ARTS
Best Local Painter
Melanie Blackerby
Finalists
Abe Partridge
E. Allen Warren
Ginger Woechan
Jon Coxwell
Lucy Gafford
Best Local Sculptor
Bruce Larsen
Finalists
April Livingston
Bertice McPherson
Georgia Jones Godwin
Josh Ashley
Steven Dark
Best Local Graphic Design Artist
Andy Scott
Finalists
Brittany Leahy
James Currie
Kane Kilgore
Mallory Godwin
Mattgraphy
Best Mixed Media Artist
Abe Partridge
Finalists
Bear Walker
Catchot Coastal Creations
Chris Cumbie
Lucy Gafford
Peter Tad DePaolo
Best Art Gallery
Ashland Gallery
Finalists
Alabama Contemporary Art Center
Coastal Arts Center of Orange Beach
Innova Arts
Lyon’s Share Gallery
Sway
Best Museum
History Museum of Mobile
Finalists
Bellingrath Gardens & Home Museum
GulfQuest Maritime Museum
Mobile Carnival Museum
Mobile Medical Museum
Mobile Museum of Art
Best Theatre Group
The PACT
Finalists
Chickasaw Civic Theatre
Joe Jefferson Players
Playhouse in the Park
Sunny Side Theater
Theatre 98
Best Play or Performance of the Year
Young Frankenstein, Joe Jefferson Players
Finalists
A Streetcar Named Desire, Theatre 98
Freaky Friday, The PACT
Junie B. Jones, Sunny Side Theater
Matilda the Musical, ESRT
Once on this Island, The PACT
Best Local Comedian
Kelly Teague
Finalists
Carson Taylor
Jacques West
Nick Wiggins
Ryan Adams
The Govna
Best Local Actor
Jay Ramsay
Finalists
Brooklyn Norstedt
Jake Coleman
Mike Garand
Rainey Tanner
Reagan McDowell
Best Local Dancer
Carol Odom, Mobile Ballet
Finalists
Caroline McGrath
Katia Garza, Mobile Ballet
Macy Ridenoure
Sarah Claire Hults, Sunny Side Theater
Tyrone Reese, Mobile Ballet
Best Local Theatrical Singer
Rainey Tanner
Finalists
Cally Singletary
Chelsea Seitz
Mike Garand
Morgan Zaborny
Shanna Stoker
Best Arts Event
LoDa Artwalk
Finalists
Artys
Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival
Mobile Arts Council Art Throwdown
Orange Beach Festival of Arts
Theatre on the Bluff, Fairhope
CITY LIFE
Best Mobilian Right Now
Judge Edmond Naman
Finalists
Abe Mitchell
Casi Callaway
Chief Slacambamarinico IV
Jake Peavy
Mayor Sandy Stimpson
Best Baldwinian Right Now
Abe Harper
Finalists
Fairhope Mayor Karin Wilson
Sheriff Hoss Mack
Spanish Fort Mayor Mike McMillan
State Senator Chris Elliot
Will Regan, Next Level Studio
Quintessential Mobilian
Ron Barrett
Finalists
Chief Slacambamarinico IV
Gen. Gary Cooper
Juanita Smith
Preston Griffith
Vivian Figures
Quintessentially Baldwin
Lucy “LuLu” Buffett
Finalists
Alan Howard
Greg Burris, Burris Farm Markets
“Panini” Pete Blohme
Winston Groom, Author
Zana Price, City of Foley Visitor’s Center
Best Police Officer
Officer Sean Tuder
Finalists
Officer Sean Tuder
Officer Sean Tuder
Officer Sean Tuder
Officer Sean Tuder
Officer Sean Tuder
Best Firefighter
Christopher “Kiff” Kirkwood
Finalists
Alan Howard
Josh Hults
Marty Demouy
Rob Brown
Tom Johnston
Best Annual Fundraising Event
Junior League of Mobile – Christmas Jubilee
Finalists
Alabama Baptist Children’s Home Trees of Hope
American Cancer Society Chili Cook-off
Bras for a Cause Gulf Coast
Feeding the Gulf Coast’s Annual Chef Challenge
USA Mitchell Center Pink is the New Green Soiree
Best Hotel
The Battle House Hotel
Finalists
Malaga Inn
Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort
The Admiral
The Grand Hotel
The Riverview
Best High School Marching Band
Baker High School
Finalists
LeFlore High School
Mary G Montgomery High School
McGill Toolen Catholic High School
Murphy High School
Saraland High School
Best Mardi Gras Parading Society
Mystics of Time
Finalists
Butterfly Maidens
Conde Cavaliers
Infant Mystics
Mobile Mystics
Order of Polka Dots
Best Mardi Gras Marching Society
Cain’s Merry Widows
Finalists
Cain’s Merry Mistresses
Dauphin Street Drunks
Skeleton Krewe
Squirrels of Bienville (SOBs)
Wild Mauvillians
Best Mardi Gras Ball
Order of Osiris
Finalists
Conde Cavaliers
Fifty Funny Fellows
Knights of Revelry
Mystics of Time
Order of Polka Dots
Best Mardi Gras Organization – Baldwin
Knights of Ecor Rouge
Finalists
Apollo’s Mystic Ladies
Krewe of Mullet Mates
Maids of Jubilee
Mystics of Pleasure
The Shadow Barons
Coolest Church or House of Worship
Little Flower Catholic Church
Finalists
Christ United Methodist
City Hope
Cottage Hill Baptist
Harvest Church
St. Dominic Catholic
Best Clergyman/Pastor/Spiritual Leader
Father John Lynes, Little Flower Catholic Church
Finalists
Father Chris Boutin, St. Dominic
Pastor Alan Floyd, Cottage Hill Baptist
Pastor Chris Bell, 3Circle Church
Pastor Kevin Cooley, Harvest Church
Pastor Scotty Scott, Gospel Way Church
Best Place to take out-of-towners (Attraction)
Mobile Carnival Museum
Finalists
Bellingrath Gardens & Home
Bienville Bites Food Tour
Gulf Coast Exploreum
OWA
USS Alabama
Best Place to take out-of-towners (Restaurant)
Felix’s
Finalists
Bluegill
Callaghan’s
Dauphin’s
NoJa
Wintzell’s
Coolest Apartment Community
Olde Oak Apartments
Finalists
D’Iberville Apartments, Midtown
La Maison, Saraland
Retreat at Schillinger, West Mobile
The Arlington at Eastern Shore
Wheeler Lofts, Downtown Mobile
Coolest Retirement Community
Westminster
Finalists
Brookside
Crowne Health
Homestead Village
Murray House
Somerby
Best Local Company to Work For
FTZC
Finalists
Crow Shields Bailey
Express Employment Professionals
Greene & Phillips
MAWSS
Rihner, Gupta & Grosz Cardiology
Best Local College
University of South Alabama
Finalists
Bishop State Community College
Coastal Alabama Community College
Columbia Southern University
Spring Hill College
University of Mobile
Best Local College Professor
Dr. Alan Chow, Marketing & Quantitative Methods
Finalists
Catherine Cooper, Radiologic Sciences, USA
Jamie Franco- Zamudio, Psychology, SHC
Linda Busby Parker, Creative Writing, USA
Lordes Baumer, Spanish, University of Mobile
Sue Walker, Creative Writing, USA
Nappie Category for 2020
Best Animal Rescue Organization
Finalists
Best Bookstore
Best Mechanic/Auto Repair
Best Neighbor
Best Place to Volunteer
Coolest Dog
EATS & DRINKS
Best Overall Restaurant
The Noble South
