Announcing the 2023 Readers' Choice Awards Winners
Announcing the 2023 Readers' Choice Awards Winners
Overall Restaurant
501 Steakhouse
FINALISTS: JTown’s Grill, Omar’s Uptown
American Food Restaurant
JTown’s Grill
FINALISTS: Fat City Steak & Grill House, 501 Steakhouse
Deli
Munchy’s
FINALISTS: The Honey Baked Ham Company, Newk’s Eatery
Italian Restaurant
Pastaria 49
FINALISTS: Lazzari Italian Oven, Olive Garden
Chinese Restaurant
Oriental Express
FINALISTS: Hong Kong Restaurant, Tokyo House
Japanese Restaurant
Sumo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
FINALISTS: Fuji Japanese Steakhouse, Rice Box
Mexican Restaurant
Los Arcos Mexican Cuisine
FINALISTS: Papitos, Casa Blanca Mexican Grill
Ethnic Restaurant
Mai Pai Thai Cuisine
FINALISTS: Curry Leaf Indian Cuisine, Pella Café Greek and Mediterranean Cuisine
Barbecue Restaurant
Que 49 Smokehouse
FINALISTS: Demo’s BBQ & Smokehouse, Blue Ember Smokehouse
Family Friendly Restaurant
Fat City Steak & Grill House
FINALISTS: The Social, JTown’s Grill
Romantic Restaurant
Omar’s Uptown
FINALISTS: 501 Steakhouse, Lazzari Italian Oven
New Restaurant (opened in 2022 or later)
Blue Ember Smokehouse
FINALISTS: Uncle Taco, Casa Blanca Mexican Grill
Coffee House
Shadrachs Coffee
FINALISTS: IV Kings Coffee, Story Coffee House
Breakfast
Fat City Steak & Grill House
FINALISTS: The Parsonage, Eggcellent Cafe
Brunch
The Parsonage
FINALISTS: Jtown’s Grill, The Social
Business Lunch
Sue’s Kitchen Express
FINALISTS: The Parsonage, Newk’s Eatery
Plate Lunch
Sue’s Kitchen Express
FINALISTS: Gina’s Place, Gee Street Kitchen
Buffet
Chef’s In
FINALISTS: Ron’s Catfish, Golden Corral
Fast Food/Quick Service Restaurant
Chick-fil-A
FINALISTS: Newk’s Eatery, Slim Chickens
Food Truck
Partovi’s Gyros & Falafel
FINALISTS: Trauma Hogs BBQ, Auntie Anne’s
Bakery
Southern Confections
FINALISTS: Abby Cakes, Gigi’s Cupcakes
Hamburger
JTown’s Grill
FINALISTS: TJ’s Burgers, BA Burrito
French Fries
JTown’s Grill
FINALISTS: Five Guys, TJ’s Burgers
Wings
Wings to Go
FINALISTS: JTown’s Grill, Wing Stop
Chicken / Chicken Strips
Slim Chickens
FINALISTS: Guthrie’s Chicken, Chick-fil-A
BBQ Sandwich
Que 49 Smokehouse
FINALISTS: Demo’s BBQ & Smokehouse, Blue Ember Smokehouse
BBQ Ribs
Que 49 Smokehouse
FINALISTS: Demo’s BBQ & Smokehouse, Blue Ember Smokehouse
Steak
501 Steakhouse
FINALISTS: Omar’s Uptown, Texas Roadhouse
Seafood
Pier 88
FINALISTS: Red Lobster, 501 Steakhouse
Pizza
Lost Pizza Co.
