By Crystal McGough, Editor
TRUSSVILLE – After much anticipation, the winners of The Trussville Tribune’s annual Reader’s Choice Awards for 2023 were announced live on Thursday, Nov. 16, during the award-winning Tribune Unscripted livestream on Facebook, hosted by Brannon Dawkins and Tribune publisher Scott Buttram. Now, the winners are finally in print.
Here are the Reader’s Choice winners for the Food and Beverage categories:
Casual Restaurant – Taco Mama
Date Restaurant – Half Shell Oyster House
Fast Food Restaurant – Chick Fil A
Special Occasion Restaurant – Konomi
Asian Restaurant – Konomi
Bagels – Cahaba Bread and Bagels
Bakery – Klarissa’s Cakery
Bar – Ferus
Barbecue – Full Moon BBQ
Bowls – Taco Mama
Breakfast – Metro Diner
Catering – Taco Mama
Chef – Misty Westover
Chicken Wings – Buffalo Wild Wings
Chinese Restaurant – Palace
Coffee – Nichols Nook Coffee House
Craft Cocktails – Ferus
Deli – Three Earred Rabbit
Dessert – Edgar’s Bakery
Doughnuts – Krispy Kreme
Food Truck – Eugene’s Hot Chicken
French Fries – Five Guys
Fried Chicken – Irondale Café
Greek/Mediterranean Restaurant – Taziki’s Mediterranean Café
Grilled Chicken – Jim N Nick’s
Hamburger – Five Guys
Hot Dog – Sneaky Pete’s Hot Dogs
Ice Cream – Bendy’s Cookies & Cream
Italian Restaurant – Carpenetti’s
Japanese Restaurant – Konomi
Local Brewery – Ferus Artisan Ales
Locally Brewed Beer – Kaleidoscope by Ghost Train
Margarita – Taco Mama
Meat & 3 Restaurant – Irondale Café
Mexican Restaurant – Munoz
Outdoor Dining – Ferus
Pizza – Fox’s Pizza Den
Ribs – Full Moon BBQ
Sandwiches – Three Earred Rabbit
Seafood – Half Shell Oyster House
Sports Bar – Buffalo Wild Wings
Steak – LongHorn Steakhouse
Street Tacos – La Calle Tacos & Snacks
Sushi – Rock N’ Roll Sushi
Thai/Vietnamese Restaurant – Thai Basil and Sushi
Wine – Corbeau Wine Bar
Here are the winners for Business Services categories:
Accountant – Mark Wright
Accounting Firm – Trussville Tax and Accounting
Attorney – Shami Malone
Auto Repair – A+ Tire and Auto
Bank – Bryant Bank
Banker – Jeremy Tuggle
Bookkeeper/Tax Service – Trussville Tax and Accounting
Car Wash – Raindrop Car Wash
Carpet Cleaning – Regency Cleaners
Computer/IT Service – Magic City Computers
Contractor – Blalock Building Company Inc.
Cleaning Service – S&S Cleaning
Dry Cleaners – Complete Cleaners
Electrician – Gospo Electric
Event Planner – Megan Mae Events
Financial Planning – Steve Sink
Graphic Design – Cahaba Sign and Design
Heating & Cooling – Sewell Service Company
Insurance Agent – Bill Stuman
Insurance Agency – The Grogan Agency
Interior Decorating – Nona Ruth’s
Jeweler – Agnew Jewelers
Kitchen & Bath Remodeler – Forehand Construction
Landscaper – Triple Care
Law Firm – Chamblee & Malone LLC
Local Construction Company – Newcomb’s Dirt Works
Local Mortgage Broker – Keith Bice
Motorcycle/Off-Road Dealer – Riders Harley Davidson
Music Store – Guitar Pros
Oil Change – Express Oil Change
Painter – Paint Life
Pest Control – Alabama Professional Services
Pet Boarding – Big Springs Vet Clinic
Photographer – Sincerely Southern Photography
Plumber – Elite Drain and Septic
Plumber – Keith the Plumber
Plumber – Wilbur’s
Printer – Cahaba Design
Real Estate Agent – Chelsey Hames
Real Estate Broker – Chelsey Hames
Real Estate Agency – White Oak Realty
Roofing Company – Alabama Roofing Professionals
Septic Service – Elite Drain and Septic
