Business
- Animal Hospital:Harmony Animal Hospital
- Antiques & Thrift Shops:TROSA Thrift Store
- Automotive Dealer:Leith Automotive Group
- Barbershop/Hair Salon:Love Is In The Hair LLC
- Best Small Business:Kandy Apples by K
- Birthday Party Venue:The Little Gym of North Raleigh/Wake Forest
- Bowling:Buffaloe Lanes South Family Bowling Center
- Children’s Clothing Store:Once Upon A Child
- Dance Studio:Right Moves Dance
- Day Spa:Blue Water Spa
- Fitness Center/Gym:Find A Way Fitness
- Florist:Fallon’s Flowers
- Gifts:NOFO @ The Pig
- Gymnastics School:The Little Gym of North Raleigh/Wake Forest
- Indoor Activity Center:Galaxy Fun Park
- Jewelry:Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
- Martial Arts Instruction:Vinjos Martial Arts
- Massage:White Dahlia
- Most Innovative Local Corporation:SAS
- Most Innovative Local Startup:Grey & Co Boutique
- Pet Boarding/Daycare:Harmony Pet Resort & Spa
- Pet Supplies:The Pet Pantry
- Pet Training Service:Sit Means Sit
- Shopping Center:Lafayette Village
- Sporting Goods:Academy Sports + Outdoors
- Toy Store:Learning Express Toys & Gifts
Community
- Camp:New Life Camp
- Event Venue:Koka Booth Amphitheatre
- Hotel/Vacation Rental:The Umstead Hotel and Spa
- Live Music Venue:Red Hat Amphitheater
- Local Sports Team:Carolina Hurricanes
- Movie Theater:Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Raleigh
- Museum & Gallery:North Carolina Museum of Art
- Nonprofit Organization:Corral Riding Academy
- Park:Pullen Park
- Performing Arts Venue:Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC)
- Pool Hall & Arcade:Boxcar Bar + Arcade
- Tourist Attraction:North Carolina Zoo
- Volunteer Organization:Safe Haven for Cats
- Weekend Getaway:Asheville
- Youth Sports League/Organization:A.E. Finley YMCA
Education
- Adult Education:North Carolina State University
- College/University:North Carolina State University
- Elementary School:Excelsior Classical Academy
- High School:Rolesville High School
- Middle School:Fuquay-Varina Middle School
- Private School:North Raleigh Christian Academy
- School Administrator:Danny Watkins, North Raleigh Christian Academy
- School Teacher:Sherrie Dixon, Sanderson High School
- Tutoring Center:Hill Learning Center
Food & Drink
- Baked Goods:La Farm Bakery
- BBQ:Parker’s Barbecue
- Biscuits:Bojangles
- Bottle Shop:Yacht Club Beverage House
- Brewery:Lynnwood Brewing Concern
- Brunch:Brigs
- Burgers:Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
- Caterer:Rocky Top Catering
- Chef:Ashley Christensen, AC Restaurants
- Cocktails:Watts & Ward
- Deli:Village Deli and Grill
- Distillery:Lonerider Spirits
- Donuts:Krispy Kreme
- Family Dining:Parker’s Barbecue
- Fine Dining:Angus Barn
- Food Truck:Cousins Maine Lobster
- Fries:Carolina Ale House
- Grocery Store:Harris Teeter
- Health Food:Whole Foods Market
- Hot Dogs:Snoopy’s Hot Dogs & More
- International:Sassool
- Local Artisan Food:Raleigh Cheesy
- Local Chocolate:Videri Chocolate Factory
- Local Coffee:Sola Coffee Cafe
- Local Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt:Two Roosters Ice Cream
- Local Produce:State Farmers Market
- Neighborhood Bar:Sawmill Tap Room
- Nightclub:Legends Nightclub
- Outdoor Dining:Taverna Agora Greek Kitchen & Bar
- Pizza:Lilly’s Pizza
- Seafood:42nd Street Oyster Bar
- Southern Food:Big Ed’s
- Sports Bar:Players’ Retreat
- Steak:Angus Barn
- Sushi:The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
- Sweet Tea:Bojangles
- Tacos:Gonza Tacos Y Tequila
- Takeout:Sassool
- Wine Selection:Angus Barn
- Wings:Carolina Ale House
Home & Finance
- Accounting Firm:Lori Aveni, CPA, PLLC
- Air & Heating Service:Austin Heating & Air Conditioning Co.
- Bank:Fidelity Bank
- Cleaning Service (Residential):Best Clean Ever
- Financial Advisor:Capital Financial Advisory Group
- Furniture:TROSA Thrift Store and Donation Center
- Interior Design:Green Front Interiors & Rugs
- Landscaping:TROSA Lawn Care
- Moving Company:TROSA Moving Co.
- Nursery/Garden Center:Logan’s One Stop Garden Shop
- Real Estate Agent/Company:Rebecca Ellis, Keller Williams Preferred Realty
Medical
- Children’s Dentist:Wake Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry
- Chiropractor:919 Spine
- Cosmetic Surgeon:Blue Water Plastic Surgery Partners
- Dentistry/Cosmetic Dentistry:Christine D. Laster DDS Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
- Dermatologist:Blue Ridge Dermatology Associates, P.A.
- Ear, Nose & Throat:WakeMed ENT – Head & Neck Surgery
- Family Practice:Wake Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
- Hospital:WakeMed Hospital
- Laser/Skin Care:Blue Water Spa Aesthetic Laser Center
- Lasik Surgery:Travers Lasik Vision Care
- Obstetrics & Gynecology:Kamm McKenzie OBGYN
- Optometrist:Wake Family Eye Care
- Orthodontist:Laster Orthodontics
- Pediatrics:Raleigh Pediatrics
- Physical Therapist:EmergeOrtho
- Psychiatrist:MindPath Care Centers
- Urgent Care:WakeMed Urgent Care
Professional & Entertainment
- Athlete:Jacky Hunt-Broersma, Amputee Ultrarunner
- DJ:DJ Uniq
- Event Planner:Lily Rose Events
- Local Band:Your Mama’s New Boyfriend
- Local Music Artist:Jooselord
- Local Philanthropist:Jim Goodnight, SAS
- Most Innovative Business Leader:Tim Sweeney, Epic Games
- North Carolina Author:Nicholas Sparks
- Photographer:T & T Photography
- Podcaster:919 Beer
- Social Influencer:Kate Bryan, @k8_smallthings
- Veterinarian:Dr. Jodi Reed, Harmony Animal Hospital
- Woman of the Year:Christina Koch, NASA Astronaut
- WRAL-TV Personality:Elizabeth Gardner
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