2020 Readers' Choice Awards

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OWENSBORO’S FAVORITES. YOU VOTED. THEY WON.

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Don Moore Automotive Team AUTOMOTIVE SALES PLATINUM OIL CHANGE GOLD Family owned since 1919 Owensboro and Hartford, KY (270) 804-4683 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday Services offered: • New vehicles: Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, GMC, Hyundai, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Genesis • Service and parts The Don Moore Automotive Team celebrated its 100th anniversary last year. And while many things have changed over the last century, our goal remains the same: to be an exemplary corporate citizen and to make your experience with us exception in every way.

Our Owensboro and Hartford dealerships have served western Kentucky and southern Indiana drivers since 1919. We strive to uphold the highest standard in customer service and satisfaction through the tri-state area. With three locations covering 14 franchises, the Don Moore Automotive Team is a four-generation family business that has continued to grow with our hometown community of Owensboro. When you’re searching for a new Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Hyundai, Genesis, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram or a pre-owned vehicle, you’re assured the best price with our Moore Value Price.

Thank you for voting us #1 for the 11th year in a row!

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from the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer’s

Not only are our Readers’ Choice Awards a great way to find out the best place for this or that in Owensboro, they also celebrate what makes our city special. They help residents and visitors alike craft a unique experience exploring our area, and they celebrate the hardworking businesses that are the backbone of our community. When local shops and services make an impact on customers, they share those experiences with us via our Readers’ Choice Awards. They vote because they care. And since their patronage drives our local economy, their opinions matter significantly.

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Our annual Readers’ Choice Awards resonate with readers because we ask them what they love about our community. Where’s the best place to find antiques, or sample burgoo, or consult a financial expert, or contract a roofer, or enjoy a family outing? The locals tell us, and in these pages, we pass the word onto you.

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We compile award results into six sections — dining and entertainment, home and business, professional services and miscellaneous, health and beauty, retail and shopping, and automotive — and then present the winning businesses as the platinum, gold or silver choice in each category.

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We are delighted to announce the results of the Messenger-Inquirer’s 12th annual Readers’ Choice Awards.

Each year, the Messenger-Inquirer polls its readers for their take on the best local businesses in a variety of categories. And every year since the inception of these awards, enthusiasm has built and participation has grown. More than 112,000 votes were cast for our 2020 awards, making the Messenger-Inquirer Readers’ Choice Awards your best guide on the local businesses that make the biggest impact in our area.

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ADVERTISING Angela Mayes Advertising Director Shelby Mays Advertising Assistant

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES Krystal Caudill Holly Hayden Sam Howard Lynn Saffran

EDITORIAL Jodi Keen

So congratulations to the winners in each category; we thank you for your efforts to be the best at what you do. Our readers noticed. And Owensboro is better for it.

Special Publications Editor

We hope you enjoy reading the 12th annual Messenger-Inquirer Readers’ Choice Awards. Thank you, readers, for your continued support for the Messenger-Inquirer and local businesses, and please congratulate this year’s many winners when you see them!

Maegan Saalwaechter

Sincerely, Mike Weafer

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COMMUNITY EVENT/ ATTRACTION

GOLF COURSE Hillcrest Golf Course................................. Platinum

PLACE TO WATCH A SPORTING EVENT

Friday After 5............................................ Platinum

Ben Hawes Golf Course ................................. Gold

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s ........................................ Platinum

Reid’s Orchard ................................................ Gold

Panther Creek Golf Club ............................... Silver

Buffalo Wild Wings ......................................... Gold

Owensboro Regionals Farmers Market ......... Silver

Legends Sports Bar & Grill ............................ Silver

FAMILY OUTING

PLACE TO HAVE A BIRTHDAY PARTY

Smothers Park .......................................... Platinum

Elite Air ..................................................... Platinum

Reid’s Orchard ................................................ Gold

Edge Ice Center ............................................. Gold

Friday After 5 ................................................. Silver

Reid’s Orchard ............................................... Silver

DINING ALL AROUND FAST FOOD

ASIAN CUISINE/SUSHI

BARBECUE

The Big Dipper ......................................... Platinum

Shogun Bistro ........................................... Platinum

Old Hickory Bar-B-Que ............................. Platinum

Chick-fil-A ....................................................... Gold

Wasabi 54 ....................................................... Gold

Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn ..................................... Gold

Old Hickory Bar-B-Que .................................. Silver

Wasabi Express .............................................. Silver

Ole South Barbeque...................................... Silver

ALL AROUND RESTAURANT

BAKERY/DESSERT

BREAKFAST

Texas Roadhouse ...................................... Platinum

Rolling Pin Pastry Shop............................. Platinum

Dee’s Diner ............................................... Platinum

Colby’s Fine Food & Spirits ............................ Gold

Great Harvest Bread Co. ................................ Gold

Cracker Barrel ................................................ Gold

Old Hickory Bar-B-Que .................................. Silver

Niko’s Bakery & Cafe ..................................... Silver

Ole South Barbeque...................................... Silver

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They won.

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MEXICAN RESTAURANT

The Big Dipper ......................................... Platinum

The Creme Coffee House ......................... Platinum

Real Hacienda........................................... Platinum

Wyndall’s Wonder Whip ................................. Gold

Starbucks ........................................................ Gold

Papa Grande .................................................. Gold

Five Guys ....................................................... Silver

The Spot Coffee and Finery .......................... Silver

Mi Ranchito.................................................... Silver

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Old Hickory Bar-B-Que ............................. Platinum

Ritzy’s ........................................................ Platinum

54 Pizza Express ....................................... Platinum

Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn ..................................... Gold

Chick-fil-A ....................................................... Gold

Fetta Specialty Pizza & Spirits......................... Gold

St. Pius Tenth Catholic Church ...................... Silver

Five Guys ....................................................... Silver

Mellow Mushroom ......................................... Silver

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Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn ............................... Platinum

The Big Dipper ......................................... Platinum

Greater Harvest Bread Co. ....................... Platinum

Old Hickory Bar-B-Que ................................... Gold

Ritzy’s .............................................................. Gold

The Briarpatch ................................................ Gold

Nona’s Catering ............................................. Silver

Lic’s Deli & Ice Cream .................................... Silver

McAlister’s Deli .............................................. Silver

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LATE NIGHT RESTAURANT

Chick-fil-A ................................................. Platinum

Texas Roadhouse ...................................... Platinum

Old Hickory Bar-B-Que ................................... Gold

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s .............................................. Gold

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken ....................... Silver

Legends Sports Bar & Grill ............................ Silver

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LIQUOR STORE

Colby’s Fine Food & Spirits ...................... Platinum

J’s Liquors & The Cheese Shop ................ Platinum

Legends Sports Bar & Grill ............................. Gold

Val-U Liquors .................................................. Gold

Bar Louie ....................................................... Silver

White Lightning Liquors ................................ Silver

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10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday Lee’s Famous Recipe offers fast-food chicken and homestyle meals for dine in, drive-thru, carry out or catering.

Since we started our Owensboro franchises in 1979, we have strived to give our customers the best possible products and service. We really appreciate your patronage over the last 40 years.

Thank you, Owensboro, and each and every one of you who voted Lee’s as your choice for chicken.

J’s Liquor & The Cheese Shop LIQUOR STORE PLATINUM Owners: The Oldham family 2216 New Hartford Road 270-683-8378 7 a.m.-midnight Monday-Thursday; 7 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday Founded in 1955

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Main products and services: Great bourbons, fine wines, craft beers, cheese shop and J’s tasting bar.

J’s Bar, located in J’s Liquors, is our latest addition to offer our customers the opportunity to taste a great bourbon, fine wine or craft beer before purchasing. Try by the drink or by the glass at J’s Tasting Bar. Wine tastings every Thursday and Saturday afternoon.

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Rolling Pin Pastry Shop BAKERY/DESSERT PLATINUM Owners: West Crabtree and Thomas Gordon 1129 E. 18th St. (270) 683-8363 4 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 4 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday;

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West, Thomas and the Donut Crew would like to thank you for voting the Rolling Pin your Platinum Choice for bakery for the 12th consecutive year. We are proud and honored to have continued the 70+ year tradition of serving our community. We’ve seen many changes this last year, but our commitment to exceptional quality and customer service remains the same. We still make those delicious long johns, old fashioned brownies, plus over 40 kinds of donuts and pastries fresh for you every day. We cannot express our gratitude enough for your continued support. Hope to see you soon! THANK YOU!

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It has been Old Hickory Bar-B-Q’s pleasure to serve the Owensboro community since 1918. Customers can dine-in, carry out or use the drive-thru. We also offer catering.

We would like to thank the people of Owensboro again for voting for us 11 years in a row for platinum choice in BBQ! To us, this award is significant because you, the people of Owensboro, vote to make your voices heard.

We take great pride in being known as the place where the locals go. We enjoy receiving feedback from our customers and work to introduce new dishes, while still doing our best to maintain our tradition of quality barbecue.

Again, thank you so much for these awards. We appreciate them more than you could ever know. We hope to see you soon!