Tattoo/Piercing Studio – Images In Ink
Tire Shop – A+ Tire and Auto
Travel Agent – Brandon Peters
Veterinarian – Dr. Johnathan Elliot
Window, Door, Gutter Installer – Durante
The winners for the Health and Wellness categories are:
Barber – David Forsyth
Barber Shop – Husky Barber Shop
Chiropractor – Dr. Stephen Edwards
Day Spa – Salon 2000
Dentist – Dr. J.R. Millington
Dermatologist – Total Skin and Beauty
Hair Stylist – Lori Crumley
Hair Salon – Salon Swag
Hospital – Grandview Medical Center
Nail Salon – Pro Top Nails
Make-up Artist – Erin Brodrecht
Ophthalmologist – Dr. Kenneth Pair
Orthodontist – Dr. Greg Rape
Orthopedist – Dr. Zane Hyde
Orthopedic Clinic – OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports
Pediatric Dentist – Vann Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatrician – Dr. Phillip Harmon
Pharmacy – Nelms Pharmacy
Pharmacist – Chace Nelms
Physical Therapist – Bill Serena
Physical Therapy Facility – OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports
Physician – Dr. Drew Smith
Tanning Salon – Palm Beach Tan
Wellness Clinic – Birmingham Integrative Health
Church – First Baptist Church Trussville
Preschool/Daycare – Noah’s Park Weekday Early Education
Wedding Venue – Mathews Manor
For the Shopping categories, the winners are:
Bicycle Shop – Cahaba Cycles
Bookstore – DeDe’s Book Rack
Women’s Boutique – Tula J Boutique
Bridal/Formal Wear – Fit For A Crown
Car Dealership – Courtesy Buick GMC
Children’s Clothing Store – Whoopsie Daisy
Consignment Store – Wildflowers Children’s Resale Boutique
Department Store – Target
Discount Store – Five Below
Flooring/Carpet Store – Don’s Carpet One Floor & Home
Florist – Shirley’s Florist and Events
Furniture Store – Barnett Furniture
Garden Shop/Nursery – Hilltop Farms & Market
Gift Store – Wrapsody
Health Food Store – Honey and Spice
Hardware Store – ACE Hardware Trussville
Home Décor Store – At Home
Jewelry Store – Agnew Jewelers
Mattress Store – Bedzzz Express
Outdoor Outfitters Store – Bass Pro Shop
Pet Supply Store – Petco
Shoe Store – Rack Room
Sporting Goods Store – Academy
Used Vehicle Dealer – Courtesy Buick GMC
Your Sports and Recreation winners are:
Bowling Alley – Spare Time
Birthday Party Venue – Fox’s Pizza Den Argo
Gym – 24e Fitness
Golf Course – Trussville Country Club
Fitness Studio – Recharge Fitness
Kids Entertainment – Urban Air
Pool – Spring Valley Beach
Splash Pad – Big Springs Park Springville
Pickleball Facility – Trussville Pickleball Courts
Tennis Courts – Trussville Parks and Recreation
Disc Golf Course – Trussville Disc Golf
Local Park – Trussville Greenway
In Arts and Entertainment, the Reader’s Choice winners are:
Entertainment Venue – Trussville Entertainment District
Festival – Trussville Freedom Celebration
Local Artist – Ambre Amari
Local Author – Ken Lass
Local Band – Random Mountain Ramblers
Local Musician – Jackson Capps
Local Vocalist – Jackson Capps
Community Theater – ACTA Theater
Local Actor – Bill Bright
Local Actress – Olivia Reaves
Local Director – Paige Turner
Local Writer – Ken Lass
New to The Trussville Tribune’s Reader’s Choice Awards this year is the Best of Cities/Coverage Area category. This category highlights the best restaurant, retailer, professional services and place to work in each of The Tribune’s nine cities: Argo, Center Point, Clay, Irondale, Leeds, Moody, Pinson, Springville and Trussville.
