AND THE WINNERS ARE…

Best Overall Restaurant

Winner: JTown’s Grill    

Finalists: 501 Steakhouse, Omar’s Uptown

Best American Food

Winner: JTown’s Grill

Finalists: Lemonade House Grille, Fat City Steak & Grillhouse

Best Deli

Winner: Munchys

Finalists: HoneyBaked Ham, Newk’s

Best Italian Restaurant

Winner: Lazarri Italian Oven

Finalists: Olive Garden, Pastaria 49

Best Chinese Restaurant

Winner: Oriental Express

Finalists: Hong Kong, Chin Chin

Best Japanese Food

Winner: Sumo

Finalists: Fuji, MammaSang

Best Mexican Restaurant

Winner: Los Arcos

Finalists: Casa Blanca, Papitos

Best Tacos

Winner: Tacos 4 Life

Finalists: Los Arcos, Casa Blanca

Best Thai Restaurant

Winner: Mai Pai Thai

Finalists: Spice Girls, Mamma Sang

Best Greek/Mediterranean Restaurant

Winner: Athens

Finalists: Pella Café, Partovi’s

Best Doughnut Shop

Winner: Shipley’s

Finalists: Krispy Kreme, Dunkin’ Donuts

Best Dessert Shop

Winner: DESO Chocolate

Finalists: Southern Confections, Crumbl Cookies

Best BBQ Restaurant

Winner: Demo’s Smokehouse

Finalists: Que 49 Smokehouse, Blue Ember Smokehouse

Best Family Friendly Restaurant

Winner: Gina’s Place

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

Most Romantic Restaurant

Winner: 501 Steakhouse

Finalists: Omar’s Uptown, Lazarri Italian Oven

Best New Restaurant

Winner: Lemonade House Grille

Finalists: KPot, Blue Ember Steakhouse

Best Coffee House

Winner: Shadrachs

Finalists: IV Kings Coffee, 7 Brew

Best Breakfast

Winner: Fat City Steak and Grillhouse

Finalists: Eggsellent Café, Sue’s Kitchen Express

Best Brunch

Winner: The Parsonage

Finalists: JTown’s Grill, The Social

Best Business Lunch

Winner: JTown’s Grill

Finalists: The Parsonage, Fat City Steak and Grillhouse

Best Plate Lunch

Winner: Sue’s Kitchen Express

Finalists: Gina’s Place, Chef’s In

Best Buffet

Winner: Chef’s In

Finalists: Golden Corral, Ron’s Catfish

Best Fast Food/Quick Service Restaurant

Winner: Chick-fil-A

Finalists: Newk’s, Slim Chickens

Best Food Truck

Winner: Spice Girls

Finalists: Tacos Daisy, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels

Best Bakery

Winner: Southern Confections

Finalists: Abby Cakes, Sandy’s Mexican Bakery

Best Hamburger

Winner: JTown’s Grill

Finalists: TJs Burgers, Five Guys

Best French Fries

Winner: JTown’s Grill

Finalists: Five Guys, Lemonade House Grille

Best Wings

Winner: Wings To Go

Finalists: JTown’s Grill, Buffalo Wild Wings

Best Chicken/Chicken Strips

Winner: Guthrie’s

Finalists: Slim Chickens, JTown’s Grill

Best BBQ Sandwich

Winner: Que 49 Smokehouse

Finalists: Demo’s Smokehouse, Blue Ember Smokehouse

Best BBQ Ribs

Winner: Demo’s Smokehouse

Finalists: Que 49 Smokehouse, Blue Ember Smokehouse

Best Steak

Winner: 501 Steakhouse

Finalists: Omar’s Uptown, Texas Roadhouse

Best Seafood

Winner: Pier 88

Finalists: Red Lobster, 501 Steakhouse

Best Pizza

Winner: The Lost Pizza Co.

