BayouLife Magazine's 2024 BayouBuzz Awards

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A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER

For the last eight years, BayouLife Magazine has published the Bayou Buzz Awards, or “Buzzys” as we like to call them. Nominations were open to the public, where the top ten were selected to be voted on. We acknowledge that there are so many amazing businesses in our area, but our Bayou Buzz awards focus on those businesses that are locally owned and operated. We know that this list is not all encompassing, and we hope to continue to grow this special acknowledgment in the coming years.

The Bayou Buzz awards is our way of celebrating those business owners who took risks and were successful at developing businesses that have made an impact in our community. In the following pages, you will find the top 3 finalists in each category with the winner listed at the top. We hope that our readers will use this insert as a resource for finding some of the most endeared businesses in our region.

Thank you to all those that participated in this year’s Bayou Buzz awards and congratulations to our nominees, finalists and winners.

BODY, BEAUTY AND BRAWN

Whether you are looking for a personal trainer to help reach your fitness goals or a stylist to fix your “do,” we’ve got the best of the best listed below. This group of finalists encompass our readers’ choices for body, beauty and brawn.

HAIR STYLIST/COLORIST

WINNER: ALLIE BARTON

FINALISTS: ASHLEY ALES-BAILES, DUSTY WYATT

HAIR SALON

WINNER: RUMO’S

FINALISTS: MERAKI STUDIO, RAIN THE SALON AND DAY SPA

EYEBROW SERVICES

WINNER: BRITTANY DYE

FINALISTS: SPA BELLA, BRITTNEY SULLIVAN

EYELASH SERVICES

WINNER: BRITTANY DYE

FINALISTS: KALLIE BIBLE, DEFINE LASH CO.

SUNLESS TANNING

WINNER: CHARMÉ: A LUX BEAUTY BAR

FINALISTS: BRITTNEY SULLIVAN, AMBER BARNETTE

MANI/PEDI

WINNER: VIP NAIL BAR

FINALISTS: ALEXIS MCCOY/SPA BELLA , DYNASTY NAILS

WAXING

WINNER: BRITTANY DYE / BEAUTY AND SKIN STUDIO

FINALISTS: KALLIE BIBLE (SPA BELLA), RAIN THE SALON AND DAY SPA

DAY SPA

WINNER: SPA BELLA

FINALISTS: SPA NOUVELLE, NEW BEGINNING WELLNESS CENTER AND SPA

MEDISPA

WINNER: SPA BELLA

FINALISTS: SPA NOUVELLE, NEW BEGINNINGS WELLNESS CENTER & SPA, RESILIENT BEAUTY

MASSAGE THERAPIST

WINNER: KYLIE FLOWERS

FINALISTS: AMBER ZAMBIE, DAWN MILLER

FACIAL

WINNER: BRITTNEY SULLIVAN / BEAUTY & SKIN STUDIO

FINALISTS: KALLIE BIBLE / SPA BELLA , LAUREN NOWELL / GLAM ROOM

ESTHETICS

YOGA STUDIO

WINNER: BRIGHT AND SALTED YOGA

FINALISTS: BLUE SKY YOGA , THE WELLNESS CENTER

PILATES STUDIO

WINNER: THE WELLNESS CENTER

FINALISTS: BRIGHT AND SALTED YOGA , MOXIE BARRE

FITNESS TRAINER

WINNER: BONNIE FARMER HAY

FINALISTS: VICTORIA SIMMONS, TAYLOR JOPLING

ATHLETIC CENTER/GYM

WINNER: THE WELLNESS CENTER

FINALISTS: TRIBE31 TRAINING, MONROE ATHLETIC CLUB

TATTOO PARLOR

WINNER: COLD DESERT TATTOO STUDIO

FINALISTS: LUCKY’S, THE CHAPEL

BAYOU BUNGALOW

Home is where the heart is and the finalists in these categories definitely have our love. From the very best in furniture options, to the guys with the green thumbs, our Bayou Bungalow winners celebrate the best in home décor and more.

