Midland Reporter Telegram Readers Choice 2023

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AMidlandfamily-ownedbusiness,OccasionsFineJewelrystartedout inuniquefashioninthebackofastorein1989andthroughhardwork anddedicationhasgrowntobecomethego-toplaceforallofthe jewelryneedsofMidlandersandWestTexas.

Seeinsideforinformationontheover1,050awardshandedouttolocalbusinessesas votedonbythelocalcommunityforthe2023MRTReaders’ChoiceAwardscontest

GENERALMANAGER

RobertGranfeldt,Robert.Granfeldt@hearstnp.com

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The2023MRTReaders’ChoiceAwardsisan advertisingpublicationhighlightingMidland’sfavorite businessesandvotedonbythecommunity.Votingwas opentoallofthecommunityandbusinesseswiththe highestnumberofvotesattheendreceivingaGold, SilverandBronzeAwards.TheBestoftheBestaward winnerswerethetopvoterecipients,whichincludedthe nominationandvotingroundsintheiroverallcategories, duringthecontest.

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MRTReaders’ChoiceAwardsisapublicationofthe MRTMediaGroup.Allrightsreserved.Nopartofthis publicationmaybereproducedinanyformwithout priorwrittenconsent.

Editor’sNote:Businessinformationforthewinners includingthephysicaladdress,phonenumberand websitemayhavechangedduringtheproductionofthis magazine.Whileeveryattempttoverifyallinformation includedforthewinnersisdone,theMidlandReporterTelegramdoesnotguaranteethatalloftheinformation foreachGoldAwardwinnerisaccurateandupdated.

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOMOTIVESERVICE

(INDEPENDENT)

GOLD:WALLSTREETAUTOMOTIVE

WhenitcomestoautomotiverepairservicesinMidlandandthesurroundingarea,thetopspotamonglocalsto takeyourvehicletohaslongbeenWallStreetAutomotive.Backedby40-plusyearsofautoexpertise,WallStreet Automotivecanhelptakecareofallyourautorepairandserviceneedsincludingenginetune-ups,brakeinspection andservice,enginerepairandperformancechecks,electricalsystemdiagnosticsandrepair,minortransmission repairs,A/Cserviceandrepair,oilchanges,stateinspectionsandawholelotmore.VotersintheMRTReaders’ ChoiceAwardshavecontinuedtoselectWallStreetAutomotiveastheBestIndependentMechanicShopinthearea overthelastseveralyears.InadditiontobeingselectedbythevotersastheBestIndependentMechanicShop,Wall StreetAutomotivealsotookhomeGoldAwardsforBestBrakeRepairShopandBestLocalMechanicShop. 3404W.WallSt.,897-0012,wallstreetautomotive.com

Silver:Carrillo’sAutomotive

Bronze:MidlandFrame&WheelServices

AUTOACCESSORIES GOLD:CUSTOM AFFECTS

Sinceopeningin1988, CustomAffectshasbeena go-toshopforlocalslooking toutilizetheassortment ofservicestheyprovide includingautomotive, residentialandcommercial windowfilm,vinylwraps,as wellascaraudioandvideo equipment.

2709W.IndustrialAve., Midland,TX,218-5216, customaffects.com

Silver:FenderTruck Accessories

Bronze:DaDropShop,LLC

AUTOBODYREPAIR GOLD:LOOP250 COLLISIONCENTER

Drivingontheroadsin thePermianBasincan sometimesleaveyourcar ortruckwithsomebumps, dents,haildamageandmuch worse.Butthereisnoneed toworryastheexpertsat Loop250CollisionCenter canhelpgetyourvehicle backoutontheroadin notime.Withastaff that boastsatleastadecade ofexperienceeachinthe industry,Loop250Collision Centercanhandlejust abouteverythingincluding autoframerepairs,cardent removal,carbodyrepairs, fenderrepairs,haildamage repairandmore.

4805E.Loop250N.,6826262,loop250collision center.com

Silver:PlatinumCollision Center

Bronze:TallCityCollision Center

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE (DEALERSHIP) GOLD:SEWELL FORDLINCOLN

Withacompanyhistorythat datesbackto1911,theSewell FamilyofCompanieshas longservedtheautomotive needsforcustomersinthe Midland-Odessaareaand beyond.Whenitcomesto cars,trucksandmore,Sewell FordLincolninOdessahas longbeenafavoritewhen localsareinneedofabrand neworusedvehicle.Add tothatatoppriorityon excellentcustomerservice

witheverycustomerthat comesthroughthedoors, SewellFordLincolnhasalso beenatopchoicewhenit comestoneedinganyandall automotiveservicesforyour vehicle.

4400ParksLegadoRd, Odessa,TX247-8198, teamsewell.com

Silver:ToyotaofMidland Bronze:RogersFord

BRAKEREPAIR SHOP

GOLD:WALLSTREET AUTOMOTIVE

3404W.WallSt.,897-0012, wallstreetautomotive.com

Silver:MidlandFrame& WheelServices

Bronze:Alignment Specialists,LLC

CARWASH/DETAIL SHOP

GOLD:KENTCAR WASH

Keepingyourcarortruck cleancanbeadifficult challengelivingoutin WestTexas.Butthereare optionstohelpkeepyour vehiclelooking

Silver:SoftSudsAutoSpa Bronze:TheSuds

CUSTOMPAINT GOLD:LOOP250 COLLISIONCENTER

4805E.Loop250N.,6826262,loop250collisioncenter. com

Silver:TexlandCollision Center

Bronze:Zombie Coatings,LLC

GASSTATION GOLD:KENTKWIK

KentKwikisatopspotfor Midlanderstofillupthe tanksoftheircarsandtrucks inthelocalarea.TheKent Companieshaveregularly beenatopchoiceintheMRT Readers’ChoiceAwards, includingreceivingseveral GoldAwards.Withahistory datingbacktothe1930s,The KentCompaniesoffersone ofthebestspotsintownfor allyourgasandconvenience storeneedswiththeirKent Kwiklocations.Customers canfindhighqualitygasoline availablewithcompetitive pricestokeeptheirgasand dieseltanksfilledbefore headingoutontheroads. Afterfillingupthetank, customerscanheadinside tofindplentyoffreshly madefoodoptionsaswell asdrinks,snacks,candyand muchmore.

Forlocallocationinformation, visitthekentcompanies.com

Silver:H-E-B

Bronze:Jack’s

INDEPENDENTUSED DEALERSHIP GOLD:THECAR STORE

Providingawiderangeof cars,trucksandSUVs,The CarStoreisatopspottofind ausedvehiclethatisperfect foryourneeds.Alocaland family-ownedindependent dealership,TheCarStore hasbeenhelpingthousands withgettingaquality vehiclelocallysincebeing establishedin2007.

4030W.WallSt.,866-3792495,carstoreofmidland.com

Silver:Bi-RiteAutoSales Bronze:UsedCarFactory

MECHANICSHOP

GOLD:WALLSTREET AUTOMOTIVE

3404W.WallSt.,897-0012, wallstreetautomotive.com

Silver:Carrillo’sAutomotive Bronze:MidlandFrame& WheelServices

NEWAUTO DEALERSHIP

GOLD:SEWELL FORDLINCOLN

4400ParksLegadoRd, Odessa,TX247-8198, teamsewell.com

Silver:RogersFord Bronze:ToyotaofMidland

OILCHANGE/LUBE SHOP

GOLD:TAKE5OIL CHANGE

Asthenamesays,Take5Oil Changeworkstoprovideall customerswithquickand easyservicewithoilchanges. Noappointmentsareneeded andcustomerscanstay intheirvehicleswhilethe techniciansdotherestin workingtogeteveryvehicle inandoutasquicklyasin10 minutes.

Visittake5.comforlocalstore information.

Silver:KentLubeFastOil ChangeCenter

Bronze:RapidOilChange

PRE-OWNEDAUTO DEALER

GOLD:SEWELL FORDLINCOLN

4400ParksLegadoRd, Odessa,TX247-8198, teamsewell.com

Silver:RogersFord

Bronze:ToyotaofMidland

RVDEALER

GOLD:KEN’SRV SALES

IfyouneedanykindofRV, Ken’sRVSalesinMidland hasitall.Theyhaveawide selectionofnewandused RVsofallkindsincluding traveltrailers,fifthwheels, motorhomes,toyhaulersand muchmore.Thedealership alsohasanexperiencedand knowledgeablestaff well versedinhelpingcustomers findthatRVtheyhavebeen dreamingof.

5904W.Hwy.80,697-6447, kensrvs.com

Silver:BaileyToliverRVMidland

Bronze:RonHooverRV& MarineofOdessa

SALESASSOCIATELUXURY

GOLD:MARIA

PALENCIA – SEWELL

BMW

Silver:AlfonsoCostilla

Bronze:DanielBright

SALESASSOCIATENEWCARS

GOLD:RJ

PEROUTKA

Silver:AnthonyBrown

Bronze:AlfonsoCostilla

SALESASSOCIATEPICKUPTRUCKS

GOLD:RJ PEROUTKA

Silver:FredWatson–Nissan ofMidland

Bronze:AnthonyBrown

SALESASSOCIATESUV

GOLD:RJ

PEROUTKA

Silver:LilaStanley

Bronze:AnthonyBrown

SALESASSOCIATEUSEDCARS

GOLD:LILA STANLEY

Silver:RonWilson–Rogers Ford

Bronze:AlfonsoCostilla

SERVICEWRITER (DEALERSHIP)

GOLD:STEVEN MARQUEZ –ROGERSFORD

Silver:LuisaRamos

Bronze:GlenMitchell

TIRESHOP

GOLD:DISCOUNT TIRE

Thankstomanythings includingtheirquicktire serviceandattentiontodetail witheverycustomerandtheir vehicle,DiscountTirehas longbeenafavoriteforlocals needingeverythingfroma newsetoftires,gettingatire repaired,tirerotationand balancingandmuchmore. VisitDiscounttire.comfor localstoreinformation.

Silver:ForrestBrothersTire andAlignment

Bronze:BillWilliamsTire Center

TRUCK ACCESSORIES

GOLD:CUSTOM AFFECTS

2709W.IndustrialAve.,2185216,customaffects.com

Silver:FenderTruck Accessories

Bronze:DaDropShop

WINDOWTINTING

GOLD:TINTWORLD

Withanassortmentof optionsforwindowtinting, TintWorldisthetopchoice forMidlanderswhenit comestoalloftheirvehicle, residential,commercialand marinetintingneeds.

900S.Midkiff Rd.,897-4848, tintworld.com

Silver:CustomAffects

Bronze:LuxuryKings WindowTint

CUSTOMERSERVICE

GOLD:MIDLANDMEATCOMPANY

Whenitcomestoknowingtheimportanceofcustomerservice,JohnScharbauerunderstandsthatcustomers arethelifebloodofhisfamily’sbusiness.Afifth-generationmemberoftheScharbauerfamilywhichhas rootsintheTexascattleraisingcommunitydatingbackto1883,Scharbauerhasplacedabigemphasison providinghighqualityproductsforMidlandersandbeyondtopurchase.Alongwiththat,heandthestaff at MidlandMeatCompanyworkhardtohelpmakesurethatanycustomerthatcomesintothebusinessistaken careofandwillwalkawaywiththebestproductsthatfitwhattheyandtheirfamilieswillenjoy.

“Wearebeyondblessedtohavetheamountoflocalsupportthatwehave,andwedon’ttakethose relationshipsforgranted.Wevalueeachandeverypersonthatwegettoserveandknowtheseawardsare notpossiblewithouttheirsupport,”Scharbauersaid.

ThebusinessmovedintoaspaciousnewbuildingearlierthisyearjustbehindtheirlocationonBigSpring Streetthathashelpedprovidemorespaceforthestaff toworkaswellasmoreroomtodisplayallofthe productsthatMidlandMeatCompanyofferstothecommunity.

2600LomaDr.,262-4644,midlandmeatco.com

Silver:TheKentCompanies

Bronze:D&DPlumbing,Heating,andAirConditioning

CHARTERSCHOOL GOLD:IDEAYUKON

Foundedin2021,IDEAYukon servesgradelevelsfrom kindergartenthrough8th gradewithafocusonsetting highexpectationsforevery studentwhilehelpingthem alongtheeducationpathto realizetheirownpotential.

7300EastYukonRd., Odessa,247-8700, ideapublicschools.org/ourschools/idea-yukon/ Silver:MidlandAcademy CharterSchool

Bronze:MidlandClassical Academy

CHILDREN’SPARTY SERVICES

GOLD:URBANAIR TRAMPOLINEAND ADVENTUREPARK

Ifyou’relookingforaplace totakeyourkidsforaparty orjustforafunouting,look nofurtherthanUrbanAir TrampolineandAdventure Park.Knownasthe ultimateindoorplayground fortheentirefamily, UrbanAirhasaplethora ofactivitiesincluding

trampolines,climbingwalls, awarriorcourse,anindoor playground,ropescourse, bumpercars,virtualreality games,andmuchmore.

4706N.Midkiff Rd.,#1,2030283,urbanair.com/texasmidland/

Silver:Cody’sRedBalloon

Bronze:WeRockthe Spectrum-Midland

COUNTRYCLUB (PERMIANBASIN)

GOLD:GREENTREE COUNTRYCLUB

Aprivatecountryclubfully ownedbyitsshareholding membersGreenTree CountryClubhasprovided asereneandsceniccourse formemberstoplaysinceits founding.With27holesof golfavailable,golfershave plentytoenjoyinaddition topracticeputtinggreens,a shortgamepracticefacility, a65,000squarefootdriving rangeandanindoorgolfteachingcenter.

4900GreenTreeBlvd.,6948413,greentreecc.com

Silver:MidlandCountryClub

Bronze:Odessa CountryClub

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (PUBLIC)

GOLD:BOWIEFINE ARTSACADEMY

Akindergartenthrough6th gradecampus,BowieFine ArtsAcademyfocuseson helpingallstudentsgrow intellectuallyandartistically withhighexpectations forstudentachievement. Studentsgettheopportunity totakedailyfineartsclasses thatincludepiano,theater, dance,artandmusic.

805Elk,240-6100, midlandisd.net/bowie Silver:CarverCenter

Bronze:MidlandAcademy CharterSchool

EMPLOYEES

GOLD:MIDLAND COLLEGE

MidlandCollegeemployees playakeyroleinhelpingthe thousandsofstudents,both part-timeandfull-time,through theiracademicpursuits throughouttheyearacross degreesandcertificatesthat includesBusiness,Energy andTransportation&Industry, Education,Health&Wellness, ComputerInformation Technology,STEMand more.There’salsoplentyof opportunitiesavailablefor workforcetrainingacrossa widevarietyofcareersthat canhelpenhanceone’sskills whilealsopreparingthem foranever-changingworld ahead.MidlandCollege employeesarededicatedto helpingstudentssucceed towardtheirgoalsandvoters inthe2023MRTReaders’ ChoiceAwardsselected themforaGoldAwardfor BestEmployees.

3600N.Garfield,685-4500, midland.edu

Silver:RustyTaco

Bronze:D&DPlumbing, Heating,andAir Conditioning

EMPLOYERLESSTHAN100 EMPLOYEES

GOLD:CENTERS FORCHILDRENAND FAMILIES

Forthesecondyearina row,CenterforChildren andFamilieswasselected fortheGoldAwardforBest Employer–LessThan100 Employees.Helpingchildren andfamilies,Centerfor ChildrenandFamiliesoffers awiderangeofservices includingindividual,marital, family,playandgroup counselingwithastaff of highlyqualifiedprofessionals includinglicensed professionalcounselorsand more.Thestaff atCenters canprovideassistancewith suchissuesasdepression, anxiety,ADHD(attention deficithyperactivitydisorder), bipolardisorder,marriage problems,divorce,family conflicts,domesticviolence, abuse/neglect,grief/loss, behaviorproblemsin childrenandmore.

3701AndrewsHwy.,5701084,centerstx.org

Silver:BushTennisCenter Bronze:RustyTaco

EMPLOYERMORETHAN100 EMPLOYEES

GOLD:UNITED SUPERMARKETS

Deliveringtopcustomer servicewithover18,000 teammembersinstores throughoutTexasandNew Mexico,UnitedSupermarkets wasvotedastheBest Employer–Morethan100 Employeesbyvotersin theMRTReaders’Choice Awards.

Visitunitedsupermarkets.com formoreinformation.

Silver:TheKentCompanies Bronze:MidlandCollege

EVENTVENUE GOLD:WAGNER NOËLPERFORMING ARTSCENTER

Offeringawidevarietyof shows,performancesand muchmore,theWagnerNoël PerformingArtsCenteris agreatvenueforthelocal communitytoseegreat shows,entertainmentand muchmore.Consideredthe shiningstarofWestTexas, visitorscanseeeverything frommusicalperformances, ballets,children’sshows, comedyshowsandmuch moreonaregularbasis.

1310NorthFM1788,Booking informationandupcoming events:552-4452;For tickets:800-514-3849; wagnernoel.com.

Silver:TheTailgate Bronze:TheDestination

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

GOLD:CINERGY MIDLAND FEATURINGEPIC

Thetoplocalgo-tospotfor moviesandentertainment, CinergyMidlandhaslong beenafavoriteforallofthe optionstohavefunduring anightoutwithfriendsand family.Withmultiplescreens showingthelatestmovies, guestscanenjoyamovie withplentyoffoodanddrink optionsaswellasluxury recliningseats.Addinthe largegamefloor,escape room,afullservicebarand more,andit’snosurprise localslikeCinergyMidland forafunouting.

1917LibertyDr.,689-8180, cinergy.com/midland

Silver:UrbanAirTrampoline andAdventurePark

Bronze:Element14

FRIENDLIEST STAFF

GOLD:THEKENT COMPANIES

Longafavoriteoflocals fortheirmanylocations, cleanstores,competitive pricesandthefriendly servicefromemployees, TheKentCompanieshave regularlybeenatopchoice intheMRTReaders’Choice Awards,includingreceiving severalGoldAwards.With ahistorydatingbacktothe 1930s,TheKentCompanies hasadedicatedgroupof employeesthathelptoserve thousandsofcustomerseach andeverydayinMidland, Odessaandmanyother citiesinTexasaswellasNew MexicoandOklahoma.

Forlocallocationinformation, visitthekentcompanies.com

Silver:CentersforChildren andFamilies

Bronze:D&DPlumbing, Heating,andAir Conditioning

GOLFCOURSE (PRIVATE)

GOLD:GREENTREE COUNTRYCLUB

Aprivatecountryclubfully ownedbyitsshareholding membersGreenTree CountryClubhasprovided asereneandsceniccourse formemberstoplaysinceits founding.With27holesof golfavailable,golfershave plentytoenjoyinaddition topracticeputtinggreens,a shortgamepracticefacility, a65,000squarefootdriving rangeandanindoorgolfteachingcenter.

4900GreenTreeBlvd.,6948413,greentreecc.com

Silver:RanchlandHills GolfClub

Bronze:Midland CountryClub

GOLFCOURSE (PUBLIC)

GOLD:GREEN ACRESMINIGOLF

No,youreyesarenot deceivingyou.Thisisn’ta typo.Forthesecondyearin arow,thevotersintheMRT Readers’ChoiceAwards contestoverwhelmingly choseGreenAcresMini GolfasthebestPublicGolf CourseinMidland.While thosewhoheadoverto GreenAcrestoplayaround ofminigolfmaynothaveto domuchdrivingoff thetee, hittingfromtheroughor chippingoutofabunker,they dogetachancetoperfect

theirputtingskillsthrougha funandchallenging18-hole coursethatprovidespatrons withmanyreasonstokeep comingbackagainandagain tokeepimprovingontheir overallscore.

2905E.Hwy80,400-4010, greenacresmidland.com

Silver:HoganPark GolfCourse

Bronze:Ratliff Ranch GolfLinks

GOLFDRIVING

RANGE

GOLD:GREENTREE COUNTRYCLUB

4900GreenTreeBlvd.,6948413,greentreecc.com

Silver:MidlandCountryClub

Bronze:RanchlandHills GolfClub

GOLFPRO (PROFESSIONAL)

GOLD:BRIAN MCKINLEY - GREEN TREECOUNTRY CLUB

AGlasgow,Scotlandnative whofirstarrivedinTexason agolfscholarshiptoMidland College,BrianMcKinley wasselectedastheBest LocalGolfPro(Professional) thankstohishardworkand dedicationastheDirectorof GolfatGreenTreeCountry Club.

Silver:ThomasBrantleyHoganPark

Bronze:ThomasMartin

HIGHSCHOOL (PUBLIC)

GOLD:MIDLAND HIGHSCHOOL

MidlandHighSchoolgota cleansweepforGoldAwards intheMRTReaders’Choice Awardscontestinvolving localhighschoolandschool activitygroupsincludingBest LocalHighSchool,BestLocal HighSchoolCheerSquad, BestLocalHighSchool MarchingBandandBest HighSchoolMascot.

Silver:LegacySenior HighSchool

Bronze:Greenwood HighSchool

GreenAcres MiniGolf

HIGHSCHOOL CHEERSQUAD

GOLD:MIDLAND HIGHSCHOOL

TheMidlandHighCheer SquadwasvotedforaGold AwardfortheBestLocal HighSchoolCheerSquad.

Silver:LegacySeniorHigh School

Bronze:GreenwoodHigh School

HIGHSCHOOL MARCHINGBAND

GOLD:MIDLAND HIGHSCHOOL

TheMightyBulldogMarching Bandtookhomethetop honorswithaGoldAwardas theBestLocalHighSchool MarchingBand.

Silver:LegacySenior HighSchool

Bronze:Greenwood HighSchool

HIGHSCHOOL MASCOT

GOLD:MIDLAND HIGHSCHOOL

Withitsfamoussnarlhiding behinditsbigjowls,the MidlandHighBulldogwas selectedasfortheGold Awardforbestlocalmascot amonglocalschoolsin thearea.

Silver:LegacySenior HighSchool

Silver:GreenwoodRangers

HOBBY GOLD:BUSH TENNISCENTER

Atennisplayer’sparadise, theBushTennisCenterhas 19fullsizelightedcourtsas wellas8pickleballcourtsat theworld-classfacilitythat bearsthenameoftheBush family.Regularcampstake placethroughthesummer monthsforallagestohelp encouragetheloveforthe gameoftennisinthelocal community.

5700BriarwoodAve.,6208180,bushtenniscenter.org

Silver:TheRiverFineArts

Bronze:CommancheTrails WoodTurners TheMidlandHigh SchoolMarchingBand

HOTEL

GOLD:ODESSA MARRIOTTHOTEL &CONFERENCE CENTER

Locatedintheheartof downtownOdessa,the OdessaMarriottHotel& ConferenceCenterprovides acomfortableplacetostay forallguests.Abarand restaurantareonlocationas wellasaStarbuckswhichis locatedinthehotel’slobby andotheramenitiesinclude aresort-stylepool,24-hour fitnesscenterandplentyof spaceforholdingeventsof allkindsfrommeetingsto weddingstootherspecial occasions.

305E.5thSt.,Odessa,5805805,marriott.com

Silver:DoubleTreebyHilton HotelMidlandPlaza

Bronze:HiltonGarden InnMidland

LIVEMUSIC VENUE

ARTSCENTER

1310NorthFM1788,Booking informationandupcoming events:552-4452;Fortickets: 800-514-3849;wagnernoel. com.

