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