OUTDOOR FURNITURE

& ACCESSORIES

WINNER: SLEEPY HOLLOW FURNITURE

FINALISTS: SONNY PANZICO’S GARDEN MART, TP OUTDOORS WEST MONROE

HOME ACCESSORIES

WINNER: GYPSY SOUL

FINALISTS: WALSWORTH & COMPANY, SLEEPY HOLLOW FURNITURE

HARDWARE & DESIGN

MATERIAL STORE

WINNER: TP OUTDOORS MONROE

FINALISTS: RUSSELL MOORE LUMBER, TOM SANDERS BUILDING MART

FURNITURE STORE

WINNER: WALSWORTH & COMPANY

FINALISTS: SLEEPY HOLLOW FURNITURE, REVIVAL DESIGN & CONSIGN

HOME BUILDER

WINNER: 318 CONSTRUCTION

FINALISTS: HOLYFIELD CONSTRUCTION, JONATHAN HILL CONSTRUCTION

PLUMBER

WINNER: MARK JOHNSON PLUMBING

FINALISTS: KELLY PLUMBING, ALL PLUMBING

HVAC - HEATING & AIR

WINNER: GILLEY’S HEATING & COOLING

FINALISTS: 318 HEATING & AIR, MIKE SMITH’S HEATING AND AIR

YARD CARE

WINNER: NORTHPRO LANDSCAPING AND LAWNCARE

FINALISTS: GRIFFIN’S LAWNCARE, WESTBROOKS LAWN CARE

GARDEN SHOP

WINNER: SONNY PANZICO’S GARDEN MART

FINALISTS: SAMMY’S PLANT WORLD, THOMAS NURSERY

CUSTOM CABINETS

WINNER: WEST OUACHITA CABINETS

FINALISTS: MAYO CUSTOM CABINETS, WOODLANDS CUSTOM CABINETS

COUNTERTOPS

WINNER: TWIN CITY GRANITE

FINALISTS: KIM’S FLOOR DECOR, OTWELL FLOORING

PEST CONTROL

WINNER: REDD’S PEST CONTROL

FINALISTS: BAYOU MOSQUITO AND PEST MANAGEMENT, ANDERSON PEST CONTROL, PRUITT PEST MANAGEMENT

INTERIOR DESIGNER / DECORATOR

WINNER: LAUREN ROEBUCK

FINALISTS: STRICKLAND INTERIORS BY JAN STRICKLAND, CLINTON DOWNING

PAINTER

WINNER: BROWN’S PAINTING

FINALISTS: TODD MCGUFFEE, MIKE BATEY

HOME CLEANING

WINNER: FARMHOUSE FAIRIES

FINALISTS: KELSEY KLEAN, BAILEY’S CLEANING SERVICE

ELECTRICIAN

WINNER: COPELAND ELECTRIC

FINALISTS: ZB ELECTRIC, EMS ELECTRIC

BEST FLOORING

WINNER: KIM’S FLOOR DECOR

FINALISTS: DUPUY FLOORING, FLOORWORKS

BEST ROOFING COMPANY

WINNER: LILLY ROOFING

FINALISTS: NELA ROOFING, 318 ROOFING

FAVORITE FARE

Louisiana is known for delicious food, and our Favorite Fare category recognizes the best in the industry. From your favorite mixologist to the best burger in town – we’ve got you covered when it comes to these nom, nom, nominees.