Best of Cities/Coverage Area: Argo
- Restaurant – Fox’s Pizza Den
- Retailer – Argo Pharmacy
- Professional Services – White Oak Realty
- Place to Work – Hilltop Farms & Market
Best of Cities/Coverage Area: Center Point
- Restaurant – Applebee’s Grill + Bar
- Retailer – City Gear
- Professional Services – Above and Beyond
- Place to Work – City Gear
- Place to Work – Firestone Complete Auto Care
Best of Cities/Coverage Area: Clay
- Restaurant – Papa Sal’s
- Retailer – ACE Hardware
- Professional Services – Pediatrics East
- Place to Work – Sewell Service Company
Best of Cities/Coverage Area: Irondale
- Restaurant – Irondale Café
- Retailer – Southeastern Salvage
- Professional Services – Wilbur’s
- Place to Work – Irondale Café
Best of Cities/Coverage Area: Leeds
- Restaurant – Rusty’s BBQ
- Retailer – Bass Pro Shop
- Professional Services – B&M Staffing
- Place to Work – Bass Pro Shop
Best of Cities/Coverage Area: Moody
- Restaurant – Carpenetti’s
- Retailer – Tractor Supply
- Professional Services – Gorilla Tax
- Place to Work – Tractor Supply
Best of Cities/Coverage Area: Pinson
- Restaurant – Munoz
- Retailer – Food Giant
- Professional Services – Sincerely Southern Photography
- Place to Work – Sewell Service Company
Best of Cities/Coverage Area: Springville
- Restaurant – The Farmhouse
- Retailer – The Ole Post Office
- Professional Services – Gospo Electric
- Place to Work – The Farmhouse
Best of Cities/Coverage Area: Trussville
- Restaurant – Half Shell Oyster House
- Retailer – Tula J’s Boutique
- Professional Services – Chamblee & Malone
- Place to Work – Massey Stotser and Nichols
Finally, the overall Reader’s Choice best Restaurant, Retailer, Professional Services and Place to Work in the Tribune Coverage Area:
- Restaurant – Farmhouse of Springville
- Retailer – Caroline & Company
- Professional Services – Massey Stotser and Nichols
- Place to Work – Darrell Walker Workforce
In case you missed it, here is a recap of the finalists:
Shopping
- Best Bicycle Shop – Cahaba Cycles was the only qualified finalist
- Best Bookstore – DeDe’s Book Rack, Books A Million, Nichols Nook
- Best Women’s Boutique – Caroline & Company, Mum & Me Mercantile, The Ole Post Office, Tula J, Wrapsody
- Best Bridal/Formal Wear – Windsor, David’s Bridal, Becky’s Brides, Fit for a Crown
- Best Car Dealership – Courtesy Buick GMC, Hull Dobbs Ford, McSweeney Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Serra Toyota
- Best Children’s Clothing Store – Caroline & Company, Once Upon A Time, The Grumpy Princess, Whoopsie Daisy, Wild Flowers Boutique
- Best Consignment Store – Consigning Classics, Plato’s Closet, Wild Flowers Boutique, Kiki’s Consignments
- Best Department Store – Belk, Kohl’s, Martin’s Family Clothing, Target
- Best Discount Store – MJ’s Discount Warehouse, Five Below, Ollie’s, Shop Bob’s
- Best Flooring/Carpet Store – Brian’s Flooring and Design, Don’s Carpet One, Gough Flooring and Design, Carpet Specialties
- Best Florist – Petals of Serenity, Shirley’s Florist, Sunnie Leigh Floral Designs, Wild Goose
- Best Furniture Store – Barnett Furniture, Blackwell’s Furniture, Nona Ruth’s, Royal Furniture
- Best Garden Shop/Nursery – Green Up Garden Shop, Hilltop Farms & Market, Keith’s Landscaping, Warren’s, Wild Goose Garden Shop
- Best Gift Store – Mum & Me Mercantile, Nona Ruth’s, The Ole Post Office, Wrapsody, The Wooden Anchor
- Best Health Food Store – Honey and Spice, Pink Hill Organics, Golden Temple
- Best Hardware Store – Ace Hardware Grayson Valley, Ace Hardware Trussville, Argo Hardware, Harrison Supply