Finalists
Briquette’s
Dauphin’s
Felix’s Fish Camp
NoJa
Pour Baby
Best New Restaurant
Taco Mama
Finalists
It’s All Greek To Me
Loaves and Fishes
Ruby Slipper
Simple Greek
TexarBama BBQ
Best Eastern Shore Restaurant
Boudreaux’s Cajun Grill
Finalists
Buster’s Brick Oven
Dragonfly Food Bar
Jesse’s
Southwood Kitchen
Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina
Best Beach Restaurant
LuLu’s
Finalists
Anchor Bar & Grill
Cobalt
Fisher’s
Flora-Bama Yacht Club
The Gulf
Best Chef
Steve Zucker, Dauphin’s
Finalists
Allie Henderson
Arwen Rice, Red or White
Chris Rainosek & Josh Lear, The Noble South
Jeremiah Matthews, Southwood Kitchen
Weston Simpson, Pour Baby
Best Atmosphere
Dauphin’s
Finalists
Felix’s Fish Camp
NoJa
Pour Baby
Southern National
Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina
Most Innovative Menu
Pour Baby
Finalists
Dragonfly Food Bar
Southern National
The Dumbwaiter
The Noble South
Von’s
Best Outdoor Dining
Bluegill
Finalists
Boudreaux’s Cajun Grill
Ed’s
OK Bike Shop
Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina
The Cheese Cottage
Best Home Cookin’/Soul Food
Judy’s Place
Finalists
Big Time Diner
Mama’s on Dauphin
Mary’s Southern Cooking
Neighbor’s Seafood & Chicken
Time to Eat Café
Best Server (Server Name and Restaurant)
Hillary Hamlin, Dew Drop
Finalists
April Baker, Southern National
Dane Batley, Stevie’s Kitchen
Jocelyn Phillips, Pour Baby
Stevie P, Dauphin’s
Trent Short, Fuego
Best Service Overall (Restaurant)
Felix’s Fish Camp
Finalists
Dauphin’s
Ed’s
NoJa
Pour Baby
Ruth’s Chris
Best Dessert
Delish Bakery & Eatery
Finalists
Cammie’s
Fairhope Sweet Shop
Pour Baby
Rum Sisters
Stevie’s Kitchen
Best Restaurant Wine List
Pour Baby
Finalists
Bonefish
Dauphin’s
NoJa
Red or White
Ruth’s Chris
Best Wings
Butch Cassidy’s
Finalists
Baumhower’s Victory Grille
Buffalo Wild Wings
Heroes Sports Bar & Grille
Moe’s BBQ
WeMo’s Wings
Best Chicken Fingers
Foosackly’s
Finalists
Butch Cassidy’s
Goldfingers
Raising Cane’s
The Wildcatter
Zaxby’s
Best Ice Cream/Yogurt/Gelato
Cammie’s Old Dutch
Finalists
Cowbell Rolled Ice Cream
Marble Slab
Mr. Gene’s Beans
Serda’s
Whit’s Frozen Custard
Best Lunch Spot
Stevie’s Kitchen
Finalists
Café 219
Delish Bakery & Eatery
Dew Drop
Regina’s
Bob’s Downtown Diner
Best Eastern Shore Lunch Spot
Panini Pete’s
Finalists
Country Queen
Dragonfly Food Bar
Eastern Shore Café
Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina
TexarBama BBQ
Best Wine/Gourmet Shop or Grocery
Domke Market
Finalists
a la cork (Pour Baby)
Fresh Market
Red or White
Southern Napa
Whole Foods Market
Best Wine Selection – Retail
Red or White
Finalists
a la cork (Pour Baby)
Domke Market
Greer’s
Piggly Wiggly
Rouses
Best Beer Selection – Retail
Rouses
Finalists
Bebo’s Springhill Market
Cottage Hill Package
Fresh Market
Greer’s
Piggly Wiggly
Best Annual Food Event or Cook-off
Greek Fest
Finalists
American Cancer Society Chili Cook-off
Bay Area Brunch Fest
Downtown Cajun Cook-off
Fairhope Rotary Steak-off
Feeding the Gulf Coast’s Annual Chef Challenge
Best Food Truck
Yellowhammer Coffee
Finalists
Beachin’ Eats
Grillbillies BBQ
Smokin’ Gringos
Solly’s World Famous Tex Mex
The Hotdoggery
Best Gumbo
Wintzell’s
Finalists
Dew Drop
Ed’s
Royal Scam
Stevie’s Kitchen
Waves DI
Best Sushi
Chuck’s Fish
Finalists
3 Flavors
Liquid
Master Joe’s
Rice
Rock n Roll Sushi
Best Bakery
Pollman’s
Finalists
Bake My Day
ellenJay
Flour Girls
Sally’s Piece of Cake
Simply Sweet Cupcake Boutique
Best Wedding Cake
Flour Girls
Finalists
Cakes by Judi
Couture Cakes
Pollman’s
Sugar House Custom Cakes
The Pastry Shop
Best Caterer
Naman’s
Finalists
Bay Gourmet
Georgia Roussos
Stevie’s Kitchen
Tyner’s
Will Hughes
Best Burger
Butch Cassidy’s
Finalists
Callaghan’s
Five Guys
Heroes Sports Bar & Grille
LoDa Biergarten
Waves DI
Best Steak
Briquette’s
Finalists
Longhorn
NoJa
Osman’s
Pour Baby
Ruth’s Chris
Best Seafood
Half Shell Oyster House
Finalists
Ed’s
Felix’s
K&D Seafood
Original Oyster House
Wintzell’s
Best Brunch
Ruby Slipper
Finalists
Bonefish
Brick & Spoon
Five
Southern National
The Blind Mule
Best Ethnic Restaurant
Mediterranean Sandwich Company
Finalists
7 Spice
Jerusalem Café
Rice
Sage
Yak
Best Mexican Restaurant
Fuego
Finalists
Hacienda San Miguel
La Cocina
Rio
Taco Mama
Taqueria Mexico
Best Pizza
Pizzeria Delphina
Finalists
Cortlandt’s
Joe’s Pizza & Pasta
Marco’s
Mellow Mushroom
Semmes Pizza
Best Coffeehouse
Carpe Diem
Finalists
Caffeine Corps
Moka’s
Nova Espresso
Serda’s
Yellowhammer Coffee
Best Eastern Shore Coffeehouse
The Coffee Loft
Finalists
Page & Palette
Refuge
Serda’s
Soul Caffeine
Warehouse Bakery
Best Local Grocery Store
Greer’s
Finalists
Food Pak
Mosley’s Meat Market
Old Shell Market
Platt’s Food Store
Ship & Shore
Best Grocery Store/Chain
Rouses
Finalists
Greer’s
Piggly Wiggly
Publix
Walmart Neighborhood Grocery
Winn Dixie
Best Place to get Local Produce/Foods- Mobile
Lil Brian’s Produce
Finalists
Market in the Square
Old Shell Market
Saraland Produce
Sessions Farm
Ted & Nancy’s
Best Place to get Local Produce/Foods – Baldwin
Allegri Farm Market
Finalists
Burris Farm Market
Country Market – Spanish Fort
Hazel’s Market
McKenzie Farm Produce
Rouses
Best Barbecue Restaurant
Moe’s BBQ
Finalists
Dreamland BBQ
Grillbillies BBQ
Meat Boss
Sonny’s BBQ
TexarBama BBQ
Best Barbecue Sauce
Meat Boss
Finalists
Dreamland BBQ
Mad Dawg’s BBQ Sauce
Moe’s BBQ
Sonny’s BBQ
TexarBama BBQ
Best Ribs
Dreamland
Finalists
Grillbillies BBQ
Meat Boss
Moe’s BBQ
Papa Dave’s BBQ
TexarBama BBQ
Best Raw Oysters
Wintzell’s
Finalists
Bluegill
Ed’s
Half Shell Oyster House
Original Oyster House
Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina
Best Seafood Market
Mudbugs at the Loop
Finalists
DIP Seafood – Mudbugs
K&D Seafood
Lad& Dad’s
Market by the Bay
Southern Fish & Oyster
Best Drunk Food
Waffle House
Finalists
Butch Cassidy’s
Callaghan’s
Krystal
Mediterranean Sandwich Co.
TexarBama BBQ
Best Hangover Food
Bob’s Downtown Diner
Finalists
Foosackly’s
LoDa Biergarten
Mediterranean Sandwich Co.
