Here are the winners and placers from this year:
AROUND TOWN
Credit: Natalie Jones
Credit: Natalie Jones
Best Artist
First Place: Gary Blevins Art Gallery
Finalist: Molly Mattin
Finalist: Peter Hrinko
Best Attraction
First Place: Young’s Jersey Dairy
Finalist: The Heritage Center of Clark County - Clark County Historical Society and Museum
Finalist: Hartman Rock Garden
Best Band
First Place: The Temps
Finalist: Allison Road Band
Finalist: The Weekend Effect
Best Community Supporter
First Place: Ryan Ray, Clark County Food Critic
Finalist: Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop
Finalist: Park National Bank
Best DJ
First Place: DJ Chill
Finalist: DJ EZ
Finalist: A Family Affair Productions
Best Employer
First Place: Wright-Patt Credit Union
Finalist: Springfield Masonic Community
Finalist: Klosterman Bakery
Best Place to Take Visitors
First Place: Young’s Jersey Dairy
Finalist: Mother Stewart’s Brewing
Finalist: COhatch Springfield
Best Place to Work
First Place: Wright-Patt Credit Union
Finalist: Springfield Masonic Community
Finalist: Park National Bank
Best Social Media Follow
First Place: Clark County Food Fiends
Finalist: The Temps
Finalist: Resolute 937
AUTO
Best Auto Repair
First Place: Rogers Garage
Finalist: Hooten Automotive
Finalist: Brake Pros
Best Auto/Truck/Motorcycle Dealer
First Place: Bill Marine Auto Center
Finalist: Jay North
Finalist: SVG Buick GMC in Springfield
Best Car Wash
First Place: Fast Lane Wash & Lube
Finalist: WhiteWater Express Car Wash
Finalist: Take 5 Car Wash
BEAUTY & WELLNESS
Best Barbershop
First Place: Beards & Beaus
Finalist: East High Barber Co.
Finalist: Nice Cuts Barber Shop
Best Massage Therapists
First Place: Two Hands Kneaded Massage Therapy
Finalist: Massage Mama
Finalist: Studio 39
Best Place to Get a Manicure
First Place: Infinity Nail Spa
Finalist: Fridays Hair and Nail Boutique
Finalist: Studio B Salon & Spa
Best Salon/Spa
First Place: Studio B Salon & Spa
Finalist: Bombshell Beauty Parlor
Finalist: Studio 39
FOOD, DINING & DRINKING
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Best Appetizers
First Place: Frosty’s Good Food & Fine Spirits
Finalist: Krazy Taco 937
Finalist: Speakeasy Ramen
Best Asian Food
First Place: Speakeasy Ramen
Finalist: Tasty Wok
Finalist: Golden Chopsticks
Best Bakery
First Place: Le Torte Dolci
Finalist: Schuler’s Bakery
Finalist: D. Sweets Cookies & Gifts
Best Bar/Brewpub
First Place: Mother Stewart’s Brewing
Finalist: Mug & Jug Tavern
Finalist: O’Conners Irish Pub
Best BBQ
First Place: Rudy’s Smokehouse
Finalist: Christian Brothers Meat Company
Finalist: Poppy’s Smokehouse
Best Breakfast
First Place: Olympic Coney Island
Finalist: Ironworks Waffle Café
Finalist: The Ridgewood Café
Best Burger
First Place: The Ridgewood Café
Finalist: Under Pressure Mobile Kitchen
Finalist: Frosty’s Good Food & Fine Spirits
Best Caterer
First Place: All Seasons Catering by Chef Troy
Finalist: Carmae Catering
Finalist: Casa Del Sabor
Best Chicken Sandwich
First Place: Chick-fil-A
Finalist: Under Pressure Mobile Kitchen
Finalist: Lees Famous Recipe Chicken
Best Chocolates
First Place: The Peanut Shoppe
Finalist: Winans Coffee & Chocolate
Finalist: Grandpa Joes Candy Shop
Best Cocktails
First Place: Krazy Taco 937
Finalist: Frosty’s Good Food & Fine Spirits
Finalist: Stella Bleu Bistro
Best Coffeehouse
First Place: Scout’s Café