Silver:TheTailgate Bronze:LaHaciendaEvent Center

LOCALSPORTS TEAM

GOLD:MIDLAND ROCKHOUNDS

AsanotherMRTReaders’ ChoiceAwardscontest concludes,anothertopaward hastheMidlandRockHounds’ nameonit.Whenitcomes tolocalsportsteams,the RockHoundsaretherunaway favoriteofReaders’Choice voters.Theminorleague affiliateoftheOakland Athleticsregularlyfeatures toptalentcomingupthrough theranksofDouble-A baseballandprovidesagreat optionforpeoplelookingto getoutandenjoywatching somegoodbaseballand spendingtimewithfamily andfriends.Momentum

BankBallparkwasopened in2002andprovidesmany amenitiesforspectatorsto enjoyastheycheeronthe teamthroughoutthespring andsummermonths.Add inthegreatoptionsforfood anddrinks,goodweather andagreatballpark,itisno surprisetheRockHounds arearegularwinnerinthe contest.

5514ChampionsDr.,5202255,www.milb.com/midland Silver:WestTexasFC

Bronze:OdessaJackalopes

LOCALSPORTS TEAMVENUE

GOLD:MOMENTUM BANKBALLPARK

Whenitcomestolocalsports teams,theRockHounds arearegulartopchoicefor thebestlocalsportsteam andthisyearMomentum BankBallparkreceivedthe GoldAwardfortheBest LocalSportsTeamVenue. MomentumBankBallpark openedin2002and providesmanyamenities forspectatorstoenjoyas theycheerontheDouble-A minorleagueaffiliateof theOaklandAthletics throughoutthespringand summermonths.

5514ChampionsDr.,5202255,milb.com/midland

Silver:BushTennisCenter

Bronze:ChaparralCenterat MidlandCollege

MIDDLESCHOOL (PUBLIC)

GOLD:MIDLAND ACADEMYCHARTER SCHOOL

Apublic,tuition-freeschool inMidlandservingstudents fromKindergartenthrough 8thGrade,MidlandAcademy Charterhelpstobuild excellenceintheirstudents byfocusingontheirmottoof LEAD–Lovelearning;Excel inallwedo;Achievegoals together;Dowhatisright. 500N.BairdSt.,686-0003, macharter.org.

Silver:AbellJuniorHigh School

Bronze:SanJacintoJunior HighSchool

MUSEUM

GOLD:MUSEUMOF THESOUTHWEST

Withseveralexhibitions, programsandeventsabout science,art,astronomy, archaeology,historyand culture,thereisplentyfor visitorstotheMuseumof theSouthwesttoimmerse themselvesinandlearn moreabout.Sinceits foundingin1965andofficial openingoneyearlater,the MuseumoftheSouthwest hasservedMidlandand WestTexasofferingplenty toseeandexperiencefor adultsandkids.Visitorscan regularlyseenewexhibits ondisplayandtheFredda TurnerDurhamChildren’s Museumprovidesaspace ofover8,000squarefeet withadiverse,interactive experiencesforchildrenof allages.

1705W.MissouriAve.,6832882,museumsw.org

Silver:PermianBasin PetroleumMuseum

Bronze:HighSkyWingCAF

PARTYDECOR

GOLD:CODY’SRED BALLOON

Specializingincustom balloondécorforevents rangingfrombirthdaysto anniversaries,corporate parties,schoolfunctions andmuchmore,Cody’sRed Ballooncanhelpmakeany occasionpop.Ownedand operatedbyCertifiedBalloon ArtistandTexasMaster FloristCodyWilliams,Cody’s RedBallooncanhelpwork

withclientstodesignand ultimatelybringtolifeyour partyorotheroccasionand makememoriestolasta lifetime.

3303N.Midkiff Rd.,Unit181, 262-5758,codysredballoon. com

Silver:VelvetMesquite Designs

Bronze:BivardiDesigns

PRESCHOOL

GOLD:FIRST BAPTISTCHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

FirstBaptist’sChild DevelopmentCenteroffersa wonderfulchoiceforfamilies lookingfortheirchildren todevelopphysically, emotionally,sociallyand spirituallytotheirhighest levelofcapacitywitha strongChristianatmosphere, accordingtotheirwebsite. Studentsexperienceclasses inart,music,science,the Bible,academicsandmore.

2104W.LouisianaAve., BuildingC,683-0600, fbcmidland.org

Silver:LittleLambsChristian LearningCenter

Bronze:TheLittleGymof Midland

PRIVATESCHOOL GOLD:MIDLAND CHRISTIANSCHOOL

Sinceitsfoundingin1957, MidlandChristianSchool hasfollowedamissionof assistingparentsinleading studentstoloveGodand toseektruthbytraining theminaChrist-centered environmentthatemphasizes

moralandacademic excellenceandinspiresthem todeveloptheirGod-given talentsforlivesofChristian leadershipandservice.

2001CulverDr.,694-1661, midlandchristianschool.org

Silver:TrinitySchoolof Midland

Bronze:BynumSchool

RADIOSTATION

GOLD:K-LOVE RADIO

Withpositiveand encouragingmusicand shows,K-LOVERadio90.5 FMisafavoritechoicefor localstolistentowhile makingthemorningand afternooncommutes.

Silver:Lonestar92.3

Bronze:Kicks99.1

TVSTATION GOLD:NEWSWEST9

ConsideredtheStarofWest Texas,thestaff atNewsWest 9coversallofyouressential newsneedsfromtheearly morningtothelateevening withbreakingnews,weather, traffic,sportsandmuchmore. Withmultiplenewscastson theschedulethroughoutthe week,NewsWest9cankeep youuptodateonallthings happeningintheMidland andOdessaareaaswellas throughoutthePermianBasin fromWestTexasandinto southeasternNewMexico.

11320W.CountyRoad 127,Odessa,567-9991, newswest9.com

Silver:CBS7

Bronze:KMIDBig2News

DENTIST (DDS)

GOLD:MIDLANDDENTISTRY4KIDSJESSICACOVARRUBIAS,DMD

Thankstoherloveofworkingwithyoungchildrenwhenitcomestodentistry,Jessica CovarrubiaswasselectedtheBestDentist(DDS)intheMRT2023Readers’Choice Awardscontest.

2817Loop250FrontageRd.,SteB,694-4800,midlanddentistry4kids.com

Silver:Dr.KeithPoe

Bronze:Dr.KelceyParrott-BasinPediatricDentistry

EMERGENCY/ URGENTCARE

(LOCATION)

GOLD:VITALCARE URGENTCARE

Whenitcomestobeing inneedofurgentcare foraninjuryoranillness, votersintheMRTReaders’ ChoiceAwardscontesthave regularlyselectedVitalCare astheirgo-tospotinthe localarea.VitalCareUrgent Carecanhelpprovidecost effectiveandtimely,in-house servicesthatcanhelpsave atriptotheemergency roomoralongwaittosee aprimarycarephysician. Severaldifferentailments andinjuriescanbetreated onawalk-inbasisincluding sorethroats,allergies,minor skininfectionsandwound

care,fracturesandathletic injuries,asthma,headaches andbackaches,minoreye problemsandnosebleeds, andmuchmore.

407N.KentSt.,687-2273; 4400N.MidlandDr.,Suite 406A,704-5661;vitalcaretx. com.

Silver:WesTexUrgentCare

Bronze:SignatureCare EmergencyCenterEmergencyRoom

ASSISTEDLIVING/ RETIREMENTHOME

GOLD:MANOR PARK

Offeringmultiplelevels ofcareontheircampus inMidland,ManorPark residentshaveeverything neededtoenjoylifeand

servicesreadytohelp enhanceeverydaylife inaquietandrelaxing community.Whetherit’s independentliving,assisted living,assistedmemoryliving, rehabcare,Alzheimer’scare andmore,residentsandtheir familiescanrestassured thatthemembersofthe communityareprovidedwith qualityhomes,highquality healthcareservicesaswell asalonglistofprogramsand activitiestostayactiveand engaged.

2208N.Loop250W.,6899898,manorparkinc.org

Silver:AshtonMedical Lodge

Bronze:PoloPark Retirement

CARDIOLOGIST GOLD:PJPATEL

Withplentyofexperiencein themedicalfield,Dr.Pankaj Patelisheretohelppatients inneedofacardiologistin thePermianBasin.Dr.Patel receivedhismedicaldegree fromBarodaMedicalCollege andisaffiliatedwitharea hospitalsincludingMidland MemorialHospital.

3403AndrewsHwy.,Suite 300,522-1234,www. midlandhealth.org/main/ employeedirectory/patel-pjpankaj-md-168

Silver:JamesBarnett,MD

Bronze:EvbuEnakpene

CHIROPRACTOR

GOLD:SOFTTOUCH CHIROPRACTIC& WELLNESSCENTER

Inafast-movingplacelike Midland,life’sachesand painscanbeaburden thatbeginstoaffectthe lifeofaperson.SoftTouch ChiropracticClinicfocuses onhelpingapersonimprove theiroverallhealthinan efforttoreducepainand illness.Dr.KevinWillhite hasoperatedtheclinic sinceitopenedin2002and offersaplethoraofservices suchaschiropracticcare, teachingcorrectiveexercises, providinglifestyleadvice, nutritionalcounseling,spinal andposturalscreeningsand morewhichhelpleadto pathtowardsahappyand healthylife.

1811W.WallSt.,570-8228, softtouchchiro.com

Silver:LivePureChiropractic

Bronze:SpainChiropractic

COSMETICMEDICAL CLINIC GOLD:MIDLAND DERMATOLOGY

Utilizingthelatesttools andequipment,Midland Dermatologyoffersthelocal communityatopdestination forcosmeticmedical procedures.Awidevariety ofproceduresareavailable includingdermalfillers, botoxinjections,spidervein removal,laserhairremoval, PRFMmicroneedling,facials andchemicalpeels,and muchmore.

5117SunmoreCir.,689-2512, midlandtxdermatology.com

Silver:Courtyard MedicalSpa

Bronze:TheLuxeLounge

COSMETIC SURGERY GOLD:MIDLAND PLASTICSURGERY CENTER

WhenitcomestoCosmetic Surgery,MidlandPlastic SurgeryCenterandDr.Kevin Cookareatopchoicewhen needingproceduresdone onalocalbasis.Withawide rangeofservicesincluding cosmeticandreconstructive

procedures,MidlandPlastic SurgeryCenterwaschosen byvotersfortheGoldAward forBestCosmeticSurgeryin thelocalarea.

701TradewindsBlvd., SuiteB,223-9894, midlandplasticsurgery.com

Silver:Dr.ThomasCook

Bronze:WestTexasPlastic SurgeryInstitute

COUNSELING SERVICES

GOLD:CENTERS FORCHILDRENAND FAMILIES

Helpingchildrenand families,CenterforChildren andFamiliesoffersawide rangeofservicesincluding individual,marital,family, playandgroupcounseling

Midland Dermatology

withastaff ofhighlyqualified professionalsincluding licensedprofessional counselorsandmore.The staff atCenterscanprovide assistancewithsuchissues asdepression,anxiety,ADHD (attentiondeficithyperactivity disorder),bipolardisorder, marriageproblems,divorce, familyconflicts,domestic violence,abuse/neglect, grief/loss,behaviorproblems inchildrenandmore.

3701AndrewsHwy.,5701084,centerstx.org

Silver:MidlandRapeCrisis andChildren’sAdvocacy Center

Bronze:ArchwaySupport

DENTAL HYGIENIST

GOLD:TINA KNIGHT,RDH

Silver:MollyDavidson

Bronze:MyaLump-Basin Dentistry

DENTALPRACTICE

GOLD:BASIN DENTISTRY

BasinDentistryfocuseson providingamodernand relaxingoffice,state-ofthe-artdentaltechnology andanexperiencedand knowledgeablestaff that helpstogiveeverypatientthe bestdentalcareandservices theyneed.BasinDentistry offersawiderangeofdental servicesincludinggeneral dentistry,cosmeticdentistry, dentures,dentalimplants, pediatricdentistry,periodontal servicesandmuchmore.

5016BriarwoodAve.,2170089,basindentistry.com

Silver:MidlandDentistry4Kids Bronze:CoulonDental

DERMATOLOGIST GOLD:MIDLAND DERMATOLOGY

5117SunmoreCir.,689-2512, midlandtxdermatology.com

Silver:Dr.KrisHowardWestTexasDermatology

Bronze:BasinDermatologyDr.MichaelCaglia

EAR/NOSE/THROAT

GOLD:DR.VIKRAM

PATEL - SINUSEAR NOSEANDTHROAT CENTEROFWEST TEXAS

Withovertwodecadesin practiceservingpatients, Dr.VikramPatel,aregular favoritebytheMRTReaders’ ChoiceAwardsvoters,isan otolaryngologyspecialist helpingMidlanderswith ailmentsanddiseases affectingtheear,nose andthroat.Dr.Patelhas beenapartoftheMidland communitysince2005and isoneofthetopandmost experiencedlocalhealthcare providersinhisfield. 4214AndrewsHwy., Suite100A,686-7474, midlandsinus.com

Silver:Dr.Colson

Bronze:Dr.RogerMTraxelMD

EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN

GOLD:DR.TERRY BECK

Withmorethantwodecades ofservingpatientsneeding emergencymedicine, Dr.TerryBeck,M.D.isa topchoiceamonglocals whentheyareinneedof emergencycare.Dr.Beck openedanurgentcare facilityinMidlandin2010and lateropenedanotherlocation in2015,withbothoperating undertheWesTexUrgent Carename.

Westexurgentcare.com

Silver:RoyDiaz,MD

Bronze:Dr.RichardBartlett

EYECARE

GOLD:URIAS EYECARE

Whenitcomestotheoverall healthofyourvision,finding agoodoptometristisan importantthing.AndforMRT Readers’ChoiceAwards voters,Dr.AaronUriasand hisclinic,UriasEyecare,is atopchoiceforallofyour eyecareneeds.Dr.Uriasand hisstaff provideseverything neededtokeepyourvisionin topshapewhetherit’sgetting yourfirstpairofglassesto otherextensiveeyecare servicesincludingtreatment forglaucoma,macular degenerationandmoreas wellasLasikeyesurgery. 2900W.Loop250N., Ste.165B,363-4775, uriaseyecare.com

Silver:VisionHealth Specialties

Bronze:EyeCenterof Midland:RonaldWIngramMD andColbySBrownleeDO

FAMILYMEDICINE (OFFICE)

GOLD:MASHANDA’S FAMILYMEDICINE

MashandaMay,FNP,Nurse Practioner,providesa topoptionforlocalfamily medicinecarethatcovers patientsofallagesandall medicalneeds.PrimaryCare servicesareofferedaswell asaestheticcarewithbotox, facialfillersandmore. 3403AndrewsHwy.,STE100, 704-2700,mashandas-familymedicine.business.site Silver:MidlandPrimaryCare Bronze:LoriReeves,FNP-C

FAMILYPHYSICIAN

GOLD:COURTYARD FAMILYPRACTICE

OfferingtheWestTexas communityexcellencein healthcarewithanumber ofdifferentservicesinone convenientlocationwhere accessibility,affordabilityand cost-efficiency,Courtyard FamilyPracticeisapractice thatpatientscancounton foralloftheircareneeds andvotershavetakennotice byselectingthepracticefor ahandfulofawardsover thepastfewyears.Midland nativeKevinSalas,MSN, APRN,FNP-C,NRCME, CAOHC,andDevinKnapp, MSN,APRN,FNP-C,CEN, arebothdevotedtothelocal communityandtomeetthe needsofpatientsthrough thepractice.

4410N.Midkiff Rd.,Suite D6,704-5607,www. courtyardfamilypractice.com

Silver:Dr.VickyBakhos Webb

Bronze:Dr.LydenOdukwu

GENERAL SURGERY GOLD:MIDLAND SURGICAL ASSOCIATES

Servingthelocalarea formorethan30years, MidlandSurgicalAssociates offersgeneral,vascular, endovascularandacute surgicalcarewithan experiencedteamofdoctors fromthearea.Manyspecialty proceduresareavailable includinglaparoscopic procedures,robotics, bariatricmedicine,breast care,woundcare,vascular studies,arterialandvenous interventionsandmuchmore.

Courtyard Family Practice

2405W.MissouriAve.,6971061,midland-surgical.com

Silver:Musunuru SandeepaMD

Bronze:TexasTech UniversityHealthScience Center-PermianBasin DepartmentofSurgery

HEALTHFOOD STORE

GOLD:NATURAL GROCERS

Formorethan50years, NaturalGrocersinMidland hasbeenprovidingtop quality,freshandnatural productsataffordableprices. Thestorehashighquality produce,nutritioneducation, vitaminsandmuchmore tohelpmeetthehighest groceryneedsofpatronsand theirfamilies.

3001Loop250FrontageRd., 694-7400,naturalgrocers. com/store/midland

Silver:NaturalFoodsMarket

Bronze:HarmonyHealth FoodShoppe

HEARINGCARE

GOLD:LIVINGSTON HEARINGAIDS

Whenitcomestohearing care,Livingstonmakes suretohelppatientsenrich theirlivesthroughbetter hearingbyofferingthelatest products,servicesandhighqualitycare.Theexperienced staff workscloselywith eachpatienttofindthebest productstousewiththe focusonhelpingtofindthe bestoutcome.

1005W.WallSt.,296-4067, lhac.com/locations/midland/

Silver:BeltoneHearingAid Center

Bronze:AudioAcoustics HearingCenters

HOMEHEALTH

GOLD:ST.JOSEPH’S HOMEHEALTH,INC.

Followingbytheirmissionthat healthcareisabasichuman right,St.Joseph’sHome Health,Inc.workstoprovide readilyavailablecarethatis coordinatedandprovidedin acomprehensiveway.The experienced,skilledand compassionatestaff helps toprovideawidearrayof servicesthatareformulated specificallyforeachpatient tohelpmakesuretheyare gettingthecaretheyneed.

Hospiceof Midland

30VillageCir.,684-5858, stjosephsinc.com

Silver:AngelsCareHome Health

Bronze:HomeCarePlus

HOSPICECARE

GOLD:HOSPICEOF MIDLAND

Since1981,Hospiceof Midlandhasfocused specificallyonthecomfort, dignity,paincontrol, respondingtothesymptoms andtheneedsandgoals oftheirpatientsandtheir families.Anot-for-profit hospice,HospiceofMidland iscommittedtoservingthe communitytodayandto beingreadyforthoseinthe futurewhowillneedtheir love,supportandpalliative care.Thisawardmarksthe ninthconsecutiveyearthat

graduate,Cortniworkedin laboranddeliverybeginning in2017andsince2021she expandedintohelpthosein needoflactationconsulting.

Silver:TheBreast Connection

Bronze:LekkerSpeech& FeedingTherapy

MEDICAL

EQUIPMENT

GOLD:MIDLAND MEDICALSUPPLY

Offeringtop-qualitysupplies atlowpricesalongwithtop customerservice,Midland MedicalSupplyisago-to spotforanyandallmedical supplyneeds.

2215MidlandDr., STE4C2,789-2210, midlandmedicalsupply.com

Silver:MedicalCenter Pharmacy

Bronze:AllenOrthotics& Prosthetics

HospiceofMidlandhasbeen selectedastheGoldAward winnerbyvotersintheMRT Readers’ChoiceAwards contest.

911W.TexasAve.,682-2855, hospiceofmidland.org

Silver:HearttoHeart Hospice

Bronze:HomeHospice Midland

INTERNIST

GOLD:DR.J. HUNTERATKINS

TrainedinTexas,including primarilyinWestTexas, Dr.J.HunterAtkinshas workedhardtohelpmeet theneedsofWestTexans. Atkinsgraduatedwithhis doctoraldegreefromthe TexasTechUniversityHealth ScienceCenterandalso servedhisresidencythere andhasworkedwithMidland MemorialHospitalsince

2018.Atkinsistheowner oftheMidlandMedicine practiceaftertakingover fromDr.RobertVogelin August2021.

4507SantaRosaDr.,6838516,midlandmedicine.com

Silver:PKPatel

Bronze:LoriReeves

LACTATION CONSULTANT

GOLD:CORTNI SANDERSON

CortniSanderson,RN, IBCLC,isaBirthAssistant& LactationConsultantwiththe TheBirthCenterofMidland. ATexasTechUniversity

MEDICAL PRACTICE

GOLD:MIDLAND WOMEN’SCLINIC

Since1951,theMidland Women’sClinichasprovided oneofthebestlocaloptions forwomen’shealthservices aswellasgynecologyand obstetricscare.Acollection ofdoctorswithdecades ofexperienceworkatthe clinictohandleallobstetrical services,gynecology, mammographyand muchmore.

2500W.IllinoisAve.,#100, 699-2370,mwcobgyn.com

Silver:MidlandMedicine:Dr. J.HunterAtkinsMD

Bronze:CompleteCare Midland

MEDICALSPA

GOLD:FOREVER YOUNGSPA

Withanexperiencedstaff of welltrainedprofessionals, ForeverYoungSpain Midlandofferslocalstopof-the-linemedicalspa treatmentsandservices includingfacialinjections, facialfillers,microneedling, chemicalpeels,skincare treatments,plateletrich plasma(PRP)andmore.

4416BriarwoodAve., Suite#111,248-7100, foreveryoungspa.com

Silver:TheLuxeLounge

Bronze:SculptHaus

MIDWIFE

GOLD:COURTNEY LUOMA

Acertifiednursemidwife

CourtneyLuoma,APRN, CNM,hasoveradecade ofexperienceinhelpingto servepatientsinthePermian Basin.Luomaoffersanumber ofdifferentservicesincluding well-womencareandannual care,completepregnancy care,prenatalcare,hospital deliveries,postpartumcare, breastfeedingconsultations andmore.

2500W.IllinoisAve.,2502759,mwcobgyn.com

Silver:AnthusMidwiferyLanguishingUndoneBirth Services

Bronze:BetsyArreguin

OBSTETRICIANS/ GYNECOLOGIST

(OBGYNS)

GOLD:MIDLAND WOMEN’SCLINIC

2500W.IllinoisAve.,#100, 699-2370,mwcobgyn.com

Silver:Dr.BenDoke

Bronze:Dr.RonicaMcBrayer

ONCOLOGIST

GOLD:TEXAS ONCOLOGY

Offeringthelatestandbest incarewithOncology,the TexasOncology–Midland AllisionCancerCenter providesaknowledgeable andexperiencedstaff of medicalprofessionalsthat tendtoallneedsincluding chemotherapy,radiation therapyandmore.

400RosalindRedfernGrover Pwky.,CraddickMedical OfficeBuilding,Suite100, 687-1949,texasoncology.com

Silver:DrPhillipChae

Bronze:Dr.MannyMangat

OPHTHALMOLOGIST

GOLD:EYECENTER OFMIDLAND- DR. COLBYBROWNLEE &DR.RONINGRAM

Aleaderineyecarelocated inMidland,TheEyeCenterof Midlandofferspatientshighqualitycareincludingsurgical careoptionssuchashelp withcataracts,LASIK,cornea transplants,glaucoma, eyelidsandmuchmore.

2706W.CuthbertAve., BuildingA,694-0999, eyecenterofmidland.com

Silver:Dr.JeannieGray

Bronze:MidlandVision

ORTHODONTICS PRACTICE

GOLD:SMILE STRAIGHT ORTHODONTICS

Everyonedeservesa beautifulsmileandat SmileStraightOrthodontics theystrivetomakeyour experienceasrewarding aspossiblethankstothe advancedtreatmentsalong withthetopqualitycarefrom thestaff.Dr.JenniferSullivan andherstaff worktofind thebesttreatmentoptionfor eachpatientthathelpstofit seamlesslyintoyourlifestyle andgiveyoutheconfident smileyoudeserve.

2817W.Loop 250N.,694-4801, smilestraightmidland.com

Silver:BorenOrthodontics

Bronze:Oldham Orthodontics

ORTHODONTIST

GOLD:DR.CODY OLDHAM - OLDHAM ORTHODONTICS

Withalevelofdedication andcommitmenttoeach andeverypatient,Dr.Cody Oldhamisatopchoice amongvotersintheMRT Readers’ChoiceAwards whenitcomestoneeding anorthodontistinthe Midlandarea.