Ruby Slipper
Waffle House
Best Grocery Pick-Up/Delivery
Greer’s
Finalists
Instacart
Shipt
Walmart
Best Restaurant Delivery Service
WAITR
Finalists
Door Dash
Grubhub
Jimmy John’s
Panera
Port City Deliveries
KIDS
Best Kids’ Clothing
Kidz Klozet
Finalists
Carousel Kids
Kids Kottage
Kids Wearhouse
KK Across the Bay
Little Monkey Toes
Best Summer Camp
Sunny Side Theater
Finalists
Eastern Shore Repertory Theater
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center
St. Dominic’s
St. Luke’s
The PACT
Best Daycare/Mother’s Day Out
Westminster Presbyterian
Finalists
Christ United Methodist
Nazarene Day Care & Learning
Springhill Baptist Child Development Center
St. Ignatius Catholic
St. Mary’s Catholic
Best Preschool
St. Paul’s EEC
Finalists
Corpus Christi Catholic School
Just 4 Development Laboratory
St. Dominic’s
St. Ignatius
Westminster Presbyterian
Best Birthday Party Place
Get Air
Finalists
Azalea City Center for Arts
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center
Pete’s Party Castle
Pump It Up
Spa Tea Da
Most Kid Friendly Neighborhood
Llanfair
Finalists
Brookwood
Jackson Heights
Regency
Rosswood
Sugar Creek
Best Kid-Friendly Local Attraction
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center
Finalists
Bellingrath Gardens and Home
Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Five Rivers Delta Center
GulfQuest
OWA
Best Dance Studio
Mobile Ballet
Finalists
Grace Dance Center
Gulf Coast Dance Alliance
Magnolia Dance Company
Precision Dance Academy
Southern Poise Dance Center
Best Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Gaines Thomas and Dr. Lauren Moore, Thomas & Moore
Finalists
Dr. Leslie R. Buckley, DMD Dr. Leslie’s Dental
Dr. Maureen Baldy, Mobile Premier Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Trey’s Children’s Dentistry, Dr. Trey Fellers
Malbis Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Kelly Jones
Dr. Joel Welford & Dr. Marion B. McMurphy, Jr., Pediatric Dentistry of Mobile
Best Orthodontist
Harvey & Thomas Orthodontics
Finalists
Dr. James Donaghey, Donaghey Orthodontics
Dr. Rosalyn Salter, Hillcrest Orthodontics
Hicks & McMurphy Orthodontics
Island Orthodontics
Oliver Orthodontics
Best Pediatrician
Dr. Robin McNair, Pediatric Associates
Finalists
Dr. Elizabeth Weinacker, Children’s Medical Group
Dr. Jonathan Holmes, Children’s Medical Group
Dr. Karen Calametti
Dr. Matthew Cepeda, Children’s Medical Group
Dr. Nancy Wood, Pediatric Associates
Best Kid Photographer
Hannah Stinson Photography
Finalists
Alicia Marie Photography
Cassie Davis Photography
Cornerstone Photography
Janie Long Photography
Laura Cantrell Photography
Samantha Vickers Photography
Best Public School
Eichold Mertz Magnet School
Finalists
Baker High School
Dawes Intermediate School
Denton Magnet School of Technology
Murphy High School
Phillips Preparatory School
Best Private School
McGill-Toolen Catholic High School
Finalists
Corpus Christi Catholic School
Faith Academy
St. Luke’s Episcopal School
St. Paul’s Episcopal School
UMS-Wright Preparatory School
Best Preschool Teacher
Candice McLaughlin, Corpus Christi Catholic School
Finalists
Ashley Cunningham, Christ the King
Donna Muscat, Westminster Presbyterian
Heather Vella, Wilmer Elementary, Pre-K
Mindy Mainwaring, St. Paul’s EEC
Morgan Avritt, Eastern Shore Early Childhood
Coolest Elementary School Teacher – Mobile
Karen Shirah, St. Ignatius Catholic School
Finalists
Allison Dennis, Corpus Christi Catholic School
Caroline Graham, Semmes Elementary
Hailey Smith, O’Rourke Elementary
Jessica Sanders, Allentown Elementary
Sydney Loper, St. Paul’s Episcopal School
Coolest Elementary School Teacher – Baldwin
Sherik Butler, Daphne Elementary School
Finalists
Felicia Bagley, Daphne East Elementary
Kacie Hardman, Fairhope Elementary
Kylie Threadgill, Spanish Fort Elementary
Tanya Best, Bayside Academy
Tara Lazenby, Fairhope Elementary
Coolest Middle School Teacher- Mobile
Donna Mackin, St. Paul’s Episcopal School
Finalists
Alicia Matthews, St. Luke’s Episcopal School
Alison Burrow, Semmes Middle School
Debra Quinones, Denton Magnet
Peter Stoyka, Corpus Christi Catholic School
Sarah Pritchard, St. Ignatius Catholic School
Coolest Middle School Teacher- Baldwin
Cathy Ho, Daphne Middle School
Finalists
April Poole, Central Baldwin Middle
Janice Kinard, Fairhope Middle
Jennifer Salley, Fairhope Middle
Jo Anne Theodore, Spanish Fort Middle
Kate Hood, Bay Minette Middle
Coolest High School Teacher – Mobile
Phil Proctor, McGill-Toolen Catholic High School
Finalists
Jeremiah Quattrone, Citronelle High School
Karen Haynes, St. Luke’s Episcopal School
Kayla Christie, Theodore High School
Peter Wilson, UMS-Wright Preparatory School
Zack Steele, Saraland High School
Coolest High School Teacher – Baldwin
Griffin Hood, Daphne High School
Finalists
Elizabeth Brooks, Fairhope High
Jeremy Borchardt, Foley High
Justin Cometti, Fairhope High
Mandy Jennings, Fairhope High
Wayne Fillingim, Fairhope High
MEDIA
Favorite Radio Station FM
92 ZEW
Finalists
96.1 The Rocket
FM TALK 106.5
WABD 97.5
WBLX 92.9
WKSJ 94.9
Favorite Radio Station AM
Archangel 1410
Finalists
Archangel 1410 A
WABF 1480
WNTM News Radio 710
Best Local DJ
Matt McCoy, 92 ZEW
Finalists
DJ Blayze, WBLX
Gene Murrell, WZEW
Mystic Marge, WZEW
Shelby Mitchell, WKSJ
Twiggins, WABD
Best DJ Team
Dan Brennan and Shelby Mitchell, 95KSJ
Finalists
Gulf Coast Mornings with Uncle Henry & Kelly Bennett, WNTM
Mobile Mornings with Sean, Dalton & Kelly, FM Talk 106.5
Randy & Creg – WNSP
Sip & Chew with Mike & Stu, FM Talk 106.5
TLC in the Morning – Tim and LeeAnn Camp
Best Morning Show/DJ
Mobile Mornings – FM TALK 106.5
Finalists
Ron Anthony, 92.5, The Soul of Mobile
The Opening Kickoff with Mark Heim and Lee Shirvanian, WNSP
TLC in the Morning – Tim and Lee Ann Camp, WZEW
Uncle Henry, News Radio 710
Mobile Mornings with Sean, Dalton & Kelly, FM Talk 106.5
Best Talk Radio Host/Show
Uncle Henry
Finalists
Midday Mobile, FM Talk 106.5
Mobile Mornings with Sean, Dalton & Kelly – FM Talk 106.5
Sports Drive with Randy & Creg, WNSP
The Opening Kickoff with Mark Heim and Lee Shirvanian, WNSP
What’s Working with Cam Marston, FM TALK 106.5
Best DJ Voice
Twiggins, WABD
Finalists
DJ Blayze, WBLX
Gene Murrell, WZEW
Kelly Finley, FM Talk 106.5
Mz. Baldy, WBLX
Zew Tony, WZEW
Best Sports Radio Host/Show
Eli Gold, Alabama Sports Radio Network, 92ZEW
Finalists
FM Talk Sports Night with Dalton Orwig and Corey LaBounty, FM Talk 106.5
John Racciatti Golf Show, WNSP
Paul Finebaum, FM Talk 106.5
Sports Drive with Randy & Creg , WNSP
The Opening Kickoff with Mark Heim and Lee Shirvanian, WNSP
Best Local Evening TV Newscast
WKRG
Finalists
FOX 10
WPMI 15
Best Local Morning TV Newscast
FOX 10
Finalists
WKRG 5
WPMI 15
Best Anchor
Mel Showers, WKRG
Finalists
Darwin Singleton, WPMI 15
Devon Walsh, WKRG 5
Kelly Foster, WPMI 15
Lenise Ligon, FOX 10
Sarah Wall, FOX 10
Best Meteorologist
Alan Sealls, WKRG
Finalists
Jason Smith, FOX 10
John Nodar, WKRG 5
Kelly Foster, WPMI 15
Michael White, FOX 10
Thomas Geboy, WKRG 5
Best TV Investigative Reporter
Andrea Ramey, WPMI
Finalists
Cassie Fambro, WPMI 15
Peter Albrecht, WKRG 5
Nicole Fierro, WPMI 15
Shelby Myers, FOX 10
Katarina Luketich, WKRG 5
Best Sports Coverage
WKRG
Finalists
FOX 10
WPMI 15
Best Weekend TV News Team
WPMI
Finalists
FOX 10
WKRG 5
Favorite Lagniappe Writer
Andy MacDonald, Cuisine
Finalists
Dale Liesch, Reporter
Gabriel Tynes, Baldwin Bureau Chief
Jason Johnson, Reporter
Jeff Poor, Commentary
Kevin Lee, Arts
Favorite Lagniappe Cover Story
Sunset Limited Disaster by Kevin Lee
Finalists
Favorite Lagniappe Cover Story
Cream of the Crop by Dale Liesch
End of an Era, Mobile Beacon by Gabriel Tynes
Game On (High School Gaming Teams) by Jason Johnson
Sins of the Fathers by Gabriel Tynes
When the Levee Breaks (Alabama Power) by Gabriel Tynes
Favorite Lagniappe Cover Image
Mardi Gras 2018 by Laura Mattei
Finalists
Cream of the Crop, Cammie’s Old Dutch by Dan Anderson
Love Bugs by Dan Anderson
Planes, Trains and Automobiles by Laura Mattei
Sins of the Fathers by Dan Anderson
Terror at Sea by Laura Mattei
Favorite Local Content Creator (Writer/Artist)
JD Crowe, al.com cartoonist
Finalists
Amanda Gibson, Lemon Baby
Breck Pappas, Mobile Bay Monthly
Carolyn Haines, author
Ferrill Gibbs, podcaster
Johnny Gwin, Deep Fried Studios
Favorite Glossy Magazine
Mobile Bay Monthly
Finalists
Access
Eastern Shore Parents
Mobile Bay Parents
Mobile Mask
Relocating Baldwin County
Favorite Local Website/ Blog/Social Media Influencer
Mobile Mask
Finalists
All Things Mobile
Centsible Blonde
Hungry Ass Dude
Lemon Baby
When Life Hands You Grapes
Best Local TV ad
David J. Maloney
Finalists
Andy Citrin
Discover Chiropractic
Greene & Phillips
Gulf Coast Exploreum, Genghis Khan
Joe Bullard
Best Website Developer
Blue Fish
Finalists
Dogwood Productions
Mighty Advertising
Next Level Studio
Portside Advertising
Southern View Media
Best Marketing/Events Company
Southern View Media
Finalists
Dauphin Marketing Group
JJPR
Oyster Shell Strategy
Portside Advertising
Valorey Media
MUSIC
Best Local Band
Red Clay Strays
Finalists
Abe Partridge & The Psychedelic Peacocks
Delta Smoke
Deluna
Hollywood Vagabonds
The Underhill Family Orchestra
Best Country Band/Performer
Red Clay Strays
Finalists
Anna McElroy
Brooke Brown
Bruce Smelley
Jesse Howard
Last Call Rodeo
Best Metal/Underground Band
Hollywood Vagabonds
Finalists
Certainly Unsure
D.R.E.A.D.