FINALISTS: Pizza Chef, 1812 Pizza
Salad
Newk’s Eatery
FINALISTS: Salad Station, Upper Crust Pizza Company
Dessert
Southern Confections
FINALISTS: Nothing Bundt Cakes, Gigi’s Cupcakes
Frozen Dessert
Andy’s Frozen Custard
FINALISTS: Local Culture, Lolly Gourmet Pops
Sushi
Sumo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
FINALISTS: Hiro Japanese Cuisine, Rice Box
Caterer
All Events Catering/Bistro on the Ridge
FINALISTS: JTown’s Grill, Trauma Hogs BBQ
Chef
Omar Barry (Omar’s Uptown)
FINALISTS: John Myers (The Parsonage), Dana Lamel (Pastaria 49)
Wedding Registry
The Everyday Chef
FINALISTS: Target, Dillard’s
Wedding Cake
Abby Cakes
FINALISTS: Southern Confections, Gigi’s Cupcakes
Wedding Venue
Houston’s
FINALISTS: The Silos, The Glass Factory
Wedding Dress Store
Jessica’s Bridal and Formal
FINALISTS: Emma & Kait’s Bridal and Formal Boutique, David’s Bridal
Tuxedo Shop
Men N’ Black Tuxedos
FINALISTS: Men’s Wearhouse, David’s Bridal
Wedding Rings
Sissy’s Log Cabin
FINALISTS: Pagan’s Jewelry, Georgeous Custom Jewelry Designs
Wedding Photographer
James Bickham
FINALISTS: Melissa Donner, Ryanne O’Donnell
Wedding Videographer
James Bickham
FINALISTS: Knight Productions, Abby Baker
Wedding Planner
Samantha McFadden
FINALISTS: Betsy Smith, Bridgette Arnold
Pet Boarding
Hounds Hideaway
FINALISTS: Magnolia Dog Ranch, Bonesboro Dog Daycare & Boarding
Pet Grooming
Pet Quarters
FINALISTS: Hounds’ Hideaway, Boss Dog Grooming & Boarding
Pet Food & Supply
Hollywood Feed
FINALISTS: Petsmart, Petco
Doggy Daycare
Hounds Hideaway
FINALISTS: Magnolia Dog Ranch, Bonesboro Dog Daycare & Boarding
Veterinarian
Dr. Mark Lawrence (Woodsprings Animal Clinic)
FINALISTS: Dr. Archie Ryan (Southwest Drive Animal Clinic), Dr. Sarah Owens (Cato Pet Hospital)
Agricultural Equipment Supplier
Greenway Equipment
FINALISTS: Cox Implement, Tractor Supply Company
Agricultural Lender
Farm Credit MidAmerica
FINALISTS: First National Bank, Rabo AgriFinance
Chiropractor
Dr. Andy Snider (Snider Performance + Spine)
FINALISTS: Dr. Jason Sherrod (Sherrod Chiropractic), Dr. Chris Curtis (Curtis Chiropractic and Wellness)
General Dentistry
Dr. Kristy Rowe (Rowe & Rowe Smile Studio)
FINALISTS: Dr. Heather Southard (Southard Family Dentistry), Dr. Emily Gairhan (Gairhan Dental Care)
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dr. John Rowe (Rowe & Rowe Smile Studio)
FINALISTS: Dr. Shane Smith (Shane Smith Family Dental Care), Dr. Ethan Leonard (Woodruff Family Dental)
Orthodontist
Dr. Kelly-Gwynne Fergus (Fergus Orthodontics)
FINALISTS: Dr. Kolin Weaver (Weaver Orthodontics), Dr. Andrea Baumann (Westrock Orthodontics)
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Summer Tyson
(Jonesboro Pediatric Dental Group)
FINALISTS: Dr. Missee Harris-Kemp (Children’s Dental Clinic of Jonesboro), Dr. Ken Wood (Children’s Dentistry)
Dermatologist
Dr. Adam Sills
(Sills Dermatology)
FINALISTS: Dr. Mallory Hurst (St. Bernards Healthcare), Dr. Colton Nielson (St. Bernards Healthcare)
Eye Care
Dr. Cade Wilson
(Elite Eye Care and Optical)
FINALISTS: Dr. Courtney Hoffman (Visionary Eye Care), Dr. Michael Killough (Vision Care Consultants)
Eye Surgery Center
Southern Eye Associates
FINALISTS: Vision Care Center, Elite Eye Care & Optical
Mental Health/Counseling Services
Renew Mental Health
& Wellness
FINALISTS: Families Inc., Alleviant Health Care Centers
Occupational Therapist
Melanie Clark (Miracle Kids Success Academy)
FINALISTS: Savannah Agee (St. Bernards Rehabilitation Services), Terry Dodd (St. Bernards Rehabilitation Services)
Physical Therapist
Carly Tennison (St. Bernards Sports Medicine)
FINALISTS: Andy Shatley (St. Bernards Sports Medicine), Tracy Jones (Tracy Jones Physical Therapy)
Speech Therapist
Brooke Gaston (Hands on Learning Therapy Services)
FINALISTS: Lori Malone (Sensational Kids), Courtney Wheeler (CME Inc.)
