Best of the Antigo Area 2015 Results
Best Bakery
1st Place – Pavek’s Antigo Bakery
2nd Place – Gunkel’s
3d Place – Natural Living
Other Nominees: Dixie Lunch, Linda’s Town & Country Bakery, Sweet Thyme, Two Angels Restaurant, Walmart
Best Bar for Beer Selection on Tap
1st Place – The Refuge
2nd Place – Rick’s 45 Roadhouse
3rd Place – Nick’s Tap
Other Nominees: Animal’s, BB Jack’s, Beer 30, Billy Timber’s Pub & Eatery, Buckshots, Fifth Avenue, Heartbreakers, Held’s Bar, Little Rock, Melody Mill, Never Enough, North Star Lanes, Miller’s Nutshell, Old Mill, Quinn’s, Rev’s Windbreaker, Sammy’s Bar & Grill, Smitty’s, The Bad Habit, Thirsty Bear Pub, Three Jokers
Best Coffee
1st Place – Mountain Mudd
2nd Place – Kwik Trip
3rd Place – Sweet Thyme
Other Nominees: Burger King, Dairy Queen, Dixie Lunch, McDonald’s, Michael’s, Natural Living, The Thirsty Soul, Two Angels Restaurant, Wagner Shell
Best Fish Fry
1st Place – Heartbreakers
2nd Place – Edison Club Event Center
3rd Place – Vickie and the Vets
Other Nominees: Animals, Billy Timber’s Pub & Eatery, Black Bear, Buckshots, Chet & Emil’s, Culvers, Dixie Lunch, Farmers Home, Fifth Ave. Restaurant, Knights of Columbus Hall, M&L Restaurant, Melody Mill, Michael’s, Miller’s Nutshell, North Star Lanes, Phil’s Round 2, Quinn’s, Rick’s 45 Roadhouse, Sammy’s Bar & Grill, Swartzendruber’s Supper Club, The Refuge, Two Angels Restaurant, Wild Wolf Inn
Best Happy Hour
1st Place – El Tequila
2nd Place – Animals
3rd Place – The Refuge
Other Nominees: BB Jack’s, Beer 30, Bob and Joni’s, Elks Lodge, Heartbreakers, Held’s Bar, Melody Mill, Never Enough, Nick’s Tap, North Star Lanes, Not Bob’s, Rev’s Windbreaker, Rick’s 45 Roadhouse, Sammy’s Bar & Grill, Thirsty Bear, Three Jokers
Best Pizza
1st Place – BB Jack’s
2nd Place – Rev’s Windbreaker
3rd Place – Bucks Pizza
Other Nominees: Billy Timber’s Pub & Eatery, Gators, Grudgville Pub, Heartbreakers, Little Caesars, Melody Mill, Nick’s Tap, Not Bob’s, Pizza Hut, Rick’s 45 Roadhouse, Sammy’s Bar & Grill, Thirsty Bear
Best Lunch Spot
1st Place – El Tequila
Tie for 2nd/3rd Place – BB Jack’s & Dixie Lunch
Other Nominees: Animals, Billy Timber’s Pub & Eatery, Culvers, Dairy Queen, Farmers Home, Fifth Ave. Restaurant, Heartbeakers, Mattoon Market, M&L Restaurant, Melody Mill, Michael’s, Natural Living – The Luncheonette, Pizza Hut, The Refuge, Rick’s 45 Roadhouse, Sweet Thyme, Taco Johns, Three Jokers, Two Angels
Best Restaurant
1st Place – El Tequila
2nd Place – Heatbreakers
3rd Place – The Refuge
Other Nominees: Animals, BB Jack’s, Billy Timber’s Pub & Eatery, Black Bear, Buckshots, Country Kitchen, Culvers, Edison Club Event Center, Farmers Home, Fifth Ave. Restaurant, Hummers, M&L Restaurant, Melody Mill, Michael’s, Miller’s Nutshell, Pizza Hut, Quinn’s, Ruby Mays Café, Sammy’s Bar & Grill, Swatzendruber’s Supper Club, Taco Johns, The Refuge, Two Angels Restaurant, Wolff’s River Inn at Post Lake
Best Salad Bar
1st Place – Swartzendruber’s Supper Club
2nd Place – Fifth Ave. Restaurant
3rd Place – Pizza Hut
Other Nominees: Buckshots, Country Kitchen, Edison Club Event Center, Hill’s Still, Michael’s, Quinn’s, The Refuge
Best Place for a Sandwich
1st Place – Fifth Ave. Restaurant
2nd Place – Subway
3rd Place – BB Jack’s
Other Nominees: 3 Jokers, Animals, Billy Timber’s Pub & Eatery, Buckshots, Country Kitchen, Culvers, Dixie Lunch, Farmers Home, Heartbreakers, M&L Restaurant, Mattoon Market, Melody Mill, Michael’s, Natural Living, Neva Grocery and Gas, Old Mill, Quinn’s, Sammy’s Bar & Grill, Sweet Thyme, The Refuge, Two Angels Restaurant, White Lake Market