Love the Hate
Oracle
Son of a Gun
Best Blues Band/Artist
Adam Holt
Finalists
David Shivers
Delta Smoke
Jamell Richardson
Johnny No
Lisa Mills
Best Club to See Live Music
Soul Kitchen
Finalists
Brickyard
Callaghan’s
O’Daly’s
The Merry Widow
Veet’s
Best Outdoor Bar to See Live Music
Bluegill
Finalists
Dority’s
Flora-Bama
LuLu’s
The Frog Pond
The Hangout
Best Venue to See Live Music (Non-bar)
Saenger Theatre
Finalists
Live at Five, Halstead Amphitheater
Mobile Civic Center Theater
The Listening Room
The Wharf
Best Solo Musician
Eric Erdman
Finalists
Adam Holt
Brooke Brown
Jesse Howard
Laurie Anne Armour
Ryan Balthrop
Best Jazz Musician
Roman Street
Finalists
Andrew Ayers
Blake Nolte
Chip Herrington
John Cochran
Justin Fobes
Best Hip Hop Artist
Phil J
Finalists
2 Face
Bates
Eterniti
Mr 88
Tommy Chayne
Best Music/Record Store
Mobile Records
Finalists
Andy’s Music
Bay Sound
Dr. Music
Fairhope Music
Picker’s Paradise
Best Local Recording Studio
Dauphin Street Sound
Finalists
Day 6 Entertainment Group
Skate Mountain Records
Studio ‘78
Studio 8Eighty
Studio H20
Best Guitar Player
Phil Proctor
Finalists
Adam Holt
Collin Kendrick
Corky Hughes
Drew Nix
Zach Rishel
Best Area Singer/Voice
Symone French
Finalists
Brandon Coleman
Jake Alexander
Jesse Howard
Lisa Mills
Ross Newell
Best Area Drummer
Jonah Miller, Hollywood Vagabonds
Finalists
Bryan Ayers
Dalton Muse
John Hall
John Milham
Karl Langley
Best Area Bassist
Stan Foster
Finalists
Andrew Bishop
Andrew Wood
Louis Bustin
Miles Davis
Rufus Ducote
Best Piano Player/Keyboardist
Jacob Hall, Paw Paw’s Medicine Cabinet
Finalists
Andrew Ayers
Blayne Pierce
Chris Spies
John Anthony
Teddy Williams
Best Drag Queen Performer
Jawakatema Davenport
Finalists
Amber Douglas
Champagne Munroe
Miss Cie
Venus
Zamareyah Dawn
Best DJ (Mixin’, mashin’up kind)
Dalton Muse
Finalists
DJ Blayze
DJ Lynch
DJ Mbezzle
Russell Combs
Trey Fowler
Best Area Music Festival
Hangout Music Festival
Finalists
Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival
MOB Music Fest
SouthSounds
Stapleton Bluegrass Festival
TenSixtyFive
NIGHTLIFE
Best All Around Bar – Mobile
Callaghan’s
Finalists
Alchemy Tavern
O’ Daly’s
Patches Lounge
Pour Baby
The Haberdasher
Best All Around Bar – Baldwin
The River Pub
Finalists
Flora-Bama
Manci’s Antique Club
McSharry’s
Tongue & Groove Drinkery
Top of the Bay
Best Bartender – Mobile
Jerry Grady, B-Bob’s
Finalists
Kendall Turk, POST
Ricky Havens, Pour Baby
Samantha Mitchell, Ollie’s Mediterranean Grill
Shasta Godwin, Patches Lounge
Tyger Kunz Bullock, Alchemy Tavern
Best Bartender – Baldwin
Brandy Stewart, The River Pub
Finalists
Amy Pippin, Flybar
Garrett Gardner, Buster’s Brick Oven
Hutch Hutchens, Top of the Bay
Kyle Kinder, Tongue & Groove Drinkery
Mary Beth Winstead, Top of the Bay
Best New Bar (Mobile or Baldwin)
POST
Finalists
Game Over Retro Pub
Lit Cigar Lounge
Little Whiskey Christmas Club
Nixon’s
Willie’s Place
Best E-Sho Bar
Manci’s Antque Club
Finalists
Flybar
McSharry’s
Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina
Tongue & Groove Drinkery
Top of the Bay
Best WeMo Bar
Pour Baby
Finalists
Alabama’s Bar & Lounge
Cock-eyed Charlie’s
LoDa Biergarten
Patches Lounge
Tilly’s Dance Club
Best MiMo Bar
Nixon’s
Finalists
Ashland Midtown Pub
Butch Cassidy’s
Callaghan’s
Red or White
Silver Horse Pub
Best LoDa Bar
Alchemy Tavern
Finalists
LoDa Biergarten
O’Daly’s
The Brickyard
The Haberdasher
Veet’s
Best SoMo Bar
Waves DI
Finalists
Dority’s
Islanders
Pelican Pub
Pelican Reef
Zebra Club
Best SoBa (South Baldwin) Bar
Cocktails and Dreams, Foley
Finalists
Bama Buds, Foley
Buddy’s Lounge, Robertsdale
Doc Holliday’s, Foley
Scuttlebutt Pub, Foley
The Office Lounge, Foley
Best Beach Bar
Flora-Bama
Finalists
Pink Pony, Gulf Shores
Pirate’s Bar & Grill, Dauphin Island
Pirate’s Cove, Josephine
The Gulf, Orange Beach
The Hangout, Gulf Shores
Best Wine Bar
Red or White
Finalists
Domke
Firehouse
Le Bouchon
POST
Pour Baby
Best Fancy Drink Bar
The Haberdasher
Finalists
Dauphin’s
POST
Pour Baby
Sidecar Lounge
Tongue & Groove Drinkery
Best Happy Hour Bar
Dauphin’s
Finalists
Butch Cassidy’s
Eugene’s Monkey Bar
The Brickyard
The Garage
The River Pub
Best E-Sho Happy Hour
Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina
Finalists
California Dreaming
Ed’s Shed
Flybar
Tamara’s
Top of the Bay
Best Sports Bar
Heroes Sports Bar
Finalists
Baumhower’s Victory Grille
Buffalo Wild Wings
Draft Picks
Heroes – USA
Walk-On’s Bistreaux
Best Place to Shake Your Booty
Patches Lounge
Finalists
B-Bob’s
Boo Radley’s
Saddle-Up Saloon
Tilly’s Dance Club
Veet’s
Best Gay Bar
B-Bob’s
Finalists
Flip Side
Gabriel’s
Midtown Pub
Favorite Craft Beer
Fairhope Brewing – Take the Causeway IPA
Finalists
Bell’s Two Hearted Ale
Haint Blue IPA
Parish Envie
Serda Tidewater
Sweetwater 420
Favorite Import Beer
Corona
Finalists
Bitburger
Guinness
Modelo
Newcastle
Stella Artois
Favorite Domestic Beer
Michelob Ultra
Finalists
Bud Light
Budweiser
Coors Light
Miller Lite
Yuengling
Best Locally Brewed Beer
Serda Tidewater
Finalists
Fairhope Brewing Judge Roy Bean Stout
Fairhope Brewing Take the Causeway IPA
Haint Blue IPA
Iron Hand Brewing, Scotch Ale
Serda Espresso Stout
Bar with Best Tap Selection
LoDa Biergarten
Finalists
BJ’s Brewhouse
Buffalo Wild Wings
Draft Picks
Island Wing Company
Mellow Mushroom
Favorite Casino
Beau Rivage
Finalists
Golden Nugget
Hard Rock
Imperial Palace
Palace Casino
Scarlet Pearl
Best Margarita
Taqueria Mexico
Finalists
El Papi
Hacienda San Miguel
OK Bike Shop
Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina
Taco Mama
Best Bloody Mary
Brick & Spoon
Finalists
Ashland Midtown Pub
LoDa Biergarten
Moe’s BBQ
Ruby Slipper
The River Pub
Best Bar Trivia
The Blind Mule
Finalists
Flybar
Mellow Mushroom
Moe’s BBQ
Serda Brewing
Waves DI
Best Gentleman’s Club
The Candy Store
Finalists
Cookies-N-Cream
Diamonds
Lionz Den
Lotus
POLITICOS
Hardest Working Official – City Of Mobile (Elected or Appointed)
Mayor Sandy Stimpson
Finalists
Chief Lawrence Battiste, Mobile Police Department
Chief Mark Sealy, Mobile Fire Department
City Attorney Ricardo Woods
Executive Director of Finance Paul Wesch
Public Safety Director James Barber
Hardest Working Mobile City Councilperson
City Councilperson Levon Manzie
Finalists
City Councilperson Bess Rich
City Councilperson John Williams
Hardest Working Elected Official – Mobile County
DA Ashley Rich
Finalists
MCPSS Superintendent Chresal Threadgill
Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson
Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl
Mobile County Commissioner Merceria Ludgood
Mobile County Sheriff Sam Cochran
Hardest Working Elected City Official- Eastern Shore
Fairhope Mayor Karin Wilson
Finalists
Bill Menas, Spanish Fort City Councilman
Dane Haygood, Daphne Mayor
Jack Burrell, Fairhope City Councilman
Michael M. McMillan, Spanish Fort Mayor
Tommie Conaway, Daphne City Councilperson
Hardest Working Elected City Official – Baldwin County
Sheriff Hoss Mack
Finalists
Baldwin County DA Robert Wilters
BCBE Superintendent Eddie Tyler
County Commissioner Billie Jo Underwood
County Commissioner Jeb Ball
County Commissioner Joe Davis, III
Hardest Working Local State Legislator
State Rep. Chris Pringle
Finalists
Rep. Barbara Drummond
Rep. Napoleon Bracy
Rep. Shane Stringer
Rep. Victor Gaston
Sen. Vivian Figures
Who will be the next senator from Alabama?