- Best Home Decor Store – At Home, Nona Ruth’s, The Ole Post Office, Wrapsody, The Wooden Anchor
- Best Jewelry Store – Agnew Jewelers, Alabama Diamond Wholesale, Dr. Jewelry, Isbell Jewelers
- Best Mattress Store – Bedzzz Express, Mattress Outfitters, Overstock Mattress and Beds
- Best Outdoor Outfitters Store – Alabama Outdoors, Bass Pro Shop, Mountain High Outfitters, Water Mountain Trail
- Best Pet Supply Store – Petco, Pet Supplies Plus, Petsense, Pet Smart, Argo Hardware
- Best Shoe Store – Academy Sports, Famous Footwear, Rack Room, Tula J
- Best Sporting Goods Store – Academy, Hibbet’s, Finish Line, Dick’s Sporting Goods
- Best Used Vehicle Dealer – Courtesy Buick GMC, H&R Motors, Hull Dobbs Ford, Trussville Wholesale Auto, Parkway Motors
Sports & Recreation
- Best Bowling Alley – Spare Time, Bowlero, Pell City Premier, Super Bowling Lanes and Sports Bar
- Best Birthday Party Venue – Fox’s Pizza Den Argo, Amari Curb Market, Pump it Up, The Backyard Leeds, Urban Air
- Best Gym – 24e Fitness, Orange Theory Fitness, HOTWORX, Workout Anytime Leeds
- Best Golf Course – Grayson Valley Country Club, Roebuck Country Club, Limestone Springs, Trussville Country Club
- Best Fitness Studio – Fit City Leeds, Recharge Fitness, HOTWORX, Orange Therapy Fitness
- Best Kids Entertainment – Fox’s Pizza Den and Arcade, Urban Air, Paint All The Things, Trussville Library
- Best Pool – Spring Valley Beach, Trussville Pool and Splash Pad, YMCA Trussville
- Best Splash Pad – Big Springs Park Springville, Bicentennial Park Pinson, Trussville Pool and Splash Pad, Leeds Splash Pad, Moody Splash Pad
- Best Pickleball Facility – Big Springs Park, Clay Pickleball Courts, Trussville Pickleball Courts
- Best Tennis Courts – Trussville Park and Recreation, Springville Park and Recreation
- Best Disc Golf Course – Clay Disc Golf, Trussville Disc Golf, Cross Gate Disc Golf
- Best Local Park – Trussville Greenway, Big Springs Park, Cosby Lake, Leeds Memorial Park, Turkey Creek Nature Preserve
Food & Beverage
- Best Casual Restaurant – Farmhouse Springville, Full Moon, Red Birds, Taco Mama, Three Earred Rabbit
- Best Date Restaurant – Corbeau, Farmhouse Springville, Half Shell Oyster House, Mr. West Asian Kitchen, Taco Mama
- Best Fast Food Restaurant – Chick fil A, Jack’s, Milo’s, Sneaky Pete’s, Taco Mama
- Best Special Occasion Restaurant – Half Shell Oyster House, Farmhouse Springville, Konomi, Corbeau
- Best Asian Restaurant – Konomi, Mr. West Asian Kitchen, Palace, Thai Basil and Sushi, Yu’s Garden
- Best Bagels – Cahaba Bread and Bagels, Edgar’s Bakery, Hero Doughnuts and Buns, Panera Bread
- Best Bakery – Cahaba Bread and Bagels, Edgar’s Bakery, Klarissa’s Cakery, Pastry Art Cakes, Three Earred Rabbit
- Best Bar – Ferus, Marty’s, Steel Hall, Trussville Social, Van’s Bar
- Best Barbecue – BBQ Stop, Full Moon BBQ, Moe’s Original BBQ, Rodney Scott’s BBQ, Rusty’s Bar-B-Q
- Best Bowls – City Bowls, Mr. West’s Asian Kitchen, Panda Express, Taco Mama
- Best Breakfast – Edgar’s Bakery, Hero Doughnuts and Buns, Hilltop Café, Metro Diner, Waffle House
- Best Catering – Taco Mama, Farmhouse Springville, Meals by Misty, Hewitt-Trussville High School Culinary
- Best Chef – Wayman Clayton, Matthew Lagace, Dustin Morgan, Misty Westover, Ryan Zargo
- Best Chicken Wings – Buffalo Wild Wings, Farmhouse Springville, Fox’s Pizza Den, Moe’s Original BBQ, Wing it on
- Best Chinese Restaurant – China Luck, Happy Wok, Palace, Yu’s Garden
- Best Coffee – Barking Bee, Dunkin, Nichols Nook, 7 Brew, Starbucks
- Best Craft Cocktails – Farmhouse Springville, Ferus, Half Shell Oyster House, Taco Mama
