Voting Categories

Activities & Entertainment

Annual Event/Festival

Any sports event or short series that occurs within the local region

Art Gallery

Independent or part of a museum

Casino Gaming Establishment

Concert Venue

Any concert venue

Dance/Cheer Studio

Any dance studio

Family Attraction

Any attraction with a family focus

Family Fun

Golf Course

Public or private golf course, includes country clubs

Hotel/Lodging

Any hotel or motel, local, franchise, or national chain

Live Theatre/Music

Movie Theater

Single or multiple screen complexes, freestanding or part of a larger complex

Ranch/Farm

Video Gaming Location

Business & Professional Services

Accounting Firm

Accounting firm providing tax, business and representation

Bank

Bank that is local, regional, or national

Commercial Real Estate

A commercial Real Estate agent

Computer Sales and Repair

Credit Union

Credit union that is local, regional, or national

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Lawyer or law firm who specializes in defense law

Employment Services

Estate Law

Lawyer or law firm who specializes in estate, wills and trusts

Family Law

Lawyer or law firm who specializes in family law

Financial Advisor

Internet Service Provider

Law Firm

Lawyer or law firm with general or specific practice of law

Personal Injury Lawyer

Lawyer or law firm who specializes in personal injury law

Property Management

Shipping and Postage

Tax Prep

Food & Beverage

All-Around Restaurant

Any restaurant

Asian Food

Any restaurant that specializes in asian cuisine

Bakery

Any restaurant, store, deli or bakery.

Bar & Grill

Pub style restaurant or bar that serves wine, beer, and/or spirits

BBQ

Restaurant specializing in bbq

Breakfast

Any restaurant serving breakfast

Brewery

A place where beer is made commercially

Brunch

Any restaurant

Burger

Any restaurant

Catering

Onsite or offsite full service catering (not including rentals)

Chicken Wings

Any restaurant

Coffee House

Any restaurant or freestanding coffee specialty

Cookies

Any restaurant, store, deli, or bakery that bakes cookies onsite

Craft Beer

Dessert

Any restaurant, store, deli, or bakery

Diner

Any coffee shop and//or dinner with table service

Distillery

Fast Food

Any restaurant with quick service or drive through

Fine Dining Restaurant

Any restaurant with table linens

Food Truck

Any portable restaurant where food is cooked onsite

Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt

Italian Restaurant

Any restaurant specializing in italian cuisine

Lunch Spot

Any restaurant serving lunch

Margaritas

Any restaurant or bar serving margaritas

Mexican Food

Any restaurant specializing in Mexican cuisine

Outdoor Dining

Any restaurant with a specific area for outdoor dining

Pizza

Restaurant or establishment where pizza is the primary offering

Salad

Sandwiches

Any restaurant, grocery store, deli where sandwiches are made to order

Seafood Restaurant

Restaurant specializing in seafood

Smoothies

A thick, creamy and cold beverage made from pureed raw fruit, vegetables, and sometimes dairy products

Specialty Cocktails

Any restaurant or bar with a mixologist

Sports Bar

A retail business establishment that serves alcoholic beverages, such as beer, wine, liquor, cocktails with a sports theme

Steakhouse

Restaurant that is primarily a steak establishment

Sushi

Any restaurant, grocery store, deli where sushi is made to order

Tacos

Any restaurant serving tacos

View

Any restaurant with a view

Wine Selection

Any bar, restaurant, or store with a focus on wine selection by the bottle or glass

General Services

Childcare/Preschool

Church

Community Partner

Customer Service

Open to all businesses

Dry Cleaning/Laundry

Florist

Florist that is local to the area

Funeral Home/Services

Funeral homes that provide final arrangements and services

Insurance Agent

Individual insurance agent

Insurance Company

Insurance company like state farm, allstate, geico

Nonprofit Organization

Any non-profit organization, foundation, service club, etc.; must have a 501(c)(3) status

Party Rental

Pet Boarding

Pet Daycare

Pet Grooming

Pet groomers for domestic animals, in-home or onsite; can be part of a larger store

Photographer

All forms of photography including commercial, weddings, students, etc.