U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne
Finalists
Charles Barkley
State Sen. Del Marsh
Sen. Doug Jones
Not Roy Moore
Coach Tommy Tuberville
SHOPPING & SERVICES
Best Salon – Mobile
Studio PH
Finalists
Harlow
Identity
Meraki Studios
Salon DMH
Salon West 5400
Best Salon- Baldwin
Sanctuary Salon
Finalists
Barbora Brown Hair
Salon Royale
Tami’s Mask & Mirror Studio
Tangled Up
The March Hare
Best Overall Stylist – Mobile
Whitney Vittor – Salon West 5400
Finalists
Ashton Laster, North Sixty Salon
Jennifer Freeman, Salon DMH
Lindsay Driskell, Identity Salon
Meagan Brown, Meraki
Phrankey Lowery, Studio PH
Best Overall Stylist – Baldwin
Kristen Watler – Salon Royale
Finalists
Allie Pierce, Salon Royale
Brandi Hoover, The Sanctuary Salon
Chandise Hampton, The March Hare
Shaina Bottiaux, The Sanctuary Salon
Tami Williams, Tami’s Mask & Mirror Studio
Best Colorist – Mobile
Jennifer Freeman – Salon DMH
Finalists
Charlene Smith, Vain Attractions
Julia Liller, Salon West 5400
Julie Burrus, Inspire Salon
Julie Rhames, Harlow
Lindsey Driskell, Identity Salon
Best Colorist – Baldwin
Tami Williams – Tami’s Mask & Mirror
Finalists
Allie Pierce, Salon Royale
Chandise Hampton, The March Hare
Chuck Branum, Salon Royale
Kristen Watler, Salon Royale
Shaina Bottiaux, The Sanctuary Salon
Scissor Wizard (Best Haircut-ter) – Mobile
Ryan Amacker – Ryan Amacker Hair
Finalists
Caitlin Newell, Haley Hair
Jason Chambers, Head Dress
Julie Burrus, Inspire Salon
Julie Rhames, Harlow
Megan Stebbins, Salon DMH
Scissor Wizard (Best Haircut-ter) – Baldwin
Chuck Branum – Salon Royale
Finalists
Brandi Hoover, The Sanctuary Salon
Kayla Bubalo, The Sanctuary Salon
Shaina Bottiaux, The Sanctuary Salon
Stephen Morgan, The Mane Colour
Tami Williams, Tami’s Mask & Mirror Studio
Best Barber – Mobile
Hillcrest Barbers
Finalists
Billy Helton
Joel Edwards
Johnny Sullivan
Mayo Barber Shop
Mike Edwards, Mike’s Barber Shop
Best Barber – Baldwin
Dallas Jones Barber Shop
Finalists
Eastern Shore Barber Shop
Gentlemen’s Barbershop
Jessica Solis
Josh Pridgen
Samantha Elliot
Best Makeup Artist – Mobile or Baldwin
Olivia Rumbley – Salon DMH
Finalists
Alyssa Garza, Tami’s Mask & Mirror
Ashley West
Cassidy Hester
Courtney Matthews
Kelsey Copeland Fields
Best Hooha Waxer – Mobile or Baldwin
Crystal Quattrone – Bare Esthetics
Finalists
Anna Bishop
Cecelia Heyer, Pure Beauty
Jitka Boyd
Leah Jeffreys, Leah’s Place
Liz Herport, Tami’s Mask & Mirror Studio
Best Eyebrow Wizard
Natalie Pittman – Salon DMH
Finalists
Brianna Normand, Beautiful Buzz
Charlene Smith, Vain Attractions
iBrow Ink Microblading
Liz Herport, Tami’s Mask & Mirror Studio
Mandy Snay
Best Place to get Mani/Pedi – Mobile
Royal Day Spa
Finalists
Brenda’s Nails
Lily’s Nails
Nails by Sisters
Venetian Nails Palace
Vivian’s
Best Place to get Mani/Pedi – Baldwin
Polished Day Spa
Finalists
De Paris Nails
French Tip Nail Spa
Leila’s Nails and Spa
Paradise Nails
Tami’s Mask & Mirror
Best Esthetician- Mobile or Baldwin
Hanna Hogle – Sunrise Dermatology
Finalists
Amberjoy McLean, Bayside Regenerative Medicine
Ashley Maynard, Spa at the Battle House
Chasen Lipscomb, Med Spa at the Park
Jade Kittrell, Med Spa at the Park
Liz Parden, Lyons Elite Day Spa
Best Day Spa – Mobile
The Spa at The Battle House
Finalists
Lyons Elite Day Spa
Med Spa at the Park
Nouveau
Royal Day Spa
Sole Med Spa
Best Day Spa – Baldwin
The Spa at the Grand Hotel
Finalists
Fountain of Youth
Mountain Massage & Day Spa
Sole Med Spa
Tami’s Mask & Mirror Studio
The Beach Club Spa
Best Tanning Salon
Tiffany Tans
Finalists
Always Summer
Brush of Bronze
L.A. Bikini
Palm Beach Tan
Southern Glow
Best Massage Therapist – Mobile
Hannah Boltz, Therapeutic Arts
Finalists
Arnie Harrison
Eric Davis
Kelsea Tupa
Rudy Smith
Tina Collins
Best Massage Therapist – Baldwin
Amanda Guzman, The Grand Hotel
Finalists
Heather Guy
Kenney Jackson
Lennifer Berdos
Massage Envy
Roderick Gibbs
Mobile Bay’s Best Doctor
Dr. Clare Carney, Alabama Medical Group
Finalists
Dr. Amy Strassburg, Alabama Medical Group
Dr. Charla Evans, Hillcrest Primary Care
Dr. David Ross, Diagnostic & Medical Clinic
Dr. De’Arco McCreary, Providence Medical Group
Dr. Shameer Abrahim, Providence Medical Group – West Mobile
Mobile Bay’s Best Specialist (MD)
Pulmonary Associates
Finalists
Clark & Hirsch Neurosurgery
Dr. Christopher Mullenix, Oral Surgery
Dr. Deepak Kumar, Rheumatology
Dr. Latasha Henry, Gastroenterology, Providence Medical Group
Rihner, Gupta & Grosz Cardiology
Best OB/GYN (aka Best Hooha Doc)
Dr. Lauren Lambrecht, Azalea City Physicians
Finalists
Dr. Brooke Lenz, Bay Area Physicians for Women
Dr. Danilo Herrera, Bay Area Physicians for Women
Dr. Lauren Self, Azalea City Physicians
Dr. Margaret McGrath, Women’s Health Alliance
Dr. Quin Bixler, Mobile Bay OB- GYN
Best Plastic Surgeon- Breast (aka Best Boob Doc)
Dr. Chris Park
Finalists
Dr. Charles Dyas, Bay Area Plastic Surgery Associates
Dr. James Koehler, Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery
Dr. Kitti Outlaw
Dr. Randy Proffitt
Dr. Stephen Sheppard, Azalea City Plastic Surgery
Best Facelift Doc
Dr. Michael Lyons
Finalists
Dr. Chris Park, The Park Clinic
Dr. Henry Barber, The Martin Center
Dr. Kimberly Donnellan, Providence Medical Group
Dr. Randy Proffitt
Dr. Stephen Martin, The Martin Center
Best Dermatologist
Dr. Ryan Ramagosa, Sunrise Dermatology
Finalists
Dr. Amy Morris, The Center for Dermatology
Dr. Kathryn Dempsey, Coastal Dermatology
Dr. Roberta Swain, Mobile Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Dermatology
Dr. Scott Van Loock, Mobile Dermatology
Dr. Thomas Bender, Advanced Dermatology and Skin Care
Best Weight Loss Doc
Dr. Ruth Shields, Healthy Weight 4 Me
Finalists
Dr. Amy Armstrong, LaBella Rx
Dr. Chris Dyas, Fountain of Youth
Dr. James Jardine, Medi-Weightloss
Dr. Lawrence Carpenter, Aesthetics and Weight Loss
Mobile Bay Medical Weight Loss
Best “Doc in the Box” Clinic
Greater Mobile Urgent Care
Finalists
Compass Urgent Care
Eastern Shore Urgent Care
Hillcrest Urgent Care
Immediate Care
Urgent Care By the Bay
Best Back Cracker (Chiropractor)
Corsentino Chiropractic
Finalists
Absolute Health Solutions
Advanced Spine and Therapy
Discover Chiropractic