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Real Hacienda Mexican Restaurant MEXICAN RESTAURANT PLATINUM 4820 Frederica St. (270) 685-5950 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday 3123 Highland Pointe Dr. Suite 106 (270) 684-5595 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday Thank you, Owensboro/Daviess County, for again choosing Real Hacienda as your favorite Mexican restaurant for the 12th year. We recognize the quality choices available in our area and are extremely grateful for the continued patronage. I also would like to recognize my staff and the importance of their hard work and dedication in providing an excellent dining experience.

Founded in 1996, Real Hacienda Mexican Restaurant strives to continually serve authentic Mexican food in a fun atmosphere with affordable prices. Our food truck is serving many areas in town as well as Friday After 5 and other local events. We appreciate your support and will always do our best to continue living up to your expectations.

Gracias y esperamos verte pronto!

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Supporting local businesses is MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER. From the overwhelming response the Messenger-Inquirer receives each year for its READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS, it’s clear how much residents LOVE our LOCAL businesses. Now, that LOYALTY is shining through, as residents are opening their wallets more than ever before and bolstering the local ECONOMY. Local businesses do more than turn a profit: They RAISE FUNDS for charities and nonprofits, DONATE to educational and arts programs, and MEET THE NEEDS of countless workers and their families. They SPONSOR beloved community events and RAISE AWARENESS of important issues. They PARTNER with and CHEER on each other. Local businesses are made up of our friends and neighbors; when we support them, we STRENGTHEN our own community. Supporting local businesses is a demonstration of how our COMPASSION binds us together.

Despite facing global economic uncertainty, Owensboro remains RESILIENT, as do its people. Together, we’re building a STRONGER, BRIGHTER FUTURE for our community.

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AWARDS HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

AIR CONDITIONING/ HEATING COMPANY

LAWN CARE/ LANDSCAPING SERVICE

REMODELERS

Brad Emberton’s Heating & Cooling ........ Platinum

Jimmy Sanders Landscaping .................... Platinum

Damon Brandle .............................................. Gold

Scott Baird Plumbing and Heating ................. Gold

Hobgood Landscaping ................................... Gold

Ben Clark Jr. Remodeling .............................. Silver

Efficient Air Heating and Cooling.................. Silver

Perfection Lawn Care Inc. .............................. Silver

Payne Construction & Remodeling LLC..... Platinum

ROOFING

CARPET CLEANING SERVICE

PAINTING CONTRACTOR

Total Impact Carpet Clearning ................. Platinum

Ben Pearl Painting Inc............................... Platinum

Bruce’s Tri-State Roofing................................. Gold

Chem-Dry Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning ...... Gold

Damon Brandle .............................................. Gold

SJL Contracting LLC ...................................... Silver

Stanley Steemer ........................................... Silver

Keith Tipmore Painting .................................. Silver

Robbie Lee Roofing .................................. Platinum

UTILITY COMPANY

ELECTRICIAN

PEST CONTROL COMPANY

Royal Electric and Design ......................... Platinum

Wathen Pest Control ................................ Platinum

Atmos Energy Corporation............................. Gold

Westerfield Electric......................................... Gold

McCoy Exterminating ..................................... Gold

Owensboro Municipal Utilities ...................... Silver

Hayden Electric ............................................. Silver

Action Pest Control ....................................... Silver

HOME BUILDER

PLUMBER

Payne Construction & Remodeling LLC..... Platinum

Scott Baird Plumbing and Heating ........... Platinum

JMJ Construction ........................................... Gold

Henry’s Plumbing Heating & AC .................... Gold

Martin Custom Building, Inc. ......................... Silver

Kellems Plumbing and Septic Service ........... Silver

HOTEL/MOTEL

POOL STORE OR INSTALLER

Hampton Inn & Suites (Waterfront)........... Platinum

Maurice Pools & Spas ............................... Platinum

Holiday Inn (Waterfront) ................................. Gold

Cavanaugh Pool, Spa & Patio......................... Gold

Courtyard by Marriott .................................... Silver

Professional Pool Services Inc. ...................... Silver

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Kenergy Corporation ................................ Platinum

WINDOW SALES & INSTALLATION Sun Windows Inc. ..................................... Platinum Budget Blinds ................................................. Gold Pro Finish Remodeling................................... Silver

Budget Blinds of Owensboro WINDOW SALES & INSTALLATION GOLD Owners: Jared and Melissa Edmonds (270) 228-0448 budgetblinds.com/owensboro Founded in 2017 Main Products/Services: Sales and installation of blinds, shades, shutters, drapes and accents

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We take pride in providing style and service for every budget. We have been members of your communities for our entire lives and are excited to bring beautiful, quality, budget-friendly window coverings to Owensboro along with first-class service.

Thank you, Owensboro!

- Jared & Melissa Edmonds

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Ben Pearl Painting, Inc. PAINTING CONTRACTOR PLATINUM

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In the event your commercial project needs special shift hours, we will work with you. To schedule appointments, call any day before 7 p.m. We also provide free estimates. Please give us a call!

A trusted leader in the painting industry, Ben Pearl Painting Inc. is one of the largest commercial painting contractors serving the Owensboro area and surrounding counties. We provide quality painting and wall covering design services. We also specialize in epoxy floor coatings. Ben Pearl Painting, Inc. is a performance-driven company with absolute reliability, specializing in all product applications.

We are Ben Pearl Painting, Inc. are a professional, licensed and insured painting contractor with over 20 years of painting experience. Our team gives the best effort on each job to bring a fresh look to your industry, home or business — interior and exterior. Customer satisfaction is our No. 1 Priority! Let us help you with your next project!

Thank you so much to all those who voted for us. We are glad to be in such a great community. We are Ben Pearl Painting, Inc. look forward to serving all your painting needs!

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Brad Emberton’s Heating & Cooling, LLC AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING COMPANY PLATINUM Owners: Brad and Lori Emberton 1420 Smith Ave. (270) 729-BRAD (2723) 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday Founded in 2015 Services offered: Brad Emberton‘s Heating & Cooling provides heating and air-conditioning installation and services for residential, new construction and light commercial Brad Emberton‘s Heating & Cooling is a husband and wife-owned business that was started from one part 25 years of HVAC experience and one part leap of faith.

In five years time, our company has grown beyond our expectations, and this would not have been possible without our dedicated team and trained technicians that help us in serving our customers and community.

Everyone here at Brad Emberton’s Heating & Cooling wants to give a warm thank you to our customers for their loyalty and confidence that they have in us. We look forward to many more years of serving you.

Again, thank you to our customers, friends and business associates that helped vote us a Readers’ Choice Winner.

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Thank you Owensboro/Daviess County for voting Hayden Electric your Silver Winning Electrician. We have serviced this area for 46 years, in agriculture, commercial and residential services. Our service is reliable and guaranteed for all types of industrial electronic equipment. Hayden Electric employees are well equipped for any situation and service need, while conducting business in a professional manner. I thank them for their hard work and dedication. We look forward to many more years. Again, thank you to our friends, customers and business associates that voted for Hayden Electric.

Serving the Area Over 46 Years

Commercial • Industrial • Residential • Agricultural

Henry’s Plumbing Heating & AC PLUMBER GOLD Owner: Keith Withrow 4080 Vincent Station Drive (270) 926-4367

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Founded in 1970 Services offered: Termite protection/inspection, rodent and

Honesty • Integrity • Friendly Service Proudly Serving our Community since 1970…

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Thank you to all of our customers that voted for us! We are both humbled and honored. We at McCoy Exterminating, Inc. feel very blessed and thankful to be able to remain open as an essential business for our community during this time. We take pride in every job. Our company has always been based on honesty and integrity.

We want each customer to know that they are appreciated by providing quality, friendly service each and every time. Our company was founded in May 1970 by Wes’ mother, Donna McCoy, and his father, the late Gerald McCoy. This year marks our 50th anniversary!

We are very proud to have had the opportunity to serve our community for 50 years and to continue for many more years to come.

Thank you again for all of the kind words from our loyal customers and for voting us a Readers’ Choice award winner.

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Cavanaugh Pool, Spa & Patio POOL STORE OR INSTALLER GOLD Owners: Jeremy, Shane and Chris Cavanaugh 3332 Villa Point Drive, Suite 107 (270) 215-1565 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Year founded: 2015 (Madisonville location) 2018 (Owensboro location) Services offered: Swimming pool and spa retail, service and installation Thank you to our customers that voted.

Our second year in our Owensboro location was great, and we are looking forward to helping with all your pool and spa needs in 2020.

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Royal Electric & Design Inc. ELECTRICIAN PLATINUM Owner: Amanda Royal 4520 US. 431 N., Calhoun, KY 42327 (270) 499-3811

Visit us at www.royalelectricdesign.com.

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100% Financing available with little to no interest.

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Robbie Lee Roofing ROOFING COMPANY PLATINUM Owner: Robbie Lee 7670 Todd Bottoms Road, Utica, KY 42376 (270) 929-2786 Founded in 1986

What an honor to be chosen 3 years in a row as your platinum roofing company. We treat every home we roof as if it were our mom’s! 35-plus years experience and still going strong — thanks to people like you guys!

