Five-Star Awards

  • Boss of the Year
  • Business Leader of the Year
  • Chef of the Year
  • Coworking Space of the Year
  • Employer of the Year
  • Local Corporation of the Year
  • Local Startup of the Year
  • New Restaurant of the Year (Opened in 2022)
  • Small Business of the Year
  • Woman of the Year

Business

  • Animal Hospital
  • Antiques & Thrift Shop
  • Automotive Dealer
  • Barbershop/Hair Salon
  • Birthday Party Venue
  • Children’s Clothing Store
  • Customer Service
  • Dance Studio
  • Florist
  • Gifts
  • Gymnastics School
  • Indoor Activity Center
  • Jewelry
  • Martial Arts Instruction
  • Pet Boarding/Daycare
  • Pet Supplies
  • Pet Training Service
  • Shopping Center

Food & Drink

  • Baked Goods
  • BBQ
  • Biscuits
  • Bottle Shop
  • Brewery
  • Brunch
  • Burgers
  • Caterer
  • Cocktails
  • Deli
  • Distillery
  • Donuts
  • Family Dining
  • Fine Dining
  • Food Truck
  • Fries
  • Grocery Store
  • Health Food
  • Hot Dogs
  • International
  • Local Artisan Food
  • Local Chocolate
  • Local Coffee
  • Local Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt
  • Local Produce
  • Neighborhood Bar
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Pizza
  • Seafood
  • Southern Food
  • Specialty Dessert
  • Sports Bar
  • Steak
  • Sushi
  • Sweet Tea
  • Tacos
  • Takeout
  • Wine Selection
  • Wings

Community

  • Camp
  • Charity Event
  • Event Venue
  • Family-Friendly Event
  • Farm
  • Festival
  • Hotel/Vacation Rental
  • Live Music Venue
  • Local Sports Team
  • Movie Theater
  • Museum & Gallery
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Park
  • Performing Arts Venue
  • Pet-Friendly Event
  • Pool Hall & Arcade
  • Tourist Attraction
  • Volunteer Organization
  • Weekend Getaway
  • Youth Sports League/Organization

Education

  • Adult Education
  • College/University
  • Elementary School
  • High School
  • Middle School
  • Preschool
  • Private School
  • School Administrator
  • School Teacher
  • Tutoring Center

Home & Finance

  • Accounting Firm
  • Air & Heating Service
  • Cleaning Service (Residential)
  • Financial Advisor
  • Furniture
  • Interior Design
  • Landscaping
  • Moving Company
  • Nursery/Garden Center
  • Pest Control
  • Plumber
  • Real Estate Agent
  • Real Estate Team

Health & Wellness

  • CBD Shop
  • Chiropractor
  • Cosmetic Surgeon
  • Day Spa
  • Dentistry/Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Dermatologist
  • Ear, Nose & Throat
  • Family Practice
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Home Health Care Agency
  • Hospital
  • Laser/Skin Care
  • Massage
  • Medical Spa
  • Mental Health Service
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Optometrist
  • Orthodontist
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Pediatrics
  • Pharmacy
  • Physical Therapist
  • Urgent Care

Professional & Entertainment

  • Attorney/Law Firm
  • DJ
  • Event Planner
  • Local Band
  • Local Music Artist
  • Photographer
  • Podcast
  • Pro Athlete
  • Social Influencer
  • Veterinarian
  • WRAL-TV Personality