York County's finest honored at inaugural gala for Best of the Best awards
Dozens of York area business owners and professionals came together Tuesday night to honor the Best of the Best in York County, and while this local awards event has taken place for 22 years, this was the first time the winners were announced and honored at a gala.
The Best of the Best York County contest highlight the people and businesses that locals feel go above and beyond. The contest was produced and managed by LOCALiQ, the York Daily Record's marketing solutions team. Nominations were submitted by the public in February.
More than 18,000 votes were counted, and the first-place winner in each category was announced by Miss Pennsylvania, Alysa Bainbridge.
Kim Moyer won Best Real Estate Agent for the 22nd consecutive year, and Berkshire Hathaway had all three finalists and took home the award for Best Real Estate Broker.
Maple Donuts also won for the 22nd consecutive year for “Best Doughnut Shop.”
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There were some first-time nominees and wins, as well. Bella at Bobo’s were finalists in two categories − Best Hair Salon and Best Barber. They won for Best Barber.
Michelle Kreeger with State Farm was a first-time nominee and winner for Best Insurance Agent.
Wellspan, The Paddock on Market Street, Brown's Orchards & Farm Markets, Thornton Automotive Group and Leg up Farms were winners in multiple categories.
A full list of winners is below.
Beauty And Health
Audiology Clinic- WellSpan Ent & Hearing Services
Barber Shop- Bella At Bobo's
Chiropractic Clinic- Sigafoose & Jackson Chiropractic
Dental Clinic- Springwood Dental Associates
Dermatology Clinic- Dermatology Associates
Facial/Massage Therapy- York Medical Spa
Family Practice- WellSpan Family Medicine
Hair Salon- Salon Blu
Hearing Aid/Hearing Specialist Center- WellSpan ENT & Hearing Services
Home Health- Visiting Angels
Hospital/Medical Center- WellSpan York Hospital
Medical Spa- York Medical Spa
Medical Supply Store- Minnich’s Pharmacy
Nail Salon- Manicure/Pedicure
Heartwood Salon & Spa- Luna Nails & Spa
Nutrition/Vitamin/Supplement Store- Leg Up Farmers Market
Orthodontic Clinic- Andrew Pedersen Orthodontics
Pediatric Clinic- WellSpan Pediatric Medicine
Pharmacy/Drug Store- CVS
Physical Therapy Clinic- OSS Health York Orthopaedic Urgent Care
Spa- York Medical Spa
Ob/Gyn- Kathryn Hassinger, Md (WellSpan)
Ophthalmologist- Jeffrey R. Lander, Md., Leader Heights Eye Center
Optometrist- Christine Weld, Od., Wheatlyn Eyecare
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Dining
All-Around Restaurant- The First Post
Bakery- Brown’s Orchards & Farm Market
Bbq- Mission Bbq
Breakfast- Round The Clock Diner
Buffet- Shady Maple Smorgasbord
Burrito/Taco- Roburrito’s
Caterer/Catering Company- Mission Bbq
Cheesesteak- The Steakout
Chinese Food- Wild Ginger
Crab Cakes- The Paddock On Market
Curbside/Carry Out/Drive-Thru- The Paddock On Market
Diner- Round The Clock Diner
Dining Experience- The First Post
Doughnut Shop- Maple Donuts
Fine Dining- The First Post
Food Truck- Bricker’s Famous French Fries
French Fries- Bricker’s Famous French Fries
Greek Food- Greek Food Festival: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Ice Cream/Frozen Yogurt- Perrydell Farm And Dairy
Indian Food- Hamir’s Indian Fusion
Italian Food- Moonlight Cafe
Japanese Food- Fujihana
Local Coffee Shop- Belmont Bean Co.
Mediterranean Food- 2delicious
Outdoor/Patio/Rooftop Dining- The Cove
Oysters/Clams- Rockfish Public House
Pizza- Marcello’s Pizza
Pretzel- Smittie’s Soft Pretzels
Salad/Salad Bar- Hoss’s Steak & Sea House
Seafood Restaurant- The Paddock On Market
Steakhouse- Texas Roadhouse
Sub/Deli/Sandwich Shop- Jersey Mike’s Subs
Sushi- Masa Bistro Japanese Cuisine & Lounge
Thai Food- Viet Thai Cafe
Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten-Free Food- Leg Up Farmers Market
Wings- Westgate Restaurant & Lounge
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Entertainment & Leisure
Bowling Center- Suburban Bowlerama
Dj - Event/Wedding- Mike Love Entertainment Dj Service
Event - York State Fair
Event Venue- Wyndridge Farm
Family Amusement- York Revolution
Hotel- Heritage Hills Golf Resort
Live Music Artist/ Group/Band- Cheap Sneakers
Live Theater- Appell Center For The Performing Arts
Park- Cousler Park
Place Of Worship- Living Word Community Church
Place To Dance- Fat Daddy’s Nightclub
Tourist/Seasonal Attraction- Christmas Magic: A Festival Of Lights
Wedding Venue- Wyndridge Farm
Home Services & Finance
Bank- Peoplesbank: A Codorus Valley Company
Credit Union- Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Investment Firm- Edward Jones: Financial Advisors
Mortgage Lending Company- Peoplesbank: A Codorus Valley Company
Tax Preparation Services- H&R Block
Apartment Complex- Powder Mill Apartments
Assisted/Senior Living- Country Meadows Retirement Communities
Basement/Foundation/Water Proofing Service Company- White Rose Waterproofing Systems
Home Builder- Jeffrey L. Henry, Inc.