Cardiologist
Dr. Devi Nair (St. Bernards Heart & Vascular)
FINALISTS: Dr. Michael Isaacson (NEA Baptist), Dr. Barry Tedder (St. Bernards Heart & Vascular)
OB/GYN
Dr. Drew Dunham (St. Bernards OB-GYN Associates)
FINALISTS: Dr. Norbert Delacey (NEA Baptist), Dr. Michael Ketcham (NEA Baptist)
Orthopedic Physician
Dr. Jeremy Swymm (JOSM)
FINALISTS: Dr. Jason Brandt (NEA Baptist), Dr. Brian Dickson (JOSM)
Family Practice Physician
Dr. Scott Hoke (NEA Baptist)
FINALISTS: Dr. Darrell Ragland (St. Bernards First Care), Dr. Craig McDaniel (Family Physicians of Jonesboro)
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. W. Tomasz Majewski (Majewski Plastic Surgery and Spa)
FINALISTS: Dr. Nolan Jaegar (St. Bernards Healthcare), Dr. Scott Epperson (Paragould Plastic Surgery)
Pediatrician
Dr. Kris Nwokeji (KION Pediatrics)
FINALISTS: Dr. Jane Sneed (The Children’s Clinic), Dr. Lowery Beck (Apache Drive Children’s Clinic)
Pharmacy
Garner Family Pharmacy
FINALISTS: The Medicine Shoppe, Woodsprings Pharmacy & Home Medical
Home Health Agency
St. Bernards Home Health
FINALISTS: Elite Home Health, First Choice Home Care Inc.
Home Health Supply Store
Southern Home Healthcare
FINALISTS: Delta Medical Supply, Affordable Medical
Hospice Agency
St. Bernards Hospice
FINALISTS: Dierksen Hospice, Elite Hospice
Physical Rehabilitative Services
Encompass Health Rehabilitation
FINALISTS: St. Bernards Sports Medicine, NEA Rehabilitation Services
Weight Loss Center
McClurkan Clinic
FINALISTS: NEA Medical Weight Loss, Downtown Medicine and Spa
Health/Fitness Club
The Trim Gym
FINALISTS: St. Bernards Health & Wellness, Workout Anytime
Ambulance Service
Emerson Ambulance Service
FINALIST: Medic One Ambulance
New Car Dealership
Central Dealerships
FINALISTS: Cavenaugh Auto Group, Honda of Jonesboro
Used Car Dealership
Car Choice
FINALISTS: Car Mart, Nebo Auto Center
Auto Body Repair
Stadium Auto Body
FINALISTS: Steve’s Auto Body, Collision Repair
Auto Tire Service
Gateway Tire and Service Center
FINALISTS: Local Tire & Wheels, Plaza Tire Services
Auto Maintenance & Care
Gateway Tire and Service Center
FINALISTS: Joe’s Tire and Auto Service, Express Mobile Lube
Car Wash
Tommy’s Express
FINALISTS: Rhino Car Wash, Take 5
Auto & Home Glass Repair/Replacement
Union Glass Co.