Best Grocery Store
1st Place – Copps
2nd Place – Lakeside Market
3rd Place – Butch’s Supervalu
Other Nominees: Backes, Mattoon Market, Natural Living, Neva Grocery and Gas, Walmart, White Lake Market
Best Barber Shop
1st Place – Hair Shack
2nd Place – The Man Cave
3rd Place – Fantastic Sam’s
Other Nominees: Beneshek’s, Cost Cutter, Country Cuts, Cuts with CLASS, Headlines, Inspiring Images, John’s North Country Style, Main Attraction, Salon 731, Smartstyle, Tangles, The Hair Clinic, Today’s Hair, Trends Hair Design, Trio Hair Studio, Yvett-Sharee’s Hollywood Hair Studio
Best Beauty Salon
1st Place – Trio Hair Studio
2nd Place – Fantastic Sam’s
3rd Place – Trends Hair Design
Other Nominees: Beneshek’s, Cost Cutter, Country Cuts, Cuts with CLASS, Headlines, Inspiring Images, Main Attraction, Mode Beauty Shop, Salon 731, Salon Tease, Studio S, Tangles, Today’s Hair, Trends Hair Design, Trio Hair Studio, Yvett-Sharee’s Hollywood Hair Studio
Best Chiropractic Clinic
1st Place – Draeger Chiropractic & Laser Center
2nd Place – Cornerstone Chiropractic & Wellness
3rd Place – Allied Health – Goldsworthy/Vesela/Diercks Chiropractic
Other Nominees: Antigo Family Chiropractic, Bula Chiropractic, Johnson Chiropractic, Krueger Chiropractic
Best Dental Office
1st Place – Antigo Dental Clinic
2nd Place – Dr. Stanley Brown
3rd Place – Progressive Dental
Other Nominees: Antigo Complete Dental Center, Bridge Community Dental, Charles F. Wetzel, Dr. Larry Nillissen, Northside Dental
Best Facial
1st Place – Salon 731
2nd Place – Kitty Fasbender – Mary Kay Cosmetics
3rd Place – Inspiring Images
Other Nominees: The Man Cave
Best Health Club
1st Place – Center for Health & Performance (WelFit)
2nd Place – Anytime Fitness
3rd Place – Downtown Tanning & Fitness
Other Nominees: Clara R. McKenna Aquatic Center, Curves
Best Hospital or Clinic
1st Place – Langlade Hospital
2nd Place – Aspirus General Clinic
3rd Place – Draeger Chiropractic & Laser Center
Other Nominees: Antigo Medical Building, Aspirus General Clinic – Elcho, Wausau Hospital
Best Manicure/Pedicure
1st Place – Rose’s Nails
2nd Place – Polished Ladies
3rd Place – Puttin’ On the Glitz
Other Nominees: Inspiring Images, Judy Adamski, Keah Forster, Nail Boutique, Nail Depot, Nails by Jo
Best Massage
1st Place – Cornerstone Chiropractic & Wellness
2nd Place – Kim at Draeger Chiropractic & Laser Center
3rd Place – Soothing Effects, LLC
Other Nominees: Body Bliss Massage, Erin Desjarlais, Kathy Marie, Kelly at Langlade Hospital, Lois Fick: Twigs NMT, New Life
Best Optical & Eye Care
1st Place – Dr. Richard A. Kjome – Antigo Eye Clinic
2nd Place – Antigo Eye Care Center
3rd Place – Eye Clinic of Wisconsin
Other Nominees: Walmart
Best Pharmacy
1st Place – Lakeside Market
2nd Place – Walgreens
3rd Place – Walmart Pharmacy
Best Bartender
1st Place – Al at Nick’s Tap
2nd Place – Bird at Rick’s 45 Roadhouse
3rd Place – Jenny Jordan at Animals
Other Nominees: Bear at Thirsty Bear Pub, Becca at Rick’s 45 Roadhouse, Becki Kassis at Swatzendruber’s Supper Club, Ben at Swatzendruber’s Supper Club, Bob Stimac Sr. at BB Jack’s, Bobbi at North Star Lanes, Boston at Nick’s Tap, Chris Bolen, Chris Held at Held’s Bar, Craig at Fifth Ave. Restaurant, Ellie Doucette at Smitty’s, Fran at 3 Jokers, Jamie Walrath, Jayne at Reif’s, Jeremy Rotzoll, Jerry at Miller’s Nutshell, Jess at BB Jack’s, Kathy at Luxury Living, Katie at Gators, Latisha at Smitty’s, Laura at Billy Timber’s, Mandey at Nick’s Tap, Marlana at Smitty’s, Megan at Heartbreakers, Mike Kools at Kools Clubb, Missy at Reif’s, Pat Bultman, Paula Yari, Rachel at the Old Mill, Reesa at The Refuge, Sandra Mach at Schwartendruber’s, Sara at Not Bob’s, Sarah Markgraf at Never Enough, Shannon Marie at Little Rock, Southern David at Nick’s Tap, Tiff Matuszewski, Yolanda at Melody Mill
