It’s that time of year again—when the spotlight shines on the local favorites that make life in Jonesboro unique and give the city character. After weeks of voting and days of tallying, we’re proud to officially announce the winners of Jonesboro Occasions’ 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Each July, we turn to the people who know this city best—our readers—to help us recognize the standout businesses, restaurants, services and experiences that define the heart of Jonesboro. From your go-to brunch spots and coffee shops to the best places to shop, celebrate and unwind, this list is full of hometown heroes chosen by you.

A big thank you to everyone who cast a vote and shared their love for all things local. Whether you’re looking for a new place to try or simply want to support your favorites, we hope this guide helps you make the most of all that Jonesboro has to offer.

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and finalists—you’ve earned it!

The complete list of 2025 Readers’ Choice Award recipients follows: 

Overall Restaurant

WINNER: JTown’s Grill 

Finalists: 501 Steakhouse, Omar’s Uptown

American Food Restaurant

Winner: The Social

Finalists: JTown’s Grill, Fat City Steak and Grill House

Deli/Sandwich Shop

Winner: Munchy’s 

Finalists: Potbelly’s, Newk’s 

Italian Restaurant

Winner: La Bocca Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Finalists: Lazzari Italian Oven, Pastaria 49

Chinese Restaurant

Winner: Dragon City

Finalists: Oriental Express, Chin Chin 

Japanese Restaurant 

Winner: Bamboo

Finalists: Sumo, Fuji 

Mexican Restaurant

Winner: Los Arcos

Finalists: Casa Blanca, Papitos 

Best Tacos

Winner: Los Arcos

Finalists: Tacos for Life, Casa Blanca

Thai Restaurant

Winner: Mai Pai Thai

Finalists: Mammasang, Spice Girls

Greek/Mediterranean Restaurant

Winner: Athens

Finalists: Pella, Partovi’s 

Donut Shop

Winner: Shipley Do-Nuts

Finalists: Dunkin’ Donuts, Jonesboro Donuts 

Dessert Shop

Winner: Southern Confections

Finalists: DESO Chocolate, Abby Cakes

Frozen Dessert

Winner: Local Culture

Finalists: Andy’s Frozen Custard, Cold Stone Creamery

BBQ Restaurant

Winner: Blue Ember Smokehouse

Finalists: Demo’s Smokehouse, Que 49 

Family Friendly Restaurant

Winner: Fat City Steak and Grill House

Finalists: The Social, JTown’s Grill 

Romantic Restaurant

Winner: The Lounge

Finalists: Omar’s Uptown, 501 Steakhouse

New Restaurant

Winner: La Bocca Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Finalists: Lebowski’s Brewing Co., Blazin’ Buffalo 

Coffee House

Winner: Shadrachs Coffee

Finalists: IV Kings, Starbucks

Breakfast

Winner: Fat City Steak and Grill House

Finalists: Eggcellent Café, JTown’s Grill 

Brunch

Winner: The Recovery Room

Finalists: The Parsonage, JTown’s Grill 

Business Lunch

Winner: Gina’s Place

Finalists: Native Brew Works, JTown’s Grill

Plate Lunch

Winner: Gina’s Place

Finalists: Chef’s In, Sue’s Kitchen

Buffet

Winner: Chef’s In

Finalists: Ron’s Catfish, Golden Corral

Fast Food/Quick Service

Winner: Chick-fil-A

Finalists: Newk’s, Freddy’s 

Food Truck

Winner: Partovi’s 

Finalists: Daisy’s Taco, Spice Girls

Bakery

Winner: Sandy’s Mexican Bakery

Finalists: Southern Confections, Abby Cakes

Candy Shop

Winner: Carroll’s Candy

Finalist: Candy Craze

Burger

Winner: JTown’s Grill

Finalists: Native Brew Works, TJ’s Burgers

French Fries

Winner: JTown’s Grill

Finalists: Fat City Steak and Grill House, TJ’s Burgers

Wings

Winner: JTown’s Grill

Finalists: Wings to Go, Buffalo Wild Wings

Chicken/Chicken Strips

Winner: Slim Chickens

Finalists: Southern Chef, JTown’s Grill 

BBQ Sandwich

Winner: Blue Ember Smokehouse

Finalists: Demo’s Smokehouse, Southern BBQ

BBQ Ribs

Winner: Blue Ember Smokehouse

Finalists: Demo’s Smokehouse, Que 49 

Steak

Winner: Omar’s Uptown

Finalists: 501 Steakhouse, Texas Roadhouse 

Seafood

Winner: Pier 88

Finalists: Delta Crawfish, 501 Steakhouse

Pizza

Winner: Lost Pizza Co.