FINALISTS: S&S Glass, Safelite Auto Glass
Oil Change
Gateway Tire & Service Center
FINALISTS: Express Mobile Lube, Take 5
Truck Accessories
Russell’s Truck Accessories
FINALISTS: NEA Performance Plus, DNW
Window Tinting
SuperTints
FINALISTS: The Tint Shop, Eclipse Window Tinting
Attorney
Lance Owens
FINALISTS: Jared Woodard, Chad Oldham
Law Firm
OMG Law Firm
FINALISTS: Stanley + Woodard Law Firm, Waddell, Cole & Jones
Bank
First Community Bank
FINALISTS: Centennial Bank, First Security Bank
Brokerage Firm
Benjamin F. Edwards
FINALISTS: Merrill Lynch, Edward Jones
Financial Planner
Tim Fitzgerald (Benjamin F. Edwards)
FINALISTS: Brian McCormick (Edward Jones), Aimee Shouse (Benjamin F. Edwards)
Mortgage Lender
Jelena Veteto (First Community Bank)
FINALISTS: Mary Tucker (First Financial Mortgage), Jason Cowgill (Nations Lending)
CPA/Accountant
Brent Cassady (Brent G. Cassady, CPA)
FINALISTS: Joe Wheeler (Garland & Greenwood), Jeff Wicker (Thomas, Speight and Noble)
Insurance Agency
Farm Bureau Insurance
FINALISTS: State Farm, Selby Insurance
Insurance Agent
Catherine Dillon (State Farm)
FINALISTS: Tony Selby (Selby Insurance), Blake Rogers (Shelter Insurance)
Florist
Bearded Bouquet
FINALISTS: Posey Peddler, Cooksey’s Flower Shop
Dry Cleaners
West’s Dry Cleaners
FINALIST: Magic Touch
Funeral Home
Emerson Funeral Home
FINALISTS: Gregg Langford-Bookout Funeral Home, Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
Travel Agency
Jonesboro Travel, Cruise & Tour
FINALISTS: The Bettis Adventures, Anywhere But Here
Day Care
Discovery Island Learning Center
FINALISTS: St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School, Kids Kingdom Child Care Center
Barber Shop
Black Rose Barber Co.
FINALISTS: Sports Clips, Caribbean Cuts
Hair Salon
Gratitude Hair and Nail Salon
FINALISTS: VANSTONE Salon & Med Spa, Friends & Company
Nail Salon
Amy Nails
FINALISTS: Ivy Nails Lounge, Valentine Nails
Tanning Salon
Palm Beach Tan
FINALISTS: Club Tan, The Basic Bee Spa
Spa
Body Indulgence Spa & Boutique
FINALISTS: Downtown Medicine and Spa, Eden Medical Spa & Boutique
Aesthetician
Megan Lamb (Esthetique)
FINALISTS: Melissa Alonso (The Basic Bee Spa), Karen Griffin (Body Indulgence)
Massage Therapist
Stacha Imhoff (Mohsta Lyf Massage and Wellness)
FINALISTS: Staci Dickson (Downtown Medicine and Spa), Sherri Merriman (Body Indulgence)
Personal Trainer
Callie Talley
(Griffin Training Center)
FINALISTS: Kara Fowler (St. Bernards Health & Wellness), Price Harell (The Trim Gym)
Tattoo Artist
Freddie Bowers
(Black Arrow Tattoo)
FINALISTS: Luke Combs (Wild Rose Tattoo), Shannon Caples (Wild Rose Tattoo)
Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Red Wolf Convection Center
FINALISTS: Intersect 311, Hilton Garden Inn
Pawn Shop
United Pawnbrokers
FINALISTS: Express Pawn Inc., Jim’s Pawn Shop
Apartment Community
The Reserve at Sage Meadows
FINALISTS: Willow Creek, The Landing at Greensborough Village
Retirement Community
St. Bernards Village
FINALISTS: The Bungalows at Jonesboro, SouthWind Heights
Golf Course
Sage Meadows Country Club
FINALISTS: Jonesboro Country Club, RidgePointe Country Club
Lawn Care & Landscaping
Tosh Lawn Care
FINALISTS: Clayton Outdoor Services, All Scapes Irrigation Lawncare & Nursery
Commercial/Residential Cleaning Service
Sol’s Enterprises
FINALISTS: Swept Away, C&C Cleaning Services
Nursery and Garden Center
Mid-South Nursery and Greenhouses
FINALISTS: Bennett’s Landscape and Design Company, Hughey’s Nursery & Landscaping
Pest Control
Adams Pest Control
FINALISTS: All-American Pest Control, Terminix
Roofing Company
Roof Raiders
FINALISTS: Jonesboro Roofing Company, Southern Roofing and Restoration
Home Improvement Store
Lowe’s Home Improvement
FINALISTS: Home Depot, Ditta ACE Hardware
Fence Company
Dacus Fence Company
FINALISTS: Red Beard Fence, Round TUIT Fencing
Carpet Cleaning Service
Washed New
FINALISTS: Jim Heath’s Floor Care, Elam Enterprises
Flooring Store
Law’s Flooring & Rugs
FINALISTS: Barton’s of Jonesboro, Bob’s Carpet
Air Conditioning and Heating Services
AirToday Heating & Air Conditioning
FINALISTS: Holladay Air Conditioning, ACE Heating & Cooling Inc.