I sincerely thank you all!

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We are honored to be your Platinum Choice Electrician for the second year in a row. Royal Electric & Design Inc. provides residential, commercial, and industrial services. We take pride in serving every customer with kindness, high-quality craftsmanship, and dedication to completing your project in a timely manner. No matter the size of your project, give us a call.

We would be honored to take care of your electrical needs. Visit us at www. royalelectricdesign.com. Maintenance contracts and financing available.

Wathen Pest Control PEST CONTROL COMPANY PLATINUM Owner: Charles J. Cain 1226 W. Ninth St., Suite C (270) 685-5347 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday Like us on Facebook or feel free to send us an email at Pest.Wathen@gmail.com.

We here at Wathen Pest Control are beyond humbled to receive the platinum award. We want to give all of our customers, friends, and families a huge thank you; without you, this wouldn’t be possible. Wathen Pest Control has been serving this community and surrounding area since 1972, and we look forward to continuing that service for many years to come. Our state-certified technicians continue to strive for excellence in solving your pesky pest problems. We offer a wide range of services for many insects, from roaches to termites and even mosquitoes! If you are looking for affordability and quality that go hand-in-hand, then give us a call today. We look forward to meeting any new customers and continuing on with a long-lived tradition of quality service. Once again, thank you for allowing us to be your choice in pest control!

PLUMBER PLATINUM AIR CONDITIONING/HEATING COMPANY GOLD (270) 683-6427

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Scott Baird Plumbing and Heating would like to thank our customers for this honor. We appreciate your recognition of the quality of service we provide. We appreciate your patronage in serving you.

We are a family-owned business and have been for more than 40 years — our staff tries to solve your plumbing, heating and air conditioning needs. We also have a large inventory of supplies, faucets and fixtures.

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Payne Construction & Remodeling, LLC HOME BUILDER PLATINUM REMODELERS PLATINUM

Owner: John L. Payne 9360 State Route 951, Philpot, KY 42366 (270) 302-1683 Founded in 2005 Services offered: New construction, remodeling and commercial construction Thank you for voting for us. We appreciate your continued support.

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Atmos Energy Corporation UTILITY COMPANY GOLD Investor-Owned Utility 3275 Highland Pointe Drive (888) 286-6700

Our roots here run deep.

We’ve been dedicated to serving our communities for more than 100 years. Not just with safe, reliable natural gas—but also with our time. That’s why we volunteer to help charitable causes and provide for tax revenues that fuel local economies.

It’s all part of being your natural gas company.

Customer service is available 7 a.m.-6 p.m. CST Monday-Friday at (888) 286-6700 Natural gas emergency is available 24/7 at (866) 322-8667 Year Founded: 1934 in Owensboro Service offered: Natural Gas Service Atmos Energy appreciates our customers and the communities we serve. We are honored by your support.

We have been providing safe, reliable and clean natural gas to Kentucky for more than 90 years. We’re proud of our partnership with Owensboro to spur economic growth and to support community development, health and welfare, and education.

At Atmos Energy, our vision is to be the safest provider of natural gas services. In the past five years, we have invested more than $318 million in Kentucky to improve our system’s safety and reliability, in addition to installing pipelines for new homes and businesses. We are committed to safety, so if you smell natural gas, leave the area immediately and call 911. And, always call 811 at least two days before you dig.

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ACCOUNTANT/ INVESTMENT BROKER

BUSINESS THAT GIVES BACK

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/CHILD CARE

Alexander & Company CPAs, PSC ........... Platinum

Independence Bank ................................. Platinum

Settle Memorial Preschool........................ Platinum

Integrative Accounting Solutions, PLLC ......... Gold

Rhoads & Rhoads, PSC ................................... Gold

Cathedral Preschool ....................................... Gold

Riney Hancock CPAs, PSC ............................. Silver

St. Benedict’s Homeless Shelter .................... Silver

Seven Hills Preschool..................................... Silver

AUCTION COMPANY/ AUCTIONEER

GROOMING/BOARDING

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

The Pet Manny, LLC.................................. Platinum

South Central Bank ................................... Platinum

Kurtz Auction & Realty Co. ....................... Platinum

The Dapper Dog, LLC .................................... Gold

Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union ...... Gold

Farmer’s House Auctions, LLC ........................ Gold

Paws Town, LLC ............................................. Silver

Daviess Co. Teachers Federal Credit Union ...... Silver (tie)

Mitchell Auction Service ................................ Silver

Independence Bank ............................... Silver (tie)

ANIMAL CLINIC/VETERINARIAN

CHARITY/NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION

Wills Animal Hospital................................ Platinum

Nicky Hayden Memorial Foundation ........ Platinum

Towne Square Animal Hospital....................... Gold

Puzzle Pieces Inc. ............................................ Gold

Kentuckiana Animal Clinic ............................. Silver

Flamingos For Amber .................................. Silver

BUSINESS EQUIPMENT

DRY CLEANERS

Office Depot............................................. Platinum

Swan Cleaners & Shirt Laundry................. Platinum

Altstadt’s ......................................................... Gold

Harold’s Economy Cleaners ............................ Gold

Edge Business Machines Inc. ........................ Silver

Concord Custom Cleaners (Frederica) .......... Silver

FLORIST Welborn Floral & Events ........................... Platinum Gary’s Fleur De Lis Inc. ................................... Gold Whitesville Florist .......................................... Silver

FUNERAL HOME/CREMATORY Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory ......... .................................................................. Platinum Glenn Funeral Home & Crematory ................. Gold James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory .......... ....................................................................... Silver

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INSURANCE COMPANY

PHOTOGRAPHER

REAL ESTATE AGENCY

EM Ford & Company ................................ Platinum

Captured Moments Photography............. Platinum

Keller Williams Elite Realty ....................... Platinum

Gavin Roberts, Kentucky Farm Bureau ........... Gold

Mustard Seed Photography............................ Gold

The Blake Hayden Group ............................... Gold

Paula Hayden, Allstate................................... Silver

Reflections by Talea Photography ................. Silver

L. Steve Castlen Realtors ............................... Silver

LEGAL SERVICES

PLACE TO WORK

REAL ESTATE AGENT

Rhoads & Rhoads, PSC ............................ Platinum

Daviess County Public Schools................. Platinum

Justin Rightmyer ....................................... Platinum

Foreman Watson Holtrey, LLP ........................ Gold

Rhoads & Rhoads, PSC ................................... Gold

Kelsey Morgan Jarboe ................................... Gold

Thacker Hodskins & Knight LLP..................... Silver

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital ........... Silver

Gail Niehaus .................................................. Silver

MORTGAGE COMPANY

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL FACILITY

TRAVEL AGENCY

Liberty Financial (a division of ETFCU) ..... Platinum South Central Bank ......................................... Gold U.S. Bank Home Mortgage ........................... Silver

AAA East Central ...................................... Platinum

Owensboro Community & Technical College ... Platinum

Brescia University............................................ Gold

The Travel Authority ....................................... Gold American Patriot Getaways ........................... Silver

Kentucky Wesleyan College .......................... Silver

Alexander & Company CPAs PSC ACCOUNTANT/INVESTMENT BROKER PLATINUM Owners: Robert Nation, J.L. Byrne and Joseph Keller 2707 Breckenridge St., Suite 1 270-684-3237 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday Our heritage runs deep here at Alexander & Company CPAs PSC. We are proud of our rich history in accounting in the state of Kentucky. Alexander & Company CPAs was founded by Edward T. Alexander in 1924 and is one of the oldest CPA firms in the state.

Edward was a Cumberland native and graduated from Bowling Green Business University. He moved to Owensboro at the young age of 29.

Although many firms change names through forced merger or acquisition, Alexander & Company CPAs has survived and even thrived through both the Great Depression and the Great Recession by providing our clients with outstanding service.

Our mission is to provide high quality, efficient and responsive professional services to businesses, nonprofit, governmental organizations and individuals, principally in the Owensboro and the tri-state area. The focus of all our services is to help our clients identify and achieve their goals.

We are humbled once again to be chosen Owensboro’s Favorite Accountant and CPA with the Platinum award and are honored with your trust in us for the last 96 years. Thank you for “Asking Alexander!”

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“Million Dollar Service in ANY Price Range!”

Thank you, Owensboro!

Call or Text- 270.316.7257 gniehaus@century21 partners. com 3317 Frederica Street-Suite 10 Owensboro, KY 42301

Captured Moments Photography PHOTOGRAPHER PLATINUM Owners: Jason and Kate Higdon 801 Old Hartford Road (270) 685-5164 Open by appointment only Services offered: Family, high school seniors and professional portraits Thank you so much for everyone who has supported us and voted for our studio. We are honored to be a part of the fabric of this community and photograph your families.

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Gail Niehaus, Century21 Partners REAL ESTATE AGENT SILVER 3317 Frederica St., Suite 10 (270) 316-7257 8 a.m.- 9 p.m.