Eastern Shore Chiropractic
Liberation Chiropractic
Best Dentist – Mobile
Drs. Maitre & Crabtree
Finalists
Dr. Kris Portacci
Dr. Walt Vickers
Grelot Dental
Noblet Family Dental
SEC Dentistry
Best Dentist – Baldwin
Azalea City Dental Eastern Shore
Finalists
Buckley Comprehensive Dentistry
Deese Dentistry
Dr. Michael Miller, Miller Family Dentistry
Dr. Gabriel Chamblin, Spanish Fort Dental
Sweeney Comprehensive & Restorative Dentistry
Best Fitness Facility
Mission Fitness
Finalists
barre3 Fitness
CrossFit Stone
Cycle Circuit
Fitbody Bootcamp Mobile
Kayotic Fitness
Best Personal Trainer
Joshua Foster, Fitbody Bootcamp
Finalists
Alison Jones, Mission Fitness
Dori Dodich, Mobtown Grind
Jessica Sweeney, Mission Fitness
John Seddon, StrengthZone
Nikki Mead Thibodeaux, Kayotic Fitness
Best Veterinarian
Dr. Carl Myers, Theodore Veterinary Hospital
Finalists
Dr. Jennifer Wilder, ARK Animal Clinic
Dr. Madison Gordon, Westside Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Mary Katherine Cross, Old Shell Road Animal Hospital
Dr. Randy Wesson, Wesson Animal Clinic
Dr. Roxy Leslie, Village Animal Clinic
Best Pet Groomer
Adorable Dos
Finalists
Addicted to Dogs
Bella and Bows Pet Market and Grooming
Dana & Friends Pet Grooming
Paws of Purrfection
Taylor’d Grooming
Best Florist
LUSH
Finalists
All A Bloom
Beckham’s
Belle Bouquet
Cleveland the Florist
Rose Bud
Best Photography Studio
Brittany Latham Studios
Finalists
Dawn Finch Photography
Jaclyn Robinson Photography
Janie Long Photography
Laura Cantrell Photography
Samantha Vickers Photography
Best Yoga Studio
Sterling Hot Yoga
Finalists
Above and Beyond Hot Yoga Center
Glow Yoga
Mission Fitness
Soul Shine Yoga
Sway
Best Carwash/Detail
Rich’s Car Wash
Finalists
Bebo’s
Blue Line Wash & Detail
EZN Storage & Detail
Port City Detail & Paint Correction
Ultra Carwash
Best Divorce Attorney
Alison Herlihy
Finalists
Jerry Pilgrim
Josh Boone
Larry Hallett
Lee Holland
Theresa Williamson
Best Criminal Defense Attorney
Jeff Deen
Finalists
Brant Richerson
Buzz Jordan
Dennis Knizley
Grant Gibson
Walter Gewin
Best Trial Attorney
Moore Law Firm
Finalists
Andy Citrin
Clay, Massey & Associates
David J. Maloney
Greene & Phillips
Long & Long
Best Real Estate Firm
Roberts Brothers
Finalists
1702 Real Estate
Berkshire Hathaway
Better Homes and Gardens
LLB&B
Realty Executives
Best Realtor
Devin Scott, Roberts Brothers
Finalists
Ginny Stopa, ReMax by the Bay
Joselyne Ridings, Keller Williams
Kym Trest, Roberts Brothers
Laurye Brunson, Roberts Brothers
Sam Winter, Sam Winter & Co.
Best Mortgage Broker/Firm
Anna Maria Mazzarella, Servis1st
Finalists
Jana Williston, Iberia Bank
Magnolia Mortgage Company
Midtown Mortgage
Mortgage Team 1
Navigator Credit Union
Best Insurance Agent or Agency
Travis Everette, Allstate
Finalists
Alison Horner, State Farm
Julie Henson, ALFA
Kelly DeFord, ALFA
Racheal Kidd, State Farm
The Branyon Agency, Farmers
Best Bank or Credit Union
Regions
Finalists
All In Credit (Army Aviation)
Iberia Bank
Navigator Credit Union
New Horizon Credit Union
Oakworth Capital
Best Investment Banker/Financial Planner
Williams Financial Group
Finalists
Coldsmith, Ryder & Associates
David McGrath, Oakworth Capital
Richard S. Brinson, PNC Investments
Ryan Schumann, Raymond James
Sean Demouey, Edward Jones
Best Car Dealership
UJ Chevrolet
Finalists
Malone’s Auto Sales
McConnell Automotive
Palmer’s Toyota Superstore
Springhill Toyota
Tameron Honda Eastern Shore
Best CPA
Kristi Daughtery, Crow Shields Bailey, PC
Finalists
Frank Brown, Wilkins Miller
Jeff Allen, Allen, Allen & Foster
John Bedsole, Kalifeh, Bedsole, Adams
Karen Simmons, Karen Simmons, PC
Rita Byers, Byers, Byers & Associates
Best Landscaper
Bay Landscaping
Finalists
A Bloom Landscaping
Green Magic Landscape
Miracle Landscape Services
Sexton Lawn & Landscape
Travis Wilson, Southside
Best Contractor/Homebuilder
Triumph Homes
Finalists
Bo Wilder
Chuck Dixon
Farmstead Built
Joe Vinson Builders
Thomas H. Davis III Construction
Best Interior Designer
March & May
Finalists
Augusta Tapia
Caitlyn Waite
Kade Laws Interior Design
Lindsey Feenker
Randi Wilson
Best Hardware Store – Mobile
Blankenship’s Universal Supply
Best Hardware Store – Baldwin
Eastern Shore Ace
Finalists
Andrew’s Ace
Dawes Hardware Store
Spring Hill Ace
Wigman’s Ace
Best Pest Control
A & P Pest Control
Finalists
Aegis
Arrow
Cook’s
Ensec
Mosquito Joe
Best Pet Store
B&B Pet Stop
Finalists
Bella & Bows
Dog Days Barkery
PetCo
PetSmart
Pet Supplies Plus
Best Antique Store
Antiques at the Loop
Finalists
Backflash Antique Mall
Charles Phillips
Old Mobile Antiques
Southern Antiques and Accents
White House Antiques
Best Men’s Clothing Store
G Harvell
Finalists
D&K
Dillard’s
McCoy
Metzger’s
Red Beard’s
Best Lingerie/Naughty Shop
The Gift Spot
Finalists
NT Lingerie
The Little Drawer
Victoria’s Secret
Best Women’s Boutique – Mobile
Ruby Blue
Finalists
Chic Jolie
Crimson Blue
Debra’s
Hemline
Pink Post Office Boutique
Best Women’s Boutique – Baldwin
Brown Eyed Girl
Finalists
Boutique 15
CK Collection
Pink Post Office Boutique
Sadie’s
SWAY
Best Clothing Consignment Store
Hertha’s
Finalists
Back on the Rack
Plato’s Closet
Rave Reviews
Revolution Resale
Second Edition
Best Place to get Mardi Gras Attire
Francia’s
Finalists
D&K
Hertha’s
Metzger’s
Putting on the Ritz
Randall’s
Best Fine Jewelry
John Cauley
Finalists
Elliott’s Fine Jewelry
Goldstein’s
Hayes
Lou’s
The Karat Patch
Best Dry Cleaners
Waite’s
Finalists
Gulf City
Jaguar
Master Cleaners
Paragon
Sprout
Best Home Cleaning Service
The Maids
Finalists
Gibson Girls Task Masters
Maids a la Mode
Mandy’s Cleaning Service
Sweet Home Cleaning Service
Two Gals & A Mop
Best Local Pharmacy
Saraland Pharmacy
Finalists
Dawes Pointe
Rx Express Pharmacy
McConaghy Drugs
Midtown Pharmacy
Royal Pharmacy
Best Shoe Store – Ladies
The Gallery Shoe Boutique
Finalists
Dillards
DSW
Ruby Blue
Shoe Station
Shoefly
Best Shoe Store – Athletic
Shoe Station
Finalists
Finish Line
Fleet Feet
McCoy
Red Beard’s
Run-N-Tri
Best Gift Shop
Timeless Treasures
Finalists
Bellingrath Gardens
Bienville Souvenir & Gifts
Marcie n Me
Meggie B’s
Tallulah’s
Best Home Furnishings Store
Lagniappe Home Store
Finalists
Atchison Home
Barrow
Designer Collection
J Miller
