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BEAUTY & HEALTH

KIDS & EDUCATION

Child Care 20 College/University

20 Dance Studio/School 20 Pre-School 20 School - Private

Flooring Store 29

Florist Shop 29

Furniture Store

Gift Shop 29

Grocery Store - Local

Maternity & Childbirth Center 6

Occupational Therapy 6

Orthopedic Center

Pediatric Therapy Clinic 6 Pharmacy/Drug Store 6 Spa

Cardiologist

Dermatologist

Family Physician

Hair Stylist

Ophthalmologist

ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE

20 School - Public 20 Youth Athletics Facility 20

PETS

Pediatric Dentist

Physical Therapist

DINING

Hardware/Home Improvement Store 31

Jewelry Store

Lawn Equipment Store 31

Mattress Store

Men’s Clothing Store 31

FINANCE

HOME & HOME SERVICES

21 Pet Kennel/Boarding/Day Care

Pet Grooming Company

Produce Stand

Seafood Market 31

Shoe Store 31

SERVICES

21 Veterinary Clinic 21 Dog Trainer

Window Store

Women’s Clothing Store 31

Advertising/Marketing Agency

22 Customer Service 22 Carpet/Rug Cleaning Company 22 Cloud, IT Services and Computer Sales �� 22 Dry Cleaning Company 22 Employment/Staffing Agency 22

Funeral Home/Crematory

SPIRITS

Brewpub/Brewery

Craft Beer Store 32

Happy Hour

32 Sports Bar 32 Winery

SPORTS & FITNESS

Bicycle Store 32

Fitness Center/Gym

Heating/AC Service Company 23 Internet/Satellite/Cable Provider/ IT Consulting

Law Firm 23 Lawn Care/Landscaping Company

Golf Course 32

Sporting Goods/Outdoor Store

Water Sports 32

23 Local Security Company

Marine Sales/Repair 26 Non-Profit/Charity Organization

26 Pest Control Company 26 Plumbing Company 26 Roofing Company

26 Siding Company 26 Tattoo Parlor 26

Yoga/Pilates Studio

TOP EMPLOYERS

Consulting Firm

27 Electrician 27 Insurance Agent

Photographer

Wedding Planner 27

SHOPPING

Antique/Coins & Collectibles Store 29

Backyard/Patio Store

VEHICLES, DEALERS & SERVICES

Book Store - New/Used 29 Boutique 29 Butcher/Seafood Shop

CBD Store 29

Children’s Clothing Store�� 29

Farmers Market

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Barber Shop

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Facial/Massage Therapy 5 Hair Salon

Hearing Aid/Hearing Specialist Center

5 Hospital Emergency Room 5 Hospital/Medical Center

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Speech Therapy 6 Audiologist

Chiropractor 7 Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon

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OB/GYN 7

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Optometrist 7 Orthodontist 7

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Pediatrician 8 Personal Trainer

Speech Therapist

All-Around Restaurant �� 9 Bakery �� 9 BBQ 9 Breakfast �� 9 Brunch 9 Burger 9 Business Lunch �� 12 Chinese Food 12 Coffee Shop 12 Curbside/Carry Out/Drive-Thru �� 12 Dessert 12 Diner �� 12 Dining Experience �� 12 Fine Dining 12 Food Truck �� 12 Fried Chicken �� 12 Greek Food 12 Ice Cream �� 12 Indian Food 13 Italian Food 13 Mexican Food �� 13 New Restaurant �� 13 Outdoor/Patio/Rooftop Dining 13 Pizza ��

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13 Romantic Restaurant 13 Seafood Restaurant 13 Steakhouse

13 Sub/Deli/Sandwich Shop 13 Take Out/Curbside Dining 13 Waterfront Dining

Art Gallery �� 14 Bingo

Casino�� 14 Community Pools �� 14 Concert Venue 14 Event - Local 14 Event Venue �� 15 Family Amusement 15 Festival/Fair 15 Hotel �� 15 Live Theater 15 Marina 15 Photo Booth �� 15 Place of Worship �� 15 Pool Installation/Service 15 Tourist/Seasonal Attraction - Local�� 15 Wedding Venue �� 15 Wedding/Event DJ 15

Bank �� 17 Credit Union�� 17 Investment Firm 17 Mortgage Lending Company 17 Accountant �� 17

Apartment Complex 18 Assisted/Senior Living 18 Home Builder�� 18 Home Repair/Remodeling Company ��

