Best of City Awards

The Arts

Best Art Gallery
  Pamela Jean Gallery
  Signaure 9 Gallery
  The Market Gallery

Best New Gallery
  Wilson Hughes Gallery
  Z Studio
  Fleda A Ring Artworks Gallery

Best Art Exhibit
  Taubman Museum of Art Judith Leiber Bag Collection
  Taubman Museum of Art Nashville County Singers
  Eleanor D Wilson Museum Taliaferro Logan’s Georgianna Waxes

Best Museum
  Taubman Museum of Art
  Virginia Transportation Museum
  Science Museum of Western Virginia

Best Local Artist
  Eric Fitzpatrick
  Betty Branch
  Greg Osterhaus

Best Kept Art Secret
  Artcentrik Artist Group
  Roanoke Library Emerging Artist Series
  16 Blocks Magazine

Best Place to See Unique or Underground Art
  202 Market
  Wilson Hughes Gallery
  Gallery 108

Best Public Art Piece
  Wounded Officer Starlight, by Thea Lonzisero
  Monier-Williams AIR
  Little Girl at Jefferson St., Betty Branch

Best Performing Arts Group
  Roanoke Symphony Orchestra
  Kandinsky Trio
  Roanoke Children’s Choir

Best Performance
  Noises 10 at Kirk Ave
  Movin’ Out Broadway Series RCC
  Fat Daddy at Blue 5

Best Performance Venue
  Jefferson Center
  Roanoke Civic Center
  Salem Civic Center

Best Place for Live Theatre
  Mill Mountain Theatre
  Showtimers Community Theatre
  Attic Productions Fincastle, VA

Best Place for Film
  Grandin Theatre
  Valley View Grande
  Tanglewood

Best Festival
  Festival in the Park, Event Zone
  Strawberry Festival, The Community School
  The Roanoke Arts Festival

Most Supportive Person of the Arts
  The Taubman Family
  Pearl Fu
  Heywood Fralin

Local Politician Most Supportive of the Arts
  David Bowers
  David Trinkle
  Bob Goodlatte

People

Southwest VA’s Sexiest Man
  Guy Hurley
  Cory Dowe
  Kerry Hurley

Southwest VA’s Sexiest Woman
  Teik Phillips
  Callie Dalton
  Diane Zeigler

Most Memorable Roanoker
  Tiki Barber
  Pearl Fu
  The Taubman Family

Most Humorous Roanoker
  David Bowers
  Ross Laguza
  Darlene Burcham

Best Photographer
  David Hungate
  Kevin Hurley
  Jim Markey

Best Real Estate Agent
  Callie Dalton, Callie Dalton and Associates Realtors
  Diane Zeigler, Francis, Realtors
  Steven Caldwell, ReMax Valley Realtors

Best Musician
  Cyrus Pace
  Brent Hoskins
  Hoppy Vaughn

Best Caterer
  Schaal’s Catering and Events
  Chanticleer Catering
  Lib Wilhelm & Amy Lanham Catering

Best Cosmetic Surgeon
  Dr.Enrique A. Silberblatt, Aesthetic Surgery of Virginia
  Dr. Gregory A Alouf, Aesthetic Surgery of Virginia
  Dr. Breiner, Southwest Virginia Center

Best Florist
  George’s Florists
  Stritesky’s Flower Shop
  Fallon Florists

Best Lawyer
  Neil S. Johnson, Lichtenstein Fishwick & Johnson PLC
  John Lichenstein, Lichtenstein Fishwick & Johnson PLC
  Daniel Crandall, Crandall & Katt, Attorneys at Law

Best Teacher
  Ali Pendleton, Faith Christian
  Barbara Kolb, James River High
  Elizabeth Garst- Forest Park Academy

Best CPA
  Frank B. Hancock, CPA, Floti, Flynn, Lowen & Co.
  Harry Schwarz, Goodman & Company
  Amber Lambert, CPA

Best Banker
  Charles Robin- BB&T
  Tom Lusk- Atlantic Bay Mortgage
  Ellis Gutshall- Valley Bank

Best Dentist
  Fred Coots Jr. DDS
  Randy Dickey, Lynch Dickey & Singleton Dentists Inc
  Scott B. Ward, DDS

Best Family Doctor
  Mark E. Watts, MD, Carilion Family Medicine
  Anthony Stavola, MD
  Vashist Nobbee,MD – Lewis-Gale Internal Medicine

Best Vet
  Mark R. Finkler,D.V.M., Roanoke Animal Hospital
  Jaime M. Jonen, D.V.M., Valley Animal Hospital
  Bryant Richard, D.V.M., Salem Animal Hospital

Best Bartender
  Sissy Fischer, Montano’s International Grill
  Cliff Bordewisch, Mac n Bob’s
  Chandler Miles, 419 West Restaurant