Finalists: Upper Crust, Pastaria 49 

Salad

Winner: Newk’s

Finalists: Salad Station, Lost Pizza Co.

Sushi

Winner: Bamboo

Finalists: Sumo, Hiro 

Caterer

Winner: Biscuits & Grace

Finalists: All Events Catering, The Parsonage

Chef

Winner: Omar Barry (Omar’s Uptown)

Finalists: John Myers (The Parsonage), 

Chef Tony Avanzare (La Bocca Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria)

Wedding Registry

Winner: Full Sun Gifts

Finalists: Dillard’s, Target

Wedding Cake

Winner: Abby Cakes

Finalists: Here We Crumb, Sandy’s Mexican Bakery 

Wedding Venue

Winner: Houston’s

Finalists: The Silos, Harmony Gardens

Wedding Dress Store

Winner: Jessica’s Bridal

Finalist: Emma & Kate’s 

Tuxedo Shop

Winner: Men in Black

Finalist: Men’s Wearhouse 

Wedding Rings

Winner: Sissy’s Log Cabin

Finalists: Pagan’s Jewelry, Georgeous Custom Jewelry

Wedding Photographer

Winner: James Bickham Visuals

Finalists: Ryanne O’Donnell Richardson, Amy Reeves

Wedding Videographer

Winner: James Bickham Visuals

Finalists: Knight Productions, Grant Keller

Wedding Planner

Winner: Samantha McFadden (Planned by Sam)

Finalists: Betsy Smith (I Do Wedding Planner), Silk & Thistle

Pet Boarding

Winner: Hounds Hideaway

Finalists: Magnolia Dog Ranch, Pawliday Inn

Pet Grooming

Winner: Hounds Hideaway

Finalists: Scallywags, Bonesboro

Pet Food/Supply

Winner: Hollywood Feed

Finalists: Petco, Petsmart

Doggy Daycare

Winner: Hounds Hideaway

Finalists: Magnolia Dog Ranch, Bonesboro 

Veterinarian 

Winner: Dr. Mark Lawrence (Woodsprings Animal Hospital) 

Finalists: Dr. Kevin Reed (VetCare), Dr. Sarrah Owens (Cato)

Agricultural Equipment Supplier

Winner: Greenway

Finalists: Quality Farm Supply, Tractor Supply

Agricultural Lender

Winner: Farm Credit Mid-America

Finalists: First National Bank, Rabo Agrifinance

Chiropractor

Winner: Dr. Danielle Craig (Haven Chiropractic)

Finalists: Dr. Amy McKee, Dr.  Jason Sherrod 

General Dentistry

Winner: Dr. Shane Smith

Finalists: Dr. Troy Bartels, Dr. Damon Wright

Cosmetic Dentistry

Winner: Dr. John Rowe (Rowe and Rowe Smile Studio)

Finalists: Dr. Shane Smith, Dr. Emily Gairhan

Oral Surgeon

Winner: Dr. Matt McDonough (Northeast Arkansas Center for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) 

Finalists: Dr. James Phillips, Dr. Bryan Darling 

Pediatric Dentist

Winner: Dr. Jennifer Daniel (LEAP)

Finalists: Dr. Summer Tyson, Dr. Ken Wood 

Orthodontist

Winner: Dr. Kelly-Gwynne Fergus (Fergus Orthodontics)

Finalists: Dr. Kolin Weaver (Weaver Orthodontics), Dr. Savanah Stewart (Stewart Orthodontic Studio)

