: LongHorn Steakhouse
2nd Place: Colton’s Steak House & Grill
Best Sushi
1st Place: Love Sushi
2nd Place: Fuji
Best Wine Selection
1st Place: BarVino
2nd Place: Canterbury Hill Winery & Restaurant
Shops & Services
Best Adult Care
1st Place: Heisinger Bluffs
2nd Place: Primrose Retirement Communities
Best Antique Mall
1st Place: Dogwood Vintiques
2nd Place: Yellow Moon Antique Mall
Best Bank
1st Place: Central Bank
2nd Place: Jefferson Bank of Missouri
Best Barber Shop
1st Place: Southside Barber Shop
2nd Place: Clean Cut Barbershop
Best Child Daycare
1st Place: Courtyard Early Learning Center
2nd Place: Little Explorers Discovery Center
Best Consignment Shop
1st Place: The Snob Shop Exchange
2nd Place: K’s Consignment Shop
Best Event Center
1st Place: Capital Bluffs Event Center
2nd Place: The Millbottom
Best Florist
1st Place: River City Florist
2nd Place: Busch’s Florist
Best Grocery Store
1st Place: Hy-Vee
2nd Place: Gerbes
Best Hair Salon
1st Place: Reflections Hair Salon
2nd Place: Haute Salon
Best Heating / AC
1st Place: Woodman Engineering
2nd Place: Stieferman Heating Co.
Best Home Furnishing Store
1st Place: JC Mattress & Furniture Showrooms
2nd Place: HomeGoods
Best Landscaper
1st Place: Haslag Landscaping & Design
2nd Place: WE Landscaping
Best Nursery Garden
1st Place: Longfellow’s Garden Center
2nd Place: Green Horizons Garden Center
Best Paint & Body Shop
1st Place: Xtreme Body & Paint
2nd Place: Fischer Body Shop
Best Pest Control Company
1st Place: Steve’s Pest Control
2nd Place: Art’s Pest Control
Best Pet Grooming Salon
1st Place: Shed, Bath & Beyond Grooming
2nd Place: Friends Furever Pet Grooming
Best Pharmacy
1st Place: Whaley’s Pharmacy
2nd Place: Jefferson City Medical Group
Best Place for Cosmetic Procedures
1st Place: Genesis
2nd Place: New Skinsations
Best Place for Fine Jewelry
1st Place: The Blue Diamond
2nd Place tie: Vandelicht Jewelry
2nd Place tie: Kas A Designs
Best Place for Spa Services
1st Place: Riversong Spa
2nd Place: Genesis
Best Place for Unique Gifts
1st Place: Southbank Gift Company
2nd Place: Carrie’s Hallmark
Best Place for Women’s Fashions
1st Place: Hello Belle
2nd Place: T.J. Maxx
Best Place to Buy a New Car
1st Place: Riley Auto Group
2nd Place: Joe Machens Dealerships
Best Place to Buy a Used Car
1st Place: Riley Auto Group
2nd Place: Joe Machens Dealerships
Best Place to Splurge on Yourself
1st Place: Riversong Spa
2nd Place: Genesis
Best Place to Work Out
1st Place: YMCA
2nd Place: Studio573
Best Rental Store
1st Place: U.S. Rents-It
2nd Place: H.O.B. Rent-It-Center
Best Social Media Presence – Local Business
1st Place: Beth McGeorge, RE/MAX Jefferson City
2nd Place: K9s on The Front Line
Best Travel Agency
1st Place: Central Travel
2nd Place: Classic Travel and Tours
Best Veterinary Clinic
1st Place: Quail Valley Veterinary Clinic
2nd Place: Southwest Animal Hospital
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