Media

Best Radio Station Music
  K92, WXLK
  Q99 FM
  WROV the Rock

Best Radio Station Talk
  WFIR, 157
  NPR, 112
  WVTF, 110

Best Radio Personalities
  Danny and Zack, K92
  Dick and Dave, Q99
  Rush Limbaugh, WFIR

Best Drive Time Radio Show
  Morning Thang- K92
  Breakfast Club- Q99
  Sean Hannity- WFIR

Best Local TV Station
  WSLS 10
  WDBJ 7
  FOX 2127

Best Local TV Anchor
  Karen McNew, WSLS News Channel 10
  Jay Warren, WSLS News Channel 10
  Keith Humphrey, WDBJ Channel 7

Best Local TV Newscast
  WSLS 10, News Channel 10
  WDBJ 7, Channel 7
  Fox 2127

Most Accurate Local Weather Forecast
  WSLS 10, Storm Team 10
  WDBJ 7, Sky Tracker 7
  FOX 2127

Best Local TV News Reporter
  Jean Jadhon, WDBJ 7
  Dawn Jefferies, WSLS
  Natasha Ryan, WDBJ

Best Local TV Meteorolgist
  Jeff Hanewich, Storm Team 10
  Robin Reed, Sky Tracker 7
  Patrick Mcghee, Storm Team 10

Best Local TV Sports Anchor
  Travis Wells, WDBJ
  Grant Kittleson, WDBJ
  John Appicello, WSLS

Best Hard News Source
  Roanoke Times
  FOX 2127
  WSLS 10

Best Entertainment News Source
  CITY Magazine
  Q99
  Roanoke Times

CITY Escapes (Getting Out of Town)

Best Campground
  Peaks of Otter
  Mill Mountain Campground
  Smith Mountain Lake State Park

Best Hotel (within four hours drive)
  The Homestead
  Hotel Roanoke
  The Greenbrier

Best Weekend Getaway (within four hours drive)
  The Homestead
  Washington DC
  Williamsburg

Best Virginia Winery
  Chateau Morrisette
  AmRhein’s
  Villa Appalachia

Best Parkway Attraction/Destination
  Peaks of Otter
  Mabry Mill
  Explore Park

Best Travel Agency
  Martin Travel
  McDade Travel
  AAA

Best Day Trip
  Natural Bridge
  Busch Gardens Williamsburg
  Smith Mountain Lake

Best Bed and Breakfast (within four hours drive)
  Iris Inn Bed & Breakfast, Waynesboro, VA
  Meadowood Bed & Breakfast, Floyd, VA
  Santillane Bed and Breakfast, Fincastle, VA

Best Ski Resort
  Snowshoe
  Wintergreen
  Winterplace

CITY Living (Attractions and Services)

Best Country Club
  Hidden Valley Country Club
  Hunting Hills Country Club
  Water Front Country Club, Smith Mountain Lake

Best Golf Course
  Roanoke Country Club
  Hanging Rock Golf Club
  Hidden Valley Country Club

Best Local Hotel
  Hotel Roanoke

Best Place to People Watch
  City Market
  Valley View Mall
  Taubman Museum

Best Site/Activity to Impress Out of Towners
  Taubman Museum of Art
  Mill Mountain Star
  Hotel Roanoke

Best Historical Landmark
  Mill Mountain Star
  Hotel Roanoke
  H and C Coffee Sign

Best Public Park
  Elmwood Park
  Wasena Park
  Highland Park

Best Place for Hiking
  McAfee Knob
  Peaks of Otter
  Devil’s Marbleyard

Best Picnic Spot
  The Mill Mountain Star
  Blue Ridge Parkway
  Greenhill Park

Best Park for Fido
  Six Wags Dog Park
  Wasena Park
  Highland Park

Best Local Website
  roanoke.com
  citymagazineonline.com
  kidsadventuring.org

Shopping

Best Downtown Store
  Chocolate Paper
  Beads Indeed
  Twist and Turns

Best New Store (opened in last twelve months)
  Chocolate Paper
  Blue Collar Joe’s

Best Shopping Mall
  Valley View Mall
  Tanglewood Mall
  West Village

Best Women’s Clothing Selection
  La De DA
  310 Rosemont
  Vivendi

Best Men’s Clothing Selection
   Davidson’s
  Joseph Banks
  Alligator Alley

Hippest Women’s Store
  310 Rosemont
  La De DA
  Vivendi

Best Shoe Store
  Yarids
  The Cobbler’s Wife
  Dandelion Feet

Best Jewelry Store
  Fink’s
  AmRhein’s
  Frank L Moose

Best Computer Electronics Store
  Best Buy
  Roa-Va Tech Computers
  PC Land

Best Home Theater Store
  Lee Hartman
  Sound Decision
  Audiotronics

Best Sporting Goods Store
  Dick’s Sporting Goods
  Play it Again
  Gander Mountain