LUSH
Best Vape Shop
Parlor Vapes
Finalists
Cloud 9
Cyclops
Deep South
Vapor Dreamz
Vapor’s Smoke Shop
Best Tattoo Shop/ Artist
The Bell Rose
Finalists
CW Neese, Wayward Son
Drew Magnuson
Dustin Moerler, Kaoz
Jynx at Underground Studios
Suzette Callahan
Best CBD Oil Shop/Carrier
CannaBama
Finalists
Azalea City Hand &Rehab
Parlor Vapes
The Health Hut
Vapor Dreamz
Virginia’s
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ARTS
Best Local Painter
Melanie Blackerby
Best Local Sculptor
Bruce Larsen
Best Local Graphic Design Artist
Andy Scott
Best Mixed Media Artist
Abe Partridge
Best Art Gallery
Ashland Gallery
Best Museum
History Museum of Mobile
Best Theatre Group
The PACT
Best Play or Performance of the Year
Young Frankenstein, Joe Jefferson Players
Best Local Comedian
Kelly Teague
Best Local Actor
Jay Ramsay
Best Local Dancer
Carol Odom, Mobile Ballet
Best Local Theatrical Singer
Rainey Tanner
Best Arts Event
LoDa Artwalk
CITY LIFE
Best Mobilian Right Now
Judge Edmond Naman
Best Baldwinian Right Now
Abe Harper
Quintessential Mobilian
Ron Barrett
Quintessentially Baldwin
Lucy “LuLu” Buffett
Best Police Officer
Officer Sean Tuder
Best Firefighter
Christopher “Kiff” Kirkwood
Best Annual Fundraising Event
Junior League of Mobile – Christmas Jubilee
Best Hotel
The Battle House Hotel
Best High School Marching Band
Baker High School
Best Mardi Gras Parading Society
Mystics of Time
Best Mardi Gras Marching Society
Cain’s Merry Widows
Best Mardi Gras Ball
Order of Osiris
Best Mardi Gras Organization – Baldwin
Knights of Ecor Rouge
Coolest Church or House of Worship
Little Flower Catholic Church
Best Clergyman/Pastor/Spiritual Leader
Father John Lynes, Little Flower Catholic Church
Best Place to take out-of-towners (Attraction)
Mobile Carnival Museum
Best Place to take out-of-towners (Restaurant)
Felix’s
Coolest Apartment Community
Olde Oak Apartments
Coolest Retirement Community
Westminster
Best Local Company to Work For
FTZC
Best Local College
University of South Alabama
Best Local College Professor
Dr. Alan Chow, Marketing & Quantitative Methods
Nappie Category for 2020
Best Animal Rescue Organization
EATS & DRINKS
Best Overall Restaurant
The Noble South
Best New Restaurant
Taco Mama
Best Eastern Shore Restaurant
Boudreaux’s Cajun Grill
Best Beach Restaurant
LuLu’s
Best Chef
Steve Zucker, Dauphin’s
Best Atmosphere
Dauphin’s
Most Innovative Menu
Pour Baby
Best Outdoor Dining
Bluegill
Best Home Cookin’/Soul Food
Judy’s Place
Best Server (Server Name and Restaurant)
Hillary Hamlin, Dew Drop
Best Service Overall (Restaurant)
Felix’s Fish Camp
Best Dessert
Delish Bakery & Eatery
Best Restaurant Wine List
Pour Baby
Best Wings
Butch Cassidy’s
Best Chicken Fingers
Foosackly’s
Best Ice Cream/Yogurt/Gelato
Cammie’s Old Dutch
Best Lunch Spot
Stevie’s Kitchen
Best Eastern Shore Lunch Spot
Panini Pete’s
Best Wine/Gourmet Shop or Grocery
Domke Market
Best Wine Selection – Retail
Red or White
Best Beer Selection – Retail
Rouses
Best Annual Food Event or Cook-off
Greek Fest
Best Food Truck
Yellowhammer Coffee
Best Gumbo
Wintzell’s
Best Sushi
Chuck’s Fish
Best Bakery
Pollman’s
Best Wedding Cake
Flour Girls
Best Caterer
Naman’s
Best Burger
Butch Cassidy’s
Best Steak
Briquette’s
Best Seafood
Half Shell Oyster House
Best Brunch
Ruby Slipper
Best Ethnic Restaurant
Mediterranean Sandwich Company
Best Mexican Restaurant
Fuego
Best Pizza
Pizzeria Delphina
Best Coffeehouse
Carpe Diem
Best Eastern Shore Coffeehouse
The Coffee Loft
Best Local Grocery Store
Greer’s
Best Grocery Store/Chain
Rouses
Best Place to get Local Produce/Foods- Mobile
Lil Brian’s Produce
Best Place to get Local Produce/Foods – Baldwin
Allegri Farm Market
Best Barbecue Restaurant
Moe’s BBQ
Best Barbecue Sauce
Meat Boss
Best Ribs
Dreamland
Best Raw Oysters
Wintzell’s
Best Seafood Market
Mudbugs at the Loop
Best Drunk Food
Waffle House
Best Hangover Food
Bob’s Downtown Diner
Best Grocery Pick-Up/Delivery
Greer’s
Best Restaurant Delivery Service
WAITR
KIDS
Best Kids’ Clothing
Kidz Klozet
Best Summer Camp
Sunny Side Theater
Best Daycare/Mother’s Day Out
Westminster Presbyterian
Best Preschool
St. Paul’s EEC
Best Birthday Party Place
Get Air
Most Kid Friendly Neighborhood
Llanfair
Best Kid-Friendly Local Attraction
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center
Best Dance Studio
Mobile Ballet
Best Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Gaines Thomas and Dr. Lauren Moore, Thomas & Moore
Best Orthodontist
Harvey & Thomas Orthodontics
Best Pediatrician
Dr. Robin McNair, Pediatric Associates
Best Kid Photographer
Hannah Stinson Photography
Best Public School
Eichold Mertz Magnet School
Best Private School
McGill-Toolen Catholic High School
Best Preschool Teacher
Candice McLaughlin, Corpus Christi Catholic School
Coolest Elementary School Teacher – Mobile
Karen Shirah, St. Ignatius Catholic School
Coolest Elementary School Teacher – Baldwin
Sherik Butler, Daphne Elementary School
Coolest Middle School Teacher- Mobile
Donna Mackin, St. Paul’s Episcopal School
Coolest Middle School Teacher- Baldwin
Cathy Ho, Daphne Middle School
Coolest High School Teacher – Mobile
Phil Proctor, McGill-Toolen Catholic High School
Coolest High School Teacher – Baldwin
Griffin Hood, Daphne High School
MEDIA
Favorite Radio Station FM
92 ZEW
Favorite Radio Station AM
Archangel 1410
Best Local DJ
Matt McCoy, 92 ZEW
Best DJ Team
Dan Brennan and Shelby Mitchell, 95KSJ
Best Morning Show/DJ
Mobile Mornings – FM TALK 106.5
Best Talk Radio Host/Show
Uncle Henry
Best DJ Voice
Twiggins, WABD
Best Sports Radio Host/Show
Eli Gold, Alabama Sports Radio Network, 92ZEW
Best Local Evening TV Newscast
WKRG
Best Local Morning TV Newscast
FOX 10
Best Anchor
Mel Showers, WKRG
Best Meteorologist
Alan Sealls, WKRG
Best TV Investigative Reporter
Andrea Ramey, WPMI
Best Sports Coverage
WKRG
Best Weekend TV News Team
WPMI
Favorite Lagniappe Writer
Andy MacDonald, Cuisine
Favorite Lagniappe Cover Story
Sunset Limited Disaster by Kevin Lee
Favorite Lagniappe Cover Image
Mardi Gras 2018 by Laura Mattei
Favorite Local Content Creator (Writer/Artist)
JD Crowe, al.com cartoonist
Favorite Glossy Magazine
Mobile Bay Monthly
Favorite Local Website/ Blog/Social Media Influencer