Services offered: Real estate sales with the following designations: CRS, GRI, SFR, MRP, ABR, PSA. Started real estate career in 1996. Full-time Realtor® and Daviess County native. I enjoy working with both buyers and sellers.

I want to offer all who voted for me a special thank you! I appreciate your confidence in me and my abilities to help with your home buying and selling process. I am blessed to work in a community that has been so good to me and am honored to give back by donating blood (10+ gallons!), serving on the board of directors for Aid the Homeless, Western Kentucky Botanical Garden, the MLS Committee, lecturing at St. William Catholic Church, and various fundraising causes. I will continue to offer “Million Dollar Service at ANY Price Range” and look forward to many more years helping buyers and sellers live the American dream of home ownership.

Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY GOLD

It’s about you.

It’s about your family and your friends.

It’s about caring for you at a time when caring is needed most.

It’s about listening to you carefully and hearing, really hearing, the story of a lifetime.

It’s about honoring that story and thoughtfully helping you share what it has meant to you.

It’s about respect for you and your family, regardless of background or faith, of belief or race.

It’s about your feelings, appreciating they are yours alone and can’t be fully known by anyone else.

It’s about your circumstance and serving within it.

It’s about your days to come and reaching out with a purely helping hand.

It’s about what is truly important.

It’s about you.

Owner: Glenn Taylor Sr. 900 Old Hartford Road (270) 683-1505 Always available Representing five generations of family service since 1903

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Independence Bank 3228 Highway 54 2425 Frederica St. 2465 Parrish Ave.

BUSINESS THAT GIVES BACK PLATINUM FINANCIAL INSTITUTION SILVER (TIE)

(877) 621-1776 Year founded: 1923 Services offered: Personal and business banking and financial services, agriculture lending and trust and investment services Independence Bank is honored to be named a Platinum Business that Gives Back and Best Financial Institution, but the true honor comes in recognition of the relationship that Independence Bank has established with this community. Independence Bank has changed a lot since the revolution began, growing from $40 million in total assets to $2.6 billion, and to a bank family made up of 400+ employees. Two things have remained a consistent part of our mission; our dedication to the people and to our communities. In 2019, we gave back over $1.4 million to the communities we serve.

It’s easy to credit the work we do to who we are, but what makes Independence Bank’s relationship with Owensboro special is that we reinvest in this community because it’s our home, too. We recognize that local businesses drive our community forward, we invest in local students because they are our future leaders, and we help those in need because when our community is stronger, we all succeed. We call that local love, and when you give local love, you get local love. We are grateful for the continued support from our community and say thank you for choosing to invest in us so that we can invest in you.

Daviess County Public Schools

We are looking for people who want to make a difference in the lives of kids!

Join the team that’s been voted “Best Place to Work” for the Third Consecutive Year!

Visit V www.dcps.org www.dcps.org – Click on “Employment”

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Daviess County Public Schools PLACE TO WORK PLATINUM Superintendent: Matt Robbins DCPS Central Office: 1622 Southeastern Parkway (270) 852-7000 Central Office hours of operation: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Services offered:The Daviess County Public Schools district provides outstanding educational services to students in preschool through grade 12. We prepare students for success in college, careers and life.

Daviess County Public Schools is honored to be voted “Best Place to Work” for the third consecutive year. Every member of our team is dedicated to our district promise to put “Kids First” in everything we do. Every DCPS employee at every school and in every department is rewarded with the knowledge that the work we do is important. We are making a difference in the lives of children!

DCPS really is the “Best Place to Work” – and we are looking for the BEST to join us in putting “Kids First” every day!

We are now hiring certified educators and dedicated support staff members who want to work in a supportive and professional environment that nurtures success for both students and staff. To learn more, visit www.daviesskyschools.org.

Foreman Watson Holtrey, LLP LEGAL SERVICES GOLD 530 Frederica St. (270) 689-2412 Year founded: 1993 Services offered: Personal injury law, car wreck law, worker’s compensation law, family law, criminal law and estates For nearly 30 years our law firm has provided award winning representation to the people of Owensboro. We are thankful for your vote of confidence and promise to continue to earn your respect.

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Liberty Financial (a division of ETFCU) MORTGAGE COMPANY PLATINUM Mortgage only: 2925 Wimsatt Court · (800) 685-2085 Retail with mortgage: 2930 Wimsatt Court (East) · (270) 240-1520 Retail with mortgage: 2820 N. York Street (West) · (270) 684-6874 Liberty Financial, with two retail offices and a brand new mortgage facility in Owensboro, is proud to demonstrate the international credit union philosophy of “people helping people” while providing products and services with the greatest financial return to our members.

Now a division of Evansville Teachers Federal Credit Union (which entered the Kentucky market in 1992 when it merged with Owensboro Public Schools Federal Credit Union), Liberty Financial was established in Owensboro in 2002 as First Liberty Financial Mortgage, and quickly became one of Western Kentucky’s top mortgage lenders. Its reach has only grown since it joined forces with ETFCU in 2017, with offices now also located in Bowling Green, Louisville, and Greater Nashville, Tennessee.

Liberty Financial’s mission is simple: • Help members of the community realize the dream of home ownership • Demonstrate and maintain integrity, honesty, good judgment, and legal compliance • Strive to offer the most advanced products available • Provide “Best in Class” technology and customer support

Daviess County Teachers Federal Credit Union FINANCIAL INSTITUTION SILVER (TIE) We are honored to once again be chosen as your Reader’s Choice Winner. In 2018, we were chosen as Platinum and this year we return as Silver! Thank you! In 1971, Daviess County Teachers Federal Credit Union was founded and chartered by 10 initial members who recognized a need right here in Owensboro, Kentucky starting simply as a savings option for the teachers of the Daviess County Public Schools.

Without their commitment, DCTFCU would not have become the progressive credit union it is today. What began as a small organization has now grown into a full-service financial institution expanding in membership and growing to meet the needs of our members and our community. Our whole philosophy is based on member service and we believe one of our biggest strengths has always been our care and concern for members and their families. We recognize that our success and reputation depends on the effectiveness of our workforce, and because of that, we listen to our members and seek to provide products and services that can help enhance personal finances. From the convenience of Mobile Check Deposit and Digital Wallets to the endless benefits of free financial literacy tools and courses, we are constantly evolving to create the best overall banking experience.

Our credit union is not-for-profit and owned by our members. Members of the community. YOU! We are encouraged by your enthusiasm to see all of us represented as we strive for excellence in security, privacy, member service, and convenience. When you stand behind a credit union, you are standing behind a financial institution that you have ownership in and we wouldn’t be here without you. Thank you.

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• Demonstrate and maintain financial strength At Liberty Financial, we know the market, we do all we can to maintain our first-class reputation, we are invested in the financial success of the community and our members, and we are available to meet with our members when they see the need.

We also have the widest variety of options for home seekers, including low- or no-down payments; 100 percent financing opportunities for teachers, police officers, nurses, firefighters and EMTs; construction loans; VA and HELOC (home equity) loans; SmartMove (for borrowers refinancing through Liberty); Physician Loans (with funds available up to $1 million); condominium loans; and KY Housing opportunities with low minimum credit scores for both FHA and Conventional programs.

Plus, we offer a $500 gift card on purchase or construction loans of $150,000 or more, or a $250 gift card for amounts up to $149,999 — and a rate match guarantee, along with discounts for those who also have a fee-free Vertical Checking Account through Liberty or ETFCU, an account that pays 3.30% APY on deposits up to $20,000 with no minimum balance requirement.

You can learn more about our programs or start the mortgage application process online at liberty.financial/mortgage, where you also can schedule an in-person appointment with one of our lending officers.

Heather, Bruce, Jamie, Lindsay, Adam, and all of us at Liberty Financial would like to say thank you to all our members. The best compliment we could receive is a referral to your family and friends.

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Let us show you the difference.

Competitive rates, free checking and a convenient, remote, hassle-free banking experience.

Take ownership in your local financial institution and join us today.

www.dctfcu.com 1900 Southeastern Parkway Owensboro, KY 42303 behind DCHS

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Owensboro Community & Technical College POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL FACILITY PLATINUM

4800 New Hartford Road (270) 686-4400 owensboro.kctcs.edu

Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) is honored to be the recipient of the Platinum Readers’ Choice award for 2019 and 2020. In this time of uncertainty, we want you to know that we are here for you to earn a degree and transfer to a university, to gain a lifelong skill that leads directly to the workforce, or to skill up for that new opportunity. No matter your path, we want to help.

OCTC has three campuses in Owensboro, two locations in Hancock County, and adult education centers in Daviess, Ohio and McLean counties. With more than 20 degree programs available, we take our responsibility to provide an excellent education in a safe environment very seriously. We strive to continually improve our programs to enhance the economic development and quality of life of the region.

At OCTC, community is more than our middle name. It is at the heart of what we do. We measure our success by the success of our students. 90% of our alumni live and work in this region. Our

graduates exceed average pass rates on national licensing exams, earn higher grade point averages at universities after transferring, and meet the demands of local employers. With more than 73,000 lives touched since 1986, we were the starting point for many of your friends and neighbors, including health care employees, firefighters, social workers, and police officers.

