Business
- Animal Hospital: Harmony Animal Hospital
- Antiques & Thrift Shop: TROSA Thrift Store and Donation Center
- Automotive Dealer: Fred Anderson Toyota of Raleigh
- Barbershop/Hair Salon: The Bar Ber Shop
- Birthday Party Venue: Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
- Children’s Clothing Store: Beanstalk – Because They Grow So Fast
- Customer Service: Air Experts Heating & Cooling
- Dance Studio: Starpath Dance Academy
- Florist: Flowers On Broad Street
- Gifts: Bayleaf Market
- Gymnastics School: The Little Gym of North Raleigh/Wake Forest
- Indoor Activity Center: Rush Hour Karting
- Jewelry: Bailey’s Fine Jewelry
- Martial Arts Instruction: Vinjos Martial Arts
- Pet Boarding/Daycare: Harmony Pet Resort & Spa
- Pet Supplies: The Pet Pantry
- Pet Training Service: Sit Means Sit
- Shopping Center: The Streets at Southpoint
Community
- Camp: New Life Camp
- Charity Event: Walk for Hope
- Event Venue: Dogwood Country Club
- Family-Friendly Event: NC State Fair
- Farm: Hill Ridge Farms
- Festival: Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
- Hotel/Vacation Rental: Morehead Manor Bed and Breakfast
- Live Music Venue: Koka Booth Amphitheatre
- Local Sports Team: Carolina Hurricanes
- Movie Theater: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Raleigh
- Museum & Gallery: North Carolina Museum of Art
- Nonprofit Organization: Safe Haven For Cats
- Park: Pullen Park
- Performing Arts Venue: Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC)
- Pet-Friendly Event: Bark in the Park, Durham Bulls Athletic Park
- Pool Hall & Arcade: Boxcar Bar + Arcade
- Tourist Attraction: Raleigh Rose Garden
- Volunteer Organization: Triangle Beagle Rescue
- Weekend Getaway: Asheville, NC
- Youth Sports League/Organization: North Carolina FC Youth
Education
- Adult Education: Wake Technical Community College
- College/University: North Carolina State University
- Elementary School: Davis Drive Elementary School
- High School: Fuquay-Varina High School
- Middle School: The Exploris School
- Preschool: Knightdale Station Preschool
- Private School: Wake Christian Academy
- School Administrator: Michael Hokenberg, Davis Drive Middle School
- School Teacher: Rhonda Potts, Davis Drive Elementary School
- Tutoring Center: Sarai Tutorial & Enrichment Program, Inc.
Five-Star Awards
- Boss of the Year: Phil Madey, a’Verde Cocina + Tequila Library
- Business Leader of the Year: Gregory Ng, Brooks Bell
- Chef of the Year: Ricky Moore, Saltbox Seafood Joint
- Coworking Space of the Year: The Loading Dock
- Employer of the Year: Catering By Design
- Local Corporation of the Year: Fidelity Bank
- Local Startup of the Year: The Produce Box
- New Restaurant of the Year (Opened in 2022): a’Verde Cocina + Tequila Library
- Small Business of the Year: Sweet T Picnics
- Woman of the Year: Kim Holderness, The Holderness Family
Food & Drink
- Baked Goods: La Farm Bakery
- BBQ: The Redneck BBQ Lab
- Biscuits: Rise
- Bottle Shop: Black Dog Bottle Shop
- Brewery: Bearded Bee Brewing Company
- Brunch: First Watch
- Burgers: The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
- Caterer: Rocky Top Catering
- Cocktails: Revival 1869
- Deli: Village Deli and Grill
- Distillery: Durham Distillery
- Donuts: Krispy Kreme
- Family Dining: The Redneck BBQ Lab
- Fine Dining: Angus Barn
- Food Truck: Arepa Culture
- Fries: Buena Papa Fry Bar
- Grocery Store: Wegmans
- Health Food: Sassool
- Hot Dogs: Snoopy’s Hot Dogs & More
- International: Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken
- Local Artisan Food: Raleigh Cheesy
- Local Chocolate: Videri Chocolate Factory
- Local Coffee: Cultivate Coffee Roasters
- Local Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt: Howling Cow Dairy Education Center and Creamery
- Local Produce: State Farmers Market
- Neighborhood Bar: The Pickled Onion Restaurant & Bar
- Nightclub: Legends Nightclub
- Outdoor Dining: Taverna Agora Greek Kitchen & Bar
- Pizza: Trophy Brewing & Pizza
- Seafood: 42nd Street Oyster Bar
- Southern Food: State Farmers Market Restaurant
- Specialty Dessert: lucettegrace
- Sports Bar: Carolina Ale House
- Steak: Angus Barn
- Sushi: Waraji Japanese Restaurant
- Sweet Tea: Bojangles
- Tacos: Gonza Tacos y Tequila
- Takeout: City Barbeque
- Wine Selection: Angus Barn
- Wings: WINGIN’IT Bar And Grille
Health & Wellness
- CBD Shop: Hempie’s
- Chiropractor: Triangle Chiropractic PC
- Cosmetic Surgeon: Dr. Michael Law, Blue Water Plastic Surgery
- Day Spa: Le Nu Spa
- Dentistry/Cosmetic Dentistry: Triangle Family Dentistry
- Dermatologist: Blue Ridge Dermatology Associates, P.A.
- Ear, Nose & Throat: WakeMed ENT
- Family Practice: WakeMed Primary Care
- Fitness Center/Gym: Par4Success
- Home Health Care Agency: WakeMed Home Health
- Hospital: UNC REX Hospital
- Laser/Skin Care: Blue Water Spa
- Massage: The Sport of Massage
- Medical Spa: Blue Water Spa
- Mental Health Service: Living Waters Counseling and Wellness Center, PLLC
- Obstetrics & Gynecology: Kamm McKenzie Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Optometrist: Stonehenge Vision Source
- Orthodontist: Carolina Orthodontics & Children’s Dentistry
- Pediatric Dentistry: Carolina Orthodontics & Children’s Dentistry
- Pediatrics: Jeffers, Mann & Artman Pediatrics
- Pharmacy: DJ’s Pharmacy
- Physical Therapist: Sports & More Physical Therapy
- Urgent Care: WakeMed Urgent Care
Home & Finance
- Accounting Firm: Lori Aveni, CPA, PLLC
- Air & Heating Service: Air Experts Heating & Cooling
- Cleaning Service (Residential): Best Clean Ever
- Financial Advisor: Andy Esser, Edward Jones
- Furniture: TROSA Thrift Store
- Interior Design: Rebecca Driggs Interiors
- Landscaping: Foster Lake & Pond Management, Inc.
- Moving Company: TROSA Moving
- Nursery/Garden Center: Logan’s Garden Shopp
- Pest Control: Economy Exterminators
- Plumber: Blanton’s Air, Plumbing & Electric
- Real Estate Agent: Realtor, Nancy Grace
- Real Estate Team: The Triangle Experts
Professional & Entertainment
- Attorney / Law Firm: The Walls Law Group
- DJ: DJ Nevy
- Event Planner: Southern Picnics
- Local Band: 8-Track Minds
- Local Music Artist: Garland Mason
- Photographer: Kathleen Nolis Photography
- Podcast: Arcane Carolinas
- Pro Athlete: Sebastian Aho, Carolina Hurricanes
- Social Influencer: Briana & Roger Kornegay, @raleighfoodtrap
- Veterinarian: Dr. Jodi Reed, Harmony Animal Hospital
- WRAL-TV Personality: Elizabeth Gardner
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