- Best Deli – Firehouse Subs, Jersey Mike’s, Publix, Red Bird’s Deli, Three Earred Rabbit
- Best Dessert – Bendy’s, Edgar’s Bakery, Meals by Misty, Three Earred Rabbit
- Best Doughnuts – Daylight Donuts, Dunkin, Hero Doughnuts and Buns, Krispy Kreme
- Best Food Truck – Eugene’s Hot Chicken, Mr. Taco, Satay and Roll, Wasabi Juan’s
- Best French Fries – Farmhouse Springville, Ferus, Five Guys, Marty’s, Milo’s
- Best Fried Chicken – Irondale Café, Jack’s, Laney’s, Sherry’s
- Best Greek/Mediterranean Restaurant – Tazikis, Costas, Gyro Café, Papa Sal’s
- Best Grilled Chicken – Jim n Nick’s, Logan’s Roadhouse, Meals by Misty, Red Bird’s
- Best Hamburger – Farmhouse Springville, Ferus, Five Guys, Rusty’s Bar-B-Q, Marty’s
- Best Hot Dog – Sneaky Pete’s, Sonic, Price’s Ice Cream, Original Hot Dog Factory
- Best Ice Cream – Bendy’s, Lasters, Cold Stone, Baskin Robbins
- Best Italian Restaurant – Carpenetti’s, Costas Mediterranean, Fox’s Pizza Den, Tamburros
- Best Japanese Restaurant – Izumi Asian Cuisine, Konomi, Mizu, Otoro Hibachi
- Best Local Brewery – Ferus Artisan Ales, Neighbors Brewing Company, Steele Hall Brewing
- Best Locally Brewed Beer – Kaleidoscope by Ghost Train, Paradise Now by TrimTab
- Best Margarita – Casa Fiesta, Ferus, LaCalle, Munoz, Taco Mama
- Best Meat & 3 Restaurant – Laney’s, Hill Top, Irondale Café, Sherry’s
- Best Mexican Restaurant – Casa Fiesta, Habaneros, La Calle, Munoz, Taco Mama
- Best Outdoor Dining – Casa Fiesta, Corbeau, Ferus, Moe’s Original BBQ, Pinchgut Pies
- Best Pizza – Carpenetti’s, Fox’s Pizza Den, Neighbor’s Brew and Pies, Pinchgut Pies
- Best Ribs – BBQ Stop, Moe’s Original BBQ, Rusty’s Bar-B-Q, Full Moon, Rodney Scott’s BBQ
- Best Sandwiches – Red Bird’s, Farmhouse Springville, Three Earred Rabbit, Jersey Mike’s
- Best Seafood – Cajun Steamer, Half Shell Oyster House, Frozen Rooster, Mango’s
- Best Sports Bar – Buffalo Wild Wings, Marty’s, Trussville Social, Van’s Bar
- Best Steak – Farmhouse Springville, Half Shell Oyster House, Longhorn, Papa Sal’s
- Best Street Tacos – La Calle, Mr. Taco, Senor Taco, Casa Fiesta
- Best Sushi – Konomi, Mizu, Rock N’ Roll Sushi, Thai Basil and Sushi
- Best Thai/Vietnamese Restaurant – Pho Sizzle, Thai Basil and Sushi
- Best Wine Selection – Corbeau, La Farre, Half Shell Oyster House, Costas Mediterranean
Business Services
- Best Accountant – Lynn Taul, Mark Wright, Greg Dunn, Emily Eddins, Brian Barksdale
- Best Accounting Firm – EIB Systems, Chapman Accounting Solutions, Trussville Tax and Accounting, Professional Services of Alabama
- Best Attorney – Johnny Amari, Bill Bright, Carl Chamblee, Shami Malone, David Moore
- Best Auto Repair – A+ Tire and Auto, Adair Auto and Tire, Courtesy GMC, Harbisons, Vulcan Tire and Automotive
- Best Bank – America’s First Credit Union, Bryant Bank, Legacy Credit Union, People’s Bank of Trussville, Southpoint Bank
- Best Banker – Butch Motely, Jeremy Tuggle, Natalie Spott, April Morris
- Best Bookkeeper/Tax Service – EIB Systems, Doug Redd, Gregory Williams, Trussville Tax and Accounting
- Best Car Wash – Raindrop Car Wash, Melissa’s Rainbow Car Wash, Water Works Car Wash, Take 5 Car Wash
- Best Carpet Cleaning – Regency Cleaners, Sanitary Rug Cleaner, Jerry’s Carpet Service, Mountain View Chem Dry
- Best Computer/IT Service – Magic City Computers, Micro Computers, Abacus Technologies
- Best Contractor – Blalock, Forehand Construction, Seay Construction, Sellers Construction, Shaw’s Outdoor Concepts
- Best Cleaning Service – Bea Clean, Cleaning Mommas, Neat With Nat, S&S Cleaning