Dermatologist

Winner: Dr. Adam Sills (Sills Dermatology)

Finalists: Dr. Mallory Hurst (St. Bernards), Dr. Colton Nielson (St. Bernards) 

Eye Surgery Center

Winner: Vision Care Center

Finalists: Southern Eye Associates, Arkansas Eye Site

Mental Health/Counseling Services

Winner: Renew Mental Health

Finalists: Families Inc., St. Bernards Behavioral Health

Occupational Therapist

Winner: Jennifer Garner (Jumping Jelly Beans Pediatric Therapy) 

Finalists: Brandy Stelle (Playtime Therapy), Teddy Dodd (St. Bernards) 

Physical Therapist

Winner: Carly Swain (St. Bernards Sports Medicine)

Finalists: Jason Garner (Jumping Jelly Beans), Tracy Jones

Speech Therapist

Winner: Mary Hannah Pulliam (Miracle Kids)

Finalists: Rachel Johnson (KidSpot), Lori Malone (Sensational Kids)

Cardiologist

Winner: Dr. Devi Nair 

(St. Bernards Heart & Vascular)

Finalists: Dr. Brian Bailey (St. Bernards Heart & Vascular), Dr. Matt Haustein (NEA Baptist)

Optometrist

Winner: Dr. Courtney Hoffman (Visionary Eye Care) 

Finalists: Dr. Matt Hoffman (Visionary Eye Care), Dr. Jerry Young (Vision Care Center) 

Ophthalmologist

Winner: Dr. Thomas Stank (Southern Eye Associates)

Finalists: Dr. Thomas Nix (NEA Baptist), Dr. Matthew Margolis (Southern Eye Associates)

Oncologist

Winner: Dr. Isam Abdel-Karim (St. Bernards)

Finalists: Dr. Carrol Scroggins (NEA Baptist), Dr. Mazen Khalil (St. Bernards)

Ultrasound Clinic

Winner: Sneak A Peek Ultrasound

Finalists: St. Bernards Imaging Center, Peek-A-Boo

OB-GYN

Winner: Dr. Serena Vance (OB/GYN & Associates)

Finalists: Dr. Jackie Conger (OB/GYN & Associates), Dr. Norbert Delacey (NEA Baptist)

Orthopedic Physician

Winner: Dr. Spencer Guinn (JOSM)

Finalists: Dr. Brian Dickson (JOSM), Dr. Jason Brandt (NEA Baptist)

Family Practice Physician

Winner: Dr. Scott Hoke (NEA Baptist Woodsprings)

Finalists: Dr. Darrel Ragland (St. Bernards), Dr. Craig McDaniel (Family Physicians)

Plastic Surgeon

Winner: Dr. Tomasz Majewski (Majewski Plastic Surgery)

Finalist: Dr. Brian Epperson (AMMC)

Pediatrician

Winner: Dr. Kris Nwokeji (KION Pediatrics)

Finalists: Dr. Jane Sneed (The Children’s Clinic), Dr. Kevin Rouse (The Children’s Clinic)

Pharmacy

Winner: Garner Family Pharmacy

Finalists: The Medicine Shoppe, Camp’s Medical Pharmacy

Home Health Agency

Winner: St. Bernards Home Health

Finalists: AllCare Home Care, 1st Choice Home Care

Home Health Supply Store

Winner: Southern Home Health

Finalists: Delta Medical Supply, Woodsprings Pharmacy & Home Medical

Hospice Agency

Winner: St. Bernards Hospice

Finalists: Dierksen Hospice, Elite Hospice

Physical Rehab Services

Winner: Jonesboro Orthopaedics Sports Medicine

Finalists: St. Bernards Sports Medicine, Encompass 

Assisted Living Center

Winner: St. Bernards Village

Finalists: St Bernards Villa, Grace Ridge Inc.

