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DID WE WIN? Every January, The Norman Transcript
On a nomination form, readers name
This year almost 6,000 ballots were cast online.
sends out a call to the community to nominate
individuals and businesses in 189 sub-
favorite local businesses and individuals for
categories, which are extensive but by no
2014 Best of the Best section that highlights
the newspaper’s Best of the Best awards. This
means inclusive of every aspect of life in
the Best in each category plus other top vote
contest has become very popular among
Norman. These nomination forms are counted
recipients.
local residents who vote for their favorites in
by an outside group that calculates the results
food, drink, nightlife, shopping, retail, services,
to determine the top five nominees in each
readers and advertisers – who participated
people, culture and more in Norman.
category. In the event of a tie, both businesses
in this year’s contest – we believe it was our
or individuals are deemed nominees. This
best ever. Also, we look forward to next year’s
year thousands of nomination forms were
contest, and if there is a business or individual
submitted.
category you would like to see included in the
Here’s how it works: The Norman Transcript (print edition) publishes a ballot several times during the month of January encouraging readers to
Once the top five nominations have been
Today, you hold in your hands Norman’s
We would like to thank everyone – both
2015 contest, please let us know.
nominate their favorites in several categories.
determined, readers are asked to vote online
This year’s categories included Eats,
via normantranscript.com for Best of the Best
winners.
Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Services &
in each category. This voting is free and readers
Professionals.
can vote once a day during the contest period.
DEBBI KNOLL DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING NORMAN TRANSCRIPT MEDIA GROUP
Congratulations to all 2014 Best of the Best
WELL, YOU DID BEST EATS
BEST BREAKFAST
BEST CHICKEN
BEST DELI
BEST ASIAN
BEST: The Diner
BEST: Raising Canes
BEST: Penny Hill Deli and Subs
BEST: O Asian Fusion
2nd: Syrup Breakfast Boutique 3rd: Ozzie’s 4th: Jimmy’s Egg 5th: Waffle House
2nd: Chick-fil-A 3rd: Charleston's 4th: O'Connell's Irish Pub and Grille 5th: Pub W
2nd: Bison Witches 3rd: Midway Grocery 4th: Jason’s Deli 5th: The Deli
BEST BURGER
BEST COLD BEER
BEST DESSERTS
2nd: Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine 3rd: Thai Thai Asian Bistro 4th: Coriander Cafe 5th: T.E.A. Cafe
BEST BAKERY
BEST: The Garage
BEST: McNellies
BEST: La Baguette
BEST: La Baguette Bakery and Cafe
2nd: Sooner Dairy Lunch 3rd: O’Connell’s Irish Pub and Grille 4th: S&B Burger 5th: Red Horse Grill
2nd: O'Connell's Irish Pub & Grille 3rd: The Garage 4th: Louie's 5th: Diamond Dawgs
2nd: Legend’s 3rd: Fancy That 4th: Sweets & Spurs 5th: Charleston’s
BEST CANDY
BEST COFFEE SHOP
BEST DONUTS
BEST: Ray’s Smokehouse BBQ
BEST: Candy Basket
BEST: Gray Owl
BEST: Donut King