3408N.Midkiff Rd., Suite305,400-5005, oldhamortho.com

Silver:SmileStraight Orthodontics

Bronze:BorenOrthodontics -Dr.BeauBoren

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

GOLD:BASIN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Withafocusonprovidinga welcoming,compassionate andkid-friendlyenvironment, BasinPediatricDentistry hasbeenalongfavoritefor familiesseekingpediatric dentalcareinthelocalarea. PediatricDentistsDr.Zachary Ellis,Dr.KelceyParrottand Dr.MatthewCarrawayand anexperiencedstaff help makethetriptothedentist apositiveoneandwork towardshelpingtodevelopa lifetimeofhealthysmilesfor everypatient.

5016BriarwoodAve., SuiteB,699-2044, basinpediatricdentistry.com

Silver:MidlandDentistry4Kids

Bronze:MidlandKid’s Dentist

PEDIATRICIAN

GOLD:MIDLAND PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES

Sincethegroupwas founded,theMidland PediatricAssociateshave followeditsmissionofbeing Midland’spremierpediatric healthcareorganizationand toprovidehighqualitycare andservicefortheirpatients aswellasprovidingup-todatefacilitiesandservicein thepromotionofpediatric

healthcareexcellence. Theirexperiencedteamof qualifiedprofessionalsare theretohelpprovidetop qualitycareforchildrenand theirfamilies.

4214MamiesCir.,620-8687, midlandpediatric.com/Home

Silver:DragonflyPediatrics Bronze:PlumPediatrics

PHARMACY

GOLD:MIDKIFF PHARMACY

Alocalretailpharmacythat offershigh-qualityservices wheneverneeded,Midkiff Pharmacyhasaknowledge andexperiencedstaff ready andwaitingtohelpevery customergetthelatest informationandhelpwith prescriptionsaswellas overallhealthwellnesstips andmore.

1111N.Midkiff Rd.,SuiteA, 279-0912,midkiffrx.com

Silver:MedicalCenter

Pharmacy

Bronze:United/Market StreetPharmacy

PHYSICAL THERAPY

GOLD:CULTIVATE WELLNESS& SPORTSREHAB

CultivateWellnessandSports Rehabhelpsclientswork towardsamorefunctional lifestylethroughprocessand experienceinsteadoflooking forthequickfix.Theyoffera multitudeofdifferentservices includingfunctionaldry needling,instrumentassisted

softtissuemobilization, percussionmassage, cupping,ice&compression withGameReady,personal trainingandmore.

2606LomaDr.,262-1001, cultivatept.com

Silver:WestTexasTherapy

Bronze(Tie):COMPhysical Therapy

Bronze(Tie):Optimus PhysicalTherapy

PODIATRIST

GOLD:DR.BRIAN

MIDDLEBROOK

Dr.BrianMiddlebrook specializesinpodiatric medicineattheFootand AnkleCenterofWestTexas. AsgraduatefromOhio CollegeofPodiatricMedicine in2002,Dr.Middlebrookhas yearsofexperienceinthe

fieldhelpingpatientswith everythingfromfootand anklesurgerytoalltypesof footproblemsincludingheel painanddiabeticwounds.

705W.WadleyAve.,Suite 200,682-0222

Silver:PermianBasinFoot andAnkle

Bronze:BasinPodiatryHillaryBrunner,DPM

PSYCHIATRIST

GOLD:WESTTEXAS

PSYCHIATRY

Dr.ShamsuddinS. Pepermintwalahelpsto offerpsychiatryandmental healthservicestopatients inMidlandandsurrounding areasatWestTexas Psychiatry.

4214AndrewsHwy.,#208, 220-3628,neurostar.com

Silver:TallCityHealthcare

Bronze:EricOlson,MD

SPEECHTHERAPY GOLD:FLOURISH SPEECHTHERAPY

RebeccaFonseca,M.S. CCC-SLP,andFlourish SpeechTherapyisatop choiceforlocalsinsearchof speechtherapyassistance forchildren.Thebusiness providesavarietyofservices includingworkonarticulation delaysanddisorders, orofacialmyofunctional disorders,feedingchallenges anddifficulties,language delaysanddisorders,habit eliminationandmuchmore.

3415CalderaBlvd.,3635422,flourishspeechtherapy. com

Silver:WestTexasSpeech& MyofunctionalTherapy

Bronze:LekkerSpeech& FeedingTherapy

SURGEON

GOLD:DR.RYAN ROWLAND

AMidlandnative,Dr.Ryan Rowlandgraduatedfrom TexasTechUniversitywith adegreeinFinanceand thenlatercompletedhis medicaldegreefromTexas TechUniversitySchoolof Medicine.Hisspecialties includesportsmedicine, hip,shoulderandknee arthroscopy,shouldand kneearthroplasty,cartilage restorationandfracturecare, accordingtohisbiography onlinewithMidlandHealth.

4304AndrewsHwy,520-3020

Silver:Dr.ParkerBassettMidlandSurgicalAssociates Bronze:UrgentOrthopedic Specialists

TOPDOC

GOLD:DR.VICKY BAKHOSWEBB

PatientschoseDr.Vicky BakhosWebbfortheGold AwardforTopLocalDoctor forhercareandattention toalloftheneedsofevery patient,herwarmpersonality andherattentiontodetailto helpingmakeeverypatient feelwelcomeandcaredfor.

1608TarletonSt., viefamilymed.org

Silver:J.HunterAtkins Bronze:PamelaFoster,PA-C

ULTRASOUND/ IMAGINGCENTER

GOLD:4D MOMENTS

ULTRASOUND,LLC

Seeingthoseprecious imagesofababyinthe wombforthefirsttimeisa momenttocherishforever. Thestaff at4DMoments helpstocapturemoments likethatinadditiontooffering otherservicesincluding sonograms,avarietyof ultrasoundspackagesand more.Theyalsooffermobile ultrasoundservices,perfect forbabyshowerandgender revealevents.

2300W.MichiganAve., Suite4,260-5150, my4dmoments.com

Silver:AnthusUltrasound Imaging

Bronze:MidlandMemorial HospitalMainCampus

UROLOGIST

GOLD:WESTTEXAS UROLOGY

Whenitcomestourologic care,thedoctorsatWest TexasUrologyarethetop inthearea.Witharangeof servicesavailableincluding men’shealth,women’shealth, pediatrichealthandgeneral health,WestTexasUrology canhelpprovidehighquality urologiccare.

2706W.CuthbertAve., BuildingC,687-0311, wturology.com

Silver:Dr.MichaelDragun

Bronze:Dr.JohnStaub

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

GOLD:DR.VICKY

BAKHOSWEBB,MD

1608TarletonSt., viefamilymed.org

Silver:MashandaMayMashanda’sFamilyMedicine

Bronze:CherylVallie FamilyPractice

HOUSEANDHOME

LANDSCAPEDESIGN

GOLD:ALLDREDGEGARDENS

WhenitcomestoGoldAwardsintheMRT Readers’ChoiceAwardscontest,Alldredge Gardensisnostrangertoreceivingthetop award.Whetherit’safulllandscapedesign,the installationofthematerials,treeservices,weed controlandfuturelandscapemanagement, AlldredgeGardensisheretohelpmakeyour landscapestandoutandaccentuateyourhome. AlldredgeGardensalsohasoneofthelargest nurseriesinthestateandisproudoftheirability tobealeaderintheindustrywhenitcomesto theirwiderangeofservicestomakealloutdoor spacethebestthattheycanbe.Visittheircafé forgoodfood,drinksandregularlivemusic performances.

3300N.FairgroundsRd.,682-4500, alldredgegardens.com

Silver:AgaveGarden Bronze:EternalTree&LandscapingServices

APARTMENT COMPLEX

GOLD:LEMIRAGE

Whenitcomestoapartment complexesinMidland,Le Mirageseemstostandout amongtherest.Along-time favoriteofthoseseekingan apartmentinthelocalarea offeringunrivaledluxury livinginthemostelegant partofMidland,LeMirage ApartmentHomesisone ofthetopdestinationsfor apartmentseekers.Seven floorplansoffermanyliving optionsinadditiontothe communityfeaturesincluding aresortswimmingpooland

spa,clubhousewithstateof-the-artmediacenter, wirelessinternet,fitnessaerobiccenterandagated, controlledaccesscommunity.

5001W.WadleyAve.,2183349,texas.weidner.com/ apartments/tx/midland/lemirage-0/

Silver:SandstoneRidge Bronze:TheOasisat PavilionParkApartments

APPLIANCE REPAIR

GOLD:M&M APPLIANCE

Providingservicetothe localareasince1989,M&M Appliancecanhelphandle repairservicesforeverything includingrefrigerators, washingmachines,dryers, icemakers,stoves,and muchmore.Theyalsooffer refurbishedappliancesfor sale,partsforappliances, andmorethatallcomewitha 90-daylaborwarrantyonall purchasesandrepairwork.

1007N.Midkiff Rd.,570-8278, mandmappliancemidland. com

Silver:Mr.Appliance Bronze:ACNApplianceLLC

CARPETCLEANING

GOLD:CARPET TECH

Withalonghistoryofserving homesthroughoutthe PermianBasin,CarpetTech providestop-notchwork incarpetcleaningservices withtheirhonestpricing andaffordableservices.In additiontocarpetcleaning, thecompanyalsorefinishes andinstallswoodfloors, polishesnaturalstone,

cleanstileandgrout,staining concrete,woodfloorsanding andrefinishing,naturalstone cleaning,airductanddryer ventcleaningandfireand waterrestoration.

3510AndrewsHwy.,Odessa, TX,520-5142,callcarpettech. com/midland-and-odessa/

Silver:ProfessionalCarpet Systems

Bronze:Heaven’sBest CarpetCleaning

CLEANING SERVICES

GOLD:DUST2 DETAIL

Whetheritisoilfield, commercialorresidential cleaning,Dust2Detailputs inthehardworktomaking sureeveryjobisdoneright tohelpkeepthatWestTexas dust,dirtandmoreoutof yourhomesandbusinesses leavingthingslookingclean andpristine.

664-5071

Silver:Exclusive Housekeeping

Bronze:3JCleaning Services

ELECTRICALREPAIR SERVICE

GOLD:COREY SLYELECTRICAL SERVICE

Establishedin1988,Corey SlyElectricalServiceisthe leadingproviderofelectrical installationsandrepairsfor homeownersandbusinesses

throughoutthePermian Basin.CoreySlyandhisteam areexperiencedinproviding customerswithhigh-quality workmanshipandtop-notch customerservice.Aregular awardwinnerbyMRT Readers’Choicevoters,the companyhasprovenitselfto bereliableandtrustworthy. AlltheelectriciansatCorey SlyElectricalServiceare licensedandinsured.With theiremergencyservice, theirteamofelectricians areequippedtomeettheir customers’needs24-hoursa day,7-daysaweek.Whether

CoreySly ElectricalService

it’sasimpleceilingfan replacementoracomplete electricalserviceupgrade, CoreySlyElectricalServiceis theonetocall.

1406CottonFlatRd.,5700229,www.coreysly.com

Silver:Mr.Electricof Midland&Odessa

Bronze:NCElectrical Service,LLC

EXTERMINATOR GOLD:BOYDSTUN PESTCONTROL

Locallyownedandoperated andprovidingserviceto thePermianBasinsince 1947,BoydstunPest Controlprovidesaffordable commercialandresidential pestcontrolservicesfrom removingafamilyofmice oraneedtoaddressa

termiteprobleminyour home.Theirexperiencedand knowledgeableprofessionals providehighlevelservice byquicklyrespondingtoa call,exploringtheissueand resolvingtheproblemina quickandefficientmanner.

1601N.BigSpringSt.,6833111,boydstunpest.com

Silver:Hufford’sPest Control,LLC

Bronze:Terminix

FENCING COMPANY

GOLD:TRIPLET FENCE

Afamily-ownedbusiness, TripleTFence&Deckhas beenalong-timefavorite forReaders’Choicevoters thankstotheirworkwith

customerstocreatea beautifuldesigntoenhance yourspaceandproperty valuetoday.Thecompany canhelpcreatethespace ofyourdreams,addvalue andcurbappealtoyour property.Woodandchain linkfencing,decks,pergolas andramadas,temporary fencing,poolsafetyandmore servicesareavailabletobe customizedtofityourneeds.

1110DaytonRd.,561-8799, tripletfence.com

Silver:All-StateFence& Supply

Bronze:TexasFence andWelding

FLOORING GOLD:DG CARRASCO FLOORING

Family-ownedandwithover fourdecadesofexperience intheflooringbusiness, CarrascoFlooringcan serveallofyourremodeling andflooringneedswith everythingfromwood, vinyl,tile,quartzandgranite countertops,carpeting, diamondpolishedstained concreteandmuchmore.

720S.GrandviewAve., Odessa,413-6599, westtexasflooring.com

Silver:YatesFlooringCenter

Bronze:Mid-Texof MidlandInc

GARAGEDOOR SERVICE

GOLD:OVERHEAD DOORCOMPANY OFPERMIANBASIN

Servingthelocalareafor morethanfivedecadeswith topcustomerserviceand qualityproducts,Overhead DoorCompanyofPermian Basinisafamily-runand operatedbusinessthatcan helpwithanyresidentialand commercialservicesand repairsandmore.

707S.ColoradoSt.,4006759,overheaddoor.com/ permian-basin-texas

Silver:ProLiftGarageDoors ofMidland

Bronze:4A’sGarageDoors

GENERAL CONTRACTOR GOLD:GONZALES CONTRACTORS

Whenitcomestoneedinga generalcontractor,Gonzales Contractors,LLCisthetop localchoice.Providinghigh qualityservices,including generalcontractingin thelocalareasince1998, GonzalesContractors,LLC offerseverythingneeded frompre-constructionto constructiontocompletion foreveryprojecttheyare apartof.Onceaprojectis plannedoutandreadyto go,GonzalesContractors, LLCtakescareoftherest providingthehighestquality workforprojectsranging fromcommercial,industrial andresidential.

4001S.StateHwy.349,6846410,gonzalescontractors. com

Silver:MKBuildersofWest Texas

Bronze:MesaContractors LLC

HEATING&A/C GOLD:BILLYBLACK HVAC

BillyBlackHVAChasquickly becomeago-tooptionfor anyandallheatingand airconditioningneeds. Foundedin2016,owners BillyandCourtneyBlack havecreatedthefamilyowned,family-orientedlocal businessthatcanhelpwith anyservicecallsinvolving severalareasincluding airpurificationsystems, mini-splitsystemsand more.Ifyou’reundergoing aremodelorfinishingup somenewconstruction,Billy BlackHVACcanhandleany residentialandcommercial needs.

1026S.GoodeSt.,Midland, TX79701,312-6337,www. billyblackhvac.com

Silver:D&DPlumbing, Heating,andAir Conditioning

Bronze:TheBosworth Company

HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTER

GOLD: LOWE’SHOME IMPROVEMENT

Whetheryouarelooking fortools,appliancesor anyotherproductsfor yourhome,Lowe’sHome Improvementhaseverything you’llneedtomakesure yourhomeiswelltakencare ofbothinsideandout.

3315N.Loop250W.,6892828,lowes.com

Silver:TheHomeDepot

Bronze:RodriguezTile& Granite

INTERIOR DESIGNER

GOLD:HARTLEY HAUS

InteriordesignersJamie HartleyandJessicaMurray bothhaveapassiontohelp designandcreatebeautiful spacesandtheyhavebeen abletodothatthrough manyclientswithHartley Haus.Theywillworkwith clientstogettoknowthem andthespacetheylivein andthencomeupwitha detailedandthoughtful designplanthatworksbest forthemandisaspacethey canenjoyandrelaxin.

1402N.Loop250W.,2103320,hartleyhaus.com

Silver:Perch

Bronze:IntriguingInteriors byMyraMoore

LAWNCARE

GOLD:ALLDREDGE GARDENS

3300N.Fairgrounds Rd.,682-4500, alldredgegardens.com

Silver:EternalTree& LandscapingServices

Bronze:Daley&Son Landscaping

MASONRY

GOLD:GILBERT ORNELASGILBERT’SBRICK ANDMORE

Silver:MasonryWorks

Bronze:RodriguezTile& Granite

MOBILEHOME GOLD:A-1HOMES

ServingMidland,the PermianBasinandeastern NewMexicosince1969,A-1 HomesofMidlandhasbeen helpingthousandsofpeople realizetheirdreamofhome ownership.Withoneofthe largestselectionsofnew andusedhomestochoose frominthearea,A-1Homes haseverythingneededto findthebesthomeanda friendlyandknowledgeable salesstaff readytohelpyou andyourfamily.

7206W.Hwy.80,Midland, 563-9000,a1midland.com

Silver:PalmHarborHomes

Bronze:OakCreekHomes

NURSERY/GARDEN CENTER

GOLD:ALLDREDGE GARDENS

3300N.Fairgrounds Rd.,682-4500, alldredgegardens.com

Silver:LaCasaVerde

Nursery

Bronze:AgaveGarden

PAINTING COMPANY

GOLD:BASIN ROOFING& CONSTRUCTION

Handlingeverythingfrom residential,commercial, construction,painting, sprayfoamandmore,Basin Roofing&Constructionisa topchoiceamongvotersin theMRTReaders’Choice Awardswhenitcomes toexteriorandinterior paintingneeds.

8220Highway191,8537663,basinroofing.com

Silver:Gonzales Contractors

Bronze:J&LPainting

PLUMBING

GOLD:MIDTOWN PLUMBINGCO

Withanexperienced staff thatcanhandle everythingfromresidential tocommercialplumbing systems,aswellas everythingfromwater heaterrepairsand replacementstomajor

renovationwork,Midtown PlumbingCo.isago-to choiceformanyMidlanders whenseekingoutalocal plumber.

2215RhodeIsland Ave.,299-2963, midtownplbgco432.com

Silver:D&DPlumbing, Heating,andAir Conditioning

Bronze:Randy’sRooter& PlumbingLLC

POOL/SPA CONSTRUCTION

GOLD:PREMIER POOLS&SPAS| MIDLAND/ODESSA

PremierPools&Spascan helpyoubringyourdream pooltolifewithfirst-class serviceandtheexperience andexpertisetomakethe processgosmoothlyfrom starttofinish.

10816Highway191,2418661,premierpoolsandspas. com

Silver:BluescapePoolsby Ranae

Bronze(Tie):PiñaPools

Bronze(Tie):Pool TechniquesInc

POOL/SPA SERVICE

GOLD:EXCLUSIVE POOLSMIDLAND

Whetheryou’reinneedof acleaning,repairs,pool equipmentandsupplies, andmore,ExclusivePool Servicecanhelptake careofyourpool’sneeds toensurethatitisintop conditionforyearstocome. 30W.IndustrialLoop,2696341,exclusivepoolservice. com

Silver:BluescapePoolsby Ranae

Bronze:PoolTechniques Inc

REMODELING CONTRACTOR

GOLD:DG CARRASCO FLOORING

720S.GrandviewAve., Odessa,413-6599, westtexasflooring.com

Silver:MKBuildersofWest Texas

Bronze:ChapConstruction LLC

Roofs by Nicholas

ROOFING COMPANY

GOLD:ROOFSBY NICHOLAS

Withoverthreedecadesof top-qualityservicetothe localarea,RoofsbyNicholas hasbeenatopchoiceforthe PermianBasinwhenitcomes toallroofingneedsfor homeownersandbusinesses inMidland,Odessaand BigSpring.Followingtheir mottoofbeing“Theroofing companyyoucanrely on”,RoofsbyNicholasis experiencedwithresidential roofing,roofrepair,roof

replacement,commercial roofingaswellasproviding solarinstallation.Whether it’samissingshingleor needinganewroofinstalled, RoofsbyNicholashasa knowledgeablestaff with yearsofexperiencetoget thejobdoneright.

10204FM307,203-9647, roofsbynicholas.com

Silver:BasinRoofing& Construction

Bronze:ChappellRoofing

WATERSOFTENER/ ROCOMPANY

GOLD:CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONINGOF WESTTEXAS

Ifyou’reinneedofhelpwith yourhome’swatersystem, Readers’ChoiceAwards voterschoseCulligan WaterConditioningofWest Texasforallthoseneeds. Theyhaveover80yearsof experienceinthefieldwith solvingsomeofthetoughest andmostcommonwater issueandofferarangeof

servicesincludingresidential waterfiltrationtreatment systems,bulkofficewater solutions,waterandsalt delivery,deionizationand muchmore.

10018W.Hwy.80,563-2690, culliganwt.com

Silver:TadlockWater Solutions

Bronze:BasinWater Conditioning

NON-PROFIT

CHARITABLEEVENT GOLD:TEXASSIZEGARAGESALE

Thehighlyanticipatedannualeventisaconsistentfavoriteinthelocalcommunityandforgoodreason. VolunteerswithSeniorLifeMidlandhelptosort,cleanandpreparethegaragesaleeventthatisheldinthenonprofit’s25,000-square-footwarehouseandhasnearlyeverythingyoucanthinkofondisplayfromantiquesto sportinggoodstoclothingandhouseholdgoods.TheTexasSizeGarageSalewillcelebrateits34thanniversary withtheirannualeventheldinOctoberthathelpstobenefitMealsonWheelswhichwasstartedin1974tohelp reducethenumberofelderlyindividualssufferingfromhungerandmalnutritionthroughhome-deliveredmeals. 407E.ScharbauerDr.,689-6693,seniorlifemidland.org, Silver:CASAofWestTexas.

Bronze:CentersStage-CentersforChildren&Families

MidlandSoup KitchenMinistry

BUSINESS LEAGUES

GOLD:JUNIOR LEAGUEOF MIDLAND

Focusingontheirmission ofadvancingwomen’s leadershipformeaningful communityimpact throughvolunteeraction, collaborationandtraining,

theJuniorLeagueofMidland isoneofthetopnonprofitsintheareaasvoted onintheMRTReaders’ ChoiceAwards.

902W.DengarAve.,6824732,jlmidland.org

Silver:MidlandHispanic ChamberofCommerce

Bronze:ThrivingUnited

CHARITABLE GOLD:MIDLAND SOUPKITCHEN MINISTRY

Aregularwinnerinprevious MRTReaders’ChoiceAwards contestsfortheirserviceto thecommunity,theMidland SoupKitchenMinistryhelps providemealsatnocostfor thoseinneedinthelocal

communitythankstothe kindnessandgenerosityof themanyvolunteersand contributionsofdonorsfrom alloverthecommunity. 1401OrchardLn.,686-7687, midlandsoupkitchen.org

Silver:CASAofWestTexas

Bronze:SeniorLifeMidland

EDUCATIONAL GOLD:BASINPBS

Servingthelocalcommunity foroverthreedecades, BasinPBShelpstoserve thelocalcommunityby usingtelecommunication andbroadcastmediato helpadvancethelocalarea ineducation,cultureand communitythathelpsto servethepublicandmakea differenceinthelivesofpeople. 203N.MainSt.,563-5728, basinpbs.org

Silver:Communitiesin SchoolsofthePermianBasin

Bronze:AreaAgencyon Aging-CaregiverSupport GroupandCaregiver Education

NON-PROFIT GROUP GOLD:RAYSOF HOPE

Acommunityoutreachof HospiceofMidland,Raysof HopeChildren’sGriefCentre helpsprovideservices forgrievingchildrenand theirfamilieswhohave experiencedalossdueto suchthingsasalossdueto death,divorce,separation, fostercareandothers.Rays ofHopesoffersseveral programsthatcatertounique needsandprovidethingslike peersupportgroups,classes andworkshops,family gatherings,musictherapy, interactiveandengaging campsforchildrenandmore.