Weight Loss Center

Winner: Downtown Medicine and Spa

Finalists: McClurkan Clinic, St. Bernards Weight Loss

Health/Fitness Club

Winner: St. Bernards Health & Wellness

Finalists: The Trim Gym, AR Muscle

Yoga Studio

Winner: Nirvana

Finalists: Soul Shine, Eastern Livity

Yoga Instructor

Winner: Amy McKee (Soul Shine)

Finalists: Holland LeDelia Taylor-Steinberg (Eastern Livity), Jamie Couch (Soul Shine)

Ambulance Service

Winner: Emerson

Finalist: Medic One

New Car Dealership

Winner: Central Chevrolet

Finalists: Cavenaugh Ford/Lincoln, Honda of Jonesboro

Used Car Dealership

Winner: NEBO Auto

Finalists: Bayird Pre-Owned, Central Chevrolet

Auto Body Repair

Winner: Xtreme Auto Repair & Sales of NEA

Finalists: Collision Repair, Joe Hudson Collision Center

Auto Tire Service

Winner: Gateway Tire and Service Center

Finalists: Plaza Tire, Joe’s Tire & Auto

Auto Maintenance and Care

Winner: Gateway Tire and Service Center

Finalists: Auto Clinic of Jonesboro, Joe’s Tire & Auto

Car Wash

Winner: Tommy’s Express Car Wash

Finalists: Tidal Wave Auto Spa, Rhino Car Wash

Auto and Home Glass Repair/Replacement

Winner: Union Glass

Finalists: S&S Glass, The Glass Shop

Oil Change

Winner: Gateway Tire and Service Center

Finalists: Express Mobile Lube, Mr. Fast Lube

Truck Accessories

Winner: Russell’s Truck Accessories

Finalists: NEA Performance, Parrish Automotive

Window Tinting

Winner: Supertints

Finalists: The Tint Shop, Eclipse Tinting

Attorney

Winner: Lance Owens

Finalists: Mark Rees, Chad Oldham

Law Firm

Winner: OMG Law Firm

Finalists: Rees Law Firm, Gardner Milner PLLC

Bank

Winner: First Community Bank

Finalists: Signature Bank, Centennial Bank

Brokerage Firm

Winner: Benjamin Edwards

Finalists: Stephens Inc., Merrill Lynch

Financial Planner

Winner: Bryan McCormick (Edward Jones)

Finalists: Clay Young (Merrill Lynch), Kevin Pulliam (Sharp Financial) 

Mortgage Lender

Winner: Addi Bergi (Motto Mortgage)

Finalists: Jelena Veteto (First Community Bank), Mary Tucker (First Financial Mortgage)

Title Company

Winner: Nix Title

Finalists: Professional Title, Lenders Title

Tax Service

Winner: Thomas, Speight & Noble

Finalists: The Ledger Company, Garland and Greenwood

CPA/Accountant

Winner: Brent G. Cassidy

Finalists: Jeff Wicker (Thomas Speight & Noble), Matt Clark (Goad & Company)

Insurance Agency

Winner: Farm Bureau

Finalists: Goosehead Insurance, The Pruitt Agency

Insurance Agent

Winner: David Kerley (Shelter)

Finalists: Johnny Sweet (Pruitt Agency), Dylan Green (Goosehead Insurance)

Employment Agency

Winner: AID Temporary Services

Finalists: Express Employment Professionals, Productive Staffing

Best Employer (Fewer Than 50 Employees)

Winner: Renew Mental Health and Wellness

Finalists:  Tekla Research, OMG Law Firm

Best Employer (More Than 50 Employees)

Winner: St. Bernards Hospital

Finalists: Gearhead Outfitters, Hytrol 

Marketing/Ad Agency

Winner: The Solutions Group

Finalists: Enhanced By Ellie, Polish 

Sign Company

Winner: Gibson’s Sign Mart

Finalists: Jonesboro Sign Company, Crenshaw Signs

Event Planner

Winner: Samantha McFadden (Planned by Sam)

Finalists: Betsy Smith, NEA As You Wish

Health Care Apparel

Winner: Healthwear Inc.