2nd: Van’s Pig Stand 3rd: Rudy's Country Store 4th: Billy Sims BBQ 5th: Earl’s Rib Palace
2nd: Cookies & Cards 3rd: Michelangelo's 4th: Candyopolis 5th: Lohmann's Good Things
2nd: Starbucks 3rd: Michelangelo's 4th: Cool Beans Coffee 5th: Syrup Breakfast Boutique
2nd: Daylight Donuts 3rd: Gourmet Donuts 4th: Donut Palace 5th: Tasty Donuts
2nd: Dara Marie’s 3rd: Waving Wheat Bakery 4th: Gigi’s Cupcakes 5th: Crimson & Whipped Cream
BEST BARBEQUE
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BEST DRIVE-IN
BEST MEXICAN
BEST SUSHI
BEST WAIT STAFF / SERVICE
BEST: Classic 50’s
BEST: Tarahumara’s
BEST: O Asian Fusion
BEST: Tarahumara’s
2nd: Sooner Dairy Lunch
2nd: Ted’s Cafe Escondido
2nd: Full Moon Sushi
2nd: Charleston’s
3rd: Sonic
3rd: Pepe Delgados
3rd: In The Raw
3rd: Legends
4th: Mamaveca
4th: Wright’s Family Market
5th: Chelinos
5th: Sushi Master
4th: Del Rancho
4th: O’Connell’s Irish Pub and Grille 5th: Blu Fine Wine & Food
BEST FRENCH FRIES BEST: The Garage 2nd: Red Robin 3rd: Freddy’s Frozen Custard 4th: O’Connell’s Irish Pub and Grille 5th: Blackbird Gastropub
BEST HOME COOKING BEST: Kendall's 2nd: The Diner 3rd: Cracker Barrel 4th: Local 5th: Ozzie's
BEST HOT DOG BEST: Diamond Dawgs 2nd: Top Dogs 3rd: Sonic 4th: Freddy’s Frozen Custard 5th: The Library
BEST PIZZA (DINE -IN) BEST: Hideaway 2nd: Sandro’s 3rd: New York Pizza 4th: Mazzio’s
BEST LUNCH BEST: Bison Witches 2nd: La Baguette
BEST ENTERTAINMENT BEST BAR
3rd: O’Connell’s Irish Pub and Grille
BEST: The Mont
4th: Red Horse Grill
2nd: McNellie’s
5th: Blu Fine Wine & Food
3rd: O’Connell’s Irish Pub and Grille 4th: Louie’s
BEST PIZZA (DELIVERY) BEST: Pizza Shuttle
BEST LATE NIGHT DINER
5th: Pub W
BEST: The Mont
BEST BARTENDER
2nd: Marco’s
2nd: Louie’s
BEST: Emily Redman, McNellies
3rd: Domino's
3rd: O’Connell’s Irish Pub and Grille
2nd: Johnney Jones, O’Connell’s
4th: Papa Murphy’s
4th: Local
3rd: Justy Nichols, Louie’s (westside)
5th: Pickleman’s
5th: New York Pizza
BEST SALADS
BEST RESTAURANT
BEST: Cool Greens
BEST: Charleston’s
2nd: Cafe Plaid
2nd: Benvenuti’s
3rd: Bison Witches
3rd: Legend’s
4th: Blackbird Gastropub
4th: The Mont
4th: Chimy’s
5th: Blu Fine Wine & Food
5th: Louie’s
BEST UNDISCOVERED RESTAURANT
BEST CASINO
BEST: Scratch
BEST: Riverwind
2nd: Blackbird Gastropub
2nd: Firelake Grand Casino
3rd: The Library
3rd: Thunderbird Casino
BEST MARGARITA BEST: The Mont 2nd: Fuzzy’s 3rd: Charleston’s
BEST ICE CREAM
BEST STEAK
BEST: Braum's
BEST: Charleston’s
2nd: Freddy’s Frozen Custard
2nd: Saltgrass Steak House
3rd: Custard Factory
3rd: Outback Steakhouse
4th: Coldstone Creamery
4th: Legend’s
5th: Cookies n Cards
5th: Local
BEST ITALIAN
BEST SEAFOOD
BEST VEGGIE SELECTION
BEST: Victoria’s
BEST: Red Lobster
BEST: The Earth
2nd: Benvenuti’s
2nd: Blu Fine Wine & Food
2nd: Jason’s Deli
2nd: Sooner Theatre
3rd: Gaberino’s
3rd: Charleston’s
3rd: Local
3rd: National Weather Center
4th: Sergio’s
4th: Local
4th: Misal’s
4th: Celebration Station
5th: Othello’s
5th: Pub W
5th: Coriander Cafe
5th: Thunderbird Stables
4th: Tres Cantina
4th: Remington Park