900W.WallSt.,684-5437, hospiceofmidland.org/raysof-hope

Silver:MidlandSoupKitchen Ministry

Bronze:SeniorLifeMidland

RECREATIONAL CLUB GOLD:MIDLAND YMCA

Witheverythingincluding fitnessclasses,exercise equipment,childcare,youth andadultsports,summerday campsandmuchmore,the MidlandYMCAisregularly

atopchoiceforthoseinthe localcommunitylookingfora recreationalclubtojoinand enjoywithfamilyandfriends foryearstocome.

800N.BigSpringSt.,6822551,midlandymca.org

Silver:BushTennisCenter

Bronze:PBYFLSeahawks

Cheer(DirectorStephanie Jurado)

REGIONAL GOLD:MIDLAND RAPECRISIS ANDCHILDREN’S ADVOCACYCENTER

TheMidlandRapeCrisis andChildren’sAdvocacy Centerprovidesanumberof comprehensiveservicesto thelocalcommunityincluding crisisandsupportservices, children’sadvocacycenter, therapyandeducation.

1700N.BigSpringSt.,6827273,mrccac.org

Silver:AreaAgencyon AgingPermainBasinCaregiverSupportGroups

Bronze:CommunitiesIn SchoolsofthePermianBasin

RELIGIOUS

GOLD:MIDLAND SOUPKITCHEN MINISTRY

1401OrchardLn.,686-7687, midlandsoupkitchen.org

Silver:BreakingBread

Bronze:TheLifeCenter

SOCIALWELFARE

GOLD:CASAOF WESTTEXAS

Withafocusonhelping childreninthefostercare system,CASAofWestTexas workstohelprecruit,train andprovidesupportfor themanyvolunteerswho areappointedbythecourt systemtohelpadvocatefor thebestinterestsofchildren

acrosssevencounties includingMidland,Howard, Martin,Dawson,Gaines, AndrewsandGlasscock, accordingtotheirwebsite. 1611W.TexasAve.,683-1114, casawtx.org

Silver:MidlandSoupKitchen Ministry

Bronze(Tie):AreaAgency onAging-Caregiversupport Groups-AyndreaMiller Bronze(Tie):Midland RapeCrisisandChildren’s AdvocacyCenter

VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS

GOLD:PERMIAN BASINHONOR FLIGHT

Withthehelpofmany volunteers,sponsorsand donors,PermianBasinHonor Flighthelpstotransportlocal veteransouttoWashington, D.C.tovisitthemany memorialsbuiltinmemoryof themanysacrificestheymade inservicetothecountry. TheHonorFlightshelpbring togetherveterans,including thosewhoservedinWorld WarII,theKoreanWarandthe VietnamWar,tosharetheir experiences,rememberthose whoservedalongsidethem andmuchmore.

803-0542,pbhonorflight.org

Silver:VFWMidland Bronze:ShowofSupport

FROMHUMBLE BEGINNINGS TOA MIDLANDTREASURE

OccasionsFine

Jewelryhasserved thejewelryneedsof MidlandersandWest Texassince1989

MichaelFleck rememberstheearly daysofOccasions FineJewelryandthe journeythebusiness hastakentowherethingsareattoday. Forover30years,OccasionsFine Jewelryhashelpedtoservethelocal communitywithgiftslikewedding rings,necklaces,braceletsandmuch morethatcanlastalifetimeandarea keypiecetomemoriesandmoments thatwillliveonforevermore.

TheMRTtalkedwithMichaelFleck aboutawiderangeoftopicsincluding growingupintheprofession,what kindofjewelryispopulartoday, howitfeelstoberecognizedbythe communityfortheservicesOccasions FineJewelryprovides,andmore.

Q:Assomeonewhogrewupin thefamilyjewelrybusiness,what doesitmeantoyoutoseewherethe businessisattodaycomparedtothe earlydayswhenitfirstopenedupin asmallspaceinthebackofService Drugstore?

A:Shortanswer,everything.Iwas myson’sagewhenmydadworkedin thedrugstore.Itmakesmeexcitedfor whatwemightlooklikewhenmyson ismyage.Myfatherbuiltaperfect foundationtobuildfromandIfeel honoredtocontinuehislegacy.

Q:Forthosewhomayhavenever beentoOccasionsFineJewelry before,whataresomeofthethings youwouldtellthemaboutthe businessandwhatyouhavetooffer?

A:Anyjewelrythatyoupurchased fromuswillbefixedforfreenomatter theissue.Youdon’thavetospend hoursonaphonetreeorkeepupwith anysortofpaperworkorinspection schedule.Ourstuff isbuilttolast. Whenyoucomeintoourstoreyouwill findpeoplehappytoworkwithyouina comfortableandbeautifulatmosphere.

Q:Likemanyotherproducts, jewelrycontinuestochangeand evolve.Whataresomeofthemost popularbrandsandtypesofjewelry thatcustomerswouldfindondisplay rightnowatOccasions?

A:SimonGisastorefavorite.My teamlovesitwhenwehaveaSimon show.Lagosisournewestbrandandis perfectforstackingandlayering.I’m mostexcitedaboutourowncollections thatwehavebeencuratingoverthelast year.WehaveWildflowerdesigned tobeperfectaccessoriesforaWest

Texaslook.OurDerbycollectiontakes classicstoanewlevel.AndourSunday Brunchismadeforstackingdainty styles.Wearealsoputtingthefinal touchesonanewbridalcollectionwe willbeannouncingsoon.

Q:Jewelryisusuallyreserved forsomeofthosespecialmoments inlifelikemarriage,anniversaries andmore.Whatdoesitmeantohelp playapartinmakingthosemoments specialforcustomers?

A:Everypieceofjewelrytellsastory. EachitemsaysIloveyouinitsown way.Youmightevenbetellingyourself thatyouloveyourself.Onthefirstday oftrainingatOccasions,Iteachthat everyitemyoutouchhasmemories andneedstoberespected.Thebest partofmycareerchoiceisgettingto workwithpeopleattheirhappiest.

Q:OccasionsFineJewelryhaslong beenafavoriteamonglocalswhen itcomestotheirjewelryneeds.How doesitfeeltobeselectedyetagainby readersforanotherGoldAwardfor BestJeweler?

A:I’mrunningoutofroomonmy awardshelf!Iloveit!It’sproofthatthe thousandsoflittledetailsweobsess overallyeardogetnoticed.

Q:Whenlookingtowardsthe future,whatareyoumostexcited aboutwiththebusiness?

A:Ournewcollectionsandournew bridallineareincrediblyexciting.I wanteverydetailofOccasionsFine Jewelrytobeexceptional.Iwant tostrivetomakeimprovementsso that10yearsfromnowOccasions stillfeelsfreshandthecommunity continuestodiscoversomethingnew inourshowroom.

OIL&GAS

EXPLORATION&DEVELOPMENT

GOLD:PIONEERNATURALRESOURCES

FromhumblebeginningsoversixdecadesagorighthereinthePermianBasin,PioneerNaturalResourceshasgrown tobecomeoneofthePermianBasin’sleadingindependentoilandgasproducers.Followingtheircorebeliefofbeing apeople-businessfirstandanoilbusinesssecond,PioneerNaturalResourcesisdoingworkthatischangingtheworld. Thebusinesshascomealongwayfromtheirearlybeginningswithlegacywellsthatputoutjustafewbarrelsworth ofoileachday.AftermanydecadesofstayingtruetotheirPermianroots,thatcommitmenthaspaidoff.Pioneerhas growntobecomeamajorplayerintheoilandgasindustry,anindustrythatnowviewsthePermianBasinascriticalto fulfillingtheenergyneedsandrequirementsforthecountry,andtheworld.

Inadditiontodeliveringoilandgas,PioneerNaturalResourcesalsotakesgreatprideinbeingagoodneighbor andsupportingthelocalcommunitythroughawidevarietyofventuresandinitiativesincludingeducation,personal empowerment,economicdevelopment,roadsafetyandmuchmore.

3617N.BigSpringSt.,972-444-9001,pxd.com

Silver:EndeavorEnergyResources,LP

Bronze:XTOEnergyMidlandOffice

COURTESYOFTHEOILFIELD PHOTOGRAPHER,INC.

COURTESY OF THE OILFIELD PHOTOGRAPHER, INC.

DAMAGE PREVENTION COMPANY

GOLD:LINEQUEST LLC

Whenitcomestodamage preventionneeds,look nofurtherthanLineQuest LLC.Withtheknowledge andexpertiseinthefield, LineQuestLLCprovidesutility andprivatelinelocating, GISmappingandhydro servicesthathelptoprevent everythingfromlinestrikes, workinjuries,environmental contaminationandmore.

12800StateHwy191,2137444,linequestllc.com

Silver:USInfrastructure Company

Bronze:Ameritrace

DRILLING

GOLD:INTEGRITY SERVICES,LLC

IntegrityServices,LLCisa favoriteinthelocalareafor drillingservicesincluding airdrilling,surfacedrilling, intermediatedrilling,water welldrilling,SWDdrilling, P&A,drillouts,directional drillingandmore.

9701FM307,682-0703, integrity-serv.com

Silver:GreatWestern DrillingCo

Bronze:Independence ContractDrilling,Inc.(ICD)

EQUIPMENT RENTALS

GOLD:J&W SERVICESAND EQUIPMENTCO.

J&WServices&Equipment Companyhasallofthe products,servicesandthe experiencetohelpfieldthe manyneedscompanies havesince1980.Whether it’sservicesforwellheads, fracvalves,drillingproducts, andmore,J&WServices and&EquipmentCompany providescustomerswith excellentservice,top equipmentofferingsand professionalismintakingcare ofeveryneed.Thebusiness canalsocelebratethethird straightyeartheyhavewon aGoldAwardintheMRT Readers’ChoiceAwards contest.

3510TX-158,687-0515, jandwservices.com

Silver:SunbeltRentals Bronze:JMRServices

FIELDMACHINERY EQUIPMENT

GOLD:J&W SERVICESAND EQUIPMENT COMPANY

3510TX-158,687-0515, jandwservices.com

Silver:WarrenCATRental Power

Bronze:AxipEnergy Services,LP

FIELDSERVICES NEC

GOLD:PROPETRO SERVICESINC

AMidland-basedoilfield servicescompany,ProPetro Services,Inc.Provides everythinganoilfield businessneedswhenit comestohydraulicfracturing services,cementingand muchmore.

1706S.Midkiff Rd.,688-0012, propetroservices.com

Silver:BasinPumpDown Services

Bronze:EVOilfieldServices

GASBURNERSSERVICE

GOLD:NATURAL GASSERVICES GROUP

NaturalGasServices Groupprovidesnaturalgas compressionequipment andindustrialflaresystems includingcompressor rentalservices,compressor engineeredproducts, compressorpartsandmuch more.

404VeteransAirparkLn. 262-2700,ngsgi.com

Silver:ChargerEnergy Services

Bronze:PlatinumControl

GAS TRANSPORTATION

GOLD:BLUESTREAK TRANSPORTATION FUELAND LUBRICANTS

Acompletefueland lubricantsolutionsprovider, BlueStreakTransportation FuelandLubricantsoffers fuelmanagingservices, lubricants,overheadfueling andmoreinaquickand efficientmannertomakesure yourbusinesshaseverything neededtokeepthings runningsmoothly.

7600WestInterstate20, 563-1365,bluestreaktrans. com

Silver:SalazarService& Trucking

Bronze:AxipEnergy Services,LLC.

GASWELL DRILLING

GOLD:PROPETRO SERVICESINC

1706S.Midkiff Rd.,688-0012, propetroservices.com

Silver:GreatWestern DrillingCo

Bronze:BasinDrillingLP

GASWELL SERVICING

GOLD:LONESTAR WELLSERVICE

LoneStarWellService providesalloftheir customerswiththetools, equipmentandthe experienceandexpertise whenitcomestowell completions,interventions, abandonmentoperationsand more.

508W.WallSt.,#725,2427613,lonestarwellservice.com

Silver:WestexWellServices

Bronze:CavalryEnergy Services,Inc.

LEASE MANAGEMENT

GOLD:OILRANCH LANDSERVICES

Acompanyknownforits experienceandinnovation, OilRanchLandServices providescustomerswith mineralresearchandlease

acquisitionbyexperienced professionalsincluding accuratelandandmineral titles,leasinganddue diligenceservicesinatimely mannerwithefficiency andaccuracywithevery customer.

214W.TexasAve.,Suite1219, 695-6398,oilranchllc.com

Silver:PeakLandServices

Bronze:TheSwallow Group,LLC

LOCATION CONSTRUCTION

GOLD:BIGD COMPANIES

Since1977,BigDCompanies hasofferedamultitude ofservicestocustomers includingconstructionwork, pitlining,watertreatment, equipmentrental,automation andmuchmore.

4501E.Hwy80,688-8100, bigdco.com

Silver:OnyxContractors

Bronze:LozoyaGeneral Contractors

MACHINESHOP

GOLD:MARTEL’S MACHINESHOP

Since1978,Martel’sMachine Shophasdemonstrateda strongcommitmenttothe oilandgasindustrywith servicesincludingcustom pipeandcasingnipples,drill &tap,bleedrings,spectacle &skilletblinds,specialtypipe fittings,swagesandadapters, andmore.

330S.GrandviewAve.,3334556,martelsmachine.com

Silver:B&MToolCompany

Bronze:CMWelding& MachineInc

NATURALGAS GOLD:ATMOS ENERGY

Thecountry’slargest naturalgas-onlydistributor, AtmosEnergyhelpssupply abundantnaturalgastomore than3milliondistribution customersinover1,400 communitiesacrosseight states,accordingtotheir website.

2304TX-40Loop,286-6700, atmosenergy.com

Silver:WestTexasGas

Bronze:NaturalGas ServicesGroupInc

OIL&GASCOMPANY

GOLD:DIAMONDBACK ENERGY

Aleadingindependentoilandnaturalgas producer,withheadquartersrightherein Midland,DiamondbackEnergyfocuseson theacquisition,development,exploration andexploitationofunconventional, onshoreoilandnaturalgasreservesin thePermianBasin,accordingtotheir website.DiamondbackEnergy,whichwas foundedin2007,attributesthesuccess oftheorganizationtotheirstrongbaseof corevaluesthattheyembodyeachand everydayincludingleadership,integrity, excellence,peopleandteamwork. Diamondbackalsotakesagreatdeal ofprideingivingbacktothelocal communitiesinwhichtheyoperate.

500WestTexasAve.,Suite1200,2217400,ir.diamondbackenergy.com

Silver:PioneerNaturalResources

Bronze:HenryResources

OILANDGAS PHOTOGRAPHER

GOLD:THEOILFIELD PHOTOGRAPHER

Locallyownedand operatedbyaward-winning photographerJamesDurbin, TheOilfieldPhotographer canhelpyourbusiness documentyouremployees andequipmentinaction. Whetheritiscommercial photosandvideo,coverage ofanevent,executive headshotsandgroupphotos, rentalsurveillanceandtime lapsecameraandinventory andassetmanagement,The OilfieldPhotographeruses thelatestcamerasandaerial dronetechnologytohelp captureimagesthatwilllast forever.

Theoilfieldphotographer.com

Silver:LaneandMistie Photography

Bronze:BobCallenderFineArt

OILFIELD CATERING

GOLD:EXQUISITE CATERINGLLC

Whetheryouneedcatering foroilfieldworkers,a wedding,privatepartiesor corporateevents,Exquisite Catering,LLCwillprovide custom,freshlyprepared, deliciousandunforgettable mealsforalloccasions.

3500N.ASt.,#1700,3526101,exquisitecateringtx.com

Silver:Tanks’sBar-B-Que& Catering

Bronze:CadillacRosé Events&Catering

OILFIELD COMPANY

GOLD:PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES

3617N.BigSpringSt.,972444-9001,pxd.com

Silver:ProPetroServicesInc.

Bronze:AXONEnergy Services

OILFIELDPICKUP TRUCK (BRAND

)

GOLD:FORD

Silver:Chevrolet

Bronze:Toyota

OILFIELD

SERVICES GOLD:J&W SERVICESAND EQUIPMENTCO.

3510TX-158,687-0515, jandwservices.com

Silver:CherryHotshot& TransportLLC

Bronze:AlvaradoOilfield Service

OILFIELDSUPPLY HOUSE

GOLD:RKSUPPLY

Fromvalvesandfittingsto pipeandPPE,RKSupply haseverythingneededto keepyouroilfieldoperation runningsmoothlyeachand everyday.

11406W.CountyRd.30,5639876,rksupply.net

Silver:ACSPump&Supply

Bronze:KnoxOilfieldSupply

PLUGGING GOLD:JMR SERVICES

JMRServicesprovides expertiseandexperience whenitcomestoanything andeverythingregarding pluggingandabandonment throughoutthePermian Basin.

4015S.CountyRd.,1210,6181050jmrservices.com

Silver:MaverickWell PluggersL.L.C.

Bronze:AlvaradoOilfield Service

PRODUCTION

GOLD: DIAMONDBACK ENERGY

500WestTexasAve., Suite1200,221-7400, ir.diamondbackenergy.com

Silver:PioneerNatural Resources

Bronze:EndeavorEnergy Resources,LP

RECYCLING GOLD:RECYCLE MIDLAND

Formorethan25years, RecycleMidlandhas beenalocalbuyerand processorformostkinds ofscrapmetal,including ferrousandnon-ferrous metals,workingcloselywith industrialcompaniesinthe PermianBasinbyproviding professionalandresponsive serviceandcompetitive prices,accordingtotheir website.

3601W.IndustrialAve.,5202700,recyclemimdland.com

Silver:ButtsRecycling

Bronze:CMCRecycling

SAFETYTRAINING GOLD:SAFETY SOLUTIONSLLC

SafetySolutionsisatop localoptionforallthings safety,includingtheirtraining servicesprogramswhich coversawiderangeof coursesincludingelectrical safety,firstaidandCPR, forkliftsafety,H2Straining, emergencyactionplanning andmuchmore.

7116W.I-20,563-0400, safetysolutionstx.com

Silver:MidlandSafety& Health

Bronze:IRONWOOD BusinessConsulting

TRAILERHOUSE RENTAL/SETUP

GOLD:PEAK OILFIELDSERVICES

Whenyou’reinneedof equipmentforyouroilfield operationsincludingtrailer houses,waterandsewer systems,videosurveillance systems,lightplants,cooling stationtrailers,generators andmore,PeakOilfield Serviceshaseverything neededtohelpkeepyour operationsrunningsmoothly.

2911S.CountyRd1260,5638957,peakoilservices.com

Silver:TanmarRentals

Bronze:CrewSupport Services

AFTERNOONDRIVE RADIOHOST(S)

GOLD:TRACY

SCOTT - KICKS99.1

Silver:JohnBrown-My Country96.1

Bronze:AlexShock-103.3 KissFM

PERSONALITIES

FIRSTRESPONDEREMS

GOLD:ZACHARY CRABTREE

Silver:IsaiahRamirez

Bronze:JuniorDiaz

FIRSTRESPONDERFIRE/RESCUE

GOLD:JUNIORDIAZ

Silver:ChaseRogers

Bronze:MichaelCota

FIRSTRESPONDERPOLICE

GOLD:CHIEFSETH HERMAN

Silver:DetectiveDominguez

Bronze:ChaneBlandford

FIRSTRESPONDERSHERIFF

GOLD:JACE DORNER

Silver:DavidCriner

Bronze:MikeGriffis-Ector CountySheriff

INTERNET INFLUENCER (PERMIANBASIN BASED)

GOLD:KEVIN DAWSON - MAYBE INMIDLANDODESSA

Silver:AmyWeatherly

Bronze:Becca BryleighLopez

LOCALCHEF

GOLD:ALEJANDRO BARRIENTOSCURBSIDEBISTRO

Silver:ChefMichaelOlivasExquisiteCatering

Bronze:GrahamElliotCowboyPrime

LOCALPOLITICIAN GOLD:MIDLAND MAYORLORIBLONG

Silver:BrooksLandgraf

Bronze:DanCorrales

MORNINGDRIVE

RADIOHOST(S) GOLD:LEOAND REBECCA

Silver:KrisMoore

Bronze:Gweninthe Morning

NEWSCO-HOSTS GOLD:JAY HENDRICKS ANDMARYKATE HAMILTON – CBS7

Silver:JolinaOkazakiand VictorLopez-KWES

Bronze:MadalynBierster andKarsenBuschjost–Big 2News

RADIOHOST (TALK SHOW) GOLD:KRISTA ESCAMILLA

Silver:BestofMidlandTexas

Bronze:CraigAnderson

SPORTSCASTER GOLD:JAKOB BRANDENBURG –CBS7

Silver:AaronGelvinNewsWest9

Bronze:KaylerSmithBig2News

WEATHERPERSON

GOLD:ANTHONY FRANZE (KWES)

Silver:TomTefertiller–CBS7

Bronze:CraigStewart

REALESTATE

TOPREALTOR

GOLD:TRACYFARROW

WhenTracyFarrowworkswithclientstohelpthemfindthehometheyhave beenlookingfor,shealwayssaysthattheybecomelikefamilyintheend.

Thatfocusoncustomerserviceandadrivetohelpcustomersfindthebesthomeforalloftheirneedsissomething thathashelpedTracyFarrowbecomeatopgo-tochoiceforlocalslookingfortheTopRealtorinthearea.Voters inthe2023MRTReaders’ChoiceAwardsvotedTracyforatotalof11GoldAwardsinthecontestintheRealEstate category.InadditiontobeingselectedastheTopRealtor,shealsowonGoldAwardsforABR(Buyer’sAgent),Real EstateAgency,RealEstateAgent-LuxuryHome,RealEstateAgent-MyDREAMHome,RealEstateAgent-New Construction,RealEstateAgent-RanchProperty,RealEstateAgent–Residential,RealEstateAgent-Sellmyhouse, RealEstateBrokerandSRS(RepresentativeSpecialist).

Sincetransitioningintothefieldofrealestateafteralongcareerineducation,TracyFarrowhasputforthastrong workethicinhelpingherclientsfindthehomesoftheirdreams.Thankstoherloveandpassionforhelpingfamilies findthatfirsthomeortheirforeverhome,Tracy,whodescribesherselfasa“Midlandertothecore”hasquicklyseen alotofsuccessandhasgarneredmanyawardsforherworkintherealestatefield.Sherecentlyopenedherown realtycompany,TracyFarrowRealty,thathascontinuedtofocusonprovidingthehighestlevelofrealestateservice toclientsinthePermianBasin,keepinggreatcommunicationalongeverystepoftheprocess,workingtoremove thetremendousstressofthehomebuyingprocesstomakeitassmoothaspossibleandprovidingtheknowledge, guidanceandfeedbacktoeveryclientfrombeginningtotheend,accordingtoamissionstateonherwebsite.

4400N.BigSpringSt.,SuiteA-5,432-218-8844,tracyfarrowrealty.com

Silver:SkylerWilliamson

Bronze:LanceWelch

ABR (BUYER’S AGENT)

GOLD:TRACY FARROW

4400N.BigSpringSt., SuiteA-5,432-218-8844, tracyfarrowrealty.com

Silver:VictoriaPrintz

Bronze:JeaneenPruitt

HOMEBUILDER

GOLD:KAHLER HOMESOF MIDLAND

Startingtheirworkinbuilding homesbackin1979,Gary andLindaKahlermovedto Midlandin1981andbegan KahlerHomes.KahlerHomes isledbycurrentowner HelenBowden,whostarted withthebusinessbackin 2002andlaterboughtthe companyin2015.Sincethen, Bowdenhashelpedproduce fouraward-winningParade Homes.TheteamatKahler Homeswillworkwithclients

tofindtheirperfectchoicefor ahomewhetherit’saspec homeoracustomproject thatallowsclientstouse theirimaginationtobuildthe customhomeoftheirdreams.