BAR TO WATCH A GAME

WINNER: FIELDHOUSE BAR & GRILL

FINALISTS: FLYING HEART BREWERY, CLAWDADDY’S CRAWFISH & OYSTER BAR

PLACE FOR A CRAFT COCKTAIL

WINNER: PARISH RESTAURANT

FINALISTS: FLYING HEART BREWERY. DELTA BISCUIT COMPANY

BAR FOR BEER

WINNER: FLYING TIGER BREWERY

FINALISTS: FLYING HEART BREWERY, ENOCH’S IRISH PUB

BEST BARTENDER

WINNER: MORGAN DEMOSS

FINALISTS: CHASE BATES, JOSH COLSON

STEAK

2024 BAYOU BUZZ AWARDS

WINNER: DOE’S EAT PLACE

FINALISTS: WAREHOUSE NO 1

RESTAURANT, GENUSA’S

CRAWFISH

WINNER: CRAWFISH CITY

FINALISTS: CORMIER’S CAJUN CATERING, CLAWDADDY’S CRAWFISH & OYSTER BAR

GUMBO

WINNER: TRAPP’S

FINALISTS: WAREHOUSE NO 1, MOHAWK TAVERN

POBOY

WINNER: RAY’S PEGE

FINALISTS: MAGIC GRILL MONROE, TRAPP’S

WINE SELECTION

WINNER: LANDRY’S VINEYARD

FINALISTS: THIRSTY FARMER, TONORE’S WINE CELLAR

PIZZA

WINNER: JOHNNY’S PIZZA

FINALISTS: FLYING HEART BREWERY, REVIVAL PIZZA CO

TACO JOINT

WINNER: IRON CACTUS

FINALISTS: THE BLUE TACO, TACO BANDIDO

MARGARITA

WINNER: IRON CACTUS

FINALISTS: DON CHUY MEXICAN GRILL, EL PASO MEXICAN GRILL, WM

FRENCH FRIES

WINNER: MAGIC GRILL

FINALISTS: OKALOOSA, VANNAH’S DRIVE IN

FRIED CHICKEN

WINNER: DELTA BISCUIT COMPANY

FINALISTS: BIG MOMMA’S FINE FOODS MAGIC GRILL

ASIAN

WINNER: RONIN HIBACHI

FINALISTS: RAWZ CAFÉ, BASIL OF MONROE

BURGER

WINNER: BURGER GRIND

FINALISTS: ENOCH’S IRISH PUB, VANNAH’S DRIVE IN

BREAKFAST

WINNER: DELTA BISCUIT COMPANY

FINALISTS: LEA’S OF MONROE, BELLE’S OLE SOUTH DINER

BBQ JOINT

WINNER: JAC’S CRAFT SMOKEHOUSE

FINALISTS: DANKEN TRAIL, BBQ PIT

COFFEE

WINNER: CORNER COFFEEHOUSE

FINALISTS: STANDARD COFFEE, CO.,

ALEX LATIN RESTAURANT AND CAFETERIA

BEST LOADED TEA

WINNER: RIVER CITY NUTRITION

FINALISTS: LIFESTYLE NUTRITION, FIT4LIFE

ITALIAN

WINNER: GENUSA’S

FINALISTS: MILANO’S, GENO’S

BRUNCH

WINNER: DETLA BISCUIT CO.

FINALISTS: OKALOOSA , RESTAURANT COTTON

SEAFOOD

WINNER: WAREHOUSE NO 1

RESTAURANT

FINALISTS: CLAWDADDY’S CRAWFISH & OYSTER BAR, CATFISH CHARLIES

SANDWICHES

WINNER: DAILY PRESS

FINALISTS: NOT JUST PIE, JAC’S CRAFT SMOKEHOUSE

BAKERY FOR SWEETS

WINNER: BUTTER - A LOUISIANA BAKERY

FINALISTS: CAKE, CASTOR & CHICORY

VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY

WINNER: SALAD STATION

FINALISTS: FOR HIS TEMPLE FAMILY FOODS, DAILY HARVEST

GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS

WINNER: BUTTER - A LOUISIANA BAKERY

FINALISTS: FOR HIS TEMPLE FAMILY FOODS, DELTA BISCUIT COMPANY

HEALTH FOOD STORE

WINNER: FIESTA ON EIGHTEENTH/ GOOD EARTH

FINALISTS: SALAD STATION, FOR HIS TEMPLE FAMILY FOODS

FOOD TRUCK

WINNER: THE BLUE TACO

FINALISTS: FREDDIE’S TACOS, FAY’S FAT BURGER & GRILL

DONUTS

WINNER: BESTZ DONUTS

FINALISTS: HASKELL’S, DAYLIGHT DONUTS

SNOWBALLS

WINNER: DEBBIE’S SNOWBALLS

FINALISTS: ESKAMOE’S, SOUTHERN CHILLS

LOCAL STORES & SHOPS

Our local retailers are top notch, offering Northeast Louisiana residents the best shopping around. Whether you’re looking for the latest fashion trends or something outdoors, these local stores and shops have it all.