Plumbing Services
Chris West Plumbing
FINALISTS: Adams & Cooper, Knuckles & Sons
Electrician Services
Cossey Electric
FINALISTS: Springle Electric, Owens Electric
Garage Door Company
Ditta Overhead Door
FINALISTS: Jonesboro Overhead Door, Quality Overhead Door
Interior Designer
Interior Designer MG Meyering (Interiors by Design)
FINALISTS: Brittany Sugg, Kim Biggs (The Vibe)
Moving Company
Smith Moving Co.
FINALISTS: The Moving Company, Haring Enterprises
Commercial/Residential Painter
Bethune Painting
FINALISTS: Hernandez Painting, Bibiano Painting
Home Furniture Store
Gamble Home Furnishings
FINALISTS: Hank’s Fine Furniture, Harris Furniture
Commercial Furniture Store
Allied Corporate Furniture
FINALISTS: Gamble Home Furnishings, Hank’s Fine Furniture
Office Equipment
Forrest Office Machines
FINALISTS: Office Depot, Sam’s Club
Packing/Shipping Store
Pak Mail
FINALISTS: Safe Ship, UPS
Print Shop
Pak Mail
FINALISTS: Safe Ship, Art Advertising
Real Estate Firm
Century 21 Portfolio
FINALISTS: Coldwell Banker Village Communities, ERA Doty Real Estate
Realtor
Sonya Sanders (ERA Doty)
FINALISTS: Blair Cook (Coldwell Bankers Village Communities), Chrissie Wright (C21 Portfolio)
Tech Support/IT Services
Kalmer Solutions
FINALISTS: Pinnacle IT, Allied IT
Internet Provider
Right Fiber by Ritter Communications
FINALISTS: AT&T, Empower by Craighead Electric
Architect
Matt Silas (Matt Silas Architect)
FINALISTS: John Mixon (Cooper Mixon Architects), Tim Cooper (Cooper Mixon Architects)
Home Builder
Jim Abel (Jim Abel Homes)
FINALISTS: Mark Morris (Mark Morris Construction), Burt Sugg (Sugg Construction)
Commercial Builder
Construction Network Inc.
FINALISTS: Olympus Construction Inc., Ramsons Inc.
Pool/Spa Builder
Tallulah Pools, Inc.
FINALISTS: Aloha Pools & Spas, Pool Masters
Pool Supply/Maintenance
Tallulah Pools, Inc.
FINALISTS: Aloha Pools & Spas, Environments
Self Storage
Dacus Mini Warehouses
FINALISTS: Halsey Self Storage, Bearcat Storage
Appliance Repair
Strong Arm Services
FINALISTS: Sergeants Repair Service, Appliance 911
Appliance Retail Store
Metro Appliances & More
FINALISTS: Tucker’s Appliances, Lowe’s Home Improvement
Supermarket
Kroger Marketplace
FINALISTS: Harps Food Stores, Aldi
Antiques Store
49 South Antiques & Collectables
FINALISTS: The Fancy Attic, Double B Vintage Market
Thrift Store
Abilities Unlimited
FINALISTS: Goodwill, Second Home Shoppe
Gift Shop
Full Sun Gifts
FINALISTS: June’s Hallmark, Garner Family Pharmacy
Baby Registry
Target
FINALISTS: Full Sun Gifts, Cutie Patootie
Music Supply
Back Beat Music
FINALISTS: All-Star Music, Mr. Crisso’s Music Shop
Trophies & Awards
Mr. Trophy
FINALISTS: Crown Trophy, Brown’s Graduation
Jeweler
Sissy’s Log Cabin
FINALISTS: Georgeous Custom Jewelry Design, Pagan’s Jewelry
Battery Center
Interstate All Battery Center
FINALISTS: Battery Outfitters, Battery Warehouse
Eye Wear
Elite Eye Care & Optical
FINALISTS: Visionary Eye Care, LensMasters
Home Decor
Gamble Home Furnishings
FINALISTS: HomeGoods, Hobby Lobby
Mattress Store
Gamble Home Furnishings
FINALISTS: Hank’s Fine Furniture, Mattress Firm
Fashion Accessories
The Refinery
FINALISTS: Dillard’s, Adara Boutique
Women's Clothing/Boutique