Mobile Mask
Best Local TV ad
David J. Maloney
Best Website Developer
Blue Fish
Best Marketing/Events Company
Southern View Media
MUSIC
Best Local Band
Red Clay Strays
Best Country Band/Performer
Red Clay Strays
Best Metal/Underground Band
Hollywood Vagabonds
Best Blues Band/Artist
Adam Holt
Best Club to See Live Music
Soul Kitchen
Best Outdoor Bar to See Live Music
Bluegill
Best Venue to See Live Music (Non-bar)
Saenger Theatre
Best Solo Musician
Eric Erdman
Best Jazz Musician
Roman Street
Best Hip Hop Artist
Phil J
Best Music/Record Store
Mobile Records
Best Local Recording Studio
Dauphin Street Sound
Best Guitar Player
Phil Proctor
Best Area Singer/Voice
Symone French
Best Area Drummer
Jonah Miller, Hollywood Vagabonds
Best Area Bassist
Stan Foster
Best Piano Player/Keyboardist
Jacob Hall, Paw Paw’s Medicine Cabinet
Best Drag Queen Performer
Jawakatema Davenport
Best DJ (Mixin’, mashin’up kind)
Dalton Muse
Best Area Music Festival
Hangout Music Festival
NIGHTLIFE
Best All Around Bar – Mobile
Callaghan’s
Best All Around Bar – Baldwin
The River Pub
Best Bartender – Mobile
Jerry Grady, B-Bob’s
Best Bartender – Baldwin
Brandy Stewart, The River Pub
Best New Bar (Mobile or Baldwin)
POST
Best E-Sho Bar
Manci’s Antque Club
Best WeMo Bar
Pour Baby
Best MiMo Bar
Nixon’s
Best LoDa Bar
Alchemy Tavern
Best SoMo Bar
Waves DI
Best SoBa (South Baldwin) Bar
Cocktails and Dreams, Foley
Best Beach Bar
Flora-Bama
Best Wine Bar
Red or White
Best Fancy Drink Bar
The Haberdasher
Best Happy Hour Bar
Dauphin’s
Best E-Sho Happy Hour
Sunset Pointe at Fly Creek Marina
Best Sports Bar
Heroes Sports Bar
Best Place to Shake Your Booty
Patches Lounge
Best Gay Bar
B-Bob’s
Favorite Craft Beer
Fairhope Brewing – Take the Causeway IPA
Favorite Import Beer
Corona
Favorite Domestic Beer
Michelob Ultra
Best Locally Brewed Beer
Serda Tidewater
Bar with Best Tap Selection
LoDa Biergarten
Favorite Casino
Beau Rivage
Best Margarita
Taqueria Mexico
Best Bloody Mary
Brick & Spoon
Best Bar Trivia
The Blind Mule
Best Gentleman’s Club
The Candy Store
POLITICOS
Hardest Working Official – City Of Mobile (Elected or Appointed)
Mayor Sandy Stimpson
Hardest Working Mobile City Councilperson
City Councilperson Levon Manzie
Hardest Working Elected Official – Mobile County
DA Ashley Rich
Hardest Working Elected City Official- Eastern Shore
Fairhope Mayor Karin Wilson
Hardest Working Elected City Official – Baldwin County
Sheriff Hoss Mack
Hardest Working Local State Legislator
State Rep. Chris Pringle
Who will be the next senator from Alabama?
U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne
SHOPPING & SERVICES
Best Salon – Mobile
Studio PH
Best Salon- Baldwin
Sanctuary Salon
Best Overall Stylist – Mobile
Whitney Vittor – Salon West 5400
Best Overall Stylist – Baldwin
Kristen Watler – Salon Royale
Best Colorist – Mobile
Jennifer Freeman – Salon DMH
Best Colorist – Baldwin
Tami Williams – Tami’s Mask & Mirror
Scissor Wizard (Best Haircut-ter) – Mobile
Ryan Amacker – Ryan Amacker Hair
Scissor Wizard (Best Haircut-ter) – Baldwin
Chuck Branum – Salon Royale
Best Barber – Mobile
Hillcrest Barbers
Best Barber – Baldwin
Dallas Jones Barber Shop
Best Makeup Artist – Mobile or Baldwin
Olivia Rumbley – Salon DMH
Best Hooha Waxer – Mobile or Baldwin
Crystal Quattrone – Bare Esthetics
Best Eyebrow Wizard
Natalie Pittman – Salon DMH
Best Place to get Mani/Pedi – Mobile
Royal Day Spa
Best Place to get Mani/Pedi – Baldwin
Polished Day Spa
Best Esthetician- Mobile or Baldwin
Hanna Hogle – Sunrise Dermatology
Best Day Spa – Mobile
The Spa at The Battle House
Best Day Spa – Baldwin
The Spa at the Grand Hotel
Best Tanning Salon
Tiffany Tans
Best Massage Therapist – Mobile
Hannah Boltz, Therapeutic Arts
Best Massage Therapist – Baldwin
Amanda Guzman, The Grand Hotel
Mobile Bay’s Best Doctor
Dr. Clare Carney, Alabama Medical Group
Mobile Bay’s Best Specialist (MD)
Pulmonary Associates
Best OB/GYN (aka Best Hooha Doc)
Dr. Lauren Lambrecht, Azalea City Physicians
Best Plastic Surgeon- Breast (aka Best Boob Doc)
Dr. Chris Park
Best Facelift Doc
Dr. Michael Lyons
Best Dermatologist
Dr. Ryan Ramagosa, Sunrise Dermatology
Best Weight Loss Doc
Dr. Ruth Shields, Healthy Weight 4 Me
Best “Doc in the Box” Clinic
Greater Mobile Urgent Care
Best Back Cracker (Chiropractor)
Corsentino Chiropractic
Best Dentist – Mobile
Drs. Maitre & Crabtree
Best Dentist – Baldwin
Azalea City Dental Eastern Shore
Best Fitness Facility
Mission Fitness
Best Personal Trainer
Joshua Foster, Fitbody Bootcamp
Best Veterinarian
Dr. Carl Myers, Theodore Veterinary Hospital
Best Pet Groomer
Adorable Dos
Best Florist
LUSH
Best Photography Studio
Brittany Latham Studios
Best Yoga Studio
Sterling Hot Yoga
Best Carwash/Detail
Rich’s Car Wash
Best Divorce Attorney
Alison Herlihy
Best Criminal Defense Attorney
Jeff Deen
Best Trial Attorney
Moore Law Firm
Best Real Estate Firm
Roberts Brothers
Best Realtor
Devin Scott, Roberts Brothers
Best Mortgage Broker/Firm
Anna Maria Mazzarella, Servis1st
Best Insurance Agent or Agency
Travis Everette, Allstate
Best Bank or Credit Union
Regions
Best Investment Banker/Financial Planner
Williams Financial Group
Best Car Dealership
UJ Chevrolet
Best CPA
Kristi Daughtery, Crow Shields Bailey, PC
Best Landscaper
Bay Landscaping
Best Contractor/Homebuilder
Triumph Homes
Best Interior Designer
March & May
Best Hardware Store – Mobile
Blankenship’s Universal Supply
Best Hardware Store – Baldwin
Eastern Shore Ace
Best Pest Control
A & P Pest Control
Best Pet Store
B&B Pet Stop
Best Antique Store
Antiques at the Loop
Best Men’s Clothing Store
G Harvell
Best Lingerie/Naughty Shop
The Gift Spot
Best Women’s Boutique – Mobile
Ruby Blue
Best Women’s Boutique – Baldwin
Brown Eyed Girl
Best Clothing Consignment Store
Hertha’s
Best Place to get Mardi Gras Attire
Francia’s
Best Fine Jewelry
John Cauley
Best Dry Cleaners
Waite’s
Best Home Cleaning Service
The Maids
Best Local Pharmacy
Saraland Pharmacy
Best Shoe Store – Ladies
The Gallery Shoe Boutique
Best Shoe Store – Athletic
Shoe Station
Best Gift Shop
Timeless Treasures
Best Home Furnishings Store
Lagniappe Home Store
Best Vape Shop
Parlor Vapes
Best Tattoo Shop/ Artist
The Bell Rose
Best CBD Oil Shop/Carrier
CannaBama