EYEWEAR BOUTIQUE

WINNER: HAIK HUMBLE EYE CENTER

FINALISTS: DILLINGHAM CHAPMAN FAMILY EYECARE, FAMILY EYE CARE

THRIFT STORE

WINNER: ROLLING HILLS MINISTRIES

FINALISTS: FIRST WEST THRIFT STORE THRIVE ON THRIFT

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING BOUTIQUE

WINNER: THE CHILDREN’S SHOPPE

FINALISTS: FIRST GLIMPSE,

LITTLE BLUE KIDS BOUTIQUE

GIFT SHOP

WINNER: THE MUFFIN TIN

FINALISTS: RUSTIQUE GATOR, TRENTON HOUSE

JEWELRY STORE

WINNER: RANDY SMITH JEWELERS

FINALISTS: STEVE’S JEWELRY, MARTY & MARK’S

ATHLETIC WEAR

WINNER: FLEET FEET

FINALISTS: RIVER OUTFITTERS, BLUE LINE BOUTIQUE

WOMEN’S CLOTHING BOUTIQUE

WINNER: CARA’S BOUTIQUE

FINALISTS: BLUE LINE BOUTIQUE, HERRINGSTONE’S

MEN’S CLOTHING STORE

WINNER: RIVER OUTFITTERS

FINALISTS: HONEY HOLE TACKLE SHOP, SIMMON’S SPORTING GOODS

SHOE STORE

WINNER: FLEET FEET

FINALISTS: CARA’S BOUTIQUE, BLUE LINE BOUTIQUE

ANTIQUE STORE

WINNER: TRENTON STREET ANTIQUES

FINALISTS: REVIVAL DESIGN & CONSIGN, COTTON PORT

SPORTING GOODS

WINNER: SIMMONS’ SPORTING GOODS

FINALISTS: TP OUTDOORS WEST MONROE HONEY HOLE

BEST LIQUOR STORE

WINNER: TONORE’S WINE CELLAR

FINALISTS: TIGER MARKET, SMOKER’S PARADISE

LOCAL LIVING

Our Local Living nominees offer the best services in Northeast Louisiana. Whether you’re looking for a realtor or need a caterer for your next big party, these businesses are the cream of the crop.

DAYCARE/CHILDCARE

WINNER: CLAIBORNE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

FINALISTS: JESUS GOOD SHEPHERD, FIRST WEST MOTHER’S DAY OUT

BEST STAFFING COMPANY

WINNER: WILL SOURCE STAFFING

FINALISTS: MANPOWER, SPHERION STAFFING

FLORAL SHOP

WINNER: ALL OCCASIONS FINALISTS: VEE’S FLOWERS, PETALS & PEARLS

TAILOR /ALTERATIONS

WINNER: CAROLYN SEWING FINALISTS: SHIRLEY’S ALTERATIONS, RON ALEXANDER CLOTHIERS

CATERER

WINNER: THURMAN’S FOOD FACTORY FINALISTS: THE PLATTER,

2024 BAYOU BUZZ AWARDS

LOCAL

LIVING (CONT.)

CATERER FINALISTS: JAC’S CRAFT SMOKEHOUSE

CAR WASH

WINNER: TOMMY’S EXPRESS CARWASH

FINALISTS: ROCKETFAST, CAR WASH WEST

PET GROOMER

WINNER: DKS MOBILE DOG GROOMING

FINALISTS: CURLY’S TOP DOG, DOGGY STYLE

DRY CLEANER

WINNER: D&D CLEANERS

FINALISTS: THURMANIZE CLEANERS, OGDEN CLEANERS

VET CLINIC

WINNER: COOPER VETERINARY

FINALISTS:

ANIMAL HOSPITAL OF WEST MONROE, CORNER VET - STERLINGTON

AUTO DEALER

WINNER: JIM TAYLOR AUTO GROUP

FINALISTS: SPARKS NISSAN, VAN TROW TOYOTA

BANK

WINNER: OUACHITA VALLEY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

FINALISTS: ORIGIN BANK, CENTRIC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