Best Magazine Stand
  Barnes and Noble
  Books a Million
  Kroger

Best Kid’s Clothing Store
  Toadly Kids
  Once Upon a Child
  The Children’s Place

Best Consignment Store
  Hidden Treasures
  Once Upon a Child
  New to Me Consignment

Best Plant Nursery
  Greenbrier Nurseries
  Walter’s Greenhouse
  Lacie’s Garden Center

Best Christmas Shop
  Twist and Turns
  Steger Creek
  The Gift Niche

Best Grocery Store
  Kroger
  Fresh Market
  Ukrops

Best Place to buy a Prom Dress
  AmRheins
  Patina
  Bride’s House

Best Place Tuxedos/Formal Wear
  Men’s Wearhouse
  Mr. Tuxedo
  Joseph A Banks

Best Place to Buy Flowers
  Fresh Market
  George’s
  Stritesky’s

Best Place to Buy Furniture
  Grand Home Furnishings
  Reids Fine Furnishings
  Mostly Sofas

Best Car Dealer
  Haley Toyota/Scion
  Brambleton Imports
  Berglund

Best Luxury Car Dealer
  Crossroads Cars
  Brambleton Imports
  Martins German Service

Best Place to buy Antiques
  Buy the Season
  Blue Ridge Antique Mall
  Black Dog Salvage

Best Place to buy a Bottle Wine
  Wine Gourmet
  Kroger
  Provisions Gourmet

Best Hair Salon
  Onyx
  Tangles
  Carrington’s

Best Independent Bookstore
  Given’s Books
  Ram’s Head
  Cantos Book Sellers

Best Book Store
  Barnes and Noble
  Paperback Exchange
  Eclectic Book Shop

Best Specialty Store
  Chocolate Paper
  Wine Gourmet
  Outdoor Trails

Best Dry Cleaners
  A Cleaner World
  Wheeler’s Cleaners
  Air Lee Cleaners

Best Car Wash
  Tanglewood Auto Wash Shell
  Southern Classic Auto Wash
  Sunnybrook Auto Spa

Best Tailor
  Berkovic Tailoring
  Paula Ward Tailoring

Best Tattoo/Piercing Parlor
  Walking Work of Art
  Alex’s New Tattoo
  Star City Tattoos and Body Piercing

Best Mechanic
  Wayne’s Imports
  Sportscar Clinic
  Jenos

Best Auto-body
  Euro Specialty
  Southwest Collision Center
  Roanoke Wreck Repair

Romance & Relationships

Best Online Dating Service
  match.com
  okcupid.com
  plenty of fish

Best Wedding Commitment/Ceremony Venue
  St. Andrew’s Catholic Church
  Valhalla Vineyards
  Claytor Lake State Park Gazebo

Best Place to buy Lingerie and Sexy Things
  52 Weeks of Romance
  Victoria’s Secret
  Fantasy’s

Best Saturday Night Date Spot
  METRO!
  202 Market
  Carlos Brazilian International Cuisine

Wellness

Best Day Spa
  Spa Va Premier Day Spa
  Azario Salon and Day Spa
  Pure Spa

Best Health Club
  Roanoke Athletic Club
  Botetourt Athletic Club
  YMCA

Best Personal Trainer
  Mike Ray, The Training Edge
  Beth Williams, Gold’s Gym
  Steve Myers, Gold’s Gym

Best Massage Therapist
  Alicia Hibbs Massage Therapy
  Benita Turner, Cloud 9 State of Mind
  Sean Geogenhagen- Botetourt Athletic Club

Best Reiki
  Rhonda Chattin,Holistic Energy Works, Grandin Gardens
  Jennifer Grover, Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga

Best Deep Tissue
  Carol Blanding Certified Advanced Rolfer
  Gayle Wagoner
  Benita Turner, Cloud 9 State of Mind

Happenings

Best Non-profit Fundraiser (in last twelve months)
  Puppy Love Ball, The Roanoke Valley SPCA
  The Stocked Market, Junior League of the Roanoke Valley
  Relay for Life, American Cancer Society

Best Local Event
  Festival in the Park, Event Zone
  Black and White Ball, The Square Society
  Roanoke Arts Festival

Local Charity
  Roaoke Valley SPCA
  Total Action Against Poverty
  Rescue Mission

Local Non-Profit
  Junior League of the Roanoke Valley
  CHIP
  League for Animal Protection

Best Volunteer Group
Junior League of the Roanoke Valley
American Red Cross
Habitat for Humanity

Best Young Professional Group
  Square Society
  New VA Connects
  Roanoke Outdoor and Social Club

Thing Not on This List
  Best Ladies Night – 202 Market Street
  Best Optometrist- Neal S Jessup, OD
  Best Police Force- Virginia State Police