Finalists: Pizza Chef, Upper Crust

Best Salad

Winner: Newk’s

Finalists: Salad Station, Upper Crust

Best Dessert

Winner: DESO Chocolate

Finalists: Southern Confections, Nothing Bundt Cakes

Best Frozen Dessert

Winner: Andy’s Frozen Custard

Finalists: Local Culture, Lolly’s Gourmet Pops

Best Sushi

Winner: Hiro

Finalists: Sumo, MammaSang

Best Caterer

Winner: Biscuits & Grace

Finalists: All Events Catering, JTown’s Grill

Best Chef

Winner: Omar Barry (Omar’s Uptown)

Finalists: John Myers (The Parsonage), John Williams (Sue’s Kitchen Express)

Best Wedding Registry

Winner: The Everyday Chef

Finalists: Dillard’s, Target

Best Wedding Cake

Winner: Abby Cakes

Finalists: Southern Confections, Jeny’s Cakery

Best Wedding Venue

Winner: The Silos

Finalists: Houston’s, The Gardens at Harmony

Best Wedding Dress Store

Winner: Jessica’s Bridal and Formal

Finalist: Emma & Kait’s

Best Tuxedo Shop

Winner: Men n' Black Tuxedos

Finalist: Men’s Wearhouse

Best Wedding Rings

Winner: Sissy’s Log Cabin

Finalists: Georgeous Custom Jewelry, Pagan’s Jewelers

Best Wedding Photographer

Winner: James Bickham Visuals

Finalists: Melissa Donner Photography, Knight Productions

Best Wedding Videographer

Winner: James Bickham Visuals

Finalists: Knight Productions, Grant Keller

Wedding Planner

Winner: Samantha McFadden (Planned by Sam)

Finalists: Besty Smith (I Do Wedding Planners), Kimberly Hall (Houston’s)

Best Pet Boarding

Winner: Hounds Hideaway

Finalists: Magnolia Dog Ranch, Bonesboro

Best Pet Grooming

Winner: Hounds Hideaway

Finalists: Scalawags Grooming & Boutique, Boss Dog

Best Pet Food Supply

Winner: Hollywood Feed

Finalists: PetSmart, PetCo

Best Doggy Daycare

Winner: Hounds Hideaway

Finalists: Magnolia Dog Ranch, Bonesboro

Best Veterinarian

Winner: Dr. Mark Lawrence (Woodsprings Animal Clinic)

Finalists: Dr. Sarah Owens (Cato), Dr. Kristen Sullivan (AR Pets)

Best Agricultural Equipment

Winner: Greenway Equipment

Finalists: Tractor Supply Co, Cox Implement

Best Agricultural Lender

Winner: Farm Credit Mid-America

Finalists: Rabo AgriFinance, First National Bank

Best Chiropractor

Winner: Dr. Jason Sherrod (Sherrod Chiropractic)

Finalists: Dr. Jeremy McElroy (Back in Action), Dr. Andy Snider (Snider Performance Plus)

Best General Dentistry

Winner: Dr. Troy Bartels (Bartels Family Dentistry)

Finalists: Dr. Emily Gairhan (Gairhan Dental Care), Dr. Jeremy Adams (Hilltop Family Dentistry)

Best Cosmetic Dentistry

Winner: Dr. Shane Smith (Family Dental Care)

Finalists: Dr. Kristi Rowe (Rowe & Rowe), Dr. John Rowe (Rowe & Rowe)

Best Orthodontist

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

Finalists: Dr. Kolin Weaver (Weaver Orthodontics), Dr. Todd Higginbotham (Higginbotham Family Dental)

Best Oral Surgeon

Winner: Dr. Matt McDonough (NEA Center for Oral and Maxxilofacial Surgery)

Finalists: Dr. James Phillips (NEA Center for Oral and Maxxilofacial Surgery), Dr. Bryan Darling (The Oral and Implant Surgery Center)

Best Pediatric Dentist

Winner: Dr. Summer Tyson (Jonesboro Pediatric Dentistry)

Finalists: Dr. Jennifer Daniel (LEAP Kids Dental), Dr. Ken Wood (Children’s Dentistry)

Best Dermatologists

Winner: Dr. Mallory Hurst (St. Bernards Dermatology Clinic)