OCTC has highly skilled technical programs that lead straight to the workforce. Many of these programs, including automotive, fast track auto and construction, computerized manufacturing and machining, computer information technology, diesel technology, electrical technology, business administration, HVAC, industrial maintenance technology, Tech X, welding technology, and our health care career options are eligible for the Work Ready KY Scholarship program, which covers all tuition not covered by other financial aid grants.

To qualify for the Work Ready KY Scholarship program, students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident who is a resident of Kentucky and has not earned a college degree. This scholarship program is administered through KHEAA and requires the students to complete a FAFSA application, to not be in default on any obligation to KHEAA, and to apply to OCTC. For more information on how OCTC can help you or someone you care about, please e-mail us at octc.startcenter@kctcs.edu.

EM Ford INSURANCE COMPANY PLATINUM 600 Frederica St., Owensboro, KY 2111 U.S. 41 N, Henderson, KY 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday Founded in 1925 Services offered: Personal lines insurance including auto, life and home; group health/employee benefits; financial planning M E

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We take the time to get to know you, asking all the right questions so that you get the right coverage. We work diligently to find the most competitive rates, the most rewarding investment strategies, and the best coverages from a variety of carriers.

You get affordable products based on your needs — not ours. Come see us at our new location at 600 Frederica St., Owensboro.

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Integrative Accounting Solutions ACCOUNTANT/INVESTMENT BROKER GOLD Patrick Rykwalder, CPA 1616 Fredrica St. (270) 683-4333 Services offered: Tax planning, financial services, business and management consulting, legacy and strategic planning for both individuals and businesses Thank you to all of our clients, neighbors, and friends that helped us get here! We are proud to be a part of this community. We are grateful to be a part of so many of our clients’ milestones: growing businesses, raising families, and all the other events that are at the core of life. Your success is our success and we look forward to even more milestones together in the future.

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Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY PLATINUM Owners: Mike and Kay Everly, Nathan and Megan Morris 519 Locust St. (270) 684-9891 Available 24 hours a day, Monday-Friday Year founded: 1865 Services offered: Funeral services, burial services, cremation services, memorial services, life celebrations, no-cost grief services It is with great appreciation and admiration Haley McGinnis once again receives the Reader’s Choice Award for the most preferred family-owned and operated funeral and cremation provider in our community.

Each day, we consider ourselves blessed to continue to serve the families of Owensboro during some of life’s toughest moments. This would not be possible without trust and recommendations of the families we’ve served since our founding over 165 years ago. We will remain ever grateful for both.

Since 1855, generations of family members and staff have served our community at the most delicate and difficult times in life. Our experience, time-honored traditions and unrivaled standards have helped families create new and innovate ways to honor their loved ones.

At Haley McGinnis, we believe our ability to serve others is truly a calling; more so an unwavering sense of purpose and compassion to help those in need. We believe we are more than a funeral home in our community. We are a family – Because More, Is Family.

U.S. Bank Home Mortgage MORTGAGE COMPANY SILVER

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Keller Williams Elite Realty REAL ESTATE AGENCY PLATINUM REAL ESTATE AGENT PLATINUM (JUSTIN RIGHTMYER) REAL ESTATE AGENT GOLD (KELSEY MORGAN JARBOE)

Owner: Kelly Anne Harris 3943 Kentucky 54 (270) 685-3705 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday Year founded: 2016 Service offered: real estate Thank you so much to our agents, staff and clients for the support. We are so honored to receive these awards.

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Rhoads & Rhoads Attorneys at Law LEGAL SERVICES PLATINUM BUSINESS THAT GIVES BACK GOLD PLACE TO WORK GOLD 115 E. Second St., Owensboro, KY 42303 9 E. Center St., Madisonville, KY 42431 (888) 709-9329 • (270) 683-4600 8 a.m.-5p.m. Monday-Friday Founded in 1974 Services offered: A wide range of legal services, including personal injury law, worker’s compensation and social security disability

Rhoads & Rhoads would like to thank the readers of the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer for selecting us as your Platinum Choice Law Firm. We are honored to receive this distinction from the community, as is our entire staff.

Since the early 1970s, our firm has been committed to representing injury and disability victims in Owensboro and throughout western Kentucky. We opened our Owensboro office in 1996 and are thankful to our clients and their families for entrusting us with their cases, and for having the opportuni-

ty to represent, counsel and help them with their claims and in their lives. Our clients are some of our very best friends, and we consider it a true privilege to serve and represent the people in Owensboro and its surrounding counties.

Attorneys Christopher L. Rhoads, Katie Reardon, Sarah Martin Diaz, Kyle LaMar, Leigh Rhoads Doyal and Lisa Prendergrast practice in the Owensboro office of Rhoads & Rhoads. Our practice is primarily in the area of personal injury law, motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, products liability, social security disability and worker’s compensation. Our mission at Rhoads & Rhoads is to vigorously represent our clients to ensure that not only their cases are handled with the highest level of representation and professionalism, but also to show people the kindness of God through Jesus, and to care for all of our clients.

We seek to provide a family atmosphere and to develop meaningful relationships with our clients to enable us to achieve the best result possible.

Our attorneys and staff are dedicated to this community, and it is our honor to be acknowledged by our clients and this community as the Platinum Choice Law Firm. We would also like to give special thanks to our staff, who is largely responsible for us receiving this recognition.

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Kentucky Wesleyan College POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL FACILITY SILVER 300 Frederica St. (270) 926-3111 Year founded: 1858 Services offered: Four-year private, faith-based Higher education

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Kentucky Wesleyan College is proud to be recognized as a silver winner for Post Secondary Education Facility in the Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer’s 12th annual Readers’ Choice Awards. We are proud to be a member of the Owensboro/Daviess County community, a place we have called home for almost 70 years.

Inside and outside of the classroom, Kentucky Wesleyan students experience the encouragement of a close-knit community committed to their well-being and long-term success.

Our vibrant, welcoming community offers the social, service and leadership opportunities that lead not only to a career, but a career with a calling. Visit kwc.edu to learn more about getting on your Wesleyan Way today!

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201 E. Fourth St. (270) 684-7005 Preschool open 8:30-11:30 a.m., with after-school option up until 5:30 p.m.

Services offered: Preschool for 3-5 year olds with after-school offered.

Thank you so much for this award. We feel honored and blessed to be able to serve our community and teach your children. We strive to create a loving, caring Christian environment where all children can excel. Our goal is to offer a program rich in activities that promote the development of academic, social, emotional, behavioral and artistic skills. Our program does not end when the school day ends.

Instead, it is meant to be a partnership with our student families. We would love for you and your child to join our preschool family.

At Settle Memorial Preschool we strive to create a loving, caring Christian environment for all children to excel. We offer program rich in activities, to promote the development of academic, social, emotional, behavorial and artistic skills.

WE WOULD LOVE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD TO JOIN OUR PRESCHOOL FAMILY!

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The Dapper Dog, LLC GROOMING/BOARDING GOLD Owner: Ashley Coomes 3238 Kidron Valley Way, Suite 1 (270) 478-1057 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday Year founded: 2016 Services offered: grooming, daycare and boarding

The Dapper Dog would like to thank the city of Owensboro for the recognition of our salon as one of your top choices for all your grooming needs! We are humbled to have won this award. Being a new salon, we hold ourselves to the highest standard, and we are appreciative of the recognition of that! We know your pets are an extension of your family, and we are thankful you trust us to take care of them! We look forward to many more years to come!

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South Central Bank FINANCIAL INSTITUTION PLATINUM MORTGAGE COMPANY GOLD Owners: The Bale Family 300 Southtown Blvd.

3010 Kentucky 54 1375 Carter Rd. 2715 Frederica St. (270) 926-2000 www.SouthCentralBank.com 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday Services offered: Mortgage lending, commercial lending, home of the official debit card of WKU athletics, South Central Investment Services through Ameriprise Financial, Inc. The vision that was created in 1972 by James Kenneth Bale, founder of South Central Bank, remains intact today and is thriving. Bale‘s goal was to bring honest, consistent services to everyone and be involved and engaged in the communities South Central Bank serves.

South Central Bank is an industry leader in meeting and exceeding customer expectations as a full-service bank. Providing exceptional customer service is one of the key components in making South Central the banking leader it is today — offering commercial banking solutions and Hallmark, award-winning mortgage services.

Wills Animal Hospital ANIMAL CLINIC/VETERINARIAN PLATINUM

Thank You Owensboro For Your Continued Support During These Unprecedented Times!

Owners: Cindy Wolfe, Teresa Wills and Whitney Bruce 3030 New Hartford Rd. (270) 684-3201 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday Founded in 1992 Services offered: Small animal hospital, wellness, soft tissue and oral surgery, laser therapy, ultrasound, dental radiology, and 24-hour

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Thank You for voting us Platinum for Best Financial Institution and Gold For Best Mortgage Company.