5th: The Brewhouse
BEST FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT BEST: HeyDay
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BEST GOLF COURSE BEST: Jimmie Austin University of Oklahoma 2nd: The Trails 3rd: Belmar 4th: Westwood
BEST MUSEUM
BEST LIVE MUSIC
BEST PLACE FOR A NIGHT OUT
BEST: Sam Noble
BEST: The Deli
BEST: Warren Theatre
2nd: Othello’s 3rd: Opolis 4th: Rivermont 5th: The Library
2nd: 2nd Friday 3rd: Sooner Theatre 4th: Sooner Bowling 5th: Riverwind
2nd: Fred Jones 3rd: OKC National Memorial 4th: Jacobson House 5th: OU Robert Bebb Herbarium
BEST SPORTS BAR
BEST HAPPY HOUR LOCATION BEST: The Mont 2nd: The Library 3rd: O’Connell’s Irish Pub and Grille 4th: Louie’s 5th: Pub W
BEST MOVIE THEATRE BEST: Warren Theatre 2nd: Regal Spotlight
BEST: O’Connell’s Irish Pub and Grille 2nd: Buffalo Wild Wings 3rd: Louie’s 4th: Pub W 5th: Brewhouse
BEST PLACE TO HOST AN EVENT BEST: Embassy Suites 2nd: The Depot 3rd: NCED 4th: Hilton Garden Inn 5th: Norman Chamber of Commerce
BEST LOCAL FESTIVAL BEST PATIO BEST: The Mont 2nd: The Library 3rd: Interurban 4th: Louie’s 5th: Pub W
BEST: Norman Music Festival
BEST PLACE FOR A KID’S PARTY
BEST PLACE TO SHOP
2nd: Medieval Fair
BEST: Andy Alligator’s
BEST: Campus Corner
2nd: HeyDay 3rd: Sooner Bowling 4th: Be Wild for Art 5th: Westwood Park
2nd: Sooner Mall 3rd: Farmers Market 4th: Stash 5th: Carriage Plaza
3rd: Jazz in June 4th: Chocolate Festival 5th: Mayfair
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BEST AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP
BEST CHILDREN’S CLOTHING STORE
BEST COMPUTER STORE
BEST ANTIQUES
BEST: Reynolds Ford
BEST: Tulip Tree
BEST: Best Buy
BEST: Antique Garden
2nd: Fowler VW
2nd: OU IT Store
2nd: 405 Imports 3rd: Antique World 4th: Elusive 5th: Bruce’s Vintage Guitars & Antiques
3rd: Ferguson Buick GMC
2nd: Children’s Place 3rd: The Gap 4th: Dillard’s 5th: Goodwill
BEST SHOPPING
4th: Bob Moore Nissan 5th: Big Red
BEST AUTO PARTS STORE BEST APPLIANCE STORE
BEST: O’Reilly Auto Parts
BEST: Lowe’s
2nd: Autozone
2nd: Danny’s TV & Appliance 3rd: Best Buy 4th: Home Depot
BEST ART EXHIBIT VENUE
3rd: NAPA 4th: Keith’s
3rd: Norman Computer 4th: Office Depot 5th: Office Max
BEST MEN’S CLOTHING STORE BEST: Dillard’s
BEST CONSIGNMENT STORE
2nd: Threads 3rd: Jos. A. Banks 4th: Goodwill 5th: Buckle
BEST: Two Hip Chicks 2nd: Cindy's Resale Shop 3rd: The Salvation Army
5th: Bethany Imports
BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE
BEST: Fred Jones
BEST BIKE SHOP
BEST: Blush
2nd: Firehouse Art Center 3rd: Dreamers Concept Studio 4th: Mainsite 5th: Standing Buffalo Indian Art Gallery
BEST: Al’s Bicycle
2nd: Cayman’s 3rd: The Webb 4th: Stella Raes 5th: Antique Garden
2nd: Buchanans 3rd: 405 Bicycles 4th: Sun & Ski
BEST DEPARTMENT STORE BEST: Dillard's 2nd: Target 3rd: Kohl's 4th: TJ Maxx 5th: Old Navy
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BEST ELECTRONIC STORE
BEST GARDEN (NURSERY) STORE
BEST HOME DECOR STORE
BEST LUMBER STORE
BEST: Best Buy
BEST: Marcums
BEST: Hobby Lobby
BEST: Forest Lumber Co.