Finalists: Dr. Adam Sills (Sills Dermatology), Dr. Colton Nielson (St. Bernards Dermatology Clinic)

Best Eye Surgery Center

Winner: Southern Eye & Associates

Finalists: Vision Care Center, Arkansas Eye Site

Best Mental Health/Counseling Services

Winner: Renew Mental Health and Wellness

Finalists: Families Inc., The Practice

Best Occupational Therapists

Winner: Teddy Dodd (St. Bernards Rehabilitation)

Finalists: Holly Sheridan (Hands on Learning Pediatric Therapy), Sarah Milligan (St. Bernards Therapy)

Best Physical Therapist

Winner: Carly Swain (St. Bernards Sports medicine)

Finalists: Tracy Jones (Tracy Jones Physical Therapy), Sheri Ratley (Hands on Learning Pediatric Therapy)

Best Speech Therapist

Winner: Brook Gaston (Hands on Learning Pediatric Therapy)

Finalists: Stacy Mott (NEA Baptist), Hope Higginbotham (Jumping Jelly Beans Pediatric Therapy)

Best Cardiologist

Winner: Dr. Devi Nair (St. Bernards Heart & Vascular)

Finalists: Dr. Michael Isaacson (NEA Baptist Cardiology), Dr. Richard Stevenson (St. Bernards Heart & Vascular)

Best Optometrist

Winner: Dr. Matt Hoffman (Visionary Eye Care)

Finalists: Dr. Megan Moll (Hilltop Eye Care), Dr. Brian Gay (Arkansas Eye Site)

Best Ophthalmologist

Winner: Dr. Russell Harral (Vision Care Center)

Finalists: Dr. Tommy Nix (NEA Baptist), Dr. Thomas Stank (Southern Eye & Associates)

Best Oncologists

Winner: Dr. Mazen Khalil (St. Bernards Cancer Center)

Finalists: Dr. Carroll Scroggin (NEA Baptist Cancer Center), Dr. Scott Dorroh (NEA Baptist Cancer Center)

Best Ultrasound Clinic

Winner: Sneak A Peek

Finalists: St. Bernards Pregnancy Clinic, NEA Baptist Women’s Clinic

Best OB/GYN

Winner: Dr. Andrew Dunham (OBGYN Associates)

Finalists: Dr. Norbert Delacey (NEA Baptist), Dr. Serena Vance (OBGYN Associates)

Best Orthopedic Surgeon

Winner: Dr. Jeremy Swymn (JOSM)

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

Best Family Practice Physician

Winner: Dr. Scott Hoke (NEA Baptist Woodsprings)

Finalists: Dr. Brandon Treece (NEA  Baptist Woodsprings), Dr. Mark Wiggins (St. Bernards)

Best Plastic Surgeon

Winner: Dr. Thomas Majewski (Majewski Plastic Surgery)

Finalists: Dr. Nolan Jaeger (St. Bernards), Dr. Joel Epperson (Paragould Plastic Surgery)

Best Pediatrician

Winner: Dr. Jane Sneed (the Children’s Clinic)

Finalists: Dr. Kris Nwoji (KION),Dr. Kevin Rouse (The Children’s Clinic)

Best Pharmacy

Winner: Garner Family Pharmacy

Finalists: The Medicine Shoppe, Soo’s Family Pharmacy

Best Home Health Agency

Winner: St. Bernards Home Health

Finalists: AllCare Home Care, 1st Choice Home Care

Best Home Health Supply Store

Winner: Southern Home Health

Finalists: Delta Medical, Medical Solutions

Best Hospice Agency

Winner: St. Bernards Hospice

Finalists: Dierkson Hospice, Elite Hospice

Best Physical Rehabilitative Service

Winner: St. Bernards Sports Medicine

Finalists: NEA Baptist Rehab, Encompass

Best Assisted Living Center

Winner: St. Bernards Village

Finalists: Liberty Park, Bungalows of Jonesboro

Best Weight Loss Center

Winner: Downtown Med & Spa

Finalists: Defyne Weight Loss, McClurkan Clinic

Best Health/Fitness Club

Winner: The Trim Gym

Finalists: St. Bernards Health & Wellness, Workout Anytime

Best Yoga Studio

Winner: Soul Shine

Finalists: Nirvana, Eastern Livity

Best Yoga Instructor

Winner: Alex Crawley (Soul Shine)