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Home 18

Management Company

Company

18 Retirement/55+ Community 18

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Company Culture 33 Most Innovative Workplace�� 33 Overall Leadership 33 Place to Work

33 Training Program

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Auto Body/Collision Center

Auto Dealer Service Department

Auto Repair Shop

Boat Repair

Boat/Marine Dealer

Car Wash/Detail Shop 37 New Car Dealership�� 37 Oil Change Service 37 Tire Center

Used Car Dealership

Car Salesperson

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CAROLINE ALAND, AUD Chesapeake Hearing Centers Clarity Audiology & Hearing Solutions

Sheahan, AuD Chesapeake Hearing Centers helpyourhearing�com

MD UM Shore Medical Group - Cardiology

Etherton, MD UM Shore Medical Group-Cardiology

FACC Luminis

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2022 WINNERS AUDIOLOGIST

Colleen

CARDIOLOGIST BRUCE HELMLY,

Jeffrey

Juan Cordero, MD,

Health

Coastal

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Sullivan

Plastic Surgery

Shore

Reconstructive

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Brotz, DDS Eastern Shore Dental Care Margret

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R. STRANAHAN, JR., MD Easton Dermatology Associates

Anderson, MD Anne

Dermatology

FAAD Easton Dermatology Associates eastondermatology�com 2022 FINALISTS BEAUTY & HEALTH – PEOPLE 2022 WINNERS FAMILY PHYSICIAN EUGENE NEWMIER, DO Rose Hill Family Physicians Andrew S. Ferguson, MD Drs. Shanahan & Ferguson Matthew J. Fischer, MD University of Maryland Shore Regional Health rosehillfamilyphysicians�com HAIR STYLIST JESSICA JONES Shapers Salon Helene Higgins Helene’s of St. Michaels Salon & Spa Kayla Jones Shabby Chic Salon shapershairsalon�com OB/GYN LAURA A. MERKEL, MD Luminis Health Katherine E. Webb, MD Chester River OB/GYN Reiesha Graham, MD, PhD Luminis Health luminishealth�org OPHTHALMOLOGIST ZULEIKA GHODSI, MD Delmarva Laser Eye Center Joselito Navaleza, MD Mid-Shore Surgical Eye Center Paul K. Dyer, MD Paul K. Dyer, MD Ophthalmology delmarvaeye�com OPTOMETRIST ALAN S. BISHOP, OD Easton Eye Care Carey Willey, OD Cambridge Family Eye Care Tim Barr, OD Island Eyecare myeyedr�com ORTHODONTIST ERIK HIGGINBOTTOM, DDS Higginbottom Orthodontics Kyle Higginbottom, DDS Higginbottom Orthodontics Mary C. TraharThomas, DDS Smiles by the Bay higginbottomorthodontics�com 2022 FINALISTS BEAUTY & HEALTH – PEOPLE

CHIROPRACTOR MARISSA WALLIE, DC

Chiropractic Michael Zuschnitt, DC Century Spine Center Morgan S. McIlree, DC Kent Island Chiropractic & Physical Therapy coastalchiropracticllc�

COSMETIC/PLASTIC SURGEON KELLY W. SULLIVAN, MD

Surgery

Spa Christopher J. Spittler, MD

Specialists Roger A. Orsini, MD

Aesthetic &

Associates

DENTIST JONATHAN T. SOISTMAN, DDS Jennifer

B. Quimby, DDS, MAGD

DERMATOLOGIST DONALD

Lisa L.

Arundel

Michael A. Del Torto, MD,

BEAUTY & HEALTH – PEOPLE

2022 WINNERS

PEDIATRIC DENTIST MARGARET C. MCGRATH, DMD, MPH Kent Island Pediatric Dentistry

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Cynda Hill, DDS

MidShore Pediatric Dentistry

PEDIATRICIAN DENISE D. KYLE, MD The Bay Pediatric Center

PERSONAL TRAINER REBECCA WALES

Erica Lewis-Mead, DDS Erica Lewis-Mead, DDS & Katherine Barnes, DDS

baypeds�com

Elizabeth H. Mason, MD The Bay Pediatric Center Landy Cook, MD The Bay Pediatric Center

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B Well Nutrition Jen Benson Be Fitt Mark Cuviello