Best Family Doctor
1st Place – Dr. Bartley Kneeland
2nd Place – Dr. Kristine Flowers
3rd Place – Dr. Patrick McKenna
Other Nominees: Dr. Hegranes, Dr. Noel Deep, Dr. Turnbull, Dr. Christopher Strong, Dr. Lakshmi Deep, Dr. Meyer, Dr. Renae Smith, Dr. Steve Weber, Dr. Gretchen Tolsma, Dr. McFadden, Dr. Sue Bowman
Best Hairstylist/Colorist
1st Place – Bobbi Deede
2nd Place – Ashley Dieck from Fantastic Sam’s
Tie for 3rd Place – Sabrina at the Man Cave & Yvette Sharee
Other Nominees: Aly at Salon 731, Amy Gray, Brenda Zamzow, Caressa at Today’s Hair, Carl from Fantastic Sam’s, Carol Wagner, Connie Brayton at Cuts with CLASS, Donna Krueger, Heidi Schroepfer at Fantastic Sam’s, Jamie Cooper, Jamie Wojan at Trends, Janell Bolding at Inspiring Images, Janelle Bolder, Janet at Main Attraction, Jeci Martinez, Jenny Honzik at Trio, Joanie at Main Attraction, Jody at Trio, Julie Schroepher, Kate Filbradt at Salon 731, Keah Forster, Kim from Trends, Kristy Parsons from Trio, Lyn Strobel, Mary DeBroux, Mel Adams, Missy Spray, Patsy Geiger, Phyllis Zabransky, Sara Schroepfer at Studio S, Shanille Waldvogel, Stefanie Tatro, Stephanie Knapkavage at Salon 731, Tanya Meidl, Wendee at Today’s Hair
Best High School Coach
1st Place – Matt Borneman
2nd Place – Dan Witman
3rd Place – Tom Schofield
Other Nominees: Dallas Moe, Dan Bastle, Dennis Duchac, Heather Roff, Jesse Shaw, Jim Kondzela, Kevin Kubacki, Matt Weberpal, Sandy Robrecht, Sarah Hegg
Most Influential
1st Place – Dr. Nick Wachtel – Cornstone Chiropractic & Wellness
2nd Place – Dr. Curt Draeger – Draeger Chiropractic & Laser Center
Tie for 3rd Place – Dave Schneider – Langlade Hospital & Dr. Lindsy Jarworski – Draeger Chiropractic & Laser Center
Other Nominees: Angela Cook, Bill Kelly, Dave Karolus, Diane from the Thirsty Soul, Dr. Noel Deep, Dr. Patrick McKenna, Dr. Turnbull, Drew Kelly, Eric, Roller, Gary Kieper, Gus Ourada, Howard Wagner, Jason Fonder, Jenny Hayek, Jerry Remington, Jessica Frey, Jill Lewandowski, Keith Wilson, Krystal Schreiber, Nick Salm, Paul Galuska, Scott Jensema, Steve Kohler, Tonya Tabant, William (Bill) Kelly – Salvation Army
Best Dentist/Orthodontist
1st Place – Dr. Stanley Brown
2nd Place – Dr. Meghan O’Brien
Tie for 3rd Place – Dr. Robert Kanke & Dr. Chad Boers
Other Nominees: Dr. Charles F. Wetzel, Dr. Gary Peterson, Dr. Kay, Dr. Larry Nillissen, Dr. Lisa Krebs, Dr. Freyer, Dr. John Dovorany, Dr. Randy Krebs, Dr. Timothy O’Brien, Dr. Nick Bretl
Best Public Servant
1st Place – Kyle Rustic
Tie for 2nd/3rd Place – Bruce Brown, Mayor Bill Brandt
Other Nominees: Bill Kelly, Christopher May, Dave Karolus, D.J. Eldridge, Eric Roller, Greg Carter, James Kolpack, Jerry Reichl, Joe Husnick, John Kondzela, Kevin Ison, Krystal Schreiber, Misty Servi, Nate Musolff, Neil Woznick RFC, Ron Messer
Best Radio Personality
1st Place – Gary Hartl
2nd Place – Brian Scott
3rd Place – Scott Walbeck
Other Nominees: Amy Converse, Dick Hurlbert, Drew Kelly, Matt Converse, Mike Mannus
Best Retail Sales Associate/Clerk
1st Place – Rosie at Walgreens
2nd Place – Penny Zima at Pennyz Party Town
3rd Place – Stacy Musloff