Finalists: Crystal Taylor (Nirvana), Jaime Crouch (Soul Shine)

Best Ambulance Service

Winner: Emerson

Finalist: Medic One

Best New Car Dealership

Winner: Central Dealerships

Finalists: Cavenaugh Auto Group, Honda of Jonesboro

Best Used Car Dealership

Winner: NEBO Auto

Finalists: Bayird Preowned, Car Choice

Best Wrecker Service

Winner: KEG Towing

Finalists:    Double D Towing, Tow Daddy

Best Auto Body Repair

Winner: Stadium Auto Body

Finalists: Collision Repair, Wreck Doctor

Best Auto Tire Service

Winner: Gateway Tire

Finalists: Plaza Tire, Joe’s Tire & Auto

Best Auto Maintenance & Care

Winner: Gateway Tire

Finalists: Joe’s Tire & Auto, Smith’s Tire & Auto

Best Car Wash

Winner: Tommy’s Express Car Wash

Finalists: Tidal Wave, Take 5

Best Auto/Home Glass Repair/Replace

Winner: Union Glass

Finalists: NEA Glass, Delta Glass

Best Oil Change

Winner: Gateway Tire

Finalists: Take 5, Express Mobile Lube

Best Truck Accessories

Winner: DNW

Finalists: Russell’s Truck Accessories, NEA Performance Plus

Best Window Tinting

Winner: Supertints

Finalists: Eclipse, The Tint Shop

Best Attorney

Winner: Lance Owens (OMG Law Firm)

Finalists: Chad Oldham (Oldham Law Firm), Curt Hawkins (Waddell, Cole & Jones)

Best Law Firm

Winner: OMG Law Firm

Finalists: Waddell, Cole & Jones, Stanley & Woodard

Best Bank

Winner: First Community Bank

Finalists: Signature Bank, First National Bank

Best Brokerage Firm

Winner: Benjamin Edwards

Finalists: Merrill Lynch, Stephens Inc.

Best Financial Planner

Winner: Brian McCormick (Edward Jones)

Finalists: Kevin Pulliam (Sharp Financial), Ash Pulliam (Sharp Financial)

Best Mortgage Lender

Winner: Addi Burgi (Motto Mortgage)

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

Best Title Company

Winner: Nix Title

Finalists: Professional Title, Lenders Title

Best Tax Service

Winner: The Ledger Company

Finalists: Dudley Bowden, Thomas, Speight & Noble

Best CPA/Accountant

Winner: Brent G. Cassidy

Finalists: Jeff Wicker (Thomas, Speight & Noble), Dudley Bowden

Best Insurance Agency

Winner: State Farm (Clayton Fletcher)

Finalists: Farm Bureau, Jonesboro Insurance Group

Best Insurance Agent

Winner: Clayton Fletcher (State Farm)

Finalists: Johnny Sweet (Pruitt Agency), Blake Rogers (Shelter)

Best Employment Agency

Winner: A.I.D.

Finalists: Productive Staffing, Express

Best Employer (less than 50 Employees)

Winner: OMG Law Firm

Finalists: Garner Pharmacy, JTown’s Grill

Best Employer (more than 50 Employees)

Winner: Hytrol

Finalists: St. Bernards Medical Center, First Community Bank

Best Sign Company

Winner: Gibson’s Sign Mart

Finalists: Crenshaw Sign, Jonesboro Sign Company

Best Event Planner

Winner: Samantha McFadden (Planned By Sam)