Place to Volunteer

Place to Work

Any business

Storage

Any business in personal storage units

Tattoo/Piercing Shop

Wedding Planner

Wedding Venue

Home & Garden

Air Conditioning/HVAC Service

Hvac services that include new equipment, service, and repairs

Appliance Maintenance and Repair

Appliance Store

A store that sells the newest kitchen appliances

Asphalt/Paving

Bulk Soil Delivery

Carpet & Flooring Cleaner

Carpet and flooring cleaning companies

Carpet & Flooring Store

All floor surfaces and finished, should include sales and installation, can be stand alone or part of a larger store

Construction Company

Electrician

A person or business who installs and maintains electrical equipment

Equipment Rental

Fencing

Any company offering fencing services

Furniture Store/Home Furnishings

Furniture store that can be a stand alone or part of a larger store

Garage Door Company

Company specializing in garage door installation and/or repair

Gardening Store/Nursery

Nursery/gardening center that can be stand-alone or part of a larger store

Hardware Store

A store selling tools, implements, and other items used in home life and activities such as gardening

Home Audio and Video

Home Inspector

Home Security

Security company focused on residential homes

Hot Tubs/Pools

Store that focuses on Hot Tub sales or repair

Landscaping

Licensed landscaper including design, build, installation, maintenance

Maintenance Professional/Handyman

Licensed contractor for all kinds of home improvement including yard, roofing, painting, etc.

Masonry Company

Company that is experienced in a number of construction and building techniques including building brick walls, stone patios and fireplaces.

Mattress Store

Any independent or department of a larger store selling mattresses

Mortgage Lender

Pest Control

The regulation or management of a species defined as a pest, a member of the animal kingdom that impacts adversely on human activities

Plumber

A person or business who installs and repairs the pipes and fittings of water supply, sanitation, or heating systems

Propane/Home Heating Company

Real Estate Agent

An individual who is licensed and sells and rents out buildings and land for clients

Real Estate Company

Real estate company with an employing broker

Remodeler/Contractor

Individual or business that change the structure or form or (something, especially a building)

Restoration Services

Individual or business that is in the business of returning something to a formal owner, place, or condition

Roofing Company

An individual or business who constructs or repairs roofs

Septic Service

Solar Company

Title Company

A business that provides title insurance, a form of indemnity insurance which insures against financial loss from defects in title to real property and from the invalidity or unenforceability of mortgage loans

Tree Service

Window Company

Any company offering installation or sales of windows (new or retrofit)

Lifestyle & Beauty

Aesthetics

Barbershop

Traditional barbershop

Day Spa

A business that provides a variety of services for the purpose of improving health, beauty and relaxation through personal care treatments such as hair, massages and facials

Gym

Gym or fitness center

Hair Salon

Hair salon that features cuts, color, styling, comb-out's, etc.

Massage

Massage therapist or massage establishment

Nail Salon

Salon that offers manicures and pedicures, can be stand alone or part of a larger establishment

Permanent Make up

Tanning

Ultraviolet tanning services, can be stand alone or part of a larger establishment.

Yoga/Pilates

Gym, fitness center, fitness classes, etc. that focus on yoga and/or pilates

Medical

Acupuncture

Alternative Therapies

Any business, organization, or establishment that focuses on alternative health solutions and therapies (not including cannabis)

Assisted Living

Housing for elderly or disabled people that provides nursing care, housekeeping, and prepared meals as needed

Audiologist

The branch of science and medicine concerned with the sense of hearing

Behavioral/Mental Health

Chiropractor

A practitioner or group focused on the system of integrative medicine based on the diagnosis and manipulative treatment of misalignments or the joints

Cosmetic Dentistry

Individual or medical practice work that improves the appearance (though not necessarily the functionality) of teeth, gums, and/or bite

Cosmetic Surgery

Individual or medical practice with a focus on cosmetic surgery (plastic surgery) for improving a person's appearance by restoration of damaged areas of the skin, removal of wrinkles or blemishes, or the enhancement of face, breasts and buttocks

Dental Practice

Dermatologist

Individual or group that practices medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders

Doctor/Nurse Practitioner

Emergency Care

Family Physician

Medical doctor specializing in family practice.