2nd: OU IT Store 3rd: Gamestop 4th: Walmart 5th: Office Depot
2nd: The Greenhouse 3rd: Atwood's 4th: K&K Nursery 5th: Ellisons
2nd: Mister Robert
2nd: Lowe's 3rd: Home Depot 4th: McGee Lumber Co. 5th: Oaks Timber
BEST FLOORING STORE
BEST GROCERY STORE
3rd: Theo’s 4th: Kern’s 5th: ReStore
BEST MATTRESS STORE
BEST: Crest
BEST HEALTH FOOD STORE
2nd: Lowe's 3rd: Mill Creek Carpet 4th: Home Depot 5th: Carpet Center
2nd: Sprouts 3rd: Wright's Family Market 4th: Homeland 5th: Natural Grocers
BEST: Sprouts
BEST FURNITURE STORE
BEST BUILDING MATERIAL STORE
BEST: Mister Robert
BEST: Lowe's
2nd: Theo's 3rd: Norman Bargain Center 4th: Blair Furniture 5th: Kern’s
2nd: Forest Building Materials 3rd: Home Depot 4th: ReStore 5th: Metro Materials
BEST: David's Carpet & Tile
2nd: Dodson’s 3rd: Natural Grocers
BEST JEWELRY STORE BEST: Mitchell's Jewelry 2nd: Brockhaus Jewelry 3rd: Lewis Jewelers 4th: Goodno's Jewelry 5th: Crown Jewelers
BEST: Mathis Brothers Sleep Center 2nd: Norman Mattress 3rd: Mattress Firm 4th: Marquis Furniture 5th: Sleep Number
BEST MOTORCYCLE DEALERSHIP BEST: Fort Thunder Harley Davidson 2nd: School House Cycles 3rd: Big Daddy O’s
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BEST LIQUOR & WINE STORE
BEST OUTDOOR FURNITURE STORE
BEST BOOT STORE
BEST SWIMMING POOL STORE
BEST: The Spirit Shop
BEST: Thompson Pools
BEST: Atwoods
BEST: Thompson Pool and Patio
2nd: The Cellar
2nd: Lowe’s 3rd: Home Depot
2nd: DSW Shoe Warehouse 3rd: Brown’s Shoe Fit 4th: Sweet & Spurs 5th: Shoetopia
2nd: Spartan Pools 3rd: Sapphire Pools
3rd: Joe’s Wine & Spirits 4th: Corkscrew
BEST PAINT STORE
5th: Thunderbird Liquor
BEST: Sherwin Williams
BEST OFFICE SUPPLY STORE
2nd: Lowe’s 3rd: Home Depot 4th: Kelly Moore
BEST: Copelin’s 2nd: Office Depot 3rd: Office Max 4th: Staples
BEST RV DEALERSHIP BEST: Floyd’s RV 2nd: Sooner Motor Sports 3rd: RV General Store
BEST OU APPAREL STORE BEST: Balfour 2nd: OU Bookstore 3rd: Fan Outfitters 4th: Apothem 5th: Dillard’s
BEST SHOE STORE BEST: Brown's Shoe Fit 2nd: DSW Shoe Warehouse 3rd: Metro Shoe Warehouse 4th: Shoetopia 5th: Dillard’s
BEST TIRE STORE BEST: Hibdon Tires Plus
BEST SPECIALTY GIFT SHOP BEST: In Your Dreams 2nd: Candy Basket 3rd: Christmas Expressions 4th: Melting Pot 5th: Tulips
BEST SPORTING GOODS STORE BEST: Academy Sports & Outdoors 2nd: OK Runner 3rd: Backwoods 4th: Sun & Ski 5th: Push Pedal Pull
2nd: Firestone Tires 3rd: Discount Tires 4th: Ron’s Automotive 5th: Big O Tires
BEST TOY STORE BEST: Kidoodles 2nd: Toys R Us 3rd: Target 4th: Hobby Shop
BEST WESTERN WEAR STORE BEST: Atwoods 2nd: Teners
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BEST EYE CARE
BEST YOUTH FITNESS
BEST HOSPITAL (OR HEALTH CARE FACILITY)
BEST: Norman Vision Source
BEST: YMCA
BEST: Norman Regional Healthplex
2nd: Dr. Lee Slatten 3rd: Classic Vision 4th: Miller Vision Care 5th: Eyecare Center
2nd: Bart Conner Gymnastics 3rd: Youth Performance 4th: Vision Martial Arts Academy 5th: Victory Martial Arts
2nd: Mercy Healthcare Systems 3rd: Integris SW Medical Center
BEST FACIAL/SKIN CARE
BEST HAIR SALON
BEST WALK-IN CLINIC
BEST DANCE STUDIO
BEST: Le Visage Day Spa
BEST: Salon Zen
BEST: Immediate Care of Oklahoma
BEST: Massay’s Dance Studio
2nd: Eileen's Face & Body 3rd: Merle Norman 4th: Ihloff Salon 5th: Next Level