PHYSICAL THERAPIST CHRISTOPHER “GINNO” BASILLA, PT Bayleigh Chase

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Brian Mielke, DPT

Tidewater Physical Therapy

SPEECH THERAPIST KELLY M. BONNETTE, CCC-SLP, MA Building Bridges Pediatric Therapy Services

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Maureen Gordon, PT, MSPT, CEAS AquaCare Physical Therapy

Jeff Bonnette, PTA AquaCare Physical Therapy

Esteban IglesiasFigueras, MS Bayleigh Chase Jacalyn Baxendale, CCC-SLP, MA Building Bridges Pediatric Therapy Services

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NOVEMBER • 2022 • BEST OF THE BEST • CHESAPEAKE • 19 Thank you for Voting! Serving the Midshorecommunit y for over 28 years! 605 DutchmansLane,Easton.(410) 820-9229 midshoreveterinar yser vice.vetstreet.com Hours: Sunday-8:30am -4:00pm .Monday-Wednesday7:30am-6:00pm and Thursday-Friday-7:30am -5:00pm .Saturday- 7:30am -4:00pm StevenP.Harris,DVM Jennifer Kerns,DVM Lauren Di Vanna, DVM Erin Riggin, DVM Olivia Holden, DVM

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2022 WINNERS CHILD CARE CRITCHLOW ADKINS CHILDREN’S CENTERS Jessie’s Busy Bees The Manor Discovery Center cacckids�org COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY CHESAPEAKE COLLEGE Salisbury University Washington College chesapeake�edu DANCE STUDIO/SCHOOL TO THE POINTE Dance Studio Eastern Shore Dance Academy Grace Upon Grace Dance Studio tothepointedancestudio�com PRE-SCHOOL STS. PETER & PAUL Critchlow Adkins Children’s Centers The Manor Discovery Center ssppeaston�org SCHOOL - PRIVATE THE GUNSTON SCHOOL Sts. Peter & Paul The Country School gunston�org 2022 FINALISTS KIDS & EDUCATION 2022 WINNERS SCHOOL - PUBLIC CHAPEL DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Easton Elementary School Greensboro Elementary School tcps k12 md us YOUTH ATHLETICS FACILITY CHESAPEAKE ELITE Building African American Minds BAAM YMCA of the Chesapeake chesapeake-elite com 2022 FINALISTS We aregrateful to our community for recognizing Chapel District Elementary and Easton Elementary,and proud of ALL of our schools, always striving to be the BEST of the BEST. Transforming and Performing the TCPS Way! THE OUNTRY SCHOOL C Start right here. 716 Goldsborough Street Easton Maryland 21601 410-822-1935 CoEd Independent Education Pre-Kindergarten Grade 8 Log on to learn more! countryschool.org We appreciate your votes for Best in Education!

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NOVEMBER • 2022 • BEST OF THE BEST • CHESAPEAKE • 23 SERVICES 2022 WINNERS FUNERAL HOME/CREMATORY FELLOWS, HELFENBEIN & NEWNAM FUNERAL HOME Fleegle and Helfenbein Funeral Home Moore Funeral Home fhnfuneralhome�com HEATING/AC SERVICE COMPANY C. ALBERT MATTHEWS, INC. J.C. Warner Heating & Cooling Shaw’s Heating, Air and Plumbing calbertmatthewsinc�com INTERNET/SATELLITE/CABLE PROVIDER/ IT CONSULTING EASTON UTILITIES Talkie Communications Xfinity eastonutilities�com LAW FIRM MCALLISTER, DETAR, SHOWALTER & WALKER MDSW Hambleton Law Parker Counts mdswlaw�com LAWN CARE/LANDSCAPING COMPANY KNODE’S LANDSCAPING Dannys Lawn Care & Landscaping Midshore Solutions LLC Humble Lawn Care knodes-landscaping�business�site LOCAL SECURITY COMPANY BAY COUNTRY SECURITY SafeHouse Terrapin Security baycountrysecurity�com 2022 FINALISTS Thank Youtothe Eastern Shorefor Voting Knode’sLandscaping as Your Top3 Best Landscaper &LawncareCompanies! Best Family Amusement, BestSeasonal Attraction &Best Local Event