- Best Dry Cleaners – Complete Cleaners, Parkway Cleaners, Calgon Cleaners
- Best Electrician – D&E Electrical, G&A Electrical, Gospo Electric, Tim Roberts
- Best Event Planner – Donna Hollis, Denise Koch at Koch Events, Megan Mae Events
- Best Financial Planning – David Guttery, Todd Holder, Ian Maddox, Steve Sink
- Best Graphic Design – Cahaba Sign and Design, B-Two Media, Katrina Turnbach of Turnbac Designs, Print Corp
- Best Heating & Cooling – Controlled Environment, Hemphill, Sewell Service Company, Trinity Contractors, WC Wright & Son
- Best Insurance Agent – Greg Armstrong, Brian Bozeman, Casey Mann, Brian Skinner, Bill Stuman
- Best Insurance Agency – Crawford Skinner Agency, Deerfoot Insurance, State Farm Springville, Geico Trussville, The Grogan Agency
- Best Interior Decorating – Beth Womack, Caroline Price, Emily McDaniel, Laurie Brooker, Nona Ruth’s
- Best Jeweler – Agnew’s, Alabama Wholesale Diamonds, Dr. Jewelry, Isbell Jewelers
- Best Kitchen & Bath Remodeler – Forehand Construction, Jones & Jones
- Best Landscaper – Bernard’s Lawn Service, Superior Lawn Care, Good Earth Landscape Management Systems, Triple Care
- Best Law Firm – Amari and Gray, Blount Hughes, Chamblee Malone, Massey Stotser & Nichols
- Best Local Construction Company – Fencing Unlimited, Forehand Construction, Newcomb’s Dirt Works, Seay Construction, Trinity Contractors
- Best Local Mortgage Broker – Barry Logan – Cahaba Mortgage, Donna Lowery, Faith Mortgage, Keith Bice
- Best Motorcycle/Off-Road Dealer – 2 Wheel Heaven, Riders Harley Davidson, Hall’s Motosports
- Best Music Store – Guitar Pros, Bailey Brothers
- Best Oil Change – A+ Tire and Auto, Courtesy GMC, Express Oil Change, Murdock Tire
- Best Painter – Clark’s Service Co., JA Jones Painting, Five Star Painting, Paint Life
- Best Pest Control – Alabama Professional Services, Rogue, Wayne’s, Vulcan Termite and Pest Control
- Best Pet Boarding – Big Springs Vet Clinic, County Kennel, Deerfoot Animal Clinic, Trussville Animal Clinic
- Best Photographer – Sincerely Southern Photography, Ambre Amari, Connor Noles, Shawn Bowles, Amy Blount
- Best Plumber – Elite Drain and Septic, Keith the Plumber, On Time Service, Wilbur’s
- Best Printer – Print Corp, Precision Graphics, Cahaba Design, Weldon Printing
- Best Real Estate Agent – Chelsey Hames, Brandi Zargo, Allen Kennemur, Anthony McPherson
- Best Real Estate Broker – Chelsey Hames, Josh Vernon, Laura Cardwell Dennis, Michelle Dickey
- Best Real Estate Agency – Keller Williams Trussville, Josh Vernon Group, ReMax Marketplace, White Oak Realty
- Best Roofing Company – Alabama Roofing Professionals, Ridgeline Roofing, Hinkle Roofing, Yellowhammer Roofing, Cardinal Roofing
- Best Septic Service – Elite Drain and Septic, Pickle, Reliable
- Best Tattoo/Piercing Studio – Atra Capra, Images in Ink, In the nook, Tattoo Expressions
- Best Tire Shop – A+ Tire and Auto, Adair Auto and Tire, Harbison Tire, MurdocK Tire
- Best Travel Agent – Brandon Peters, All About Travel, Clarissa Winchester, Dawn Finnegan
- Best Veterinarian – Dr. Jill Crowson, Dr. Johnathan Elliott, Dr. Carl Grimmett, Dr. Phillip Gleason
- Best Window, Door, Gutter Installer – Clark’s Service Co., Eco View, Legend Windows, Durante
Health & Wellness
- Best Barber – David Forsyth, Lisa Brenner, Cathy Chapple
- Best Barber Shop – Husky Barber Shop, Salon Swag, The Olde Barber Shop, Zephyr Barber
- Best Chiropractor – Dr. Channing King, Dr. Stephen Edwards, Dr. Allen Walch, Jr., Dr. Keith Hallingquest
- Best Day Spa – Spa Cahaba, Salon 2000, Blossom Spa