Threads Boutique
FINALISTS: Dillard’s, The Refinery
Women's Shoes
Dillard’s
FINALISTS: Gearhead Outfitters, Adara Boutique
Men's Clothing/Boutique
Dillard’s
FINALISTS: Gearhead Outfitters, DNW Outdoors
Men's Shoes
Dillard’s
FINALISTS: Gearhead Outfitters, DNW Outdoors
Children's Clothing/Boutique
Cutie Patootie
FINALISTS: Kiddly Toes, Dillard’s
Children's Shoes
Kiddly Toes
FINALISTS: Dillard’s, Cutie Patootie
Resale/Consignment Clothing Store
Style Encore
FINALISTS: Plato’s Closet, Once Upon A Child
Screen Printer/Shirt Designer
Running Threads
FINALISTS: Arrow Screen Printing, Elite Graphics
Sporting Goods
Academy Sports & Outdoors
FINALISTS: Play It Again Sports, Gearhead Outfitters
Outdoor/Hunting Store
DNW Outdoors
FINALISTS: Academy Sports & Outdoors, Gearhead Outfitters
Motorcycle/ATV Store
Jonesboro Cycle and ATV
FINALISTS: Harley-Davidson of Jonesboro, Big Bore Bikes
Family Entertainment Venue
Hijinx
FINALISTS: The Social, Huntington Square
Children's Birthday Party Venue
Hijinx
FINALISTS: Jonesboro Gymnastics Academy, The Social
Dance Studio
Christie McNeill Dance Studio
FINALISTS: The Foundation of Arts, Erin’s Dance Academy
Sports Training Program for Kids
Zoned In Sports Academy
FINALISTS: Ralvis Training Center, St. Bernards Sports Training
Tutoring Service
Clark’s Tutoring
FINALISTS: TLC Tutoring, The Apple Group
Live Entertainment Venue
Huntington Square
FINALISTS: JTown’s Grill, Brickhouse Grill
Art Gallery
Sara Howell Art Gallery
FINALISTS: Perspective Gallery + Framing, Bradbury Art Museum
Artist
Sara Howell
FINALISTS: Beau Jones, Kyla Scercy
Band/Musician
The Band Trippp
FINALISTS: Fallen Within, Cory Jackson
Radio Station
104.9 The Fox
FINALISTS: 107.9 KFIN, 100.5 The Eagle
Radio Personality
Trey Stafford
FINALISTS: Brandon Baxter, Kelly Perry
Television Station
KAIT
FINALIST: KJNB
Television Personality
Ryan Vaughan
FINALISTS: Diana Davis, Aaron Castleberry
Photographer
Melissa Donner
FINALISTS: James Bickham, Ryanne O’Donnell
Elected Official
Mayor Harold Copenhaver
FINALISTS: Craighead County Judge Marvin Day, Sen. Dan Sullivan
Private School
Ridgefield Christian School
FINALISTS: Blessed Sacrament School, Crowley’s Ridge Academy
Public School District
Jonesboro Public Schools
FINALISTS: Brookland Public Schools, Valley View School District
School Administrator
Dr. Kim Wilbanks (Jonesboro Public Schools)
FINALISTS: Sandy McCall (Brookland Public Schools), Erin Odom (Jonesboro Public Schools)
Teacher
Karen LeClair (Jonesboro Public Schools)
FINALISTS: Tina Townsley (Jonesboro Public Schools), Paige Allen (Brookland Public Schools)
Coach
Wes Swift (Jonesboro Public Schools)
FINALISTS: Ron Teat (Valley View School District), Steven Hampton (Nettleton Public Schools)
Local Festival
Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival
FINALISTS: Oasis Arts & Eats, Local Fest
Local Park
Craighead Forest Park
FINALISTS: Joe Mack Campbell Park, Miracle League of Jonesboro
Nonprofit Organization
NEA Humane Society
FINALISTS: Magnolia Mental Health, CityYouth
Fundraising Event
Junior Auxiliary of Jonesboro Charity Ball
FINALISTS: Make-A-Wish Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon, St. Bernards Triple Swing