Finalist: NEA Uniforms, Running Threads

Florist

Winner: Bearded Bouquet

Finalists: Posey Peddler, Generations Floral Company

Dry Cleaners

Winner: West’s Dry Cleaning

Finalist: Magic Touch

Funeral Home

Winner: Emerson Funeral Home

Finalists: Gregg-Langford, Roller Farmers Union

Travel Agency

Winner: Jonesboro Travel, Cruise and Tour

Finalists: Simply Magical Vacations by Kasey Braswell, Take the Vacation (Van Provence) 

Daycare

Winner: Discovery Island

Finalists: Kids Kingdom Child Care Center, Miracle Kids Success Academy

Barber Shop

Winner: Sport Clips

Finalists: Black Rose Barber Shop, Ideal Barber Shop

Hair Salon

Winner: Body Indulgence

Finalists: Beautiful You, Jagged Edge

Nail Salon

Winner: Nailholic

Finalists: Amy Nail, Diva Nails

Tanning Salon

Winner: Glo Tanning

Finalists: Palm Beach Tan, Club Tan

Spa

Winner: Downtown Medicine and Spa

Finalists: Body Indulgence, Eden Medical Spa

Aesthetician

Winner: Kelsey Owens (Downtown Medicine and Spa)

Finalists: Addie Arnold (Renewal Beauty), Karen Griffin (Body Indulgence)

Massage Therapist

Winner: Staci Dickson (Downtown Medicine and Spa)

Finalists: Stascha Imhoff (Mohsta Lyfe), Lisa Vest (Body Indulgence)

Personal Trainer

Winner: Callie Talley (Griffin Training Center)

Finalists: Price Harrell (The Trim Gym), Breanna Hamilton (The Trim Gym)

Tattoo Artist

Winner: Luke Combs (Wild Rose Tattoo)

Finalists: Freddie Bowers (Ritual Arts Tattoo), Shannon Caples (Wild Rose Tattoo)

Hotel

Winner: Embassy Suites by Hilton Jonesboro

Finalists: Hilton Garden Inn, The Hotel at Huntington Square

Pawn Shop

Winner: United Pawn Brokers

Finalists: Express Pawn, Jim’s Pawn

Apartment Community

Winner: Urban Loft Company

Finalists: The Reserve at Sage Meadows, The Landing at Greensboro Village

Retirement Community

Winner: St. Bernards Village

Finalists: Southwind Heights, Liberty Park

Golf Course

Winner: Sage Meadows Golf Course

Finalists: Jonesboro Country Club, Ridgepointe Country Club

Lawncare and Landscaping

Winner: Tosh Lawncare

Finalists: Bennett’s Landscaping, Ground Crew

Commercial/Residential Cleaning Service

Winner: Sol’s Enterprises

Finalists: Swept Away, Jonesboro Cleaning Service

Nursery and Garden Center

Winner: Mid-South Nursery

Finalists: Bennett’s Landscaping, All Scapes Irrigation and Lawncare 

Pest Control

Winner: Adam’s Pest Control

Finalists: ACME Pest Management, Superior Termite and Pest

Roofing Company

Winner: Roof Raiders

Finalists: Jonesboro Roofing Company, Redmond Roofing  

Fence Company

Winner: Dacus Fence

Finalists: Round Tuit Fencing, Red Beard Fencing

Carpet Cleaning Service

Winner: Washed New

Finalists: Jim Heath Floor Care, Wooldridge Floor Cleaning

Flooring Store

Winner: Law’s Flooring & Rugs

Finalists: Ajax Floor Center, Barton’s 

A/C and Heating Services

Winner: Mohr Air Conditioning

Finalists: Holladay Air Conditioning, Temp Docs

Plumbing Services

Winner: Chris West Plumbing

Finalists: Adams & Cooper, Professional Pluming Solutions

Electrician Services

Winner: Owens Electric

Finalists: Mink Electric, Springle Electric

Garage Door Company

Winner: Jonesboro Overhead Door/Tri County

Finalists: Ditta Door, Diagnostic Overhead Door

Interior Designer

Winner: Kerri Felts (Interior Design Plus)

Finalists: Kim Biggs (The Vibe), MG Meyering (Interiors by Design)