Finalists: Besty Smith (I Do Wedding Planners), NEA As You Wish

Best Healthcare Apparel

Winner: HealthWear

Finalist: Aramark Uniform Service

Best Florist

Winner: The Bearded Bouquet

Finalists: Posey Peddler, Bennett’s Flowers

Best Dry Cleaners

Winner: West’s Dry Cleaners

Finalist: Magic Touch

Best Funeral Home

Winner: Emerson Funeral Home

Finalists: Gregg, Langford, Bookout, Roller Farmers

Best Travel Agency

Winner: Jonesboro Travel, Cruise & Tour

Finalists: Van Provence (Take the Vacation), The Concierge Exchange (formerly International Travels)

Best Day Care

Winner: Discovery Island

Finalists: The Goddard School, Hands On Learning

Best Barber Shop

Winner: Sport Clips

Finalists: Ideal Barbershop, Black Rose Barbershop

Best Hair Salon

Winner: Beautiful You

Finalists: VanStone, Enhancements

Best Nail Salon

Winner: The Nailholic

Finalists: Angels Nails & Spa, Amy Nails

Best Tanning Salon

Winner: Palm Beach Tan

Finalists: Glo Tanning Salon, Club Tan

Best Spa

Winner: Body Indulgence

Finalists: Eden Medical Spa, Downtown Med Spa

Best Aesthetician

Winner: Kelsey Owens (Downtown Med Spa)

Finalists: Karen Griffin (Body Indulgence), Megan Lamb (Esthetique)

Best Massage Therapist

Winner: Stacha Imhoff (Mohsta Lyf)

Finalists: Sherri Merriman (Body Indulgence), Lee Miller (Snider Performance Plus)

Best Personal Trainer

Winner: Price Harrell (The Trim Gym)

Finalists: Kara Fowler (St. Bernards Health & Wellness), Hannah Powell (Robert Nelson Personal Trainers)

Best Tattoo Artist

Winner: Freddie Bowers (Black Arrow Tattoo Co.)

Finalists: Luke Combs (Wild Rose Tattoo), Shannon Caples (Wild Rose Tattoo)

Best Hotel

Winner: Embassy Suites

Finalists: Hilton Garden Inn, The Hotel at Huntington Square (formerly Intersect 311)

Best Pawn Shop

Winner: United Pawn Brokers

Finalists: Express Pawn, Jim’s Pawn Shop

Best Apartment Community

Winner: Reserve at Sage Meadows

Finalists: Stadium View, Deerfield Crossing

Best Retirement Community

Winner: St. Bernards Village

Finalists: Bungalows of Jonesboro, South Wind Heights

Best Golf Course

Winner: Sage Meadows Country Club

Finalists: Jonesboro Country Club, Ridgepointe Country Club

Best Lawncare/Landscaping

Winner: Tosh Lawn Care

Finalists: Pope Lawn Care, Augusta Lawn Care Services of Jonesboro

Best Commercial/Residential Cleaning Service

Winner: Sol’s Enterprises

Finalists: Swept Away, NEA Pro Clean

Best Nursery/Garden Center

Winner: Mid-South Nursery

Finalists: Gremard Gardens, AllScapes

Best Pest Control

Winner: Adams Pest Control

Finalists: Guardian Pest Control, Acme Pest Control

Best Roofing Company

Winner: Roof Raiders

Finalists: Jonesboro Roofing Company, Southern Roofing

Best Home Improvement Store

Winner: Lowe’s

Finalists: Home Depot, Ditta Ace Hardware

Best Fence Company

Winner: Dacus Fence

Finalists: Round Tuit Fencing, John Yates Fence & Deck

Best Carpet Cleaning Service

Winner: Washed New

Finalists: Jim Heath Floor Care, Wooldridge Tile & Carpet

Best Flooring Store

Winner: Law’s Flooring & Rugs

Finalists: E.C. Barton’s, Lowe’s

Best Air Conditioning & Heating Services

Winner: KCB HVAC & Electric

Finalists: Air Today, ACE Heating/Cooling

Best Plumbing Services

Winner: Chris West Plumbing

Finalists: Cody Binkley Plumbing & Construction, Adams & Cooper

Best Electrician

Winner: Speakes Electric

Finalists: Owens Electric, Springle Electric

Best Garage Door Company

Winner: Jonesboro Overhead Door/Tri-State

Finalists: Ditta Door/NEA Overhead Door, Quality Overhead Door

Best Interior Designer

Winner: Kerri Felts (Interior Designs Plus)