4810W.Loop250N.,Bldg.B, 686-0734,kahlerhomes.com

Silver:CobyFarrow-CTC HomesandConstruction

Bronze:BetenboughHomes -MidlandNewHomeCenter

MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL

GOLD:JERRILYN GARRISONFATHOMREALTY

Withapassionforhelping everyclientfindtheperfect home,JerrilynGarrisonwith FathomRealtyisoneofthe toplocalchoiceswhenit comestomilitaryrelocation needs,asvotersselected herfortheGoldAwardin thiscategory.

432-202-0276, Jerrilyngarrison.com

Silver:DianeGreen-The DossTeam

Bronze:StacySaxon-The SAXONRealEstateGroup

MORTGAGE BANKER GOLD:SUZANNE

SMITH - HNB MORTGAGE

SuzanneSmithwithHNB Mortgagehasyearsof experienceworkingwith mortgagestohelpevery clientthatislookingtomove intoanewhomeandneeds assistancewiththeprocess.

2101W.WadleyAve., Suite36,432-683-0081, hnbmortgage.com

Silver:RodgerHortonBenchmarkMortgage

Bronze:SupremeLendingLeigh-AnnePrice

MORTGAGE COMPANY

GOLD:BENCHMARK MORTGAGE

Atrustedchoiceforanything andhavingtodowith mortgages,Benchmark Mortgagewasyetagain selectedbyreadersfor aGoldAwardforthe BestMortageCompany. Purchasingahomeisthe biggestfinancialdecision thatmostpeoplemake throughoutthecourseof

theirlives.Iffinancingis required,itcanaddeven moreanxietytotheequation. BenchmarkMortgagehas builtareputationamongstits clientsandpartnersoffering minimalstressfinancing optionsforhomepurchases andrefinances.Benchmark Mortgageopenedits Midlanddoorsin2015with themissionofofferinga first-class,service-oriented mortgageexperienceinthe PermianBasin.

3211W.WadleyAve., Suite14,897-4577,https:// benchmark.us/

Silver:HNBMortgage

Bronze:SupremeLendingTheEliteTeam

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT GOLD:BOSWELL& ASSOCIATES

Forallofyourproperty managementneeds,voters intheMRTReaders’Choice Awardscontestliketogoto Boswell&Associatesfortheir expertiseinthefield.With ahighfocusoncustomer service,Boswell&Associates emphasizeshelpingowners lookingtorenttheirhome aswellastenantswhoare lookingforalivingspaceand byplacingahighimportance onbothithelpstocreatea goodworkingrelationshipfor everyoneinvolved.

4610N.GarfieldSt., SuiteB1-A,689-0021, boswellrealtors.com

Silver:DavisandCompany Realtors

Bronze:BHManagement

PROPERTY MANAGER GOLD:BOSWELL &ASSOCIATESLESLIEBOSWELL

Thankstotheirexperience andknowledge,Boswell &Associatesisthereto helpclientswithhigh qualitycustomerservicefor everythinginvolvingallof yourrealestateorproperty managementneeds.

4610N.GarfieldSt., SuiteB1-A,689-0021, boswellrealtors.com

Silver:TerriSchroeter -SandstoneRidge Apartments

Bronze(Tie):AmberDavisDavis&CompanyRealtors

Bronze(Tie):Ashlie Menchaca-Olympus Property

REALESTATE AGENCY

GOLD:TRACY FARROWREALTY

4400N.BigSpringSt., SuiteA-5,432-218-8844, tracyfarrowrealty.com

Silver:TheJeaneenPruitt Team

Bronze:VictoriaPrintz&Co.

REALESTATE AGENCYCOMMERCIAL

GOLD:NRG REALTYGROUP

Withawealthofexperience inworkingincommercialreal estate,theNRGRealtyGroup isatopoptionforbusinesses lookingforhelpwith everythingfromacquiring, disposing,investingand managingtheirportfolio needs.

10810TX-191,432-888-8489, nrgrealtygroup.com

Silver:VictoriaPrintz&Co.

Bronze:TheRealEstate RanchLLC

REALESTATEAGENT - COMMERCIAL

GOLD:LARRY NIELSEN - NRG REALTYGROUP

SincejoiningNRGRealty Groupin2019,LarryNielsen hasquicklybecomea favoriteforpeopleand businessesneedinga commercialrealestateagent thankstohisworkintheOil andGassectorinoperations andsales.

10810TX-191,432-888-8489, nrgrealtygroup.com

Silver:WesGotcher-Moriah RealEstate

Bronze:TaylorLooneyVictoriaPrintz&Co.

REALESTATEAGENT - LUXURYHOME

GOLD:TRACY FARROW

4400N.BigSpringSt., SuiteA-5,432-218-8844, tracyfarrowrealty.com

Silver:JeaneenPruitt

Bronze:VictoriaPrintz

REALESTATEAGENT - MYDREAMHOME

GOLD:TRACY FARROW

4400N.BigSpringSt., SuiteA-5,432-218-8844, tracyfarrowrealty.com

Silver:JeaneenPruitt

Bronze:VictoriaPrintz

REALESTATE AGENT - NEW CONSTRUCTION GOLD:TRACY FARROW

4400N.BigSpringSt., SuiteA-5,432-218-8844, tracyfarrowrealty.com

Silver:VictoriaPrintz

Bronze:JustinWillmonWelcomeHomeProperty Group

REALESTATE AGENT - RANCH PROPERTY

GOLD:TRACY FARROW

4400N.BigSpringSt., SuiteA-5,432-218-8844, tracyfarrowrealty.com

Silver:TheRealEstate Ranch

Bronze:BillLanier-TheBill LanierTeam

REALESTATEAGENT - RESIDENTIAL

GOLD:TRACY FARROWREALTY

4400N.BigSpringSt., SuiteA-5,432-218-8844, tracyfarrowrealty.com

Silver:LanceWelch

Bronze:JeaneenPruitt

REALESTATEAGENT

- SELLMYHOUSE

GOLD:TRACY FARROW

4400N.BigSpringSt., SuiteA-5,432-218-8844, tracyfarrowrealty.com

Silver:VictoriaPrintz

Bronze:JeaneenPruitt

REALESTATE BROKER

GOLD:TRACY FARROW

4400N.BigSpringSt., SuiteA-5,432-218-8844, tracyfarrowrealty.com

Silver:JeaneenPruitt

Bronze:VictoriaPrintz

SHORT-TERMSTAY EXPERIENCE

GOLD:CASE CORPORATE HOUSING (FORMERLYTHE HENNESSEY GROUP)

Asalocal,communityfocusedcompanyproviding corporatehousingsolutions throughoutthePermian BasinandEasternNew Mexico,CaseCorporate HousingredefinestheShortTermStayExperienceby offeringtheconvenienceof ahotelwiththefeelingof

hometorelocatingfamilies, businesstravelers,medical professionals,interns, thoseoutoftheirhomefor insurancereasons,andmore. 2706WestWallSt.,6956542,thehennesseygroup. com

Silver:ResidenceInnby MarriottMidland

Bronze:HomestyleSuites

SRS (REPRESENTATIVE SPECIALIST)

GOLD:TRACY FARROW

4400N.BigSpringSt., SuiteA-5,432-218-8844, tracyfarrowrealty.com

Silver:JeaneenPruitt

Bronze:ClaireHeck-Real EstateOne

TITLECOMPANY

GOLD:WESTTEXAS ABSTRACT&TITLE CO

ServingWestTexassince 1923,WestTexasAbstract providesawidevarietyof servicesfromtitleinsurance, closingandescrowservices, recordingandspecial projectsandmuchmore. Backedbyanexperienced staff ofprofessionals,West TexasAbstracthelpsbuild lastingrelationshipswith clientsthroughtheirhard workinprovidingthebest servicesinMidlandand throughoutWestTexas.

3700N.BigSpringSt.,6834261,wtabstract.com

Silver:LoneStarAbstract& TitleCoInc

Bronze:StewartTitle Company

WORKFORCE LODGING

GOLD:CASE CORPORATE HOUSING,INC. (FORMERLYTHE HENNESSEY GROUP)

Asalocal,communityfocusedcompanyproviding corporatehousingsolutions throughoutthePermianBasin andEasternNewMexico, CaseCorporateHousing

redefinesWorkforceLodging byofferingtheconvenience ofahotelwiththefeeling ofhometoeveryonefrom businesstravelers,to rotatingcrews,tothose ongovernmentormilitary assignment,andmore.

2706WestWallSt.,6956542,thehennesseygroup. com

Silver:PermianLodgingMidlandLodge

Bronze:TheArmadilloHotel Odessa

RESTAURANTS

BURRITO

GOLD:JUMBURRITO

Whenitcomestoburritos,JumBurritohasalwaysbeena longtimefavoriteofMRTReaders’ChoiceAwardsvoters. Andin2023thatisnodifferentasvotersoverwhelminglyselected JumBurritoforanotherGoldAwardfortheBestBurrito.JumBurrito offersseveraloptionswiththeirburritos,includingbreakfastandlunchand dinneroptions.Forbreakfastthere’sthebreakfastcombinationburrito,ahickorysmoked baconandegg,breakfastsausageandegg,Peyton’sDelNorteChorizoandegg,aburrito smotheredinladlesofquesoorsavorysmotheredsauce,aswellasacustomburritomade toyourrequest.Forlunchanddinner,thereareseveralmoreoptionsincludingtheirstew meatwithguacamoleandcheese,acombinationburrito,groundbeef,beanandcheese, chickensupremewithguacamoleandmore.

Forlocallocationinformation,visitjumburrito.com.

Silver:DonTomásCafé

Bronze:Micaela’sOnTheGo

APPETIZERS

GOLD: JUMBURRITO

Forlocallocation information,visitjumburrito. com.

Silver:GarlicPress Bronze:TerraZZita

ASIANCUISINE

GOLD:OSAKA

Servingtraditionaland innovativeJapanesecuisine, OsakaJapaneseSteak House&SushiBarprovides aplacerelaxandenjoysome ofthebestAsiancuisinein thearea.Thereareatonof sushirollsonthemenuto leaveyouwantingtocome backandtryadifferentone eachtime.Theyalsooffer thefamousTeppanyaki Osakadinnerswithchefs preparingyourfoodrightin frontofyouwithalittleshow tomakethingsthatmuch morefun.

1207TradewindsBlvd.,6177252,my-osaka.com

Silver:NoodleHouse Bronze:Pachuco’s

BAKERY

GOLD:MARTINEZ BAKERY

Ifyou’relookingfora goodMexicanbakerywith deliciousoptions,Martinez Bakeryisthego-tospotfor locals.Since1990,Martinez Bakeryhasbeenserving customerswithhearty tortas,softandcrispytacos, breakfastandlunchburritos andmuchmore.

206E.FloridaAve.,6833100

Silver:Tony’sOldFashioned Bakery

Bronze:TheGoldenWhisk

BBQ GOLD:HALFACRE

Eventhoughithasonlybeen openforafewyearsnow, TheHalfAcrehasquickly becomeafavoriteamong thebarbecuefoodloversin thelocalcommunity.With topqualitycutsofmeat broughtoverfromMidland MeatCompanyeachday, theHalfAcreofferssome ofthebestbarbecueyou’ll findinWestTexasand beyond.TheHalfAcre offersjustabouteverything youcouldwant,including everymouth-watering choiceofbarbecuedmeat thatwillhelpsatisfythe appetitesofeveryoneata largegathering.Asizeable menuincludessliced brisket,beefribs,porkribs, jalapenosausage,smoked chickenbreastandsliced turkeybreastanddelicious fresh-madesidesincluding potatosalad,pintobeans, cheesycorn,greenchile mac,greenbeansandcole

slaw.Inadditiontoallof thosefavorites,HalfAcre hasrecentlyaddedseveral moredeliciousoptionsto theirmenuincludingburgers madewithWagyubeef, chickenwingsandmore.

PitmasterAaronLesleyhelps tomakesurethatallofthe meatsareperfectlycooked eachandeverytimewhile ChefJohnVandergriftworks tokeepthemenuuniqueand interestingforcustomersto enjoysomeoftheregular specialstheyhaveoffered.

TheHalfAcrealsocando justaboutanythingcateringwisethatyoucouldlookfor andwillworkwithcustomers tomeettheirneeds.

HalfAcreisopenTuesdays throughFridaysfrom11a.m. to8p.m.

Tolearnmoreaboutthe cateringoptionsoffered,visit midlandmeatco.com.

1101WashitaSt.,218-7735, midlandmeatco.com

Silver:H-E-BTrueTexasBBQ Bronze:Pachuco’s

TheHalfAcre

BREAKFAST GOLD:JUMBURRITO

Forlocallocationinformation, visitjumburrito.com.

Silver:BackInTheDayCafe Bronze:LaHerradura MexicanRestaurante

BUFFET GOLD:LAMISION

Midlanderslovegreat MexicanFoodandLa Misionhasbeenserving upgreatdishesinthelocal areasince1984.There’s plentyoffavoritesfromthe enchiladas,fajitas,tacos, burritos,seafoodandmuch morethatgoesalongwiththe niceatmosphereandfamily environmentattherestaurant. 1119TradewindsBlvd.,6820320

Silver:GoldenCorral Bronze:GrandBuffet

TexasRoadhouse

CASUALDINING GOLD:TEXAS ROADHOUSE

Ifyou’reheadingoutfor adinnerwithfamilyand friends,TexasRoadhouse haseverythingneededon themenutosuitjustabout everyneed.Fromtheirfresh hand-cutsteaksinavarietyof optionstofall-off-the-boneribs toburgersandchickenand somefamouscountrydinners, TexasRoadhousecanmake yournightoutafunexperience. Throwinthefreshbakedrolls, cactusblossomandother appetizers,andmanycoldbeer andsoftdrinkoptions,and you’llwalkoutthedoorswitha fullstomachandasmile.

4512W.Loop250N.,6897427,texasroadhouse.com/ restaurant-locations/texas/ midland

Silver:RustyTaco

Bronze:Pachuco’s

CHICKEN

GOLD:CHICK-FIL-A

Whetherit’sawrap,agrilled chickensandwich,chicken nuggets,chickenstrips ortheirfamousbreaded chickensandwichand wafflefries,Chick-fil-Ahas everythingonthemenuto satisfyyourappetite.There’s alsobreakfastoptions,fresh salads,freshly-brewediced teaandlemonadetotake outon-the-goinadditionto theircateringoptions.Four locationsaroundthecity allowedforhungrycustomers toeasilyfindastoretoget theirfavoritemeals.

Forlocallocationinformation, visitwww.chick-fil-a.com.

Silver:Cane’sChicken Fingers

Bronze:BuffaloJo’s

CHICKENFRIED STEAK

GOLD:CLEAR SPRINGS RESTAURANT

Withseveraldifferentofferings ofseafoodonthemenu,Clear Springshasadifferentfavorite thatMidlanderslikethemost, whichistheirChickenFried Steak.Thetender,hand-breaded steakistoppedwithcreamgravy andservedalongsidetwosides andTexastoast.

5707AndrewsHwy.,5221188,clearspringsrestaurant. com/midland/

Silver:WallStreetBar&Grill

Silver:TexasRoadhouse

CHICKENWINGS GOLD:FATBIRDS WINGBAR

Onlyopenforafewyears,Fat BirdsWingBarhasquickly becomeaMidland-area favoriteamongvotersfortheir chickenwingswithavarietyof flavorsincludingbuffalo,BBQ, GarlicParm,MangoHabanero, ThaiSweetChili,Lemon Pepper,Orange,Aloha,Mexi Caliandmoreoptionsthat offerspatronstheabilitytotry newflavorswitheachvisit.

3209CourtyardDr.,SuiteL, 218-7390,fat-birds-wing-bar. business.site

Silver:Wingstop

Bronze:BuffaloJo’s

COFFEESHOP

GOLD:BLACKRIFLE COFFEECOMPANY

Servingpremiumcoffeeto thepeoplewholoveAmerica, BlackRifleCoffeeCompany hasquicklybecomealocal favoritesincethefirstlocation openedonBigSpringStreet. Afullespressobar,quickgrab-

and-gooptionsforbreakfast, sweetsandlunchoptions,over 15differentblendsofcoffee includinglight,mediumand darkroasts,outdoorseating, adrive-thruandmoreare offeredatthelocation. 3500N.BigSpringSt.,3153370,blackriflecoffee.com

Silver:TheHumanBean

Bronze:FarWestCoffee

CONTEMPORARY CASUAL

GOLD:CORK&PIG TAVERN

200SpringParkDr.,Suite 200,400-4121,corkandpig. com/midland

Silver:TexasRoadhouse

Bronze:PiSocial

DATENIGHT

GOLD:CORK&PIG TAVERN

MRTReaders’ChoiceAwards voterslovetheselectionof appetizersthatCorkandPig Tavernofferstocustomers. Withaselectionofchoices includingcrispycalamari, spinach&artichokedip,duo dip,smokedsalmon,and deviledeggswithbacon,there issuretobeaselectionthat willhelpgetyourmealoff toa greatstart,especiallywhenit comestospendingadatenight outwithyoursignificantother.

200SpringParkDr.,Suite 200,400-4121,corkandpig. com/midland

Silver:VeneziaRestaurant

Bronze:CowboyPrime

DESTINATION RESTAURANT (PERMIANBASIN) GOLD:COWBOY PRIME

Quicklybecomingafavorite inMidlandamongthelocal communityforitshighqualityfinedining,service anddeliciousfoodoptions, CowboyPrimeofferssome ofthebeststeaks,including Wagyusteaks,primeseafood options,andmuchmore.

200SpringParkDr.,#210, 400-1505,cowboyprimetx.com

Silver:GarlicPress

Bronze:Pachuco’s

DONUTS

GOLD:T&T DONUTS

Donutscomewithmany differenttoppingsand tastesandT&TDonutshad everythingyou’relookingfor inatastytreat.Availableby singlepurchasesoradozen, T&TDonutshasavarietyof optionsfordonutsincluding glazed,iced,chocolate,apple spice,blueberryandmore. Theyalsooffercinnamon rolls,buttercroissants,apple fritters,bearclawsaswellas otheroptionsincludingpigs inablanket.

700N.BigSpringSt.,6846547;forotherlocationsvisit tandtdonuts.business.site.

Silver:ShipleyDo-Nuts

Bronze:Jack‘NJillDonuts

TallCityBrewingCo.

DRAFTBEER SELECTION

GOLD:TALLCITY BREWINGCO.

Onlyinbusinessesforafew years,TallCityBrewingCo. hasfastbecomeafavorite forlocalslookingforaplace withagoodselectionofdraft beers.Theyhaveawide selectionofcorebeersthat areavailableyear-round includingtheFiveHourDrive HoneyBlondeAle,alight smoothandslightlysweet honeyblondeale;2Degrees ofSeparationAmerican Amber,amalty,yetbalanced brew.Theyalsohavelimited andseasonalreleasesthat provideanopportunitytotry adifferenttastybreweach timeyouvisittoenjoyagood timewithfriends.

3303W.GolfCourseRd.,2187175,tallcitybrewing.com

Silver:ThePatioDrafthouse

Bronze:MidlandBeer Garden

FAJITAS GOLD:ROSA’S CAFÉ&TORTILLA FACTORY

Satisfyingtheappetites ofcustomerssince1983, Rosa’sCaféprovidesseveral deliciousfoodoptionsthat willleaveyousmiling.One ofthetopfavoritesare thefajitaswhichincludes beefandchickenoptions thataremarinatedand grilledtoperfectionover mesquitewoodtogetthat one-of-a-kindflavor.There’s alsomanyotherdelicious optionsincludingcrispyand softtacos,dinnerplates, enchiladas,tacosalads, burritos,tostadas,tamales andmuchmore.

Forlocallocationinformation, visitrosascafe.com

Silver:LaMision

Bronze:TkilazMexican Restaurant

FAMILY RESTAURANT

GOLD:HALFACRE

1101WashitaSt.,218-7735, midlandmeatco.com

Silver:BackInTheDayCafe Bronze:RustyTaco

FASTFOOD

GOLD:CHICK-FIL-A

Forlocallocationinformation, visitwww.chick-fil-a.com.

Silver:Whataburger Bronze:TacoVilla

FINEDINING

GOLD:CORK&PIG TAVERN

200SpringParkDr.,Suite 200,400-4121,corkandpig. com/midland

Silver:CowboyPrime Bronze:VeneziaRestaurant

FIRSTDATE

GOLD:CORK&PIG TAVERN

200SpringParkDr.,Suite 200,400-4121,corkandpig. com/midland

Silver:GarlicPress

Bronze:HoopandBarrel

FOODTRUCK GOLD:TACO VENENO

TacoVenenoofferssomeof thebestMexicanfoodtruck optionsthatincludesbirria tacos,tortas,quesadillas, pozoleandmuchmore. facebook.com/tacovenenoo/ Silver:MexicoonWheels

Bronze:ScooterDogTX

FRENCHFRIES GOLD:BUFFALO JO’S

BuffaloJo’sofferslocal frenchfryloversdelicious optionswiththeirhandcut andmadefreshdailyfries optionsthatincludetruffle friesinfusedwithtrufflesalt, parmesanandparsley,and theirfan-favoriteBuffaloFries thatincludesfries,chicken andissmotheredintheir house-madehotsauce.

106S.ASt.,247-1601,buffalojos.com

Silver:Pachuco’s

Bronze:ScooterDogTX

FROZENYOGURT GOLD:ORANGE LEAFFROZEN YOGURT

Withmorethan80flavors thatrotateonaregular basis,OrangeLeafhasjust thesweettreatsneededto helpyoucooloff afteralong dayinthesun.Fromoriginal yogurtflavorslikestrawberry, vanillaandchocolate,there areseveralotherintriguing optionslikebrowniebatter, birthdaycake,coffeeand muchmore.Afterfilling upyourcupwithyogurt,a collectionoftoppingsfrom sprinklestochocolateto gummybearsareavailableto addthatspecialtouchtoyour deliciouscreation.

4400N.Midkiff Rd.,6995323,www.orangeleafyogurt. com/locations/TX/midland-tx

Silver:AmaraGelato

Bronze:CreamlabN7,Ice Cream

FULLSERVICE RESTAURANT GOLD:CORK&PIG TAVERN

200SpringParkDr.,Suite 200,400-4121,corkandpig. com/midland

Silver:TexasRoadhouse

Bronze:GarlicPress

GUACAMOLE GOLD:MONTERREY COCINAMEXICANA

Servingsomeofthe bestMexicanfoodinthe Midlandareasince1957, MonterreyCocinaMexicana hascontinuedtobuildon theirstrongreputationand deliciousrecipesoverthe lastsixdecades.Fresh ingredients,copiousamounts offoodoneachplateand thefamilytraditionofthe restauranthelpsitstandout. Whetherit’stheirbreakfast menu,appetizers,soupsand salads,guacamoletacos, tamales,fajitasandmore, you’reboundtomakea deliciouschoicethatwill leaveyouandyourfriends andfamilysatisfiedeachand everytime.

3323MidlandDr.,Suite100, 689-0032,monterreycocina. com

Silver:JumBurrito Bronze:RustyTaco

HAMBURGER GOLD:BOB’S BETTERBURGER

MRTReaders’ChoiceAward votersliketoeatandthe hamburgersatBob’sBetter Burgerareago-tospotfor localslookingforatasty burger.Thereareplenty ofcustomizableoptionsto makeyourburgertastethe absolutebestandthemenu alsofeaturesspecialslike thejalapenohamburger; aselectionofsandwiches; basketspecials;andsoft drinksandshakesandmalts tocompletethemeal.