Home Repair/Remodeling Company- Rohr+Contracting
Moving Company- Warners Moving & Storage
Nursing Home- Spiritrust Lutheran Skilled Care Center
Real Estate Company- Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices
Retirement/55+ Community- Country Meadows Retirement Communities
Swimming Pool/Spa- Buchmyer’s Pools
Real Estate Agent- Kim Moyer, Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Homesale Realty
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Kids & Education
Child Care- York Jewish Community Center
Dance Studio/School- Greater York Dance
Gymnastics Studio- Skyline Gymnastics Center
Karate/Martial Arts School- Kim’s Karate
Learning/Tutoring Center- Shiloh Ucc Early Learning Center
Pets
Pet Grooming Company- Bark Of The Town Pet Grooming Salon
Pet Training- MCS Dog Training
Veterinary Clinic- Shiloh Veterinary Hospital
Services
Auction Company- Country Home Auction Services
Carpet/Rug Cleaning Company- Leppo Carpet Cleaners
Cleaning Service Company- Selfmaid
Door Company- Ben Druck Door Company
Dry Cleaning Company- Hanna Cleaners
Electrician/Electrical Service Company- Deer Creek Electric
Employment/Staffing Agency- Sesame Temps, Inc.
Energy Provider- Met-Ed
Fence Company- Security Fence Company
Funeral Home/Crematory- Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc.
Heating/Ac Service Company- Regal Plumbing, Hvac And Home Automation
Insurance Agency- R. Gregory Nicholas: Allstate Insurance Agency
Junk Removal Services- Junk Monkeys
Laundromat- White Dove Laundromat
Law Firm- Stock And Leader Attorneys At Law
Lawn Care/Landscaping Company- Inch & Co. Landscape Division
Locksmith Company- Henry’s Key & Lock Service
Non-Profit/Charity Organization- Not One More York Chapter
Paving Company- Freedom Asphalt, Llc
Pest Control Company- Ehrlich Pest Control
Plumbing Company- Regal Plumbing, HVAC And Home Automation
Restoration Company- TC Backer Construction, LLC
Roofing Company- Shiloh Roofing
Self-Storage Company- Moove In Self Storage
Tattoo Parlor-Vivid Skin Tattoo
Travel Agency- AAA
Tree Service Company- Specialty Tree Service
Window Company- Garrety Glass
Attorney- Greg Bair, II: Stock And Leader
Electrician- Randy Miller: Miller Electric
Insurance Agent- Michelle Kreeger, State Farm Insurance
Photographer/Videographer- Krista Darrah, Loving Memories Photography & Design
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Shopping
Antique/Coins & Collectibles Store- Dover Antique Mall Etc.
Appliance Store- Miles Appliance
Backyard/Patio Store- Stauffers Of Kissel Hill Home & Garden Store
Boutique- Collage Gift Shop
Bridal/Formalwear Boutique- Lillia’s Bridal Boutique
CBD Store- Leg Up Farmers Market
Consignment Store- Communityaid
Convenience Store- Rutter’s
Flooring Store- Wecker’s Flooring Center
Florist Shop- Royer’s Flowers & Gifts
Furniture Store- Smith Village Home Furnishings
Garden Center/Nursery- Miller Plant Farm Inc.
Gift Shop- Christmas Tree Hill
Grocery Store- Giant
Hardware/Home Improvement Store- Spanglers Ace Hardware
Jewelry Store- Futer Bros. Jewelers
Local Snack Company- Martin’s Potato Chips
Mattress Store- Smith Village Home Furnishings
Produce Stand- Brown’s Orchards & Farm Market
Shoe Store- Flying Feet Sport Shoes
Spirits
Beer Distributor- Brandon’s Beverage
Beer Store- Cape Horn Beverage
Craft Beer Store- Mudhook Brewing Company
Happy Hour- White Rose Bar & Grill
Sports Bar- The Cove
Winery- Moon Dancer Vineyards & Winery
Sports & Fitness
Fitness Center/Gym- The Athletic Club Of York
Golf Course- Heritage Hills Golf Resort
Sporting Goods/Outdoor Store- Shank’s Mare Outfitters
Yoga/Pilates Studio- Twisted Roots Yoga & Wellness
Top Employers
Benefits Program- Wellspan York Hospital
Employee Recognition Program- Brown’s Orchards & Farm Market
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Boss- Matt Reed, Brown’s Orchards & Farm Market
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Vehicles, Dealers & Services
Autobody Collision Center- Thornton Automotive Service, Tire & Collision Center
Auto Dealer Service Department- Jack Giambalvo Family Of Dealerships
Auto Glass Repair Company- Safelite Autoglass
Auto Repair Shop- Thornton Automotive Service, Tire & Collision Center
New Car Dealership- Thornton Automotive Service, Tire & Collision Center
Tire Center- Thornton Automotive Service, Tire & Collision Center
Used Car Dealership- Thornton Automotive Service, Tire & Collision Center
Car Salesperson- Doug Freeze, Thornton Chevrolet
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