2nd: Andrew Freeman Creative Studio 3rd: Mystique Hair Salon 4th: Salon Essentials 5th: Behind The Scenes
2nd: Classen Urgent Care
BEST FITNESS CENTER/GYM
BEST HOSPICE
BEST: Norman Smile Center
BEST: YMCA
BEST: Loving Care
2nd: Dental Design Studio 3rd: Smile Solutions 4th: Gabriel Bird, DDS 5th: Robert Wells, DDS
2nd: Fitness One 3rd: Downtown Fitness 4th: Norman Regional Health Club 5th: BA Fitness
2nd: Heartland Hospice 3rd: Heavenly Hospice 4th: Lifecare 5th: Faith Hospice
BEST HEALTH & WELLNESS BEST COSMETIC SURGERY BEST: Norman Surgical Arts 2nd: Dr. James Magnusson 3rd: Oasis Medical Spa 4th: Bloom Medical Aesthetic
2nd: Modern Dance 3rd: Shall We Dance 4th: Julia’s Academy 5th: Classical Ballet
BEST DENTAL GROUP
4th: Variety Care
3rd: Access Medical Center
BEST MEDICAL GROUP BEST: Norman Regional Healthcare Systems 2nd: OU Physicians Norman Clinic, Inc. 3rd: Integris Family Care 4th: Classen Urgent Care 5th: Norman Internal Medicine
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BEST MANICURE/PEDICURE (NAIL SALON)
BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY
BEST TANNING SALON
BEST BANK/FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
BEST: Joe’s Nails
BEST: Therapy In Motion
BEST: At The Beach
BEST: Republic Bank & Trust
2nd: VIP Nails 3rd: LA Nails 4th: Savvy Nails 5th: Expert Nails
2nd: Norman Physical Therapy 3rd: Valir Physical Therapy 4th: Medical Park West 5th: Connect Health Professionals
2nd: Riveria Tanning
2nd: First American Bank 3rd: Arvest 4th: First Fidelity Bank 5th: Communication Federal Credit Union
BEST MASSAGE BEST: Le Visage Day Spa
BEST PLACE TO WORSHIP BEST: Journey Church
3rd: The Beach Club 4th: Sunroom Tanning 5th: Payneless Images
BEST SERVICES
BEST AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR/SERVICE CENTER BEST: Ron’s Automotive
2nd: Elements 3rd: The Energy Field Massage & Bodywork 4th: The Middle Path 5th: Crews & Co.
2nd: St. Thomas More University Parrish 3rd: McFarlin Memorial UMC 4th: First Baptist Church 5th: St. Stephens UMC
BEST PHARMACY
BEST SPA
BEST CAR WASH
BEST: Doctor’s Park Pharmacy
BEST: Le Visage Day Spa
BEST: Boomerang
2nd: CVS 3rd: Ken’s Discount Pharmacy 4th: Walgreens 5th: P & S Pharmacy
2nd: Ultimate Realm of Serenity 3rd: Belle Vie 4th: Ihloff Salon & Spa 5th: The Phoenix Salon
BEST APARTMENT COMPLEX BEST: Links 2nd: Savannah Square 3rd: Stoneridge Apartments
2nd: Hibdon Tire 3rd: Fowler Honda 4th: Leon Pierce Body Repair 5th: Eurosport
University Cottages
BEST ABSTRACT COMPANY BEST: Cleveland County Abstract 2nd: First American Title 3rd: Old Republic
2nd: Auto Valet 3rd: Fast Lane 4th: Carl’s Auto Detail 5th: 3C Car Wash
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BEST CARPET CLEANER
BEST COMMUNITY SERVICE
BEST DRY CLEANERS
BEST HEATING & AIR SERVICE
BEST: Sooner Carpet Cleaning
BEST: Food & Shelter for Friends
BEST: Walden Dry Cleaners
BEST: Waggoner’s Heating & Air
2nd: ServPro of Norman
2nd: Bridges of Norman
2nd: Today’s Dry Cleaners
2nd: Lashar Home Comfort
3rd: Clean & Dry Carpet Cleaning
3rd: United Way
3rd: Liberty Dry Cleaning
3rd: Kelso Heating & Air
4th: Big Brothers/Big Sisters
4th: Sharp’s Dry Cleaning
4th: Leon’s Plumbing