NOVEMBER • 2022 • BEST OF THE BEST • CHESAPEAKE • 24 Thank youfor voting for To The Pointe.! It’s about More than Dance... tothepointedancestudio.com ttpdancestudio.com ttpdancestudio@live.com FB: To thePointe. Dance Studio IG: @ttpdancestudio TikTok: @ttpdancers BEST TO URIS T/SE ASON AL AT TR AC TIO NLOC AL FA MI LY AM USEM EN T FEST IVAL /FAIR EV EN T LO CA L WinterFest o Lig t WinterFest of Lights Thank You for Voting For Us for Thank you,TalbotCounty!! Because of yourgenerosity, we served 1,017 people through ourHospice, Pathways,Palliative Care,and Bereavementprograms.You helped us raiseover$1,000,000 for our Community Care Fund thathelps take care of yourneighbor. Thank you forvotingus#1insomany peo Know Us Before YouNeed Us 586 Cynwood Drive •Easton, MD 21601 •talbothospice.org 24-Hour Access: (410) 822-2724 •Main Line: (410) 822-6681 We AreHonored to Be VotedTop 3CBD Stores on the Chesapeake! We Thank Youfor Your Suppor t! St . 617 inkordyestudio.org 4 4 3. 262.8 0 42

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NOVEMBER • 2022 • BEST OF THE BEST • CHESAPEAKE • 26 SERVICES 2022 WINNERS MARINE SALES/REPAIR CAROLINE BOATING CENTER Gootee’s Marine, Inc. Higgins Yacht Yard, Inc. NON-PROFIT/CHARITY ORGANIZATION TALBOT HOSPICE FOUNDATION, INC. Caroline Pride Open Doors Partners in Education talbothospice�org PEST CONTROL COMPANY RELIABLE PEST CONTROL, LLC Arnesen Pest Control Dependable Pest Management reliablepestcontrol�net PLUMBING COMPANY BISHOP’S BACKHOE & PLUMBING, INC. C. Albert Matthews, Inc. Palmer’s Plumbing, LLC Find Us On Facebook ROOFING COMPANY CHRIS JORDAN EXTERIORS Marasun Mid-Shore Exteriors chrisjordanext�com 2022 FINALISTS SERVICES 2022 WINNERS SIDING COMPANY MID-SHORE EXTERIORS Beaver Dam Builders Glenn P. Ruark Building Contractor midshoreexteriors com 2022 FINALISTS TATTOO PARLOR INK OR DYE STUDIO Black Anchor Tattoo Kent Liberty Tattoo inkordyestudio org LOCALROOFERS YOUCAN TRUST Award Winning MidShoreExteriors.com Coaching &Consulting MargaretEnloeNor th.com Inspiring collaboration and ef ficiency in enterprises and organizations to build resilience Kindling thespark within rising leaders to glow brighter

NOVEMBER • 2022 • BEST OF THE BEST • CHESAPEAKE • 27 SERVICES – PEOPLE 2022 WINNERS CONSULTING FIRM RIVERS & ROADS CONSULTING Ross Benincasa and Sam Shoge SCORE The Firebird riversandroads�com ELECTRICIAN RYAN CARRION Carrion Electric Doug Fluharty Fluharty’s Electric, Inc. Ron Coulbourn Coulbourn Electric carrionelectric�com INSURANCE AGENT DONNA EASON Farmers Insurance farmers�com GREG HADDAWAY State Farm greghaddawaysfagent com Schauber-Van Schaik Insurance Group PHOTOGRAPHER ASHLEY MCHENRY PHOTOGRAPHY Cecile Storm Photography Chris Dorr Photography WEDDING PLANNER ALYSSA GUNDERSON Wylder Hotel Melissa Grimes-Guy My Eastern Shore Wedding Pretty Little Wedding Co. wylderhotels�com 2022 FINALISTS TIE VOTE Bishops’s Backhoe &Plumbing, Inc. Septic Installation &Repair •Septic Pumping New Construction Plumbing &Repair Service Call Kevin Bishop 410-482-2195 bishopsplumbing@gmail.com Donna LEason Insurance AgencyLLC 502 S5th Ave Denton, MD 21629 410-479-2300 deasonagency@yahoo.com ForAll Your Insurance Needs SCAN ME to GET YOUR Home, Auto or Life Quote DonnaLEason Insurance Agency, we wanted to saythank youfor your votes on The Best of the Best. We’re so lucky to have customers likeyou! On behalf of