- Best Dentist – Dr. J.R. Millington, Dr. John Bettis, Dr. David Dobbs, Dr. Margaret Toups, Dr. Austin Boyd, Dr. Reid Marshall
- Best Dermatologist – Total Skin and Beauty, Forefront Dermatology, Associated Dermatologists, Cahaba Dermatology
- Best Hair Stylist – Jessica Southerland, Lori Crumley, Kelsey Morelli, Emma Salas
- Best Hair Salon – Bella 7 Salon, Salon Swag, Salon 2000, David’s Lifestyle inside Kuttin’ Up, Hair Force
- Best Hospital – Acension St. Vincent’s, Grandview, UAB Hospital, Brookwood Freestanding 119
- Best Nail Salon – Pro Top Nails, Kyle Nails, Nails Plus, Salon 2000, Spring Nails
- Best Make-up Artist – Erin Brodrecht, Jodi Ping, Brooke Ditzig, Lesley Byrd, Maegan Eason
- Best Ophthalmologist – Dr. Kenneth Pair, Dr. Shonda Wood, Dr. Irwin Fingerman, Dr. Zach Steele, Dr. Gary Few
- Best Orthodontist – Dr. Michael Brooks, Dr. Christie Savage, Dr. Carey Beth Rivers, Dr. Greg Rape
- Best Orthopedist – Dr. Chris Carter, Dr. Mark Rogers, Dr. Marcus Rothermich, Dr. Daniel Smith, Dr. Zane Hyde, Dr. T. Daniel Smith
- Best Orthopedic Clinic – Andrews Sports Medicine, OrthoAlabama Spine & Sports, OrthoSports Associates
- Best Pediatric Dentist – Vann Pediatric Dentistry, Trussville Pediatric Dentistry, The Dental Office of Moody, Grants Mill Family Dentistry, Peterson Dental
- Best Pediatrician – Dr. Steven Barron, Dr. Phillip Harmon, Dr. David Griffin, Dr. Garland Youngblood, Dr. John Mark Lytle
- Best Pharmacy – Carrol Pharmacy, Nelms Pharmacy, Tyner’s Pharmacy, Mills Pharmacy, Argo Pharmacy
- Best Pharmacist – Chris Hendrix, Chace Nelms, Randy Tyner, Raegan Fain
- Best Physical Therapist – Kendell “Kenny” Jno-Finn, Bill Serena, Lindsey Deweese, Ben Horsley, Den Horsley
- Best Physical Therapy Facility – AccelAbility Balance and Therapy, OrthoAlabama Spine and Sports, M3 Endevours, Eskridge & White Motion Therapy, Therapy South, Back in Motion
- Best Physician – Dr. Mark Rogers, Dr. Melanie Miller, Dr. Drew Smith, Dr. Daniel Smith
- Best Tanning Salon – Palm Beach Tan, LA Salon
- Best Wellness Clinic – Eskridge & White, Birmingham Integrative Health
- Best Church – Christ Church PCA, First Baptist Church Trussville, Northpark Baptist Church, Faith Community Fellowship, First Baptist Church Pinson, Holy Infant
- Best Preschool/Daycare – Clearly Kids, Cross at Clay Academy, Wee Kids, Kids First, Noah’s Park
- Best Wedding Venue – Canaan Acres, Mathews Manor, Rock House, Rosewood Pinson, The Woodall Building
Arts & Entertainment
- Best Entertainment Venue – ACTA, The Backyard Leeds, Leeds Theater and Arts Center, Trussville Entertainment District
- Best Festival – Leeds Creek Bank Festival, Butterbean Festival, Vintage Market Days, Trussville Freedom Celebration, Irondale Music Festival
- Best Local Artist – Ambre Amari, Anna Dickson, Chris Davis, Amy Peterson
- Best Local Author – June Mathews, Ken Lass, H.R. Thompson, Stephen Strange
- Best Local Band – Deputy 5, Love Rat, Random Mountain Ramblers, The Stews
- Best Local Musician – Eric Watters, Ethan Womack, Jackson Capps, Trey Lewis, Ben Mosely
- Best Local Vocalist – Maddie Crumb, Brinkley Rackstraw, Jackson Capps, Brandi McClaran
- Best Community Theater – ACTA Trussville, Leeds Arts Council, Springville Community
- Best Local Actor – Bill Bright, Matt McGough, John McClaran, Peter Bradbury
- Best Local Actress – Molly Cook, Paige Turner, Olivia Reaves, Leah Blalock
- Best Local Director – Paula Brown, Brandi McClaran, Jennifer Bruno, Paige Turner
- Best Local Writer – Ken Lass, June Mathews, Sally Murray, Crystal McGough
Best of Cities/Coverage Area
Best Of Argo
- Best Overall Restaurant – Fox’s Pizza Den, Hilltop Café, Southland BBQ