BEST CATERER BEST: Abbey Road 2nd: Legend’s Restaurant 3rd: Fancy That 4th: Catering Creations 5th: HH Concierge
5th: Full Circle Senior Adult Care
5th: Arthur’s Air & Heat
BEST FLORIST BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE
BEST: Earl’s Flowers
BEST: Chick-Fil-A
2nd: Betty Lou's
2nd: Norman Public Library
3rd: Redbud Floral
3rd: Starbucks
4th: Design 2000 Flowers & Gifts
4th: Norman Regional Hospital
5th: City Florist & Gifts
BEST HEARING AID SERVICE BEST: Pioneer Hearing 2nd: Hear Again
BEST HOME BUILDER BEST CELLULAR PROVIDER BEST: AT&T
BEST DAY CARE PROVIDER
BEST FUNERAL HOME
BEST: McFarlin Child Care Center BEST: Havenbrook Funeral Home
BEST: Ideal Homes 2nd: CA McCarty Construction
2nd: Verizon
2nd: Creative Kids Learning Center
2nd: Primrose Funeral Serivces
3rd: Armstrong Homes
3rd: T-Mobile
3rd: Norman Kindercare
3rd: John Ireland Funeral Home
4th: Fosters Signature Homes
4th: Sprint
4th: The Goddard School
4th: Sunset Memorial
5th: Muirfield Homes
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BEST HOME HEALTH
BEST INTERIOR DESIGN
BEST: Loving Care 2nd: Heavenly Hospice 3rd: Lifecare 4th: Doctors Park Home Health 5th: Carter Home Health
BEST LAWN CARE
BEST PET CARE FACILITY
BEST: Mister Robert
BEST: K&K Landscaping
2nd: Theo’s 3rd: Kern’s 4th: Blake Ham, Foster Signature Homes 5th: JP Designs
2nd: Green Acres Landscape 3rd: Mikes Lawn Care 4th: Enchantment 5th: Obee Lawn & Landscape
BEST: Rose Rock Veterinary Hospital
BEST MARKETING/ADVERTISING/PR AGENCY BEST HOTEL
BEST INVESTMENT FIRM
BEST: McMahon Marketing
BEST: Embassy Suites
BEST: Republic Bank and Trust
2nd: Bramlett & Assoc.
2nd: Sooner Legends 3rd: Montford Inn 4th: NCED 5th: Hilton Garden Inn
2nd: Edward Jones 3rd: DM Wealth Management 4th: Investment Center of America 5th: Arvest
BEST MORTGAGE
BEST LOCAL INSURANCE AGENCY
BEST LAW FIRM
BEST: Julia Chew State Farm
BEST: Talley Law Offices
2nd: Cindy Nashert State Farm 3rd: Jim Chowins State Farm 4th: Ed Preble Insurance Agency 5th: Tom Cohoon State Farm
2nd: Cain & Cain Estate Planners 3rd: Bailey & Poarch Law Offices 4th: Flagler & Flagler 5th: William Velie, PLLC
BEST: Republic Bank & Trust 2nd: Bank of Oklahoma 3rd: CityWide Mortgage 5th: First Mortgage
BEST OIL CHANGE BEST: Hibdon Tires Plus 2nd: Firestone 3rd: Fowler Honda 4th: Big O Tires 5th: Goodyear
2nd: Annie's Ruff House 3rd: University Animal Hospital 4th: Top Dog Pet Resort 5th: Fur Night & Day
BEST PET GROOMING BEST: Steve’s Grooming 2nd: Rose Rock Veterinary Hospital 3rd: Sparkly Spot 4th: Top Dog 5th: Posh Pets
BEST PEST CONTROL BEST: Atlas Pest Control 2nd: Pest Arrest 3rd: Safeguard Pest Control 4th: Schendel Pest Services
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BEST PLUMBING SERVICE
BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
BEST PROFESSIONALS
BEST BARBER
BEST: Bob Usry
BEST: Brookhaven Mansions
BEST ARCHITECT
BEST: Ken’s Barber Shop
2nd: Leon’s Plumbing
2nd: Rivermont and The Gardens
BEST: Krittenbrink Architecture
2nd: University Barber Shop 3rd: Mane Man II 4th: Bill’s Barber Shop 5th: Sculptur Kut
3rd: City Plumbing 4th: Don Shaver Plumbing 5th: MDS
3rd: Rambling Oaks 4th: Arbor House 5th: Sterling House
BEST BOSS
BEST PRINTING FIRM BEST: King Kopy
BEST TAG AGENCY
2nd: Transcript Press
BEST: Fuson Tag Agency