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NOVEMBER • 2022 • BEST OF THE BEST • CHESAPEAKE • 30 • Consulting • Business Development • Strategic Planning • Marketing WE ARE HONORED TO FINALISTS IN THE 2022 CHESAPEAKE BEST OF THE BEST! RIVERSANDROADS.COM 443.720.0080 SHOP LOCAL! Support our area’s businesses by choosing to shop local! We Express Our Gratitude to the Voters of the Eastern Shore for Choosing The Mattress Store of Kent Island &Annapolis! Since 1982 FAMILY-OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1982 MATTRESSSTOREMD.COM KENT ISLAND ST ORE 70 0D.Abruzzi Chester,MD21619 (410) 643-7050 ANNAPOLIS STOR E 2138 Generals Highway Annapolis, MD 21401 (410) 224-3171 THE ONLYLocally Owned Mattress Store on Kent Island & Annapolis We Offer Unique Children's Clothing from Newborn to 10/14 Visit our website at www.tinytotsboutique.net Thankyou! Boutique & Children’s Clothing Store robinsnestfloral.com 410.822.8700 Thank you for your votes! Unique Jewelry &Gif ts •Eng ag em en tRin gs Ex pert Jewe lr yRep airbyA ppoin tmen t TH OM AS SF IN EJ EW EL RY.C OM 52 5Popl ar St |C ambr idg e|410 -2 28 -0321 Op en We dn es da y- Sa turd ay 2709 OceanGateway Cambridge, MD 410-221- 0700 baycountryshop.com

NOVEMBER • 2022 • BEST OF THE BEST • CHESAPEAKE • 31 SHOPPING 2022 WINNERS GROCERY STORE - LOCAL HARRIS TEETER ALDI Food Lion harristeeter�com HARDWARE/HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE EASTON HARDWARE & FLOOR COVERING Choptank Supply Incorporated Kent Island True Value eastonhardwareand floorcovering com JEWELRY STORE TNT JEWELERS Shearer the Jeweler Thomas’s Fine Jewelry tntjewelers�net LAWN EQUIPMENT STORE ATLANTIC TRACTOR Lowe’s Home Improvement Tractor Supply Co. atlantictractor�net MATTRESS STORE MATTRESS STORE Bay Star Furniture & Bedding Outlet Mattress Warehouse of Easton-Ocean Gateway mattressstoremd�com MEN’S CLOTHING STORE NOT A PHASE CLOTHING Chesapeake Bay Outfitters Chesapeake Designs Find Us On Facebook 2022 FINALISTS SHOPPING 2022 WINNERS PRODUCE STAND CLAYTON FARMS Emily’s Produce Lowery’s Produce Find Us On Facebook SHOE STORE CHESAPEAKE BAY OUTFITTERS Chesapeake Designs Frugalicious cbostyle�com WINDOW STORE WARREN’S WOOD WORKS Go Glass Lowe’s Home Improvement warrenswoodworks�com WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE CHESAPEAKE DESIGNS Bay Star Consignments & More Talbots Find Us On Facebook 2022 FINALISTS SEAFOOD MARKET WITTMAN WHARF Captain’s Ketch Bay Shore Steam Pot wittmanwharfseafood�com

NOVEMBER • 2022 • BEST OF THE BEST • CHESAPEAKE • 32 SPIRITS 2022 WINNERS BREWPUB/BREWERY CULT CLASSIC BREWING RAR Brewing Ten Eyck Brewing Company cultclassicbrewing�com CRAFT BEER STORE RAR BREWING Hair O’ The Dog Wine & Spirits Wishing Well Liquors rarbrewing�com HAPPY HOUR THE JETTY Foxy’s Harbor Grille Rams Head Shore House jettydockbar�com SPORTS BAR RAR BREWING Big Bats Café Carpenter Street Saloon rarbrewing�com WINERY TRIPLE CREEK WINERY Layton’s Chance Vineyard & Winery St. Michaels Winery triplecreekwinery�com 2022 FINALISTS SPORTS & FITNESS 2022 WINNERS BICYCLE STORE EASTON CYCLE AND SPORT Salisbury Cycle & Fitness TriCycle & Run ecs�bike FITNESS CENTER/GYM YMCA OF THE CHESAPEAKE Planet Fitness Preston Gym ymcachesapeake�org GOLF COURSE QUEENSTOWN HARBOR GOLF Hog Neck Golf Course Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa And Marina qhgolf�com SPORTING GOODS/ OUTDOOR STORE RUSTY HOOK BAIT & TACKLE Albright’s Gun Shop DICK’S Sporting Goods Find Us On Facebook WATER SPORTS WORKING GIRL CHARTERS Easton Cycle and Sport Pauline F. & W. David Robbins Family YMCA Find Us On Facebook YOGA/PILATES STUDIO COASTAL RETREAT STUDIOS & WELLNESS Foundations Island Yoga 2022 FINALISTS