PHARMACY

WINNER: COMMUNITY PHARMACY

FINALISTS: ARON’S PHARMACY, MR. DISCOUNT DRUGS

ACCOUNTANT/CPA

WINNER: TASHIA HINES - CAMERON, HINES AND COMPANY

FINALISTS: AULDS, DUCHESNE & GRIGGS, AJ MORGAN - BENNETT, MORGAN & CO

LAWYER

WINNER: CUMMINS & FITTS

FINALISTS: BRUSCATO LAW FIRM CREED & CREED

INSURANCE AGENT

WINNER: BLAKE WHEELIS

FINALISTS: PEGGY SULLIVAN, STATE FARM, GREG MANLEY JR., STATE FARM

FINANCIAL PLANNER

WINNER: DARREN OGLESBY, OGLESBY FINANCIAL GROUP

FINALISTS: ANDY YARBROUGH, BRAD BOOTH, BOOTH WEALTH MANAGEMENT

REAL ESTATE AGENT

WINNER: HARRISON LILLY

FINALISTS: HANNAH GIVENS, BRANDY BELL

DANCE STUDIO

WINNER: LINDA LAVENDER SCHOOL OF DANCE

FINALISTS: MISSY CRAIN DANCE STUDIOS, DBK DANCE AND PERFORMING ARTS

PET BOARDER

WINNER: CURLY’S TOP DOG

FINALISTS: DOGGY DAYS LLC, SIT, STAY, PLAY

TREE REMOVAL SERVICE

WINNER: CAJUN TREE CUTTERS

FINALISTS: KIRKLAND KUTTERS, MUNHOLLAND TREE SERVICE

PHOTOGRAPHER

WINNER: ALBRITTON PHOTOGRAPHY

FINALISTS: DESIRAE TRAPPEY

PHOTOGRAPHY, JANSEN NOWELL

PHOTOGRAPHY

PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC

WINNER: MELANIE MASSEY PHYSICAL THERAPY

FINALISTS: NORTH LOUISIANA SPORTS MEDICINE AND ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC REHAB, NELA REHABILITATION

YOUTH SUMMER CAMP / PROGRAM

WINNER: MEDCAMPS

FINALISTS: CAMP CH-YO-CA, SEEKER SPRINGS

MECHANIC

WINNER: CULP’S AUTOMOTIVE

FINALISTS: MARK’S AUTOMOTIVE FRANK NETTLES AUTOMOTIVE

PLACE TO ENTERTAIN KIDS

WINNER: KIROLI PARK

FINALISTS: SURGE ENTERTAINMENT, INDIAN VILLAGE HARVEST FARM

CREDIT UNION

WINNER: OUACHITA VALLEY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

FINALISTS: CELTIC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, KRAFTMAN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

DENTIST

WINNER: NELA DENTAL

FINALISTS: PEACH TREE DENTAL, TURPIN/BRADLEY FAMILY DENTIST

ORTHODONTIST

WINNER: CAPLES AND ROBINSON

FINALISTS: TURPIN ORTHODONTIS, WILLIAMS ORTHODONTICS

CHIROPRACTOR

WINNER: GG GRANT / SHELL CHIROPRACTIC

FINALISTS: MAYFIELD CHIROPRACTIC, MONROE CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC

LOCAL ORIGINAL BAND

WINNER: MIKE MCKENZIE BAND

FINALISTS: CODE BLUE AND THE FLATLINERS, JOSH LOVE

TITLE COMPANY

WINNER: NORTH DELTA TITLE COMPANY

FINALISTS: BAYOU DESIARD TITLE COMPANY, NELA TITLE COMPANY

MORTGAGE LENDER

WINNER: ORIGIN BANK

FINALISTS: SUSIE DALTON (EAGLE BANK MORTGAGE), OUACHITA VALLEY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

COUNSELOR

WINNER: JADA ALI

FINALISTS: LAUREN TAYLOR, KASEY WITHERINGTON

LAGNIAPPE

These categories represent some of the best products and people in the area. We love following our finalists on Instagram and always look forward to visiting our local art galleries.

LOCAL INSTAGRAMMER

WINNER: SADIE ROBERTSON HUFF

@LEGITSADIEROB

FINALISTS: BLUE LINE BOUTIQUE

@THEBLUELINEBOUTIQUE THE GOOD DAZE @THAGOODDAZE

ART GALLERY

WINNER: MASUR MUSEUM OF ART

FINALISTS: SUGAR GALLERY, NORTHEAST LOUISIANA ARTS COUNCIL GALLERY

PUBLIC OFFICIAL

WINNER: MAYOR FRIDAY ELLIS

FINALISTS: US CONGRESSWOMAN JULIA LETLOW, MAYOR STACI MITCHELL

LOCAL PRODUCT

WINNER: MR. P’S TEES

FINALISTS: LANDRY’S VINEYARD WINE, INDIAN VILLAGE HARVEST FARM PRODUCE

LOCALLY OWNED CHAIN/FRANCHISE

WINNER: CHICK-FIL-A

FINALISTS: CHICKEN SALAD CHICK, CRUMBL COOKIE

LOCAL FARM

WINNER: INDIAN VILLAGE HARVEST FARM

FINALISTS: CURRY FARMS, 3 BOARD FARMS

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