3417ThomasonDr.,694-1561

Silver:BlueSkyTexas Bronze:Pachuco’s

HAPPYHOUR GOLD:TALLCITY BREWINGCO.

3303W.GolfCourseRd.,2187175,tallcitybrewing.com

Silver:TheBlueDoor Bronze:HoopandBarrel

HOTDOG GOLD:SCOOTER DOG

AMidlandfoodtruck,Scooter Dogservesupsomeofthe tastiesthotdogsinthelocal areausingViennabeef hotdogs,aswellasother optionsonthemenuincluding homemademeatballsand award-winningchili.

facebook.com/scooterdogtx/ Silver:SonicDrive-In Bronze:ConeyIslandDogs -Midland

ICECREAM GOLD:BASKIN ROBBINS

Alongtimefavoritein communitiesacrossthe country,Baskin-Robbinshas beenservingupdelicious icecreamandothertasty treatssince1945.Theflavors arealwayschangingas customerscansticktotheir oldfavoriteslikeVanilla, Chocolate,Sherbetand others,whiletryingout uniqueflavorslikeBlackberry Hibiscus,Oreo‘nColdBrew, America’sBirthdayCake, GoldMedalRibbonand manyothers.

Forlocallocationinformation, visitbaskinrobbins.com.

Silver:AmaraGelato Bronze:MarbleSlab Creamery

ITALIANFOOD GOLD:RAY’S ITALIANBISTRO

Adeliciousmenuoffoodwith severaldifferentofferings, Ray’sItalianBistrohassome ofthebestItalianfood offeredintheMidlandarea. Abroadrangeofappetizers areavailableincluding stuffedmushrooms,fried calamariandfriedcheese. Thereisanassortmentof pastadishestotryfrom bakedpastastoregularpasta withmanydifferentsauce optionsaswellasordering withseafood,meatballs, sausagesorothers.There

arealsochicken,vealand fishdishes,gourmetand Neapolitanpizzas,andsome tastydessertsthatroundout themenu.

2300W.WadleyAve.,6827297,www.raybistro.com

Silver:Luigi’sItalian Restaurant

Bronze:VeneziaRestaurant

KOLACHES

GOLD:JACK‘N’JILL DONUTS

Jack‘N’JillDonutshas plentyofdifferentoptions onthemenuforKolaches thatlocalsenjoyincluding sausagecheese,spicy boudin,sausage,cheeseand jalapeno,andmore.

Silver:ShipleyDo-Nuts

Bronze:T&TDonuts

LOUNGE/NIGHT CLUB/SPORTSBAR/ PUB

GOLD:THEBLUE DOOR

Afavoriteinthelocal communityforitsinviting atmospheretorelaxand havefunwithfriendsand colleagues,TheBlueDoor offersplentyofoptionson themenufromcocktails,beer andwine,spiritsandmore aswellashappyhourand foodoptionsforeveryone toenjoy.

4610N.GarfieldSt. D,#1C,218-8793, thebluedoormidland.com

Silver:Walk-On’sSports Bistreaux-Midland

Bronze:Torino’sPizzaBar

LUNCH GOLD:JUJI’S KITCHEN

Localshaveravedaboutthe deliciouslunchoptionson themenuatJuji’sKitchen includingthehomemade soups,salads,burgers, sandwiches,tacos,lettuce wraps,seafoodand muchmore.

6DestaDr.,#1250,218-8145, jujiskitchenllc.om

Silver:Pachuco’s Bronze:RustyTaco

MARGARITA GOLD:TKILAZ MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Withagreatvarietyofdishes andarelaxingatmosphere, TkilazMexicanRestaurant Bar&Grillhasbeena favoriteforMidlandersin

searchofgoodfoodand drinks.Startingwithchips andsalsathatismadewith theirsignaturehomemade cucumberandhabanero,to thefreshnaturallemonades andhorchatasandtothe signaturedishes,Tkilaz hasitall.VotersintheMRT Readers’ChoiceAwards reallylikethemargarita optionsonthemenu.

4610N.GarfieldSt.,SuiteC1, 247-5455,tkilaztogo.com

Silver:Chito’sMexican Restaurant

Bronze:MonterreyCocina Mexicana

MEXICANFOOD GOLD:LAMISION

1119TradewindsBlvd.,6820320

Silver:JumBurrito

Bronze:LaHerradura MexicanRestaurante

MILKSHAKE GOLD:TEXAS BURGER

TexasBurgeroffersa numberofoptionsforgreat tastingmilkshakesthatgoes perfectlywithaburgermeal eachtimeyoustopby. Visittexasburger.netforlocal locationinformation.

Silver:BlueSkyTexas Bronze:BaskinRobbins

NACHOS GOLD:LABODEGA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Carvingoutaloyalfollowing fromMRTReaders’Choice Awardsvoters,LaBodega servesupsomeofbest andtastiestnachosaround Midland.Customerscan gowiththeregularplateof chipssmotheredinnacho

TkilazMexican Restaurant

cheese.Ortheycango furtherwithoptionsincluding beefnachos,fajitanachos, beannachos,andthefamous nachossupremewithaplate ofchipscoveredinground beef,guacamole,sourcream, jalapenosandtomatoes.

2700N.BigSpringSt.,432684-5594,labodegamidland. com

Silver:JumBurrito Bronze:RustyTaco

NEWRESTAURANT (NEWINTHEPAST1 YEAR)

GOLD:COWBOY PRIME

200SpringParkDr.,#210, 400-1505,cowboyprimetx. com

Silver:Spitz-Midland MediterraneanRestaurant &Bar

Bronze:Pachuco’s PIZZA

GOLD:CORK&PIG TAVERN

200SpringParkDr.,Suite 200,400-4121,corkandpig. com/midland

Silver:Ray’sItalianBistro Bronze:PiSocial

PRIVATECLUB DINING (PERMIAN BASIN)

GOLD:PETROLEUM CLUBOFMIDLAND

Withtheirtop-notchcustomer serviceanddelicious servingsoffoodforallkinds ofevents,thePetroleum ClubofMidlandisafavorite locationforsponsored eventsandprivateandsocial gatheringsforthemembers oftheclubandtheirguests.

501W.WallSt.,682-2557, pcmidland.com

Silver:GreenTreeCountry Club

Bronze:MidlandCountry Club

QUESO

GOLD:JUMBURRITO

Forlocallocationinformation, visitjumburrito.com.

Silver:MonterreyCocina Mexicana

Bronze:RustyTaco

ROMANTICSPOT

GOLD:VENEZIA RESTAURANT

Openedin1988,Venezia Restaurantspecializesin NorthernItaliancuisineand hasbecomeoneofthe bestdiningexperiences inMidland.Inaddition tothedeliciousfood, Midlandersalsoenjoythe largeselectionofover500 labelsontheirwinelist whichhelpstocomplement theItaliancuisineand beautifulatmospherethatthe restauranthas.

2101W.WadleyAve., Suite20,547-4046, veneziarestaurant.info

Silver:GarlicPress

Bronze:HoopandBarrel

SALADBAR

GOLD:JASON’S DELI

Delicioussandwiches,soups andcrispsaladshelpmake upsomeofthefamous offeringsofJason’sDeli. Freshqualityingredientsand noartificialtransfats,MSG, highfructosecornsyrup helpmakethefoodstand outmuchmorefortheirtopqualitytaste.Thesaladbar hasanendlessnumberof

choiceswitheverythingfrom applestozucchinialongwith dozensoftoppings,cheeses, fresh-madesidesandtheir mini-muffins.

4610N.GarfieldSt.,6822200,jasonsdeli.com

Silver:Michael’sCharcoal Grill

Bronze:MarketStreet

SALSA

GOLD:MONTERREY COCINAMEXICANA

3323MidlandDr.,Suite100, 689-0032,monterreycocina. com

Silver:LaMision

Bronze:LaHerradura MexicanRestaurante

SANDWICH GOLD:MURRAY’S RESTAURANT&DELI

Sincefirstopeningtheir doorsin1984,Murray’sDeli hasbeenatopspotfor hungryMidlanderslooking forahighqualityandfilling sandwich.Featuringbothhot andcoldsandwiches,there’s boundtobesomethingto satisfyyourtastebuds.On thehotside,there’sthe famousFrenchdip,beefeater, Philly,Rueben,HotPastrami, Krabmeltandmorewhilethe coldsidehasgrilledcheese, BLT,Clubandcustomizable optionswithsixdifferent meats.Otheroptionsinclude salads,soups,burgersand desserts.

3211W.WadleyAve,6973433,murraysofmidland.com

Silver:FirehouseSubs

Bronze:JerseyMike’sSubs

SEAFOOD

GOLD:HOOK&REEL CAJUNSEAFOOD& BAR

Whenitcomestoseafood optionsonthemenu,Hook &ReelCajunSeafood&Bar haseverythingyouneed frombasketsofseafood includingshrimp,oysters, catfishandmore,Po’Boy sandwiches,andofcourse thefavoriteseafoodboils withanendlessnumberof customizableoptionstomake ituniqueeachtimeyougo. 2215MidlandDr.,218-8475, hookreel.com

Silver:ClearSprings Restaurant

Bronze:DownSouth Seafood

SMOOTHIES GOLD:SMOOTHIE KING

Withseveraldifferenttypes ofsmoothiesavailable, SmoothieKingisatopspot tofulfillyoursmoothieneeds. Withofferingsthatdiffer fromfitnessblendstoslim blendstowellnessblends, therearedifferentoptions thatcansuittheneedsand tastesforanyone.Thereare regularflavorslikestrawberry banana,chocolate,vanilla andotherswhilesomeofthe moreuniqueflavorsincludes pineapplespinach,carrot kale,applekiwiandmore.

2200W.WadleyAve., Suite17,686-2665,www. smoothieking.com

Silver:TheFuelBar

Bronze:TropicalSmoothie Cafe

STEAKHOUSE

GOLD:TEXAS

ROADHOUSE

4512W.Loop250N.,6897427,texasroadhouse.com/ restaurant-locations/texas/ midland

Silver:CowboyPrime

Bronze:LongHorn Steakhouse

SWEETTEA GOLD:HTEAO

HTeaOhasquicklybecome aMidlandfavoriteforthe bestspotforsweettea.With twoself-serveteabarswith over20differentflavorsof sweetandunsweeticed tea,thereisplentytotryon eachtriptothebusiness. Thereisthesweetregular

andunsweetregulariced teaforloversoftheoriginal typeandmangofresco,wild raspberryandGeorgiapeach forthoselookingforaunique flavor.Ateabrewingstation allowscustomerstowatch theteabrewingprocess upclose.

1119AndrewsHwy.,6992098,hteao.com

Silver:McAlister’sDeli Bronze:Tea2GoTeaN’ergy

TACOTUESDAY

GOLD:ROSA’S CAFÉ&TORTILLA FACTORY

Forlocallocationinformation, visitrosascafe.com

Silver:DonPedroTacos& Tortas

Bronze:RustyTaco

TACOS GOLD:TACODIVINO

Ifyou’relookingforgreat tastingtacos,votersinthe MRTReaders’ChoiceAwards reallyenjoytheoptionsat TacoDiVino.Withoptions suchascoconutshrimp, ahituna,spicyshrimp,flank steak,Koreanfriedchicken, lemonchicken,slowcooked porkandaveggieoption calledtheTheAvo,thereis plentytoenjoyonthemenu andmultipleoptionstomake TacoDiVinoaplacetotryout newoptionsoneveryvisit.

111W.OakAve.,704-5257

Silver:RustyTaco Bronze:Pachuco’s

TOPWAITSTAFF

GOLD:TEXAS ROADHOUSE

4512W.Loop250N.,6897427,texasroadhouse.com/ restaurant-locations/texas/ midland

Silver:GarlicPress Bronze:TallCityBrewingCo.

WINEBAR GOLD:TEXASSUN WINERY

Sinceopeningin2018,Texas SunWineryhasofferedlocals awarmandrelaxingspace tospendtimewithfriends andfamilywhiletryingsome

ofthehugeselectionof winesavailableincluding Chardonnay,Merlot, CabernetSauvignon,Pinot Grigioandmuchmore. 3415N.Loop250W., Suite305,704-5563, texassunwinery.com

Silver:TheHemingway Bronze:HoopandBarrel

WINESELECTION

GOLD:VENEZIA RESTAURANT

2101W.WadleyAve., Suite20,547-4046, veneziarestaurant.info

Silver:GarlicPress Bronze:HoopandBarrel

SERVICES

FITNESS - SPECIALTY

GOLD:RENEWEDSTRENGTHCROSSFIT

AhugefavoriteintheMRT2023Readers’ChoiceAwards contest,RenewedStrengthCrossFitisatopspotforthose inthelocalarealookingforaplacetoworkout.Renewed StrengthCrossFithasbuiltacommunitysinceopeningthatbrings peopletogetherthroughhardworkanddedicationtoreachinggoals. Therearemanygrouptrainingclassesavailableaswellaspersonaltrainingand nutritioneducationthatprovideawell-roundedapproachtobuildingahealthylifestyle. OwnersLeviandRebeccaKirkhaveadeeppassionforlivingandpromotingahealthy lifestyleandRenewedStrengthCrossFithashelpedtoprovidethelocalcommunitywith justthat.RenewedStrengthCrossFitsweptallofthemajorfitnesscategoriesinthis year’scontest,includingGoldAwardsforBestFitness–Specialty,BestFitnessCenter andBestFitnessStudio.

709TechnologyCir.,203-7300,renewedstrengthcrossfit.com

Silver:HIIT4FIT

Bronze:HOTWORX

ACCOUNTING FIRM

GOLD:WEAVER

Withexperienceand expertiseineverythingabout accounting,Weaverhelps providehigh-qualityservices inareasincludingAssurance, TaxandAdvisorythathelp theirclientsachievetheir goalsandobjectiveseach andeveryday.

400W.IllinoisAve.,6835226,weaver.com

Silver:NRTConsulting Group,LLC

Bronze:AimeeValenzuela, LLC

ADOPTAPET

GOLD:FIXWEST TEXAS

A501(c)(3)nonprofit organization,FixWest Texasfollowstheirmission ofworkingtoincreasethe qualityoflifeforthepets andpeopleofWestTexas throughprovidingaffordable preventativecare,adoption servicesandbybuilding communitypartnerships, accordingtotheirwebsite. FixWestTexasisfunded bydonationsfromboth individualsandcorporations inadditiontotheclinic servicesthattheyprovideto thecommunity.

5023PrincetonAve.,Suite17, fixwesttexas.org

Silver:LoneStarSanctuary forAnimals

Bronze:PermianBasin AnimalAdvocates

BALLOONSTYLING GOLD:CODY’SRED BALLOON

Specializingincustom balloondécorforevents rangingfrombirthdaysto anniversaries,corporate parties,schoolfunctions andmuchmore,Cody’sRed Ballooncanhelpmakeany occasionpop.Ownedand operatedbyCertifiedBalloon ArtistandTexasMaster FloristCodyWilliams,Cody’s RedBallooncanhelpwork withclientstodesignand ultimatelybringtolifeyour partyorotheroccasion.

3303N.Midkiff Rd.,Unit181, 262-5758,codysredballoon. com

Silver:KarlinaBalloons Bronze:Carnation’s Kreations

BALLROOM DANCING

GOLD:CLASSACT EVENTVENUE

TheClassActEvent Venue,locatednotfarfrom downtown,providesthe perfectplaceforevents, includingballroomdancing hereinthelocalarea.

101N.MineolaSt.,894-0370

Silver:JKDanceCenter

Bronze:LoveToDance Studio

BANK GOLD:COMMUNITY NATIONALBANK

Inbusinesssince1984, CommunityNationalBank continuestofollowand expandontheirmissionof providingastrong,locally ownedandindependent

financialinstitution.They offerseveralbanking servicesincludingpersonal banking,businessbanking, lendingservices,financial educationandmuchmore.

Forlocallocationinformation, visitcnbtx.bank

Silver:FrostBank Bronze:ChaseBank

BARBERSHOP

GOLD:THEMEN’S DENBARBERSHOP

Whenitcomestogetting yourhaircut,womenarenot theonlyonesthatliketobe pamperedduringtheirtime inthechairofthestylist.The Men’sDenBarbershop,a multi-timeGoldAwardwinner forBestBarberShop,helps tocatertothatbyproviding thebestlocalmen’scuts aroundsuchastapers,bald fades,scissorcuts,flattops, eyebrowwaxing,beard groomingandmuchmoreall inarelaxingatmospherethat bringsbackcustomersevery timetheyneedahaircut.

4519N.GarfieldSt.,#14,7045388,mensdentx.com

Silver:Town&Country BarberShop

Bronze:Off TheWall Barbershop

BUSINESS WEBSITE

GOLD:BESTOF MIDLANDTEXAS

Whetherit’sthelatestinlocal events,thebestplacesto shop,toplocalservicesand muchmore,BestofMidland Texasoffersaone-stop websiteatyourfingertipsfor everythingyou’lleverneed toknowaboutthelocalarea.

Bestofmidlandtx.com

Silver:FoundFurnishings Bronze:ClickOnHR

CABLETV PROVIDER

GOLD:AT&T

Withservicesthatare availabletomeetthe needsofanycustomer, AT&Tisatopproviderof cellularservicesinthelocal area.Servicesincludecell phones,wirelessplansand setup,phoneactivations, trade-ins,deviceupgrade andprotectionandmore. Otherthancellphones, AT&Thasmoreavailable withaccessories,speakers, tablets,wearables,television andentertainment,internet services,smallbusiness solutionsandmuchmore.

Forlocallocationinformation, visitatt.com

Silver:AstoundBroadband Bronze:Optimum

CARWASH

GOLD:MIGHTY WASHOFMIDLAND

Whenneedingtowashaway allofthedirt,grimeanddust fromowningavehicleout inWestTexas,localsloveto headovertoMightyWash. Withanumberofdifferent carwashoptionsforvehicles ofallkinds,MightyWash willhelpkeepyourvehicle lookingshinyandclean everytimeyoudriveoff after stoppingin.

Forlocallocationinformation, visitmymightywash.com

Silver:SoftSudsAutoSpa Bronze:KentCarWash

CATERER

GOLD:HALFACRE

Whenitcomestocatering, barbecueandcatering justseemtogoperfectly together.TheHalfAcre offersjustabouteverything youcouldwant,including everymouth-watering choiceofbarbecuedmeat thatwillhelpsatisfythe appetitesofeveryoneata largegathering.Asizeable menuincludessliced brisket,beefribs,porkribs, jalapenosausage,smoked chickenbreastandsliced turkeybreastanddelicious fresh-madesidesincluding potatosalad,pintobeans, cheesycorn,greenchile mac,greenbeansandcole slaw.Inadditiontoallof thosefavorites,HalfAcre hasrecentlyaddedseveral moredeliciousoptionsto theirmenuincludingburgers madewithWagyubeef, chickenwingsandmore. PitmasterAaronLesleyhelps tomakesurethatallofthe meatsareperfectlycooked eachandeverytimewhile ChefJohnVandergriftworks tokeepthemenuuniqueand interestingforcustomersto enjoysomeoftheregular specialstheyhaveoffered.

TheHalfAcrecandojust aboutanythingcatering-wise thatyoucouldlookforand willworkwithcustomersto meettheirneeds.

HalfAcreisopenTuesdays throughFridaysfrom11a.m. to8p.m.

Tolearnmoreaboutthe cateringoptionsoffered,visit midlandmeatco.com.

1101WashitaSt.,218-7735, midlandmeatco.com

Silver:Mac’sBar-B-Q

Bronze:IndulgenceCatering

CELLULAR SERVICE

GOLD:AT&T

Forlocallocationinformation, visitatt.com

Silver:Verizon Bronze:T-Mobile

COMMUNITY BANK

GOLD:COMMUNITY NATIONALBANK

Forlocallocationinformation, visitcnbtx.bank

Silver:WestTexasNational Bank

Bronze:CityBank

HalfAcre

CORPORATE PHOTOGRAPHY

GOLD:KIMBERLY COWAN

PHOTOGRAPHY

4612BillingsleyBlvd,Ste.34, 704-5044,kimcowanphoto. com

Silver:LaneandMistie Photography

Bronze:TheOilfield Photographer

CREDITUNION GOLD:MY COMMUNITY

CREDITUNION

Servingthelocalcommunity since1952,MyCommunity CreditUnionhasbeen readytohelpmeeteach customer’sfinancialneeds withchecking,short-and long-termsaving,creditcard andloanservices.Ledbya non-profitvolunteer,unpaid board,MCCUoffersthe advantageofnotcharging largefeestotheircustomers. Savingsandloanratesare typicallylowerandthestaff workshardtoprovideeach memberwithpersonalized serviceinawelcoming environment.

Forlocalbranchlocation information,visit mycommunityfcu.com.

Silver:MTCU

Bronze:Complex CommunityFederalCredit Union DANCESCHOOL GOLD:ABSOLUTE

DANCE

AbsoluteDanceoffersa placeforallstudentswanting tolearnaboutdancetobe thebestthattheycanbe andbuildapassionforthe artofdancingfortherest

oftheirlives.Awidevariety ofclassesareavailablefor childrenfromages2andup thatincludeballet,hiphop, performanceandmore.

5109SunmoreCircle,6992190,absolutedance.org

Silver:Dee-AnnStudioof Dance

Bronze:LegacyElite

DAYSPA

GOLD:SHAPEME BEAUTYSTUDIO MIDLAND

Inneedofadayspato relaxthebodyandmind?

ShapeMeBeautyStudio offerseverythingfrom facials,massagesandmuch moreaswellasweightloss supplements,skincare products,laserhairremoval andmuchmore.

3328N.Midkiff Rd.,Suite2, 230-3486

Silver:TheFloatSpaof Midland

Bronze:SourceFloat& Wellness

DAYCARE

GOLD:LITTLE LAMBSCHRISTIAN LEARNINGCENTER

AChristianpreschooland childcarecenteropento allchildren,LittleLambs ChristianLearningCenter provideschildrenfrom sixweeksto5yearsold ahappy,nurturingand positiveenvironmenttolearn, grow,andplay.Thestate licensedchildcarefacility workstomeettheneeds andcareforallchildrenwith age-appropriateactivities, learningforallages,healthy snacksandmeals,strict safetypoliciesandmore.

305SunsetSt.,684-6426, littlelambsmidland.com.

Silver:Toya’sPrecious JewelsAcademy Bronze:KidTownDaycare

DOGTRAINER

GOLD:WESTTEXAS CANINECOLLEGE

Ownedandoperatedby LindaBarnett,aprofessional dogtrainerwithover20 yearsofexperience,West TexasCanineCollegeoffersa wonderfulplaceforbalanced obediencetrainingthathelps tobuildtherelationship betweeneverydogandits handler.

6601N.CountyRd. 1298,222-0857, westtexascaninecollege.com

Silver:Dogs‘NAction Bronze:TheBalancedDog

DOGWALKER

GOLD:MITZI SCHNECK - MITZI’S PAMPEREDPOOCH

Silver:Dogs‘NAction

Bronze:AlyDial-AlySits

DRYCLEANERS

GOLD:COMET CLEANERS

Ifyou’reinneedofagarment beinglaunderedorcleaned inatimelyfashion,then CometCleanersistheplace togoinMidland.Withfive locationsinMidland,Comet Cleanersprovidestopquality servicesingettingthejob donewithdrycleaningand laundryservices,alterations andmanyotherservices. Samedayserviceisavailable, andthestoresareopen MondaythroughSaturday.