3rd: Hooper Printing
2nd: Norman Tag Agency
4th: Action Printing
3rd: Sooner Tag Agency 4th: Cleveland County Tag Agency
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENCY BEST: Don Cies Real Estate Inc. 2nd: Keller Williams
2nd: Boynton & Williams Assoc. 3rd: Rick McKinney Architects 4th: D5 Architecture 5th: Architects In Partnership
BEST TATTOO
3rd: Dillard Group
BEST: Hall of Tattoos
4th: Learia Group
2nd: Think Ink
5th: Kerr Team
3rd: Main St. Tattoo
BEST ATTORNEY
BEST: Korey McMahon
BEST: Sam L. Talley
2nd: Melva Noakes 3rd: Evan Nixon 4th: Courtney McLaughlin 5th: Peggy Wright 6th: Karen Vahlberg
2nd: Tim Kuykendall 3rd: R. Lindsay Bailey 4th: Rita Flagler 5th: Marty G. Cain
BEST BANKER
BEST NEW CAR DEALER
BEST: Chuck Thompson
BEST: Fowler Honda/VW
2nd: Jim McAuley 3rd: Charles Hollingsworth 4th: Jim Wade 5th: Matt Clouse
2nd: Reynolds Ford 3rd: Ferguson Buick GMC 4th: Bob Moore Cadillac Nissan 5th: Big Red Auto
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BEST USED CAR DEALER
BEST CPA
BEST DERMATOLOGIST
BEST FUNERAL HOME DIRECTOR
BEST: Reynolds Ford
BEST: Robert Castleberry
BEST: Dr. David Duncan
BEST: Chad Vice, Havenbrook
2nd: Fowler Honda/VW
2nd: Don Armstrong
2nd: Dr. Jennifer Roberts
3rd: Ferguson Buick GMC
3rd: Steve Corley
3rd: Dr. Joel Holloway
4th: Ricky Stapleton Autos
4th: Susan Beyer
5th: Lindsey Street Motors
5th: Kevin Watley
2nd: John Davenport, Primrose 3rd: Shane Vice, Havenbrook 4th: Solon Daniels, John Ireland 5th: Sonny McMahan Hamill, Noble
BEST CARDIOLOGIST
BEST DENTIST
BEST: Dr. Jeffery Crook
BEST: Dr. Jamie Belknap
2nd: Dr. Paul Ayers
2nd: Dr. Susan Whiteneck
3rd: Dr. Katherine Hayes
3rd: Dr. Sarah Spurlock
4th: Dr. Michael Sellers
4th: Dr. Gabriel Bird
BEST DOCTOR/PHYSICIAN BEST: Dr. Nicole Jarvis
BEST GOLF INSTRUCTOR
2nd: Dr. Stephen Lindsey
BEST: Tyler J Woodward, Jimmie Austin
3rd: Dr. Patrick Livingston 4th: Dr. Tom Merrill 5th: Dr. Sherri Durica
5th: Dr. Ronald Williams
2nd: Charles Candler, Belmar 3rd: Alan Hager, The Trails 4th: David Lisle, Westwood 5th: Johnny Johnson, Jimmie Austin
BEST ELECTRICIAN
BEST CHIROPRACTOR BEST: Snodgrass Chiropractic
BEST DENTAL HYGIENIST
BEST: Waters Electric
2nd: Sparks Clinic
BEST: Belinda Jain, Dr. Bird
2nd: Wade Electric
3rd: Griffith Chiropractic
2nd: Jo Tarver, Dental Design
3rd: Doyle’s Electric
4th: Childs Chiropractic
3rd: Marti Davies, Norman Smile Center
4th: Terrell Electric
5th: Spaulding Chiropractic
4th: Lollie Lenker, Dr. Herndon
5th: Schaffner-Valouch Contractor Inc.
BEST HAIR STYLIST Nathan Andrew 2nd: Amy Meek 3rd: Tina Stong 4th: Charles Young 5th: Erya Zook
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BEST INSURANCE AGENT
BEST MANICURIST
BEST NURSE
BEST OPHTHALMOLOGIST
BEST: Julia Chew, State Farm
BEST: Kim, VIP Nails
BEST: Pam Levy, Dr. Merrill
BEST: Dr. Kimberly Wise
2nd: Cindy Nashert, State Farm
2nd: Kim, V Nails
3rd: Jim Chowins, State Farm
3rd: Nicky, Classic
4th: Tom Cohoon, State Farm
4th: Katherine Keeling
2nd: Lesley Lynch, Norman Regional 3rd: Jackie Moss, Legacy Home Health 4th: Julie, Dr. Ratliff 5th: Owen Harrington, Baptist
2nd: Dr. Jay Leemaster 3rd: Dr. Joshua Powell 4th: Dr. Robert King 5th: Dr. Robert Bales
5th: Ed Preble Insurance
BEST MASSAGE THERAPIST BEST JEWELER BEST: Newt Mitchell