- Best Overall Retailer – Argo Hardware, Hilltop Farms, Argo Pharmacy, Argo Power Equipment
- Best Overall Professional Services – Argo Heating and Air, Harbison Tire, White Oak Realty
- Best Overall Place to Work – Argo Hardware, Hilltop Farms, White Oak Realty
Best Of Center Point
- Best Overall Restaurant – Applebee’s, Zattie’s
- Best Overall Retailer – City Gear
- Best Overall Professional Services – Firestone, Above and Beyond, Eastern Tire
- Best Overall Place to Work – City Gear, Above and Beyond, Firestone
Best Of Clay
- Best Overall Restaurant – Gyro Café, Barbecue Stop, Papa Sal’s
- Best Overall Retailer – Piggly Wiggly, ACE Hardware, Mystic Cards and Games
- Best Overall Professional Services – Sewell Services, S&S Cleaning, Pediatrics East
- Best Overall Place to Work – Sewell Service Co., ACE Hardware, Pediatrics East
Best Of Irondale
- Best Overall Restaurant – Gus’ Hot Dogs, Irondale Café, Marty’s GM, Filling Station
- Best Overall Retailer – Southeastern Salvage, Irondale Pickers, Restore Habitat
- Best Overall Professional Services – Alabama Professional Services, Wilbur’s, Fortis Foundation Solutions
- Best Overall Place to Work – City of Irondale, Marty’s GM, Irondale Café
Best Of Leeds
- Best Overall Restaurant – Three Earred Rabbit, Rusty’s BBQ, Laney’s
- Best Overall Retailer – Bass Pro Shop, Pants Store, Wooden Anchor, Bucee’s
- Best Overall Professional Services – Great Beginnings Learning Center, Hill Gosset Kemp & Herford, B&M Staffing
- Best Overall Place to Work – Bass Pro Shop, Leeds Water Board, Bucee’s
Best Of Moody
- Best Overall Restaurant – Purple Onion, Bluegrass BBQ, Carpenetti’s
- Best Overall Retailer – Warren Family Garden Center, Tractor Supply, Publix
- Best Overall Professional Services – Gorilla Tax, Alfa – Moody
- Best Overall Place to Work – Moody High School, Tractor Supply, Red Diamond
Best Of Pinson
- Best Overall Restaurant – Munoz, Garcia’s Grocery, Huddle House
- Best Overall Retailer – Patti’s on Main, Food Giant, Celina’s Boutique
- Best Overall Professional Services – Dodd and Dodd, Stewart Auto Services, Sincerely Southern Photography
- Best Overall Place to Work – Food Giant, Sewell Service Co., Munoz
Best Of Springville
- Best Overall Restaurant – Main Street Italian Bistro, The Joint, Farmhouse
- Best Overall Retailer – Cloth on Main, The Ole Post Office, Pink Hill Organics, Springville Antique Mall
- Best Overall Professional Services – Gospo Electric, Big Springs Veterinarian, Vision Alabama; Dr. Shonda Wood Bentley
- Best Overall Place to Work – Mathews Manor, The Farmhouse, Gospo Electric
Best Of Trussville
- Best Overall Restaurant – Mr. West Asian Kitchen, Taco Mama, Half Shell Oyster House, Fox’s Pizza
- Best Overall Retailer – Tula J’s Boutique, Wildflower Children’s Resale, MJ’s Discount Warehouse, Whoopsie Daisy, Wrapsody
- Best Overall Professional Services – Peoples Bank – Trussville, Massey Stotser and Nichols, Darrell Walker Workforce, Chamblee Malone
- Best Overall Place to Work – Trussville City Schools, Massey Stotser and Nichols, Darrell Walker Workforce
Best Of the Tribune Coverage Area
- Best Overall Restaurant – Taco Mama, Half Shell Oyster House, Farmhouse of Springville
- Best Overall Retailer – Wildflower Children’s Boutique, The Ole Post Office, Caroline & Company
- Best Overall Professional Services – Massey Stotser and Nichols, OrthoAlabama Spine and Sports, Darrell Walker Workforce
- Best Overall Place to Work – Trussville City Schools, Darrell Walker Workforce, Andrew Sports Medicine, Massey Stotser and Nichols