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

Best Moving Company

Winner: The Moving Company

Finalists: Smith Moving Company, Haring Enterprises

Best Commercial/Residential Painter

Winner: Bethune Painting

Finalists: Bibiano Painting, Hernandez Painting

Best Home Furniture Store

Winner: Gamble’s Home Furnishings

Finalists: Harris Furniture, Hank’s Fine Furniture

Best Commercial Furniture Store

Winner: Allied Corporate Furniture

Finalists: Gamble Home Furnishings, Hank’s Fine Furniture

Best Office Equipment

Winner: Forrest Office Machines

Finalists: Office Max, RJ Young

Best Packing/Shipping Store

Winner: PakMail

Finalists: Safe Ship, FedEx

Best Print Shop

Winner: PakMail

Finalists: Safe Ship, Art Advertising

Best Real Estate Firm

Winner: Century 21 Portfolio

Finalists: Westbrook & Reeves, New Horizon

Best Realtor

Winner: Marissa Brown (Westbrook & Reeves)

Finalists: Jordan Tyler (Century 21 Portfolio), Abby Lee (ERA Doty)

Best Tech Support/IT Services

Winner: Kalmer Solutions

Finalists: Pinnacle IT, PC Doc

Best Internet Provider

Winner: Right Fiber

Finalists: Empower, AT&T

Best Architect

Winner: Tim Cooper

Finalists: John Mixon, Jeff Steiling

Best Home Builder

Winner: Derek Daniels

Finalists: Mark Morris, David Onstead

Best Commercial Builder

Winner: Construction Network Inc.

Finalists: Bailey Construction, Ramsons Construction

Best Pool/Spa Builders

Winner: Tallulah Pools Inc.

Finalists: Pool Masters, Aloha Pools USA - Jonesboro

Best Pool Supply/Maintenance

Winner: Tallulah Pools Inc.