Moving Company

Winner: Smith Moving Company

Finalists: The Moving Company, Harring Enterprises

Commercial/Residential Painter

Winner: Bibiano’s Painting

Finalists: Bethune Painting, Frank’s Painting

Home Furniture Store

Winner: Gamble’s Home Furnishings

Finalists: Harris Furniture, Hank’s Fine Furniture

Commercial Furniture Store

Winner: Allied Corporate Furniture

Finalists: Gamble’s Home Furnishings, Office Max

Office Equipment

Winner: Forrest Office Machines

Finalists: RJ Young, Office Max

Internet Provider

Winner: Ritter/RightFiber

Finalists: Empower (Craighead Electric), Optimum 

Tech Support/IT

Winner: Kalmer Solutions

Finalists: Pinnacle IT, K13 Computers

Packing/Shipping Store

Winner: PakMail

Finalists: UPS, Pack & Ship

Print Shop

Winner: PakMail

Finalists: Passmore Printing, Art Advertising

Real Estate Firm

Winner: Century 21 Portfolio

Finalists: Jonesboro Realty Company, New Horizon Real Estate

Realtor

Winner: Abby Lee (ERA Doty)

Finalists: Josh Olson (Jonesboro Realty Company), Jordan Nunnally (Century 21 Portfolio)

Home Inspector

Winner: Daniel Engelken (Eagle Eye Home Inspections)

Finalists: Kyle Franzen (Pillar to Post), Derek Lawson (Cornerstone)

Architect

Winner: Tim Cooper (Cooper Mixon Architects)

Finalists: John Mixon (Cooper Mixon Architects), Kyle Cook (Brackett-Krennerich & Associates) 

Home Builder

Winner: Derek Daniels 

Finalists: Mark Morris, Homes by Matt & Casey Jones

Commercial Builder

Winner: Construction Network Inc.

Finalists: Ramson’s Construction, Bailey Contractors Inc.

Pool/Spa Builder

Winner: Talullah Pools Inc.

Finalists: Aloha Pools, Jacuzzi Hot Tubs of Jonesboro

Pool Supply/Maintenance

Winner: Talullah Pools Inc.

Finalists: Aloha Pools, Environments 

Self-Storage

Winner: Dacus Mini-Warehouses

Finalists: All Climate Self Storage, Strawfloor Self Storage

Appliance Repair

Winner: Strong Arm

Finalists: Sergeant’s Appliance Repair, Appliance 911

Appliance Retail Store

Winner: Tucker’s Appliance

Finalists: Metro Appliance, Lowe’s 

Antiques Store

Winner: The Fancy Attic

Finalists: Fabulous Finds (49 South), Double B Vintage Market

Thrift Store

Winner: Abilities Unlimited

Finalists: Goodwill, Second Home Shoppe

Gift Shop

Winner: Full Sun Gifts

Finalists: June’s Hallmark, Bearded Bouquet 

Baby Registry

Winner: Livi Littles

Finalists: Cutie Patootie, Target 

Music Supply Store

Winner: Back Beat Music

Finalists: All-Star Music, Mr. Crisso’s Music Shop

Trophies and Awards

Winner: Crown Trophy

Finalists: Mr. Trophy, NEA Trophies/Lyons Engraving

Jeweler

Winner: Sissy’s Log Cabin

Finalists: Pagan’s Jewelry, Georgeous Custom Jewelry 

Battery Center

Winner: Battery Outfitters

Finalists: Interstate All Battery, Battery Warehouse

Eye Wear

Winner: Hilltop Eyecare

Finalists: Elite Eye, Vision Care Center

Home Décor

Winner: Gamble’s Home Furnishings

Finalists: HomeGoods, Kirkland’s 

Mattress Store

Winner: Gamble’s Home Furnishings

Finalists: Mattress King, Hank’s Fine Furniture

Fashion Accessories

Winner: Honey & Hope Boutique

Finalists: The Refinery, Dillard’s

Women’s Clothing

Winner: Backroad Social Trade Co.

