The Fabulous 2024 Jonesboro Occcasions Readers' Choice Awards
The Fabulous 2024 Jonesboro Occcasions Readers' Choice Awards
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