Finalists: Aloha Pools USA - Jonesboro, Pool Masters

Best Self Storage Units

Winner: Dacus Mini Warehouses

Finalists: All Climate Self Storage, Halsey Self Storage

Best Appliance Repair

Winner: Strong Arm

Finalists: Sergeants Appliance Repair, Appliance 911

Best Appliance Retail Store

Winner: Metro Appliance

Finalists: Tucker’s Appliance, Lowe’s

Best SuperMarket

Winner: Kroger

Finalists: Harp’s, Aldi

Best Antiques Store

Winner: 49 SoutH Antiques

Finalists: Fancy Attic, Double B Vintage Market

Best Thrift Store

Winner: Abilities Unlimited

Finalists: Goodwill, Double B Vintage Market

Best Gift Shop

Winner: Full Sun Gifts

Finalists: Hallmark, Market Bliss

Best Baby Registry

Winner: Cutie Patootie

Finalists: Full Sun Gifts, Target

Best Music Supply Store

Winner: BackBeat Music

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

Best Trophies & Awards

Winner: Crown Trophy

Finalists: Mr. Trophy, Lyons Engraving and Awards

Best Jeweler

Winner: Sissy’s Log Cabin

Finalists: Custom Jewelry, Pagan’s Jewelers

Best Battery Center

Winner: Interstate All Battery Center

Finalists: Battery Outfitters, Battery Warehouse

Best Eye Wear

Winner: Elite Eye Care

Finalists: Lensmasters, Visionary Eye Care

Best Home Décor

Winner: Gamble Home Furnishings

Finalists: Blu D’or Interiors, Homegoods

        
Best Mattress Store

Winner: Gamble Home Furnishings

Finalists: Hank’s Fine Furniture, Mattress King

Best Fashion Accessories

Winner: Dillard’s

Finalists: The Refinery, Steamroller Blues

Best Women’s Clothing/Boutique

Winner: Dillard’s

Finalists: Body Indulgence, Adara

Best Women’s Shoes

Winner: Threads

Finalists: Gearhead Outfitters, Dillard’s

Best Men’s Clothing/Boutique

Winner: Dillard’s

Finalists: Gearhead Outfitters, Kohl’s

Best Men’s Shoes

Winner: Dillard’s

Finalists: Gearhead Outfitters, Carter’s Corner

Best Children’s Clothing/Boutique

Winner: Cutie Patootie

Finalists: Once Upon a Child, Dillard’s

Best Children’s Shoes

Winner: Cutie Patootie

Finalists: Dillard’s, Target

Best Resale/Consignment Clothing Store

Winner: Once Upon A Child

Finalists: Plato’s Closet, Style Encore

Best Screen Printer/Shirt Designer

Winner: Running Threads

Finalists: Pink Ink, Elite Graphics

Best Sporting Goods Store

Winner: Play It Again Sports

Finalists: Gearhead Outfitters, DNW

Best Outdoor/Hunting Store

Winner: DNW

Finalists: The Camo Shop, Gearhead Outfitters

Best Motorcycle/ATV Store

Winner: Jonesboro Cycle & ATV

Finalists: Harley Davidson of Jonesboro, Big Bore Bikes

Best Family Entertainment Venue

Winner: Hijinx

Finalists: The Social, Ultimate Air

Best Children’s Birthday Party Venue

Winner: Jonesboro Gymnastics Academy

Finalists: Hijinx, Little Lattes Play Café

Best Dance Studio

Winner: Christie McNeill Dance

Finalists: The Floor, The Foundation of Arts

Best Sports Training Program for Kids

Winner: Shark Wave Aquatic Team (SWAT)

Finalists: Premiere Training Academy, Max Velocity

Best Tutoring Service

Winner: Clark’s Tutoring

Finalists: TLC, The Apple Group

Best Live Entertainment Venue

Winner: Brickhouse Grill

Finalists: JTown’s Grill, The Forum

Best Art Gallery

Winner: Sara Howell

Finalist:    Bradbury Art Museum (BAM)

Best Artist

Winner: Sara Howell

Finalists: Kayla Scercy, Mikel Wewers

Best Band/Musician

Winner: The Band Trippp

Finalists: Drew Pulliam, Vikki McGee

Best Radio Station

Winner: 104.9 The Fox

Finalists: 107.9 KFIN, 101.7 KISS

Best Radio Personality

Winner: Trey Stafford

Finalists: Brandon Baxter, Kelly Perry

Best TV Station

Winner: KAIT 

Finalist: KJNB

Best TV Personality

Winner: Ryan Vaughan

Finalists: Diana Davis, Aaron Castleberry

Best Photographer

Winner: Melissa Donner Photography

Finalists: James Bickham Visuals, Lauren Tyler Photography

Best Elected Official

Winner: Mayor Harold Copenhaver

Finalists: Craighead County Judge Marvin Day, Rep. Jack Ladyman

Best Private School

Winner: Ridgefield Christian School

Finalists: Blessed Sacrament School, Crowley’s Ridge Academy

Best Public School District

Winner: Jonesboro Public Schools

Finalists: Brookland Public Schools, Valley View Public Schools

Best School Administrator

Winner: Dr. Kim Wilbanks (JPS)

Finalists: Sandy McCall (Brookland), Roland Popejoy (Valley View)

Best Teacher

Winner: Jennifer Shrable (Arkansas State University)

Finalists: Tina Townsley (VPA), Carrie Hembrey (Brookland)

Best Coach

Winner: Wes Swift – JHS

Finalists: Bobby Gross (Brookland), Josh Allison (Valley View)

Best Local Festival

Winner: Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival

Finalists: Local Fest, Oasis Arts & Eats Festival

Best Local Park

Winner: Craighead Forest Park

Finalists: Miracle League Park, Joe Mack Campbell Park

Best Nonprofit

Winner: Magnolia Mental Health (Renew Mental Health)

Finalists: NEA Humane Society, The Foundation of Arts

Best Fundraising Event

Winner: Junior Auxiliary Charity Ball

Finalists: Have-A-Heart Wish-a-Thon, St. Bernards Triple Swing