Hearing Center

Any center offering hearing solutions, including audiologist individual doctors or medical practice/clinics

Home Care/Hospice

Any business that provides in home health care or hospice care. care that focuses on the palliation of a chronically ill, terminally ill, or seriously ill patients pain and symptoms, and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs

Hospital

Institution providing medical and surgical treatment and nursing care

Med-Spa

Establishment offering results oriented and corrective medical skin care products and procedures

Medical Facility

Medical clinic or specialty that is free-standing and not a department of a hospital

Optometrist (Eye Doctor)

A doctor (od or md) specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye

Oral Surgery

Oral and maxillofacial surgery specializing in treating diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region; including wisdom teeth extraction

Orthodontist

A dentist who is qualified to treat irregularities in the teeth and jaws

Orthopedic Care

Pediatric Dentist

Individual or group practice that specializes in pediatric dentistry (formerly endodontics) is the branch of dentistry dealing with children from birth through adolescence

Pediatrician

A medical practitioner or group that specializing in children and their diseases

Pharmacy

A freestanding or part of a larger establishment that is a drugstore - a retail store where medicine and miscellaneous articles are sold with a dispensing pharmacy

Physical Therapy

Individual doctor or medical practice/clinic

Urgent Care/Walk-In Clinic

Institution providing quick care, urgent care or walk in appointments

Veterinarian Clinic / Hospital

Individual veterinarian office and/or clinic

Shopping

Antiques/Collectibles

Store that specializes in antiques and/or collectables; can be a store that sublets space to individual sellers

Bicycle Shop

Store that specializes in bicycles, equipment, riding tours and clothing

Boutique Shop

Small store that sells stylish clothing, jewelry, or other luxury goods

Bridal Shop

Small store that sells clothing specific to the "big" day. includes men's and women's selections

Cannabis Dispensary

Cannabis Expert Budtender Team

Cannabis Flower

CBD

Consignment/Thrift Store

Any for profit or non-profit consignment or thrift store

Eye Wear Shop

Eyewear for prescriptions or non-prescriptions

Farmers Market

Gas Station/Convenience Store

Gas station or a store with extended opening hours, stocking a limited range of household goods and groceries

Grocery Store

Grocery store can be a local, chain or co-op

Gun Store

Anyone who deals in ammo or guns.

Health Food Store

Any type of grocery store that primarily sells health foods, organic foods, local produce, and often nutritional supplements

Jewelry Store

Jewelry store that is stand alone or part of a larger store

Lawn Equipment

Anyone who sales or services lawn equipment

Liquor/Wine Store

Men's Clothing Store

Stand alone or part of a larger store

Music Store

Pet Store

Any independent or department of a larger store selling items specific to domestic pets

Place to Buy a Unique Gift

Place to Buy Meat

Stand alone or part of a larger store

Shoe Store

Sporting Good

Any store that deals in sports goods.

Vape/Smoke Shop

Women's Clothing Store

Stand alone or part of a larger store

Vehicles & Services

Auto Body Repair

Any auto body repair services, free standing or part of a dealership

Auto Dealership New

Any licensed auto dealership

Auto Dealership Used

Any licensed auto establishment that specializes the sale of pre owned autos

Auto Detailing

Auto Parts Store

A retail outlet specializing in the selling of parts for automobiles

Auto Service Center

Any auto service center

Automotive Customizing

Automotive Finance

Car Audio

Express Car Wash

Full Service Car Wash

Motorcycle Dealer

Establishment selling motorcycles

Oil & Lube

Any fast oil and lube establishment, primarily where the driver stays in the vehicle while serviced

RV Dealership

Establishment selling powered vehicles such as gators, atvs, etc.

Tire Store

Stand alone or part of a larger store selling tires

Towing Company

Vehicle Registration