BEST: Cindy Merrick, Therapy In Motion
2nd: Katherine Brockhaus Maloy
2nd: Susan Grisso, The Massage Center
3rd: Glenn Lewis
3rd: Kathy, Le Visage
4th: Randy McGuckin
4th: Stephanie Ferguson, Therapy In Motion
5th: Osi Parek
5th: Trinia, Le Visage
BEST OBSTETRICIAN/GYNECOLOGIST BEST: Dr. Nicole Jarvis 2nd: Dr. David Porter 3rd: Dr. Carol Anderson 4th: Dr. Bruce Parker 5th: Dr. Shelba Bethel
BEST OPTOMETRIST
BEST ORTHODONTIST BEST: Dr. Timothy Shannon 2nd: Dr. Robbi Craig 3rd: Dr. Jay Fitzgerald 4th: Dr. Richard Gilman 5th: Dr. Mark Revels
BEST PASTOR
BEST LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
BEST MORTGAGE LENDER
BEST: Dr. Pepper Martin
BEST: Joe Lester
BEST: Republic Bank & Trust
BEST: Clark Mitchell, Journey Church
2nd: Carl Pendeleton
2nd: Bank of Oklahoma
3rd: Tim Smith
3rd: Arvest Bank
4th: Ray Goins
4th: First Mortgage
2nd: Dr. Troy Flax 3rd: Dr. Lee Slatten 4th: Dr. Jeff Pettigrew 5th: Dr. Kevin Young
2nd: Linda Harker, McFarlin United Methodist 3rd: James Goins, St. Thomas More 4th: Randy Wade, First Baptist 5th: Bob Rice, First Presbyterian
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BEST PEDIATRICIAN
BEST PODIATRIST
BEST: Dr. Eileen M. Fox
BEST: Dr. Scott Hosler
2nd: Dr. Tadgy Stacy 3rd: Dr. Sylvia Lopez 4th: Dr. Shelly Springer
2nd: Dr. Charles Anderson 3rd: Dr. Allan Rhode
BEST PERSONAL TRAINER
BEST: Scott Martin
BEST: Jason Bushers, Brookhaven Mansions
2nd: Tom Coburn
2nd: Sara Polston, The Health Club 3rd: Chase Livingston, Fitness One 4th: Ashley Armstrong, Next Level 5th: Brian Andrews, BA Fitness
BEST PHOTOGRAPHER BEST: Shevaun Williams
BEST POLITICIAN
BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT BEST: Lisa Talley 2nd: Wally Kerr 3rd: Sallie Vawter 4th: Patti Krings 5th: Barry Hurley 6th: Joel Regnier
2nd: Benita Cloward
BEST TEACHER - ELEMENTARY
BEST PHYSICAL THERAPIST
BEST: Sherri Bennett, Roosevelt
BEST: Cindy Merrick, Therapy In Motion
2nd: K. Ulrich, Truman 3rd: Jennifer Crow, Kennedy 4th: Stephanie Lowery, Reagan 5th: Lindsay Berry, TerraVerde 6th: Wendi Stripling, Reagan
2nd: Erin Allen, Norman PT 3rd: Jay Wendorff, Encompass 4th: Patrick Boyles, Therapy In Motion
BEST TEACHER - HIGH SCHOOL
BEST PRINCIPAL
BEST: Gayle St. John, Norman High BEST: Scott Beck, Norman High 2nd: Beth Freihofer, Norman North 3rd: Mike Ramsey, Norman North 4th: Nicole Copeland, Norman High 5th: Candace Dragg, Norman High
2nd: Bryan Young, Norman North 3rd: Peter Liesenfeld, Longfellow 4th: Robye Kay Jackson, Truman 5th: Dana Wade, All Saints
BEST TEACHER - MIDDLE SCHOOL
BEST VETERINARIAN
BEST: Frank Berry, Whitter
BEST: Dr. John Otto, University Animal Hospital
2nd: Andrea Anthony, Alcott 3rd: Michelle Bratcher, Longfellow 4th: Mary Hendrick, Irving 5th: Amber Stocks, Alcott 6th: Matthew Houston, Whitter
2nd: Dr. Greg Emmert, McGee Street 3rd: Dr. David Biles, Westwood 4th: Dr. Laura Blazek, Rose Rock 5th: Dr. Beverly Fitzler, Rose Rock
BEST TEACHER - PRE-SCHOOL
BEST PLACE TO WORK
BEST: Sherri Ward
BEST: University of Oklahoma
BEST TEACHER - PRIVATE SCHOOL BEST: Melany Pattison, All Saints 2nd: Judi Bendure, All Saints
2nd: McMahon Marketing 3rd: Boynton Williams 4th: Rivermont 5th: Keller Williams
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