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Stallings Chiropractic Center .................... Platinum

Sweatt & Pedley Family Healthcare .......... Platinum

Aaron Clark, DC.............................................. Gold

Premier Medical Group, PSC.......................... Gold

Tinius Chiropractic Center ............................. Silver

Owensboro Pediatrics ................................... Silver

DERMATOLOGY & COSMETIC SERVICES

NURSING HOME

Owensboro Dermatology Associates ....... Platinum Premier Aesthetics .......................................... Gold All About You Salon & Spa ............................ Silver

DENTISTRY/ORTHODONTICS Durall Wedding Orthodontics .................. Platinum Thompson Family Dentistry............................ Gold Danzer Orthodontics ..................................... Silver

PHYSICAL THERAPY/ REHABILITATION Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Owensboro.... Platinum

KORT Physical Therapy .................................. Gold Joni Flaherty Physical Therapy ...................... Silver

Carmel Home ........................................... Platinum

PHYSICIAN/PRIMARY CARE DOCTOR

Hermitage Care & Rehabilitation Center ....... Gold

Bernard Buchanan, MD, PhD ................... Platinum

Wellington Parc ............................................. Silver

Dr. John Howard Jr., MD ................................ Gold Sylvia L. Sweatt, ARNP .................................. Silver

OBSTETRICS/GYNECOLOGY The Women’s Pavilion .............................. Platinum Women’s Healthcare Partners......................... Gold Dr. Maria Smith .............................................. Silver

RETIREMENT/ASSISTED LIVING CENTER Carmel Home ........................................... Platinum Fern Terra ....................................................... Gold One Park Place .............................................. Silver

HEARING AID CENTER

OPTOMETRY

Midwest Ear Nose & Throat ..................... Platinum

Owensboro Family Eye Care .................... Platinum

Smith Hearing Healthcare .............................. Gold

Riverpark Eyecare ........................................... Gold

Owensboro Health Speech & Audiology ...... Silver

Advantage Eye Care...................................... Silver

URGENT CARE Springs Urgent Care ................................. Platinum Owensboro Health Medical Group - Urgent Care ... Gold

Gateway Urgent Care .................................... Silver

HOME MEDICAL SUPPLY STORE

PHARMACY

All Care Equipment and Rentals............... Platinum

Nation’s Medicines 54 .............................. Platinum

Nation’s Medicines ......................................... Gold

Poole’s Pharmacy Care ................................... Gold

Danhauer Drugs ............................................ Silver

Owensboro Family Pharmacy ........................ Silver

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BEAUTY BARBER

HEALTH FOOD STORE

SALON (NAILS AND MAKEUP)

Klutch ....................................................... Platinum

Gene’s Health Food .................................. Platinum

All About You Salon & Spa ....................... Platinum

East End Barber Shop .................................... Gold

Gourmet Meals to Go .................................... Gold

VIP Nails ......................................................... Gold

2.0 Barber Studio .......................................... Silver

Aldi ................................................................ Silver

Brooke’s Legacy Nails .................................... Silver

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Creative Image ......................................... Platinum

Dena Rhodes Permanent Makeup............ Platinum

Iron Jungle 24-Hour ................................. Platinum

All About You Salon & Spa ............................. Gold

Lady Luck Tattoo and Body Piercing .............. Gold

Owensboro Health Healthpark ....................... Gold

Blitz Boutique Salon and Spa ........................ Silver

Jeremy Higdon, Legendary Tattoo Company .. Silver

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Durall Wedding Orthodontics DENTISTRY/ORTHODONTICS PLATINUM GER-INQ

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We are so grateful to our patients, families and the wonderful Owensboro and surrounding communities for your confidence and continued support of our office. The joy and fulfillment we get each and every day delivering awesome smiles and memorable experiences to our patients motivates us to continue to find the best ways to serve you. We would also like to thank our team, who put their hearts into each day to ensure our patients leave feeling as special as they truly are.

Their talent, skill and experience make our jobs easier and allow us to deliver the level of care and service that we strive for each and every day. We look forward to many more years serving Owensboro and the surrounding areas!

ANTHONY DURALL DMD, MSD

Live life smiling.

Our team’s passion is to make your orthodontic experience just as extraordinary as your smile. We believe everyone deserves the quality of life, increased self-esteem and joy that comes as a result of a beautiful, healthy smile!

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Gratefully, Priests, Residents, Staff and Sisters of Carmel Home

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THANK YOU HEALTH FOOD, DELI, JUICE BAR, VITAMINS AND CBD PRODUCTS

Gene’s Health Food, Inc. HEALTH FOOD STORE PLATINUM PLACE TO BUY CBD PRODUCTS PLATINUM Owners: Andrew Keller and Karissa Costello 1738 Moseley St. (270) 684-5052 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday Founded in 1980

39 Years Serving Owensboro

Main products or services: Vitamins and supplements, organic produce and grocery items, a large variety of foods for those on gluten-free diets, 100-percent organic juice bar, organic deli as well as food selections for those on gluten free, paleo and vegan diets.

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Thank you so much for letting our family service your family for 39 years and recognizing us as YOUR choice for the Best Health Food Store and Best Place to Buy CBD products. Your support is integral to our growth and is always at the heart of all of our decisions on how best to serve Owensboro.

Yours in health, Andrew Keller, Karissa Costello and Olivia Vancil

Owensboro Family Pharmacy & Wellness

Owner: Dr. Jesica Thomason Mills, PharmD, MBA, RPh, ND 720 W. Byers Ave. (270) 683-2400 9:45 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday Founded in 2016

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Nation’s Medicines Highway 54 PHARMACY PLATINUM Owners: Carl and Kim Lewis 3000 Alvey Park Drive West, Suite A (270) 926-4080 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 9 a.m.-noon Saturday Services offered: Prescription medications, compounding, pill planner program, immunizations (The Vaccine Clinic), onsite flu shot clinic program, Ananda Professional CBD Oil products, online refills, complimentary delivery, two drive-thru windows Thank you, Owensboro, for voting Nation’s Medicines Highway 54 as your platinum choice in pharmacy for the third year in a row! We strive to help everyone not only get healthy, but stay healthy through our high-quality products and services. It is such an honor to serve this tremendous community each and every day.

If we haven’t filled your prescriptions before, we encourage you to give us a try. New customers are always welcome! At our hometown pharmacy, you will always find a fast, friendly staff and professional, knowledgeable pharmacists. Your health is important to us, so we strive to care for everyone like they are family. We pride ourselves in having a collection of services we can offer you and really tailor to your individual, unique needs.

You deserve the best when it comes to your healthcare! Join our family and experience the difference at Nation’s Medicines Highway 54. Transferring a prescription is easy; just give us a call, and we’ll do the rest! For more information, search for us on Facebook or visit our website, www. nations54.com. At Nation’s Medicines Highway 54, your health is our mission!

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All Care Equipment and Rentals HOME MEDICAL SUPPLY STORE PLATINUM Owners: Carl and Kim Lewis 3000 Alvey Park Drive West, Suite F (270) 683-3661 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Friday Year Founded: 2013 Services offered: Equipment rentals, CPAP therapy, wheelchairs, diabetic shoes, breast pumps, hospital beds and accessories, power scooters, walkers, nebulizers, lift chairs, bath aids, compression hosiery, crutches/canes, braces We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who voted All Care Equipment & Rentals as your platinum choice for Home Medical Supply Store! We are humbled to be able to serve Owensboro and the surrounding areas. We want to be your number one choice when it comes to medical equipment and supplies, which is why we work so hard to earn and keep your business.

We have been serving Owensboro since 2013. Carl and Kim Lewis, owners of Nation’s Medicines Hwy 54, founded All Care to expand the care for their customers, reaching beyond just their prescription medication needs. We began our journey in Paradise Plaza, but recently relocated to our current home in Gateway Crossing in late summer 2019, alongside our sister store Nation’s 54.

Rentals are one of our specialties; they make a great option to assist patients while healing at home! We rent lift chairs, knee walkers and wheelchairs, just to name a few. Our retail showroom offers an expansive selection of medical supplies, from power scooters to compression garments. It is our mission to provide the community with the health care equipment they need, while also giving them a friendly and professional experience. If you’d like to learn more about our products or services, you can visit us on Facebook or at our website, www.AllCareEquipment.com.

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Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Owensboro (OSMO) PHYSICAL THERAPY/REHABILITATION PLATINUM 2831 New Hartford Road (270) 926-4100 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8:30 a.m.-11 am Saturday; closed Sunday www.osmomd.com Thank you for awarding our practice with this wonderful recognition as the best of the best. For more than 50 years, we have strived to serve the needs of the people of our community with excellence and compassion.

Even though we remain adaptable to the demands of the changing world we live in, our commitment to people, community, and quality care never changes.

Orthopedics is an area of medicine which is devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of injuries, disorders, and diseases of bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, and tendons. The orthopedic specialists at OSMO treat hand, shoulder, elbow, foot, ankle, hip, and knee problems.

Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Owensboro (OSMO) was founded in 1962 by Dr. Joseph Stiles. Fifty-six years later, OSMO has grown into the premier orthopedic provider in its community of Owensboro and surrounding areas. Our mission is to provide expert, patient-centered

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Call for an Appointment Today!