Forlocallocationinformation, visitcometcleaners.com

Silver:PristineOrganic Cleaners

Bronze:Adcock’sCleaners

ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES

GOLD:CAIN ELECTRICAL SUPPLY

Atopchoiceforelectrical suppliesinthelocalarea, CainElectricalSupplyhas over75yearsofcombined knowledgeandexperience intheprofessionandis committedtoofferingtop customerservice,products andservicesatqualityprices toserveallcustomersinthe area.

2011W.IndustrialAve.,6834779,cainmidland.com

Silver:MidlandWinlectric Bronze:ElliottElectric Supply

EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

GOLD:PERMIAN PERSONNEL

Whenneedingassistance withfindingemployeesto fillopenpositions,Permian Personnelisatopspot forbusinesseslookingfor temporaryorpermanent staffinginthelocalarea. 243-3931,permianpersonnel. com

Silver:ExpressEmployment Professionals

Bronze:EnergiPersonnel

ESTATESALES

GOLD: BLUEBONNET ESTATESALES

BluebonnetEstateSales specializesinmanaging businessandhousehold liquidations.Asafullyinsured estatesalecompany,we takeprideinourexperience andreputation,makingus thechoiceforestatesale services.Ourservicesare highlyrecommendedby attorneys,clients,realestate agents,trustees,andprobate courtsacrossWestTexas. Weoffernon-obligatory consultations.Whetherit’s sortingthroughcherished memories,collaborating withestatelawyers,or coordinatingwithmovers andrealestateagents, ourcompassionateand experiencedprofessionals willguideyouthroughyour journey.Actingasyour family’sadvocate,weensure

thatyourbestinterestsremain paramountthroughoutthe entireprocess.Togetstarted onyourestatesalejourney, weinviteyoutocontact ustodayandschedulean appointmentat432-2386443or432-238-8569.Let BluebonnetEstateSalesbe thepartneryoucantrustfora smoothandsuccessfulestate salesexperience. 238-6443,bluebonnetestate-sales.business.site/ Silver:EstateSalesbyKim

Bronze:ForgottenRelics

EVENTRENTALS

GOLD:BIVARDI DESIGNS

Afull-serviceluxuryevent rentalanddesigncompany, BivardiDesignshasapassion forhelpingwithalltypesof celebrations.Withyearsof experienceinmakingsure youreventhaseverything

neededtobesuccessful, BivardiDesignscanhelp designaneventdownto thetiniestofdetails,help toprovidetheelegantand customfurniturepiecesforthe eventandthenworktohelp bringaneventlikeawedding orothercelebrationtolifeand helptocreatememoriesthat willlastalifetime.

349-9699,bivardidesigns.com

Silver:FancyFiesta

Bronze:VelvetMesquite Designs

FACILITY MAINTENANCE

GOLD:GONZALES CONTRACTORS

Providinghighquality services,includinggeneral contractinginthelocal areasince1998,Gonzales Contractors,LLCoffers everythingneededfrompreconstructiontoconstruction

tocompletionforevery projecttheyareapart of.Theyalsoofferfacility maintenanceservices thatcanhandleallofa business’smaintenance needsincludingelectrical, HVAC,plumbing,indoorand outdoormaintenance,facility complianceandmore.

4001S.StateHwy.349,6846410,gonzalescontractors.com

Silver:BasinRoofing& Construction

Bronze:RRCConstruction

FINANCE COMPANY

GOLD:WESTTEXAS NATIONALBANK

ServingWestTexassince 1904,WestTexasNational Bankprovidesthelocal communitywithexpertise inmultipleareasincluding energy,commercialbanking, agribusiness,commercialreal

estate,personalbankingand more,WestTexasNational Bankisafirstchoicefor thoselookingforhelpwith anyfinancingneeds.

6DestaDr.,877-496-7862, wtnb.com

Silver:NRTConsulting Group,LLC

Bronze:American MomentumBank

FINANCIAL PLANNER

GOLD:CRYSTAL RAU - BEYOND BALANCED FINANCIAL PLANNING

Helpingtogobeyondjust lookingoverthebalance sheets,CrystalRauhas workedhardtohelpclients gainclarityandworktowards achievingtheirfinancial goals.Crystalwillwork tohelpfindtheapproach thatworksbestforeach client,tailoringtheplanto eachindividualandtheir uniqueneedsforeverything includingfinancialplanning, investmentmanagement, employersolutionsandmore.

223W.WallSt., Suite215,219-8050, beyondbalancedfinancial.com

Silver:VanPearcy’sWealth ServicesTeam

Bronze:EdwardJones -FinancialAdvisor: MarissaSalgado, CFP®|AAMS™|CRPC™

FITNESSCENTER

GOLD:RENEWED STRENGTH

CROSSFIT

709Technology Cir.,203-7300, renewedstrengthcrossfit.com

Silver:HIIT4FIT

Bronze:MidlandYMCA

FITNESSSTUDIO

GOLD:RENEWED STRENGTH CROSSFIT

709Technology Cir.,203-7300, renewedstrengthcrossfit.com

Silver:HIIT4FIT

Bronze:HOTWORX

FLORIST

GOLD:FLOWERLAND

Whenitcomestoneeding tofindflowersinMidland, localsregularlyheadover toFlowerlandthanks totheirwidevarietyof offeringsandthetop customerservicethatthe businesshaslongprovided tothecommunity.With oversevendecadesof experience,Flowerland isthefloristthatcanhelp youwithasignaturestyle ofunique,distinctiveand innovativecustomflower arrangementsforanytype ofoccasion.It’snosecret thatFlowerlandisaregular choiceastheGoldAward winnerforBestFloristby votersintheMRTReaders’ ChoiceAwardscontest. Theirhighlytrainedstaff canassistyouincreating afloraldesignthatnot onlylooksgreatbutalso fitswithinanytypeof budget.Samedayservice isavailableaswellasa nocontactdeliveryoption andseveralotherproducts areforsaleincludingfruit andgourmetbaskets,gift baskets,candles,greeting cardsandawholelotmore. 413AndrewsHwy.,682-1634, flowerlandmidlandtx.com.

Silver:Becky’sFlowers

Bronze:VelvetMesquite Designs

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

GOLD:KENZI BARDEN

AnAssistantManager/ FuneralDirectorwithNalleyPickle&WelchFuneralHome since2019,KenziBarden helpstoprovidefamilieswith thehighestqualityofservice duringtheirtimeofneed.

3800N.BigSpringSt.,5505800,npwelch.com

Silver:BobbyJ.Garcia Bronze:BenMayberry

FUNERALHOME

GOLD:NALLEYPICKLE&WELCH FUNERALHOME& CREMATORY

Localandfamily-owned, Nalley-Pickle&WelchFuneral Home&Crematoryworks diligentlytohonortheculture, faithandtraditionswhen creatingameaningfultribute foralovedone.Increatinga

specialmomentforthefamily, Nalley-Pickle&Welchhelps tokeepallofthecostswithin acomfortableandreasonable budgetforeveryfamily.

3800N.BigSpringSt.,5505800,npwelch.com

Silver:MayberryFuneral HomeLLC

Bronze:LewallenGarcia PipkinFuneralHome

GRAPHICDESIGN

GOLD:BASIN GRAPHICS

Withover25yearsof experienceinareassuchas screenprinting,embroidery andotherbrandingsolutions hereinthelocalarea,Basin Graphicscanhelpmakeyour creationscometolife.They canhelpwithawidevariety ofservicesincludingcustom t-shirts,teamuniforms, printedcups,windowgraphic details,yardsigns,safety signs,magneticbannersand muchmore.

4411W.IllinoisAve.,SteA8, 689-6051,basingraphics.com

Silver:SHKTheAdvertising Firm

Bronze:ShadowMarketing

GROOMINGSALON (PETS)

GOLD:TOBAR’S DOGINISTAS

Alocalfavoriteforeverything petgrooming,Tobar’s Doginistasprovidestop qualitygroomingservices fordogsandcatsthatwill havethemlookingpampered andbeautifuleverytime theywalkoutthefrontdoor followingagrooming.

2701W.WallSt.,653-9549

Silver:StarsHollowDog Resort&Grooming

Bronze:AlphaPetGrooming

HAIRSALON

GOLD:HOLA BONITAA MAKEOVERBAR

Offeringsuperiorservice andpersonalizedattention, HolaBonitaAMakeoverBar providesatopspotforlocals togotoforhaircuts,styling, blowouts,extensions,hilites andmuchmore.

713W.IndianaAve.,STEB, 661-8959,holabonitabeauty. com

Silver:VibeSalon

Bronze:TheGlamFactor

HAIRSTYLIST

GOLD:STYLEDBY ALEXIA - ALEXIA AGUIRRE

Ifyou’reinneedofanUpdo, thenStyledbyAlexiacan helpyouwiththehairstyle youalwayshavewanted. Aninternationallypublished stylingandUpdospecialist, Alexiaoffersawidevariety ofhairservicesincluding Updoswithextensions,curls withextensions,Hollywood Waves,blowdryandstyle, andmuchmore.

Instagram-iguessalexia

Silver:MaddisynOlivas

Bronze:RileyStorms

HOME INSPECTION

GOLD:HOUSETO HOMEINSPECTION SERVICES

Buyingahomecanbea difficultprocessleading uptosigningthefinal paperwork.HousetoHome InspectionServicescanhelp makethatprocessalittle easierwiththeirtop-quality homeinspectionworkand focusoncustomerservice. OwnerAllenDicharryand hisbusinessoffersservices thatarethoroughandlook ateveryvitalpartofahome includingthefoundation, overallhealthoftheroofing, ceilings,floors,doors, window,electricalpanels, heating,airconditioning, plumbingandmuchmore.

279-0205, housetohomeinspector.com

Silver:Streamline Inspections

Bronze:BrettWatkinsCornerstoneHome InspectionsIV

INSURANCE AGENCY

GOLD:NATIONWIDE INSURANCE: MELISACOPELAND STRICKLAND

MelisaCopelandStrickland helpstoprovideclientswith greatinsurancebundles andseveralotherproducts andservicesatcompetitive prices.Multipletypesof insurancecoverageare availableincludingauto, home,farmandranch,life andbusiness.

4400N.BigSpringSt., STEB-19,617-2222, agency.nationwide.com/ tx/midland/79705/melisacopeland-strickland

Silver:MikeLivelyAgency

Bronze:MaryMcCourtwith HigginbothamInsurance

INTERNET PROVIDER GOLD:AT&T

Forlocallocationinformation, visitatt.com

Silver:AstoundBroadband PoweredbyGrande Bronze:Optimum

LAWFIRM GOLD:BORLAND PHIFFERLAW

Anaward-winninglaw firmservingthelocalarea, BorlandPhifferLawhelpsto serveclientsforeverything fromcaraccidents,personal injury,wrongfuldeath, workplaceinjury,oilfield injuryandmuch,muchmore. Alife-longWestTexananda BaylorLawSchoolgraduate, MistyBorlandPhifferhas yearsofexperiencein workingtohelpclientsand theirfamiliesthroughthe legalsysteminTexasand NewMexico.

708W.ScharbauerDr.,Ste 5A,219-6063,911bplaw.com

Silver:Navarrete& Schwartz,P.C.

Bronze:Stubbeman,McRae, Sealy,Laughlin&Browder Inc.

LICENSED ESTHETICIAN GOLD:SHAPEME BEAUTYSTUDIO MIDLAND

3328N.Midkiff Rd.,Suite2, 230-3486

Silver:Afton’sAesthetics

Bronze:TheLuxeLounge

LOAN

GOLD:MY COMMUNITY

CREDITUNION

Servingthelocalcommunity since1952,MyCommunity CreditUnionhasbeen readytohelpmeeteach customer’sfinancialneeds withchecking,short-and long-termsaving,creditcard andloanservices.Ledbya non-profitvolunteer,unpaid board,MCCUoffersthe advantageofnotcharging largefeestotheircustomers. Savingsandloanratesare typicallylowerandthestaff workshardtoprovideeach memberwithpersonalized serviceinawelcoming environment.

Forlocalbranchlocation information,visit mycommunityfcu.com.

Silver:MTCU

Bronze:CityBank

LOCALNEWS (TV)

GOLD:NEWSWEST9

ConsideredtheStarofWest Texas,thestaff atNewsWest 9coversallofyouressential newsneedsfromtheearly morningtothelateevening withbreakingnews,weather, traffic,sportsandmuchmore. Withmultiplenewscastson theschedulethroughoutthe week,NewsWest9cankeep youuptodateonallthings

happeningintheMidland andOdessaareaaswellas throughoutthePermianBasin fromWestTexasandinto southeasternNewMexico. 11320W.CountyRoad 127,Odessa,567-9991, newswest9.com

Silver:CBS7

Bronze:KMIDBig2News

LOCALNEWSWEB

SITE

GOLD:MIDLAND REPORTERTELEGRAM

TheMidlandReporterTelegrampostsallofthe latestnewsandhappenings inMidlandandthroughout thePermianBasinatour website,www.mrt.com. Foundedin1929during

theoilboominthelocal area,theMidlandReporterTelegrambecameawidely readnewspaperthroughout thevastareathatmakes upthePermianBasin.The newspaperwasacquired byHearstin1979andhas continuedtoservethelocal communityandthePermian Basinwithnews,features, sportsandmuchmore daily,includingthroughthe newspaper’swebsite,mrt. com.Readerscanfindthe latestupdates,happenings andmoreonlineatmrt.com eachandeveryday.

15SmithRd.,Suite1004,6872700,mrt.com

Silver:NewsWest9

Bronze:CBS7

LOCALWEBSITE

GOLD:MIDLAND REPORTERTELEGRAM

15SmithRd.,Suite1004,6872700,mrt.com

Silver:MidlandAF

Bronze:NewsWest9

MAKEUPARTIST

GOLD:LIZZY PERAZA

Whenitcomestomakeup, LizzyPerazaisatopchoice forthoselookingformakeup andglamservicesforany andalloccasions.

Silver:GLAMXJAZ

Bronze:MakeupbyLetsci

MARTIALARTS

GOLD:MATTHEWS MARTIALARTS

MatthewsMartialArts teachesmartialartsandlife lessonstokidsandadults everyday.Martialarts aren’tallaboutkickingand punching.Therearesomany benefitsthatfamiliesgain throughouttheirmartialarts journeyincludingconfidence, discipline,respect, leadership,friendships, teamwork,sportsmanship, goalsettingandmore.

4826BillingsleyBlvd.,4887467,midlandkarate.com.

Silver:WarriorNationSelf Defense

Bronze:BastosBrazilianJiu JitsuandFitness

MASSAGE THERAPY

GOLD: WOODHOUSEDAY SPA

Workinglonghoursweek afterweekcanputstress onthebodyandmind.

TheWoodhouseDaySpa inMidlandspecializesin providingover70different rejuvenatingspatreatments inaquietandtranquilsetting thatwillhaveyouwalking outfollowinganappointment relaxedandreadytotackle anychallenge.Thespa providesseveralbody,foot andhandtreatmentsontheir ownwhilealsoofferingskin care,waxingandfullday packages.FromSwedish massagetodeeptissueto arelaxingfacialmassage, there’satreatmentforjust abouteveryone.

4400MidlandDr.,Ste. 210,268-0210,midland. woodhousespas.com

Silver:ClarityDoula& MassageServices

Bronze:RelaxingHouse

NAILSALON

GOLD:DIVANAILS &SPA

Localslikeheadingover toDivaNails&Spaforall oftheirnailsalonneeds andgettingapampered experienceeachandevery timetheystopin.

1220N.Midkiff Rd.,STEE, 699-5454

Silver:AllureNailsandSpa

Bronze:TheSpotted LeopardSalon

PETBOARDING/PET RESORT/DAYCARE

GOLD:TURNER ANDPOOCHPET RESORT

Midland’spremierluxurypet resort,Turner&PoochPet Resortisthetopspotforpet ownerslookingforaplace toboardtheirpetswhile awayfromhome.Turner& Poochhasplentyofindoor andoutdoorsuitesaswellas largeoutdoorplayyardsfor petstoenjoy.

201E.CountyRd.150,3129605

Silver:Paws&PlayPet Resort

Bronze:StarsHollowDog Resort&Grooming

PETSITTER GOLD:TURNER ANDPOOCHPET RESORT

201E.CountyRd.150,3129605

Silver:MuttyPawsRanch

Bronze:MitziSchneckMitzi’sPamperedPooch

PETSUPPLY STORE GOLD:PETSMART

Whenitcomestopet supplies,food,grooming, boardingandotherpet services,PetSmartisone ofthetopspotslocalpet ownersliketoheadtofor everythingtheyneedtokeep theirpetshappyandhealthy.

4206W.Loop250N.,5203134,petsmart.com

Silver:TractorSupplyCo.

Bronze:WoofGangBakery Midland

PHOTOGRAPHER GOLD:KIMBERLY COWAN PHOTOGRAPHY

AMidlandnative,Kimberly Cowanfellinlovewith photographybackin2011 andsoonafterboughther firstDSLRcameratohelp takepicturesofheryoung kids.Sincethen,shehas neverlookedback.Her talentsbehindthelens pushedhertoeventually startupherownphotography studioandbuilteverything fromthegroundup.She isacertifiedprofessional photographer(CPP),a memberoftheProfessional PhotographyAssociation, PhotographersAssociation aswellastheInternational AssociationofNewborn Photographers.Kimberly specializesinhelpingto capturethosespecial momentsthatgofromasmall pregnancybumptoababy’s firstphotos.Inadditiontoher workphotographingbabies, Kimberlyalsodoesmaternity photoshoots,birthportfolios, familyphotoshoots,high schoolseniorphotosand muchmore.NowKimberly canaddathirdstraightMRT Readers’ChoiceAwardGold AwardforBestPhotographer tohergrowinglistof accomplishments.

4612BillingsleyBlvd,Ste.34, 704-5044,kimcowanphoto. com

Silver:WithLove

Photography

Bronze(Tie):Captured MomentsbyGladys

Bronze(Tie):Laneand MistiePhotography

PHOTOGRAPHER: MATERNITY& NEWBORN

GOLD:KIMBERLY

COWAN PHOTOGRAPHY

4612BillingsleyBlvd,Ste.34, 704-5044,kimcowanphoto. com

Silver:TM625Studio

Bronze:LaneandMistie Photography

PHOTOGRAPHER: WEDDING

GOLD:CAPTURED MOMENTSBY GLADYS

Whenitcomestofinding therightpersontohelp makesureyourwedding picturesareperfect,voters intheMRTReaders’Choice AwardsselectedCaptured MomentsbyGladysforthe GoldAwardforBestWedding Photography.Inaddition toweddingphotography, CapturedMomentsbyGladys offerslifestyleportraits, couplesphotos,seniorshigh schoolphotos,elopement photosandmorethathelpto tellauniquestorywithevery photothatcanbecherished foralifetime.

Capturedmoments photographybygladys. mypixieset.com

Silver:KaylaBarker

Bronze:TheStones-Seila Stone

PLACEOF WORSHIP

GOLD:STONEGATE FELLOWSHIP

StonegateFellowshipisa churchthatbelievesthat Jesustransformslives.The churchwasstartedin1999, meetinginaschoolcafeteria thateventuallyopenedtheir WestWadleylocationin 2003.Multipleministriesare offeredfromMen,Women, Youth,CouplesMinistryand more.

6000W.WadleyAve.,6945100,stonegatefellowship. com.

Silver:St.Ann’sCatholic Church

Bronze:Mid-CitiesChurch

STORAGEFACILITY

GOLD:MIDLAND SELFSTORAGE

Offeringthebeststorage servicestothelocal communitysince1975, MidlandSelfStorage providestopqualityfacilities ataffordableprices.Those lookingtogetastorageunit haveavarietytochoose from5x10squarefeetunit toa15x20squarefeetunit. Customerscanfeelatease withtheirchoicethanksto thewell-litpropertywith surveillanceandcomputercontrolledgatedentrance thatisaccessible24hours aday.

3600N.BigSpringSt.,6832377,midlandselfstoragetx. com.

Silver:AffordableSelf Storage

Bronze:HoustonStorage Center

TANNINGSALON

GOLD:LEGALLYTAN

Withanexperiencedand knowledgeablestaff on hand,LegallyTanoffersatop locationforlocalslookingfor helpwiththeirtanningneeds.

3415N.Loop250W.,#302, 699-2301,legally-tan.com

Silver:ColorMeBeautiful Tans

Bronze(Tie):FauxGlow SprayTanning

Bronze(Tie):PalmBeach Tan

TATTOOSHOP GOLD:THE COMPANYINK

Alongtimefavoriteinthe localarea,TheCompany Inkisago-tospotforlocals lookingfortattoosand piercingservices.

436AndrewsHwy,218-6283

Silver:HolyGrailTattoo

Bronze:GoodFaithTattoo Studio

TAXSERVICE

GOLD:FLORESTAX SERVICE

FloresTaxServiceoffers clientstaxandnotarypublic servicestohelpclientsand businessesstayontopof thingsandtohelptakethe stressoutofhandlingallof thepaperworkthemselves.

501S.TerrellSt.,528-0033

Silver:DavidBakerPC

Bronze:FlashTax-H&R Block

VETERINARIAN

GOLD:TOWN &COUNTRY VETERINARY HOSPITAL

Followingtheirmissionof providingthebestquality veterinarycareforyourdog, catandotherpets,Town& CountryVeterinaryHospital isago-tolocationforpet ownersinneedofveterinary services.

3408W.Loop250N.,5204427,townandcountryvet.net

Silver:AtoZVeterinary Clinic

Bronze:MesaVerdeAnimal Clinic

VETERINARIANER GOLD:LEGACY ANIMAL EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

A24-hourprivatelyowned animalhospital,Legacy AnimalEmergencyHospital servesthelocalcommunity andtheirpetswhenthey mostneeditwithan experiencedandcaringstaff thatworkshardtoprovide topqualitycareforeachand everypet.

2304W.WadleyAve.,2471425

Silver:AtoZVeterinary Clinic

Bronze:WestTexas EmergencyVetClinic

WEBDESIGN/ DEVELOPMENT GOLD:SHKTHE ADVERTISINGFIRM

Followingbytheinitialsin theirname,Seen,Heard andKnown,SHKAdvertising workstogotheextramileto makesuretheirclientshave effectadvertisingcampaigns thathelptogetmosteyes onyourbusiness,thatyour adsgetheardandthat thecommunityultimately knowsyourbrand.Afullserviceadvertisingfirm,SHK Advertisingcanhelpwitha hostofservicesincluding designing,naming,printing, promotionalproducts, apparel,mediaplacement, socialmediamanagement andmore.

306W.WallSt.,Ste 200,695-6457, makeyourcompetitorsjealous. com

Silver:RedPixelMarketing

Bronze:HearstDigitalMedia Services

WEBSOCIAL MEDIAPRESENCE (LOCAL)

GOLD:BESTOF MIDLANDTEXAS

Bestofmidlandtx.com

Silver:BeccaBryleigh

Bronze:AmyWeatherly

SHOPPING

JEWELRY:FINE GOLD:OCCASIONSFINEJEWELRY

Whenitcomestofindingthebestjewelryonalocalbasis,MRTReaders’ChoiceAwards votershaveroutinelychosenOccasionsFineJewelryforanythingandeverythingneeded regardingjewelry.ThisyearwasnodifferentasOccasionstookhomeallfourGoldAward categoriesinvolvingjewelryinthe2023contest,includingJewelry:Fine,Jewelry:Wristwatch, Jewelry:EngagementRing,andJewelry:WeddingRing.Startingoutsmallinthebackofa storein1989,OccasionsFineJewelryquicklygrewandhascontinuedtobealeaderinthe jewelrybusiness,especiallyinMidlandandthePermianBasin.Afamily-runbusiness,Michael Flecktookoverthebusinessfromhisfatherandcontinuesthetraditionofthebusinessby hand-selectingpiecesthroughouttheworldtosellinthestoreandworkingalongsidea dedicatedteamofprofessionals.Withmanytopbrandsofjewelry,accessoriesandmuch moreandhigh-qualitycustomerservicetogowithit,OccasionsFineJewelrywillmakeyou feelrightathomeandhelpyoufindtheperfectproduct.