Finalist: Coffee Expressions
Finalist: Winans Coffee & Chocolate
Best Cookies
First Place: D. Sweets Cookies & Gifts
Finalist: Kay’s Creations
Finalist: Le Torte Dolci
Best Desserts
First Place: Le Torte Dolci
Finalist: D. Sweets Cookies & Gifts
Finalist: C Marie’s Sweet Seductions
Best Dine-In Restaurant
First Place: Casa Del Sabor
Finalist: Stella Bleu Bistro
Finalist: Frosty’s Good Food & Fine Spirits
Best Donuts
First Place: Schuler’s Bakery
Finalist: Le Torte Dolci
Finalist: Dunkers and Beans
Best Farmers Market Vendor
First Place: Honey Creek Farm
Finalist: Fat Hen Farmhouse
Finalist: Sage & Oak
Best Food Truck
First Place: Blended By J
Finalist: Poppy’s Smokehouse
Finalist: Under Pressure Mobile Kitchen
Best Ice Cream
First Place: Young’s Jersey Dairy
Finalist: Lee Ann’s Dairy Delight
Finalist: Kone Korner
Best Italian Food
First Place: Eatly
Finalist: Catanzaro’s Pizza & Subs
Finalist: Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Best Japanese Food/Sushi
First Place: Speakeasy Ramen
Finalist: Sake
Finalist: Sushi Hikari Moe
Best Lunch Spot
First Place: Casa Del Sabor
Finalist: Mike And Rosy’s Deli
Finalist: Krazy Taco 937
Best Mexican Food
First Place: Casa Del Sabor
Finalist: Los Mariachis
Finalist: Krazy Taco 937
Best Patio for Dining and Drinks
First Place: Mother Stewarts Brewing
Finalist: Frosty’s Good Food & Fine Spirits
Finalist: The Ridgewood Café
Best Pizza
First Place: The Hickory Inn
Finalist: Catanzaro’s Pizza & Subs
Finalist: The Villa Pizzeria
Best Restaurant to take an Out-of-Towner
First Place: Speakeasy Ramen
Finalist: Stella Bleu Bistro
Finalist: Frosty’s Good Food & Fine Spirits
Best Tacos
First Place: Casa Del Sabor
Finalist: Krazy Taco 937
Finalist: Chido’s Tacos
Best Wings
First Place: Bubby’s Chicken & Waffles
Finalist: Frosty’s Good Food & Fine Spirits
Finalist: Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken
HEALTH & MEDICAL
Credit: Springfield Masonic Community
Credit: Springfield Masonic Community
Best Assisted Living/Retirement/Rehab Facility
First Place: Springfield Masonic Community
Finalist: Aventura at Oakwood Village
Finalist: Villa Springfield Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Best Dental Professional
First Place: North Spring Dental: Ahmed Afshan DDS
Finalist: Springfield Smiles
Finalist: Leslie C. Pinson DDS
Best Health/Fitness Club
First Place: Springfield Health & Fitness
Finalist: Rival Jiu-Jitsu
Finalist: Resolute 937
Best Optometrist
First Place: Sight Vision Care
Finalist: Dasher Family Eye Care
Finalist: Shawnee Optical
Best Pharmacy
First Place: Carson’s Northridge Pharmacy
Finalist: Madison Avenue Pharmacy
Finalist: Harding Road Pharmacy
Best Physician/Medical Specialist/General Practitioner
First Place: Megan L. Miller APRN CNP Direct Primary Care
Finalist: Laura Thompson
Finalist: Sarihan Alper DO
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Best Contractor/Construction Firm
First Place: Kapp Construction Inc
Finalist: Irwin Construction & Excavating
Finalist: Black Bear Roofing & Exteriors
Best Home Repair/Remodeling
First Place: Dependable Roofing
Finalist: Jaimez R&R
Finalist: RC Construction and Home Improvement
Best Landscaper
First Place: Gillam Lawncare & Landscaping
Finalist: B & B Lawn & Property Maintenance
Finalist: NewView Property Maintenance and Hardscapes
Best Nursery/Garden Center