NOVEMBER • 2022 • BEST OF THE BEST • CHESAPEAKE • 33 TOP EMPLOYERS 2022 WINNERS COMPANY CULTURE EASTERN SHORE DENTAL CARE For All Seasons Behavioral Health & Rape Crisis Center Tenchi Spanish American Kitchen easternshoredentalcare�com MOST INNOVATIVE WORKPLACE FOR ALL SEASONS Behavioral Health & Rape Crisis Center Eastern Shore Dental Care Tenchi Spanish American Kitchen forallseasonsinc�org OVERALL LEADERSHIP EASTERN SHORE DENTAL CARE Tenchi Spanish American Kitchen For All Seasons Behavioral Health & Rape Crisis Center easternshoredentalcare�com PLACE TO WORK TENCHI SPANISH AMERICAN KITCHEN Eastern Shore Dental Care For All Seasons Behavioral Health & Rape Crisis Center tenchifresh�com TRAINING PROGRAM FOR ALL SEASONS Behavioral Health & Rape Crisis Center Choptank Transport Complete Care at Corsica Hills forallseasonsinc�org 2022 FINALISTS PEOPLE BOSS IRMA TOCE Londonderry on the Tred Avon Beth Anne Dorman For All Seasons Steven Harris, DVM Midshore Veterinary Service londonderrytredavon�com H ME Reach out to Admissions to learn more: 410.758.2323 205 Armstrong Avenue |Centreville, MD 21617 |www.cccorsicahills.com We areproud to provide top quality careyou can trust. We offer Short Stay Rehabilitation, Sub Acute Care, Long Term Care,& Memory Care. Closer to H ME Thank You! Thank you for all your votes! 218 NWashington Street,Easton, Maryland 21601 (410)8 22-3355 |w ww.f rugalicious.c om Upscale Women’s ConsignmentShopping

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NOVEMBER • 2022 • BEST OF THE BEST • CHESAPEAKE • 35 We’remorethanapharmacy • High quality vitamins &supplements • Health &wellness consultations • Complete home health &rental center Thankyou for nominating us Best Pharmacy Your health &vitality is our priority • Specialty footwear &hosiery • Custom compound medications • Saliva testing& BHRT compounding 503 Cynwood Drive Easton,MD21601 410.822.3700 Hill’sDrug Store This pharmacyisindependently ownedand operatedunder alicense from Health MartSystems, Inc. Making your health & vitalityour Priorityfor 94 years. Local&Independent, We’remore than just aPharmacy 21084DoverBridgeRoadPreston,MD21655 (410)822-0575 • thegardenbasket.org Scan to See OurFlower Selection! Flowers forEvery Occasion The Garden Basket LO CA LLYO WNED AND OPER AT 410.822.0558 SPECIALIZING IN TERMITE &P ES TCONTROL CO MMERIC AL &R ES ID ENTIAL Thank youtoall of our loyalcustomers and to ever yone who votedfor us. ,, 29371 CLEAR VIE WR D, EA STON , MD RELIABLE PES TC ONTR OL LLC ESTABLISHED 1964 TidewaterPhysicalT herapy 40 6Mar velC ourt |Eas ton, MD 21601 P: 410- 822- 3116 | TF : 80 0- 326- 3116 W: tide wa terp t.com OF FICE HOUR S:M -T h8 am -5pm |F 8a m-2pm Thank youf or your votes! BrianMielke, PT,DPT