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www.smithhearinghealthcare.com Helping you hear from ear to ear. Providing outstanding hearing healthcare in the Owensboro area for over 23 years.

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care that achieves optimal results by decreasing pain and restoring the mobility of our patients. We are dedicated to providing the best full-service orthopedic care available in western Kentucky and southern Indiana, including onsite diagnostics, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.

To schedule an appointment with one of our orthopedic physicians, nurse practitioners, or therapy specialists in Owensboro, call us at (270) 926-4100, or use our convenient online appointment request form at www.osmomd.com. You can also visit our walk-in clinic for urgent orthopedic care.

OSMO Physicians & Nurse Practitioners: Philip Hurley, M.D. Charles Milem, M.D. R. Keith Moore, M.D. William Martin, M.D. S. David Boles, M.D. Joseph Polio, M.D. Geoffrey Hulse, M.D. Glenn Henning, D.P.M. Lori Bretschneider, A.P.R.N. Laura Haga, A.P.R.N Joey Polio, MD (joining the practice in September 2020)

Smith Hearing Healthcare, PLLC HEARING AID CENTER GOLD Owner: V. Suzanne Smith, Au.D. Doctor of Audiology 3480 New Hartford Road, Suite A (270) 683-1600 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-noon Friday Founded in 2012 Services offered: Specializing in adult hearing evaluation and consultation, baseline hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings and Hearing Aid service and repair for most manufacturers — including Widex, Phonak, Oticon Starkey, Siemens and Unitron. Direct to iPhone technology.

Smith Hearing Healthcare is honored that the readers of the Messenger-Inquirer have voted us as the gold choice for Hearing Healthcare for 2020. We are grateful to our patients, staff and the Owensboro community for their loyalty and support. Dr. V. Suzanne Smith is licensed as an Audiologist and Hearing Instrument Specialist; she has her Doctorate in Audiology and has been practicing in Owensboro for the last 23 years. We strive to continue to meet and exceed your expectations for hearing healthcare for many years to come. Thank you for your trust, and come see us at our new location. We are “hear” to help!

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159 S. Main St., Greenville, KY 42345

Founded in October 1990

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2200 E. Parrish Ave., Suite 102, Owensboro, KY 42303

311 Hwy. 431, Livermore, KY 42352

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8180 Hwy. 60 West, Lewisport, KY 42351

102 W. Broad St., Central City, KY 42330

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Services offered: Free delivery, in-house charge accounts, custom compounding lab, home medical equipment, Poole’s Right Pack dose packaging system We are a full service pharmacy committed to providing our customer with the best care possible. We would like to thank all those people who voted for Poole’s Pharmacy Care and let you know we are to truly honored and privileged to serve all of you and your families needs.

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Owensboro Family Eye Care OPTOMETRY PLATINUM 3310 Professional Park Drive, Suite 101 (270) 683-2101 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday Founded in 2002 Services offered: Eye exams for glasses and contact lenses; office visits for red eye, dry eye, and foreign body; frames, contact lenses, and sunglasses.

Our mission statement — “Enriching lives by helping our patients reach their full vision and eye health potential using advanced technology, products, and services within a family atmosphere.”

Our office and staff want to thank you so much for voting for us in the Readers’ Choice awards. We know you have many options for your eye care needs, and we are extremely grateful that you have trusted those needs to us. THANK YOU!

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Dr. Michael J. Crowe and Dr. Artis P. Truett III, along with physician assistants Dana Jennings, Angela Mills and Katie Glenn and nurse practitioner Sandra Cox, have the advanced training and experience to detect and treat virtually any skin problem, including skin cancer, moles, psoriasis, eczema, acne, rosacea, varicose veins, warts and other complex and common skin conditions. Plus, we offer today’s state-of-the-art equipment for prevention and treatment methods to help keep your skin healthy and younger-looking.

Our medical spa, Advanced Aesthetics, opened in 2002 to offer the latest and most effective procedures to help rejuvenate and beautify the skin as well as address skin conditions that affect people’s quality of life, both emotionally and socially. Our licensed and medical aestheticians and clinicians offer laser treatments for rosacea, blemished skin, blood vessels and age spots; hair removal (laser and waxing); Laser Resurfacing; Botox; Juvederm; Exilis (FDA approved, nonsurgical treatment for fat reduction

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Dr. Crowe, a board-certified dermatologist, graduated from the University of Southern California School of Medicine in Los Angeles, California after completing his residency in dermatology from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences: “As a dermatologist, I have studied for years to acquire the knowledge necessary to care for your skin and keep it healthy. I make a point of keeping up on the latest developments in my field, because I want my patients to have the newest and most effective treatments methods available.

Dr. Truett, a board-certified dermatologist, graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C., after completing his residency in dermatology from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee: “Education and experience are the foundation of every dermatologist’s practice. For me, education does not end with a degree. To provide quality health care, I continue learning from hands-on training sessions with new tools and treatment techniques, completion of continuing education courses, participating in clinical trials and interactions with my patients.

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We are here for your complete health needs including treatment of both acute and chronic health conditions, CDL exams, wellness visits, sports physicals, women’s health, simple dermatology needs, labs in office for acute illnesses, and full lab services offered by LabCorp.

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in Hines, Illinois. Dr. Buchanan has received numerous honors and awards, and his research has been published in various medical journals. In addition to providing care in his outpatient clinic, Buchanan visits his hospital patients twice a day. He accepts new patients with a referral. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his two grandchildren, farming, woodworking, and restoring muscle cars. He is married and has three children.

aesthetics, clinical research, infusion therapy, diagnostic services The staff at Premier Medical Group enthusiastically accepts three 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards from the Messenger-Inquirer. Since 1950, our physician-owned medical practice has changed names and locations. However, our purpose has remained the same and that is to provide outstanding, compassionate services to our patients. Thank you to every person who cast a vote for us to win a prestigious Readers’ Choice Award. You have encouraged us to keep our tradition of serving the community with outstanding healthcare.

2020 PLATINUM AWARD PHYSICIAN/PRIMARY CARE DOCTOR Bernard J. Buchanan, MD, PhD, started practicing in Owensboro in 1992.

He previously worked at Trover Clinic in Madisonville. Dr. Buchanan received his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Physiology from Loyola University in Chicago. He completed his pre-doctoral fellowship from the National Science Foundation. He then went on to complete a Doctor of Medicine at Loyola, an internal medicine internship at Northwestern University Hospitals in Chicago, and an endocrinology fellowship at Hines Veterans Administration Hospital

2020 GOLD AWARD MEDICAL GROUP PMG has served the Owensboro community for 70 years. The group started as an internal medicine practice. Three of the early members were Dr. Frank Yarbrough, Dr. Robert Hast and Dr. William Tyler III. Over the years, multiple physicians in various specialties have practiced with the organization in five locations. For over 25 years, the practice was named Physicians Affiliated Care. In September 2019, the name changed to Premier Medical Group and moved to its present location on Burlew Boulevard. The practice is privately owned by Dr. Bernard Buchanan and employs four providers in the office and two at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Since the early years, the physicians have provided diagnostic lab services to assure excellence and convenience for their patients. PMG is accepting new patients.

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Owensboro Health Healthpark GYM/ATHLETIC CLUB/FITNESS CENTER GOLD 1006 Ford Ave. (270) 688-5433 Visit OwensboroHealth.org/Healthpark for hours Founded in 1998 Services offered: The Owensboro Health Healthpark

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Fitness Association. The Healthpark’s capabilities and services include a fitness floor, aquatics (therapy pool and competitive-sized pool with 10 lanes), Parisi Speed School for young athletes, a Health Resource Center, registered and licensed dietitians, medically monitored fitness and wellness programs, massage therapists, outpatient therapy, basketball court, a wide range of support groups, chapel and more.

To all who voted, we wish to offer our sincere thanks for allowing us the privilege to take an active role in the maintenance and improvement of your health. The Owensboro Health Healthpark exists to heal the sick and to improve the health of the community.

Our greatest achievements are found in the victories we share with you each and every day. Thank you for making the Healthpark a part of your life! To find out more, visit OwensboroHealth.org/Healthpark!

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Our Owensboro Urgent Care location is on the corner of Ford Avenue and Mayfair Avenue.

illnesses that require prompt attention but are not life threatening. Several common reasons patients visit our Urgent Care are flu-like symptoms, ear and sinus infections, allergic reactions, sprains, strains and broken bones, as well as burns, animal bites and small cuts that may require stitches.

We love being a part of this community and its people.

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Thank you for selecting Owensboro Health's Urgent Care as a Readers' Choice award recipient.

Our dedicated and caring team proudly focuses on providing the highest quality of healthcare, one patient at a time.

To learn more, visit OwensboroHealth.org/UrgentCareFord.