First Place: Pendleton’s Produce
Finalist: Harmony Farm Market
Finalist: Meadow View Growers
Best Plumber
First Place: Dooley Service Pro
Finalist: Beedy Plumbing
Finalist: Mike Larson - Larson Plumbing
Best Roofing Company
First Place: Black Bear Roofing & Exteriors
Finalist: BCS Roofing & Solar
Finalist: Espinosa & Sons Roofing
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Best Animal Clinic/Veterinarian
First Place: Northside Veterinary Clinic
Finalist: Mad River Veterinary Hospital
Finalist: VCA Northwood Animal Hospital
Best Bank/Credit Union
First Place: Wright-Patt Credit Union
Finalist: Park National Bank
Finalist: International Harvester Employee Credit Union
Best Customer Service
First Place: North Spring Dental
Finalist: Wright-Patt Credit Union
Finalist: Studio 39
Best Event Center
First Place: Bushnell Event Center
Finalist: Mother Stewart’s Brewing
Finalist: Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts and Conference Center
Best Financial Services Firm
First Place: Wright-Patt Credit Union
Finalist: Park National Bank
Finalist: Huntington National Bank
Best Insurance Agency
First Place: Elliott Insurance Agency
Finalist: Shelter Insurance - Sam Seibert
Finalist: Clingman Insurance
Best Local Photographer or Photo Studio
First Place: Cfrostphotography
Finalist: Loving Habits Photography
Finalist: Simplicity Rose Photography
Best Marketing or Design Firm
First Place: Route 40 Signs
Finalist: Big Fish Local
Finalist: OpenEye Studios
Best New Business
First Place: Frosty’s Good Food & Fine Spirits
Finalist: Field Kicks
Finalist: Studio 39
Best Non-Brick-and-Mortar Business
First Place: Blended By J
Finalist: Briella’s Hot Dogs
Finalist: Honeysuckle Soap Co
Best Pet Boarding Services
First Place: King Kennels
Finalist: Lucky Mutz Pet Resort
Finalist: Wags N Wiggles
Best Pet Grooming Services
First Place: Wet Your Whiskers
Finalist: Lucky Mutz Pet Resort
Finalist: King Kennels
Best Realtor/Real Estate Office
First Place: Coldwell Banker Heritage
Finalist: Real Estate II
Finalist: Glasshouse Realty Group
Best Wedding Venue
First Place: Bushnell Event Center
Finalist: Simon Kenton Inn
Finalist: Whitetail Lodge
RECREATION
Credit: Bill Lackey
Credit: Bill Lackey
Best Annual Festival
First Place: Springfield Summer Arts Festival
Finalist: South Vienna Corn Festival
Finalist: Happy Half Marathon
Best Bowling Alley
First Place: Northridge Lanes
Finalist: Victory Lanes
Best Live Music Venue
First Place: Veterans Park
Finalist: Mother Stewart’s Brewing
Finalist: The State Theater
Best Place for Kids Fun
First Place: Young’s Jersey Dairy
Finalist: USA Skate Center
Finalist: Building Block Play Studio
RETAIL
Best Bike Shop
First Place: Cyclotherapy
Finalist: Bicycle Stop
Best Boutique
First Place: Firefly Boutique
Finalist: Ruthie’s Farmhouse Boutique
Finalist: Sugar Shelf Boutique
Best Florist
First Place: Schneider’s Florist & Flower Delivery
Finalist: Netts Floral Company
Finalist: Annabelle’s Blooms
Best Place for Home Decor
First Place: Hobby Lobby
Finalist: Bella’s Primitives
Finalist: Ruthie’s Farmhouse Boutique
Best Place to buy Springfield gifts
First Place: Champion City Guide & Supply
Finalist: Ruthie’s Farmhouse Boutique
Finalist: Field Kicks
Best Place to Buy Women’s Clothes
First Place: Firefly Boutique
Finalist: Ruthies Farmhouse Boutique
Finalist: Cato Fashions