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NOVEMBER • 2022 • BEST OF THE BEST • CHESAPEAKE • 37 VEHICLES, DEALERS & SERVICES 2022 WINNERS AUTO BODY/ COLLISION CENTER LEWIS AUTO BODY SHOP Mullikin’s Auto Body, Inc. Preston Auto Body lewisautobody�com AUTO DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT PRESTON AUTOMOTIVE GROUP Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships Koons Easton Toyota prestonmotor�com AUTO REPAIR SHOP SPURRY’S TIRE SERVICE 404 Auto Repair Easton Auto Care, LLC spurrystire�com BOAT REPAIR CAROLINE BOATING CENTER Campbell’s Boatyards Jack’s Point Wye River Marine BOAT/MARINE DEALER DANNY’S MARINE Campbell’s Boatyards Jack’s Point Wye River Marine dannysmarine�com CAR WASH/DETAIL SHOP GANDER’S CAR WASH GO! Wash Car Wash Wet Dog Car Wash greencleanexpress�com 2022 FINALISTS VEHICLES, DEALERS & SERVICES 2022 WINNERS NEW CAR DEALERSHIP PRESTON AUTOMOTIVE GROUP Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships Koons Easton Toyota prestonmotor�com OIL CHANGE SERVICE DOUG’S TIRE SERVICE Jiffy Lube Spurry’s Tire Service dougstireservice�com TIRE CENTER DOUG’S TIRE SERVICE Parks Tire & Auto Service Spurry’s Tire Service dougstireservice�com USED CAR DEALERSHIP PRESTON AUTOMOTIVE GROUP Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships Koons Easton Toyota prestonmotor�com 2022 FINALISTS PEOPLE CAR SALESPERSON DEVIN STANFORD Hertrich Honda of Easton Pat Papineau Hertrich Chevrolet Buick GMC Vito Vita Hertrich Ford hertrichhonda�com

HOW IT WORKS

PHASE

The nomination phase. The public submits their favorite businesses and organizations in each of the 150+ categories.

#1 PHASE #2 PHASE

WHAT ARE THE COMMUNITY CHOICE AWARDS?

Each year, the Community Choice Awards polls local communities across the country to choose the best businesses and organizations in their area. Through a public nomination and voting process, more than 200 communities choose the best of the best. Whether you need to find an exceptional plumber or the best spot for a burger, you can count on locals for their insights.

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The voting round. The top five nominees in each of the 150+ categories move on to this round, where the public votes on the winners. #3

The celebration! A special edition winners’ section is published in the newspaper. This makes a handy keepsake guide to the top businesses and organizations in the area.

In select markets, a gala-style live awards show is held to celebrate the top three finalists, and the winners are announced. In addition, nominations, voting and final results will be available on your local paper’s website during each phase.

Thank you for your votes!

Luminis Health is dedicated to improving the health of the communities we serve.

Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center is honored to be finalistsinthe 2022 Chesapeake Best of the Best.

• Best Hospital/Medical Center • Best Hospital EmergencyRoom

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NOVEMBER • 2022 • BEST OF THE BEST • CHESAPEAKE •Individual, Family, &Couples Therapy •C hi ld &A dult Psychiatry •A dvocacy &C ounseling for Su rvivors of Sexual Viol ence •M ental Heal th Educatio na nd Outreach •24-Hour Mental Health Crisi s&S exual Assault Hotlin es: FORAL LSE ASONS INC .OR G| 410 .82 2.1018 Thi sh oli day seaso na nd all throu gho ut the yea r, OUR SERVICES English-410.820.5600 |Spanish -410.829.6143 |Text -410.829.6143 WE AR EH ERE TO HELP . For Al lS easo ns is yo ur commu nity be ha viora lh ealt ha nd ra pe cri si sc en ter prov iding men tal he al th an dv ic tim se rvice st oa ll re gardles so fa bility to pay

2022 Best of the Best Chesapeake

BEAUTY & HEALTH

TABLE OF CONTENTS

KIDS & EDUCATION

ENTERTAINMENT & LEISURE

PETS

DINING

FINANCE

HOME & HOME SERVICES

SERVICES

SPIRITS

SPORTS & FITNESS

TOP EMPLOYERS

SHOPPING

VEHICLES, DEALERS & SERVICES

BEAUTY & HEALTH – PEOPLE

2022 WINNERS

PEDIATRIC DENTIST MARGARET C. MCGRATH, DMD, MPH Kent Island Pediatric Dentistry

PEDIATRICIAN DENISE D. KYLE, MD The Bay Pediatric Center

PERSONAL TRAINER REBECCA WALES

2022 FINALISTS

PHYSICAL THERAPIST CHRISTOPHER “GINNO” BASILLA, PT Bayleigh Chase

SPEECH THERAPIST KELLY M. BONNETTE, CCC-SLP, MA Building Bridges Pediatric Therapy Services

HOW IT WORKS

WHAT ARE THE COMMUNITY CHOICE AWARDS?

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