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Preservation Station.................................. Platinum

Rural King ................................................. Platinum

Nick. T Arnold Jewelers............................ Platinum

Whitesville Merchantile .................................. Gold

Hagan’s Outdoor Equipment ......................... Gold

Jackie Blue Handmade ................................... Gold

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Wright Implements ........................................ Silver

Lodan Jewelry Design Studio ........................ Silver

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Owensboro Regional Farmers Market ...... Platinum

Shoe Stop Inc. .......................................... Platinum

Murphy Appliance Co. ................................... Gold

Reid’s Orchard ................................................ Gold

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Lowe’s Home Improvement ........................... Silver

Trunnell’s Farm Market .................................. Silver

Simply Chic Home Accents ........................... Silver

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Mudd’s Furniture Showrooms Inc. ............ Platinum

Upper Room Music ................................... Platinum

Carpets Unlimited..................................... Platinum

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2nd and Charles ............................................. Gold

Owen’s Tile, Carpet & Hardwood ................... Gold

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Shoe Carnival ................................................. Gold

Peacocks and Pearls ....................................... Gold

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Bella Ragazza Boutique ................................. Silver

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Gene’s Health Food .................................. Platinum

Robin’s Resale Boutique ........................... Platinum

Academy Sports + Outdoors ......................... Gold

Horizon CBD................................................... Gold

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Shoe Stop LOCALLY OWNED STORE PLATINUM SHOE STORE PLATINUM Owners: Mark and Robbin Shively 2768 Frederica St. (in Wesleyan Park Plaza) (270) 686-7508 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday Founded in 1999 Services offered: Family footwear store as well as diabetes and prescription footwear.

We are truly humbled by being recognized for many years as your platinum shoe store and, in addition, this year we received Platinum for Best Locally Owned Business. It truly is an honor to have your trust placed in us, and I assure you that trust will not be taken lightly.

You have our commitment to continue searching out new brands and new categories as they emerge. Athleisure in all genders continues to gain more market share, and it appeals to all ages. You will see athleisure affecting all categories of footwear, even men’s work boots. Staple brands remain very strong, especially Brooks, Chacos, Birkenstock and Vionic. Olukai and Hey Dude continue to be strong in men’s.

I wish to thank Julie McDonald and the entire management staff at Shoe Stop, as well as all the associates. To be voted Platinum Shoe Store and Platinum Locally Owned Business takes the entire team from the front door to the back, and I am very proud of each of you.

To our loyal fan base, “Thank you for your vote,” and we truly appreciate the many friends gained over the years.

The Sturdy Hinge Boutique CLOTHING/BOUTIQUE SILVER Owners: Mike and Natalie Denton (270) 314-2631 Year founded: 2016 Services offered: Professional bra and swim fittings, personal shoppers, size-inclusive boutique clothing and specialty items We are proud to have been voted into the best clothing boutique category three years in a row now! Your loyalty to our boutique is what keeps us striving to be the best possible version of ourselves. No matter what may be thrown our way, we feel comfort in having our supportive community by our side. Please stay connected with us via social media; follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Thank you again, Owensboro!

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Whittaker Guns HUNTING SUPPLIES PLATINUM Owners: Becky Whittaker and Darrik Caraway 6976 West Louisville Lane (270) 229-0140 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday www.whittakercountry.com Founded in 1988 Services offered: Firearms, ammunition, optics, fishing, hunting/casual clothing, grills, hunting and shooting accessories

We at Whittaker Guns truly value your support and patronage!

We’ve expanded our offerings in recent years well beyond firearms. We continue to fill holes in our offerings on an annual basis. Aside from catering to the firearms enthusiast, we now cater to the outdoor sportsmen — men, women and children. Our archery department is located in the back of the store — Cedarstix Archery and Outdoors — and is the largest archery retailer in Kentucky.

We’ve listened to your requests and carry full lines of hunting clothing and footwear. In 2020, we opened our ears to your suggestions again and added a large fishing department to the store as well. As most of you know, the discount store in our old showroom is restocked weekly and has ample opportunities for the bargain shopper.

Our original philosophy, to maintain a large selection while providing the customer with the best price possible and exceptional customer service, is still our mission. Even though we’ve grown through the years, both online and in the retail store, we still strive to maintain a personal relationship with everyone that enters our business.

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Crazy Me Gifts & Apparel GIFT SHOP PLATINUM Owner: Donna Southard 227 Williamsburg Square (270) 684-5419 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday Founded in 2015 Services offered: Personalized gifts, clothing, bereavement, laser engravings Thank you, Owensboro, for voting Crazy Me Gifts and Apparel the best gift shop in our community for three years in a row. Since 2015, we have offered personalized, monogrammed, and many other gifts to you and your families. In recent years, we have expanded our offerings to include laser-engraved gifts, and during the pandemic, we have adapted to protect your health through online, pick-up, and delivery options. We are incredibly grateful for your support.

We know you can go to a big online retailer for a purchase, but you believe in buying local. You know that Crazy Me Gifts and Apparel offers you a unique experience and a supportive staff ready to meet your needs. Whether you are looking for promotional apparel, a delivered sympathy gift, or a little something for the special person in your life, we’ve got you covered. Next time you need a gift, think Crazy Me. Learn more on our new website, www.crazymegifts.com.

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Carpets Unlimited CARPETS/FLOORCOVERING STORE PLATINUM 130 Salem Drive., Owensboro, KY 42303

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Founded in 1969, Carpets Unlimited has grown in many ways over the last five decades. We’ve grown in sales to be the largest volume flooring dealer in the tri-state.

With the addition of Crandall’s Home Furnishings, we now have more than 140,000 square feet of furniture and flooring. We’ve grown in stature by being named Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year in 2004. And in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2020, we were named the Readers’ Choice Platinum Carpet/Flooring Store.

We’re humbled by being recognized by our community and surrounding counties.

What does this growth mean for our clients? Compare our pricing to our competitors, and you’ll find that we will not be beat on comparable porcelain and ceramic tile, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, furniture or carpet. Our buying power allows us to negotiate the best pricing on the most name brands, including Mohawk, Quickstep, DalTile, Bruce, Armstrong, Ashley, Shaw, Mayo, Southerland Bedding, Jackson, Steinworld and Catnapper.

Yes, Carpets Unlimited has grown since 1969, but we’re still small enough to provide the personal touch that makes us the home furnishings and flooring center store that you can depend on. Let us show you what it means to be treated right! Come see us at the corner of Salem Drive and JR Miller Boulevard or in Evansville at 4200 E. Morgan Ave.

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Don Moore GM Center ............................ Platinum

Artisan Auto Detail ................................... Platinum

My Mechanic Auto Repair LLC ................. Platinum

Falloway’s Auto Sales ..................................... Gold

Sparkle Brite Car Wash ................................... Gold

Don Moore GM Center .................................. Gold

3rd Chance Auto Sales LLC ........................... Silver

Grease Monkey Auto LLC ............................. Silver

Valvoline Instant Oil Change ......................... Silver

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Mattingly’s Automotive Repair Inc............ Platinum

Sparkle Brite Car Wash ............................. Platinum

Mattingly Tire and Towing ........................ Platinum

My Mechanic Auto Repair LLC ....................... Gold

Cheetah Clean ................................................ Gold

Raben Tire & Auto Service ............................. Gold

Joe’s Transmission & Auto ............................. Silver

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24th & Veach Road • Owensboro, KY.

We install Jasper Engines & Transmissions 100,000 Miles/36 Month Nationwide Warranty

683-4251 or 684-0719 Open Monday-Friday 7am-5pm

Mattingly Tire & Towing TIRES PLATINUM Owners: Jamey Mattingly and Rick Mattingly 15 E. Main St., Fordsville, KY 42343 (270) 276-5114 GER-INQU EN IR SS

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Thank you for voting us the area's Best Place to Buy Tires!

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Open since 1965.

(270) 276-5114 15 East Main St. • Fordsville, KY mattinglytire.com Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM

TIRES • TOWING • REPAIRS 60 Messenger-Inquirer’s Readers’ Choice 2020

mattinglytire.com 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m.-noon Saturday; 24-hour towing and roadside assistance Founded in 1965 Mattingly Tire & Towing offers: • Quality auto repairs ranging from brake repairs, oil changes and other preventive maintenance, to wheel alignments, transmission service and engine diagnostics • Tire services including computer spin balancing, TPMS service and adjustments, flat tire repairs and tire rotations • If you’re a fleet manager, we provide on-site fleet repairs. Let us come to you.

• Used and retread tires • Farm and Off-the-Road (OTR) Tires Thank you for voting us the area’s Best Place to Buy Tires! At Mattingly Tire & Towing, we take customer service seriously. In fact, we have since we opened in 1965. We help drivers from Fordsville, Owensboro or Beaver Dam with auto repairs. We can service your foreign or domestic vehicle, handling most makes and models. If you’re a fleet manager, we provide on-site fleet repairs and management.

HOME IS WHERE OUR HEART IS.

We’re humbled to be voted the Platinum Business that Gives Back in the Messenger-Inquirer Readers’ Choice awards. It’s our seventh year being honored – and in 2019, we were able to provide assistance in the form of over $1.4 million to the communities that have given us so very much over the years.

THANKS FOR GIVING US A WAY TO GIVE BACK.

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