2308W.Loop250N.,684-0510,occasionsfinejewelry.com.

Silver:CathyEasthamFineJewelry

Bronze:SamLMajorsFifthGenerationJewelers

ANTIQUES

GOLD:WALLST. ANTIQUES

AlongtimefavoriteofMRT Readers’ChoiceAwards votersovertheyears,Wall StreetAntiquesisnotyour typicalantiquestoreout there.Localsforyearsmay havedrivenbythelocation off ofWallStreetthinking itwasjustanotherantique store.ButownerTeresa Newmanseesitasmuch morethanjustthat.With over20,000squarefeetof spacetoroamaroundand browsethroughallofthe itemsondisplay,Teresasaid you’llfindeverythingfrom oilfieldequipmentandsigns, jewelry,games,books,sports memorabiliaandcards, Pokémoncards,coins,tools, furniture,vintageclothing,

glassware,westernartand décor,lighting,andsomuch more.Thereareitemsfrom everytimeperiod,from recenttimestodatingback tothe70s,60s,50’sand beyond.

Originallyopenedin1992, Teresasaidshepurchased thebusinessin2007andhas beenrunningiteversince. Newitemsareconstantly beingaddedonadailyand weeklybasisandSaturdays areusuallythebusiesttime oftheweekwithcustomers streaminginlookingforany newanduniqueitemsthat mayhavebeenaddedtothe shelves.

3712W.WallSt.,689-8852, wallstantiquesmidland.com

Silver:FoundFurnishings

Bronze:OldTownTiques Mall

APPLIANCES GOLD: LOWE’SHOME IMPROVEMENT

Midlandersdon’thave togotoofartofinda replacementpartornew appliance.Theyknowthey canfindeverythingthey’re lookingforatLowe’sfor whateverprojectorrepair theyareworkingon.Tools, appliances,lightfixtures, outdoorequipment,paint, andmuchmoreareavailable tohelpgetanyjobdone.

3315N.Loop250W.,6892828,lowes.com/store/TXMidland/0063

Silver:ACNApplianceLLC Bronze:SuperiorAppliance

ARTGALLERY GOLD:FOLGER GALLERIES

FolgerGalleriesisatop locallocationforhighquality originalartworkincluding oil,acrylic,watercolor, glass,woodandmore. FolgerGalleriesalsooffers customframing,sculptures, limitededitiongiclees, photolithographsandmore.

307DodsonSt.,697-3778

Silver:Silver’sFramery& TheFaFaGallery

Bronze:BakerSchorrFine Art

BOUTIQUE

GOLD:SHOP FUFU’S

Withthethelatestinfashion includingtops,t-shirts, bottoms,dresses,outerwear andmore,ShopFufu’sis thetoplocalboutiquefor Midlanders.Customerscan alsofindawideassortment ofaccessories,body products,shoes,andmoreto keepupwiththelatesttrends outthere.

201W.WallSt.,STE105A, shopfufus.com

Silver:ThePinkPug Boutique

Bronze:ThirstyBird Boutique

BRIDALSHOP GOLD:ABSOLUTE BRIDAL

AbsoluteBridalstrivesto makeyourdressexperience exactlywhatyouhave alwaysdreamedabout. Wantingtoprovidethe fashion-forwardbridewith adressthatis“anythingbut ordinary”,AbsoluteBridalhas everythingneededtohelp yougeteverythingyou’re lookingfor.Thetoplabels andbrandsarealwayson displayandsomanyothers areavailableasthestaff will dotheirabsolutebestto bringtopcustomerservice andeverythingyourwedding dressneeds.

3209CourtyardDr., Ste.G,689-6900, absolutebridalmidland.com

Silver:XOBridals

Bronze:VelvetMesquite Designs

CIGARSHOP

GOLD:THE HEMINGWAY

LocatedinOakRidgeSquare atthecornerofWadleyand Garfield,TheHemingway offerspatronsafullselection ofcigars,finewines,ahuge selectionofpipesandpipe tobacco,craftbeers,anda greatcollectionofgiftideas.

2200W.WadleyAve., Suite2,570-5333, thehemingwayofmidland. com.

Silver:TheBuffaloNickelby CiboloCreek

Bronze:TobaccoAlleyof Midland

CONVENIENCE STORE

GOLD:KENTKWIK

Whenitcomestograbbing somesnacks,sodasor somecoldadultbeverages, KentKwikconvenience storeshaveeverythingyou need.Inadditiontothe regularfinds,KentKwik offerstheirfreshlymade foodofferingsthatconsists ofallfoodbeingmadefresh dailyanddeliveredtoall locationsallowingcustomers topurchasefresh,great tastingfoodwhichgoes alongperfectlywiththeirbig selectionofbeveragesand snacks.

Forlocallocationinformation, visitthekentcompanies.com.

Silver:Jack’sConvenience Stores

Bronze:MurphyUSA

FURNITURE

GOLD:CARTER’S FURNITURE

Witheachnewyear,voters intheMRTReaders’Choice Awardscontesthave alwaysselectedCarter’s Furnitureastheirfavorite go-tospotforanyandall oftheirfurnitureneeds. AMidlandinstitution, Carter’sFurniturehasthe finestlocaldisplaysof currentstylesandtrends availableinthestate andhasservedMidland since1951.Everything fromaccessories,rugs, beddingandfurniturefor everyroomofthehouse isavailableforcustomers tobrowsethroughattheir 40,000-squarefootbuilding inthePlazaOaksShopping Center.Frombedroom piecestomattresses, elegantdiningroomsets topatiofurniture,barstools toexquisitechairs, reclinerstolargesofasand sectionals,accentpieces toaccessories,thereisa wideselectiontobrowse andsomethingthatwould goperfectlyinanykind ofhome.Thestorealso includesafunin-storegift boutiquecalledPardonne MoiGiftShopthathas anarrayofgiftssuchas frames,candles,pillows, pursesandalotmore.As theyaddyetanotherGold Awardwiththisyear’s contest,Carter’sFurniture continuestomaintaintheir excellentcustomerservice reputationandservice departmentthatcanhelp assistwithanywarranty issuesafterasale.

2101W.WadleyAve., Suite6,682-2843, cartersfurnituremidland.com

Silver:Perch

Bronze:FoundFurnishings

GIFTS/ ACCESSORIES

GOLD:BIRDBOX GIFTS

Whetherit’sgreetingcards oruniquecuratedgift boxes,BirdBoxGiftshas everythingyou’llneedto providecreativecardor accessoriesforfriendsand family.Customerswillfind everythingfrompapergoods andstationery,pens,beauty andwellnessproducts,toys, games,puzzlesandmuch moreforeveryoccasion.

3211W.WadleyAve.,#16b, 697-4900,birdboxgifts.com

Silver:Perch

Bronze:WallSt.Antiques

GROCERYSTORE

GOLD:H-E-B

Withahistorydatingback to1905,H-E-Boffersa grocerystorethatgoes aboveandbeyondforits customers.Freshproduce isalwaysondisplayandthe companyoffersa100percent freshnessguaranteeonevery produceitemacustomer purchases.

5407AndrewsHwy.,6998201;3325W.WadleyAve., 697-1471,heb.com.

Silver:MidlandMeat Company

Bronze:United/Market Street

HOMEDECOR

GOLD:CARTER’S FURNITURE

2101W.WadleyAve., Suite6,682-2843, cartersfurnituremidland.com

Silver:Spencer’sART

Bronze:Perch

HUNTING SUPPLIES

GOLD:ALLY OUTDOORS

Whenitcomestohunting supplies,MRTReaders’ ChoiceAwardsvotersloved theselectionofsupplies availableatAllyOutdoors. The60,000square-foot facility,featuringarange, gunsmith,VIPloungeand restaurant,isoneofthe largestindoorrangefacilities inthestateofTexas.TheAlly

Outdoorsrangefeatures35 individualshootinglanes. AllyOutdoorshasahuge selectionofgunsavailable withmanyofthepopular sportingarmsdisplayed onopenrackswhere prospectivecustomerscan handlethemtotheirheart’s content.Alistofpremium outdoorclothingbrandsis availableaswellasawide varietyoffishingequipment, clothingandknives.Anonsitecafefeaturesproducts fromMidlandMeatCompany andalsooffersakid’smenu.

201SpringParkDr.,2033661,allyoutdoors.com

Silver:BearClawKnife& Shear

Bronze:MartinCounty Armory

JEWELRYWRISTWATCH

GOLD:OCCASIONS FINEJEWELRY

2308W.Loop250N.,6840510,occasionsfinejewelry. com.

Silver:SamLMajorsFifth GenerationJewelers

Bronze:Cristiani’sJewelers

JEWELRY: ENGAGEMENT RING

GOLD:OCCASIONS FINEJEWELRY

2308W.Loop250N.,6840510,occasionsfinejewelry. com.

Silver:CathyEasthamFine Jewelry

Bronze:Jared

JEWELRY:WEDDING RING

GOLD:OCCASIONS FINEJEWELRY

2308W.Loop250N.,6840510,occasionsfinejewelry. com.

Silver:CathyEasthamFine Jewelry

Bronze:SamLMajorsFifth GenerationJewelers

LIQUORSTORE GOLD:LONESTAR LIQUORCOMPANY

Locallyownedandoperated, LoneStarLiquorCompany

offersthebestbrandsof beers,winesandspiritsto suiteveryoccasion.

3408N.Midkiff Rd.,Suite191, 247-5270

Silver:CowboySpirits

Bronze:BOOMORBUST LIQUORS

LOCALLYOWNED BABY/CHILDREN’S CLOTHING

GOLD:LABEBE BOUTIQUE

Offeringthelatestapparel foranewbaby,LaBebe Boutiquehaseverythinga familywillneed.Thelatest apparelincludingthose classicsmockingoutfitsto

thefrututusforthegirlsand evensomecamooptions fortheboys.Inadditionto apparel,theyhaveawide selectionofcustombeds, bedding,gliders,chandeliers andartworktomakeyour nurseryaspecialplaceas wellasotheressentials includingcarseats,strollers andmore.

2200W.WadleyAve., Ste.#14,687-2800, labebemidland.com

Silver:BabyBiz

Bronze:Anthus

LOCALLYOWNED BUSINESS

GOLD:PERCH

Asatoplocalsource foreverythinginvolving interiordesign,Perchhas everythingneededto transformyourhomeinto apristineandbeautiful space.Witheverythingfrom homefurnishings,furniture, decorationsandgifts,Perch haseverythingonhandyou’ll needforyourhomeandthe expertisetohelpyouwith makingthebestchoicesfor allyourneeds.

2040W.CuthbertAve.,Suite A,695-6288,purchstore.com

Silver:FoundFurnishings

Bronze:Taste-TeaDrinks

LOCALLYOWNED

andformal,undergarments, sportswear,coatsand morealongwitharangeof accessoriesandgrooming products.

4400MidlandDr.,Suite530, 695-6922,signaturestag.com

Silver:ThirstyBirdBoutique

Bronze:KNOCKOUTWEAR

LOCALLYOWNED WOMEN’S CLOTHING

BANANAS BOUTIQUE

SignatureStagisashop especiallycateredto menwiththeirselection ofclothing,shoesand accessoriesthatwillhelp makethemlook,feeland performtheirbestthrough aversatile,comfortableand attractivewardrobe.Clothing optionsincludesportcoats

Specializinginthelatest withcontemporarywomen’s clothing,CocoBananas Boutiqueofferssomething foreveryperson’swardrobe, withnewstylescomingout duringdifferentseasons throughouttheyear.Owner HannaCarrascohasakeen eyeforfashionandthestore

providesaffordableoptions tocustomerswithavarietyof differentstylesandclothing thatare“fashionforward, fabulousandcomfortable.”

201W.WallSt,Suite 107D,214-477-6628, shopcocobananas.com

Silver:ThePinkPug Boutique Bronze:ShopFufu’s

MAIL/PACKAGE SERVICE

GOLD:THEUPS STORE

Forthoseinneedtoget somethingshippedout quicklyandarriveontime atadestination,localslike touseTheUPSStorewhich offerseverythingfrom shipping,packing,printing andmanyotherservices. Visitups.comforlocation information.

Silver:Mail‘N’More Bronze:PakMail

MidlandMeatCompany

MEAT

GOLD:MIDLAND MEATCOMPANY

Sincetheirstorefrontfirst openedin2015,Midland MeatCompanyhasgrown byleapsandbounds.And withthat,thebusiness hasquicklybecomeafast favoriteineverycategory theyareincludedinwiththe MRTReaders’ChoiceAwards contest.Thisyear,Midland MeatCompanywasagain selectedfortheGoldAward byvotersfortheBestMeat. AMidlandinstitution,Midland MeatCompanyoffersthe freshestandhighestquality ofcutsofmeat,MidlandMeat Companyhaslongbeen atopplaceforMidlanders togofortheirmeatneeds. Wagyucrossbeef,pork, seafood,exoticandpoultry meatsarewhatmakeup

someofthemainofferings oftheirlargemenuthathas everythingyou’llneedfora nicefamilymealoralarge gathering.MidlandMeat Companyhaswonmultiple awardsfortheirqualityof foodandhasprovidedtheir productstoseverallocal restaurantstouseontheir menus.

MidlandMeatCompany ownerJohnScharbauer creditsthebusiness’General ManagerAdrianVargaswith workinghardtohelpprovide thebestproductsinthelocal market.

“OurGM,AdrianVargas, workstirelesslyon researchingandproviding onlythehighestquality productsaround.Wewant ourcustomerstoknowwhen theybuyfromMMCthat theyaregettingthebest ofthebestnomatterwhat theitemis.Iamtherancher

andcancontrolourbeef quality.Adrianiscommitted tofindingthehealthiestof alltheotherproteinsand seafoods.That’swhyall themeatsinourstoreare eitherallnaturalororganic,” Scharbauersaid.

MidlandMeatCompany openedtheirnewstore locationonLomaDrive, justbehindtheiroriginal locationonBigSpringStreet. Withover3,800square feetofspacecomparedto thesmallerbuildingthey operatedoutof,thestaff has plentyofroomtoworkas wellashavingmorespace toshowcasemoreofthe productsthatMidlandMeat Companyhastooffer. 2600LomaDr.,262-4644, midlandmeatco.com.

Silver:H-E-B

Bronze:TallCityMeat MarketL.L.C

PRODUCE

GOLD:H-E-B

5407AndrewsHwy.,6998201;3325W.WadleyAve., 697-1471,heb.com.

Silver:MidlandMeat Company

Bronze:MidlandDowntown FarmersMarket SHOES

GOLD:MIDLAND

ATHLETIC COMPANY

Findingthatperfectfitfor yourshoesisimportantand MIdlandAthleticCompany isonetoplocalspotwhere localscanfindtheperfect fitfortheirshoeneeds. Whetheryouneedshoes forrunning,walking,going

outontrailsorjustacasual pairtoweararound,Midland AthleticCompanyhasseveral topbrandstomeetwhatever needsyouhave.

3326N.Midkiff Rd,269-0526, midlandathleticcompany.com

Silver:TallCitySneakers

Bronze:SKECHERS WarehouseOutlet

SHOPPING CENTER

GOLD:MIDLAND PARKMALL

Withover90stores,Midland ParkMallisago-toplace tofindthelatestinfashion, sportinggoods,makeup andskincareproducts, jewelry,andsomuchmore withstoressuchasDillards, JCPenney,Dick’sSporting Goods,OldNavy,Foot Locker,BathandBodyWorks andmuchmore.

4511N.Midkiff Dr.,simon. com/mall/midland-park-mall

Silver:AllyVillage

Bronze:Cornerstone ShoppingCenter

SKINCARE PRODUCTS

GOLD:FLYINGCOW TALLOW

Keepingyourskinclear canbeachallenge,but whenproblemsariseFlying CowTallowhasproducts tohelpyouwiththeirline offreshskincareproducts thatcomewithafocuson qualityingredientsfrom smallorganicfarms.Avariety ofskincareproductsare availableincludingbalms, serumsandmoreforuse byeveryonefrominfantsto adults.

4425W.WadleyAve., Suite180,247-1100, flyingcowtallow.com

Silver:Buff CitySoap

Bronze:BelloTallow

SPORTINGGOODS

GOLD:ACADEMY SPORTS+ OUTDOORS

Needsomesportinggoods, anewpairofshoesorthe latestgearforhikingor camping?AcademySports +Outdoorsprovidesall thatandmoreastheywork

tohelpmakeiteasierfor everyonetobeabletoenjoy participatinginmoresports andspendingtimeinthe outdoors.AcademySports +Outdoorsprovidesseveral options,manyateveryday lowprices,forcustomersto browsethroughqualitygear includinghunting,fishing andcampingequipment, patiosetsandbarbeque grills,sportsandrecreation productsandsomuchmore.

5300W.WadleyAve.,5226000,academy.com

Silver:AllyOutdoors

Bronze:FamilyArmory& IndoorRange

SPORTINGGOODSSPECIALTY

GOLD:ALLY OUTDOORS

Whenitcomestoneeding specialtysportinggoods, MRTReaders’Choice Awardsvoterslovedthe selectionofsupplies availableatAllyOutdoors. The60,000square-foot facility,featuringarange, gunsmith,VIPloungeand restaurant,isoneofthe largestindoorrangefacilities inthestateofTexas.The AllyOutdoorsrangefeatures 35individualshootinglanes. AllyOutdoorshasahuge selectionofgunsavailable withmanyofthepopular sportingarmsdisplayed onopenrackswhere prospectivecustomerscan handlethemtotheirheart’s content.Alistofpremium outdoorclothingbrandsis availableaswellasawide varietyoffishingequipment, clothingandknives.Anonsitecafefeaturesproducts fromMidlandMeatCompany andalsooffersakid’smenu. 201SpringParkDr.,2033661,allyoutdoors.com

Silver:DICK’SSporting Goods

Bronze:BearClawKnife& Shear

WESTERNWEAR GOLD:CAVENDER’S BOOTCITY

Lookingforwesternapparel foreverythingfromcowboy hats,bootsandclothing?Look nofurtherthanCavender’s BootCitywhichhasavast inventoryonhandtofitwhat needsyouhaveforwestern wear.

2605Loop250Frontage Rd.,689-9378,cavenders. com

Silver:BeckieLeigh’sHat BarCo

Bronze:Lucchese Bootmaker

WINESTORE

GOLD:H-E-B

5407AndrewsHwy.,6998201;3325W.WadleyAve., 697-1471,heb.com.

Silver:LoneStarLiquor Company

Bronze:TexasSunWinery

WINERY

GOLD:TEXASSUN WINERY

Sinceopeningin2018,Texas SunWineryhasoffered localsawarmandrelaxing spacetospendtimewith friendsandfamilywhile tryingsomeofthehuge selectionofwinesavailable includingChardonnay, Merlot,CabernetSauvignon, PinotGrigioandmuchmore.

3415N.Loop250W., Suite305,704-5563, texassunwinery.com

Silver:HomemadeWines Bronze:AltaMarfaWinery

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CASINO (NATIONAL)

GOLD:WINSTAR WORLDCASINO ANDRESORT

Wheninneedofafun casinotrip,themostvotes wenttowardstheWinstar WorldCasinoandResort. Withareasonabledaydrive ofover5 ½ hours,Winstar, billedastheworld’sbiggest casino,providesplentyof fungetawayperksincluding gambling,liveperformances, comedyshows,golfing,fine diningandmuchmore.

777CasinoAve.,Thackerville, OK,866-946-7787,winstar. com

Silver:BellagioHotel& Casino

Bronze:GoldenNugget LaughlinHotel&Casino

CASINO (REGIONAL)

GOLD:INNOFTHE

MOUNTAINGODS

Oneofthetopgo-tocasinos nearthePermianBasin hasregularlybeenInnof theMountainGods.With everythingfromLasVegas-

TRAVEL

stylegamingoptions,live shows,golfing,finedining,a spaandmuchmore,Innof theMountainGodsisagreat optionforaquickgetawaytrip.

287CarrizoCanyonRd., Mescalero,NM,800-5459011,innofthemountaingods. com

Silver:ZiaParkCasinoHotel &Racetrack

Bronze(Tie):BlackGold Casino

Bronze(Tie):Kickapoo LuckyEagleCasinoHotel

TRAVELAGENT/ TRAVELPLANNER

GOLD:PAIGE THOMASSUNLOVERTRAVEL

Whenitcomestobuilding thatperfectfamilytripor getawayvacation,Paige ThomaswithSunlover Travelisafavoriteoptionfor helpingtomaketripbecome reality.Paigeisatopagent forDisneyvacationsforthose lookingtoenjoyeverything thoseparkshavetooffer.

Sunlovertravel.com

Silver:JamiTurner-The TravelFanatic

Bronze:TravelAssociates International

VACATIONSPOTSPRINGBREAK

GOLD:ORLANDO, FL

Midlanderslikethegetaway triptoawarmandbeautiful placelikeOrlando.Replacing theWestTexasweatherand thewindyconditionswith theprisitinebeachesand entertainmentoptionsthat Orlandohastooffermakesit aneasychoiceforatopspot forspringbreak.

Silver:SouthPadreIsland,TX

Bronze:Midland,TX

VACATIONSPOTUNITEDSTATES

GOLD:NASHVILLE, TN

Offeringeverythingincluding theCountryMusicHallof Fame,theGrandOleOpry, JohnnyCashMuseum, exquisitefoodandbarbecue optionsandsomuchmore, Nashvilleisafavorite getawayforlocalslooking forafuntripwithtotheplace knownas“MusicCity.”

Silver:Evergreen,Colorado

Bronze:Cloudcroft,NM

VACATIONSPOT (CARRIBEAN)

GOLD:PLAYADEL CARMEN,MEXICO

LocatedalongtheYucatan Peninsula,PlayadelCarmen offerseverythingfromthe picturesquebeacheswith coralreefsandarelined withpalmtrees.Withplenty ofshops,restaurants,night clubsandmore,there’s plentytoexperienceinthis getawayspot.

Silver:PuntaCana, DominicanRepublic

Bronze:BritishVirgin Islands

VACATIONSPOT (FAREAST)

GOLD:OSAKA, JAPAN

Whenlookingforalong distancetrip,Osaka,Japan isknownforitsclassicand modernarchitecture,plentiful optionsforstreetfood,a robustnightlifeandmuch more.

Silver:Maylasia

VACATIONSPOT (MEXICO)

GOLD:CABOSAN LUCAS

AnotherMexicodestination favoriteofMidlandersis CaboSanLucas,thanksin parttothepristinebeaches, nightlife,outdoorrestaurants andnumerousactivitiesto keepyoubusyforhowever longyourstayis.

Silver:Cozumel

Bronze:CancunBayResort

VACATIONSPOT (REGIONAL:WEST TEXAS/EASTERN NEWMEXICO)

GOLD:BIGBEND NATIONALPARK

Justalittleoverthreehours away,BigBendNationalPark offerseverythingyoucould wantfromandestinationwith theoutdoorsinmind.

Withoveronemillionacres ofpubliclands,BigBend NationalParkoffersvisitors everythingfromhiking, camping,riverrunning, horsebackridingandmuch, muchmore.

Silver:StarStruckGlamping, Alpine,TX

VACATIONSPOT (EUROPE)

GOLD:PARIS, FRANCE

Famousforthelandmark EiffelToweranditsstatus asaglobaltopspotforart, fashion,cultureandmore, Parisisago-toEuropean destinationforMidlanders seekinganoverseastrip.

Silver:LakeGarda Resort,Italy

Bronze:London,UK