Finalists: The Refinery, Steamroller Blues

Women’s Shoes

Winner: Dillard’s

Finalists: Honey & Hope Boutique, The Refinery

Men’s Clothing

Winner: Gearhead Outfitters

Finalists: Dillard’s, The Buckle

Men’s Shoes

Winner: Gearhead Outfitters

Finalists: Dillard’s, Academy Sports

Children’s Clothing/Boutique

Winner: Livi Littles

Finalists: Cutie Patootie, Once Upon a Child

Children’s Shoes

Winner: Cutie Patootie

Finalists: Livi Littles, Dillard’s

Resale/Consignment Clothing Store

Winner: Talk of the Town

Finalists: Once Upon a Child, Plato’s Closet

Screen Printer/Shirt Designer

Winner: Running Threads

Finalists: Elite Graphics, Fat City Apparel 

Sporting Goods Store

Winner: Academy Sports

Finalists: Brooks Golf, Play it Again Sports

Outdoor/Hunting Store

Winner: DNW Outdoors

Finalists: Academy Sports, Gearhead Outfitters

Motorcycle/ATV Store

Winner: Jonesboro Cycle & ATV

Finalists: Harley Davidson of Jonesboro, Big Bore Bikes

Family Entertainment Venue

Winner: Hijinx

Finalists: Divots Golf, Ultimate Air

Children’s Birthday Party Venue

Winner: Jonesboro Gymnastics Academy

Finalists: Hijinx, Little Lattes Play Cafe

Sports Training Program for Kids

Winner: Ralvis Training Center

Finalists: Jets Aquatic Club, Shark Wave Aquatic Team (SWAT)

Dance Studio

Winner: Erin’s Dance Academy

Finalists: The Foundation of Arts, CMDS Collective

Tutoring Service

Winner: Clark’s Tutoring

Finalists: Apple Group, TLC 

Live Entertainment Venue

Winner: Brickhouse Grill

Finalists: First National Bank Arena, The Lounge

Art Gallery

Winner: Sara Howell Art Studio

Finalists: Bradbury Art Museum, The Foundation of Arts

Artist

Winner: Sara Howell

Finalists: Braden Walls, Angie Jones

Band/Musician

Winner: Greasy Tree

Finalists: Delaney Taylor, Don Howard

Radio Station

Winner: 107.9 KFIN

Finalists: 104.9 The Fox, 95.9 The Wolf 

Radio Personality

Winner: Ellie Stafford Smith (Jonesboro Radio Group)

Finalists: Brandon Baxter (EAB), Trey Stafford (Jonesboro Radio Group)

TV Station

Winner: KAIT 8

Finalist: KJNB

TV Personality

Winner: Ryan Vaughan

Finalists: Diana Davis, Aaron Castleberry

Photographer

Winner: Melissa Donner Photography

Finalists: James Bickham Visuals, Amy Reeves Photography

Elected Official

Winner: Mayor Harold Copenhaver

Finalists: Judge Cindy Thyer, Chris Gibson (Councilman) 

Private School

Winner: Blessed Sacrament School

Finalists: Ridgefield Christian School, Montessori of Jonesboro 

Public School District

Winner: Jonesboro Public Schools

Finalists: Valley View Public Schools, Nettleton Public Schools

School Administrator

Winner: Sandy McCall (Brookland Elementary Principal)

Finalists: Trey Harding (JPS Athletic Director), Dr. Kim Wilbanks (JPS Superintendent)

Teacher

Winner: Shellie McMorries (Brookland)

Finalists: Regina Wagster (Blessed Sacrament), Breigh Earnhardt (Westside)

Coach

Winner: Ryan Salami (ASU Cheer)

Finalists: Brandon Charitat (Jets Aquatic Club), Bobby Gross (Brookland)

Local Festival

Winner: Oasis Arts & Eats 

Finalists: Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Fest, Blessed Sacrament Fall Festival

Local Park

Winner: Craighead Forest Park

Finalists: Miracle League Park, Joe Mack Campbell Park

Nonprofit Organization

Winner: Magnolia Mental Health

Finalists: CASA, NEA Humane Society

Fundraising Event

Winner: Junior Auxiliary of Jonesboro Charity Ball

Finalists: CASA Golf Tournament, St. Bernards Triple Swing