Other Nominees: Andy at Sears, Annette at White Lake Market, Barb at Hickey’s, Barb at Natural Living, Brittany at Maurices, Carol Berg at Walmart, Chad Parker, Christine Stanford at Family Dollar, Diane at the Thirsty Soul, Hanna Wolf at Natural Living, Jeanie at Schroeder’s, Jennifer at Walmart, Kathy at Luxury Living, Lois Baker, Mike Hill at Mojo’s, Patsy at Menards, Sam at FS Fast Stop, Sandy at FS Fast Stop, Sandy Joseph, Savannah at Menards, Scott Vaughn at Fleet Farm, Steve at Antigo Auto Value, Steve at Menards, Tara Rhode at The Thirsty Soul, Teresa Vaughn at Walmart
Best Teacher
1st Place – Jolene Koeppel
2nd Place – Erin Husnick
3rd Place – Paul Galuska at All Saints
Other Nominees: Abby Sundermeyer, Aimee Hein, April Schofield at Elcho, Becky Moe at East Elementary, Beth Jarabeck ASCS, Casey Meidl, Claire Herron at North Elm, Cynthia Tyler at Pleasant View, Dawn Walbeck at East Elementary, Donna Krueger, Heidi Depies, Ida Kujala, Jamie Koeppel, Jason Fuehrer, Jeff Dewey, Jessica Frey, John Nedden, Jolynne Schroepfer at Antigo High School, Justin Markgraf, Karla Schessuler at White Lake, Kate Raab, Kathy Zblewski at Crestwood, Ken Nelson at NTC, Kevin Kubacki at Antigo Middle School, Larry Stookey, Laura Stuckert at East Elementary, Lisa Peaslee at Spring Valley, Mary Umland, Mary Young at East Elementary, Mike Blood, Mr. Chitwood at White Lake High School, Mr. Jeffer Kinnally at West Elementary, Mr. McKeever, Mrs. Bokern at North Elementary, Mrs. Larson at West Elementary, Mrs. Domke at Pleasant View, Mrs. Hendrickson at Pleasant View, Mrs. Peboski at Crestwood, Ms. Jones at West Elementary, Pete Lewandowski, Rochelle Schielke, Stacy Beck at All Saints, Terri Zinchuk, Terry Zalewski at Spring Valley, Wendra Simonis at West Elementary
Best Waitress/Waiter/Server
1st Place – The Amigos at El Tequila
3 Way Tie for 2nd Place – Becki Kassis, Kayla Welnetz at BB Jack’s, & Ben Fittante at Schwartzendruber’s
Other Nominees: Barb at Natural Living, Becky at Fifth Ave. Restaurant, Beth Makusen at the Dixie Lunch, Carol at Two Angels Restaurant, Jamie Brown at Heartbreakers, Jeannie at Two Angels Restaurant, Jenny Jordan at Animals, Joan at Farmers Home, Katie at Two Angels Restaurant, Laura at Billy Timbers, Linda at Two Angels Restaurant, Maggie Gallenberg, Mandey at Edison Clulb, Mascarita at El Tequila, Megan at the Refuge, Meghan at Heartbreakers, Nicki at Two Angels Restaurant, Olivia Barske at Dixie’s Lunch, Patricia Schroeder at Country Kitchen, Patti Andraschko at 5th Ave. Restaurant, Rebecca Stimac at BB Jack’s, Reesa at The Refuge, Sandi at Heartbreakers, Sandra Mach at Schwartzendrubers, Shanell at The Refuge, Southern Dave at the Edison Club, Stacy at Heartbreakers, Stacy Musloff, Stephanie at Michael’s, Tanya at Mountain Mudd, Tiff Matuszewski, Yoland at Melody Mill, Zeb at North Star Lanes
Best Realtor (Individual)
1st Place – Toni Schneider
2nd Place – Rob Cornelious
3rd Place – Ron Schroepfer
Other Nominees: Amy Piakowski, Barb Cramer, Cami Schroepfer, Connie Brayton, Duke Packard, Helen Wanca, Joan Lindner, Joe McKenna, John Nedden, Kay Koszarek, Laurie Welnetz, Leah Antoniewicz, Mike Bolen, Pat Devine, Renee Irish, Rick Bina, Ron Welnetz
Best Appliance Store
1st Place – Arlen’s TV & Appliance
2nd Place – Menards
3rd Place – Sears
Best Carpet & Flooring Store
1st Place – Menards
2nd Place – Northwoods Flooring
3rd Place – Neve’s Floors to Go and Furniture
Other Nominees: Fleet Farm, Green Design Center, Kramer’s Building Supplies, Inc., Woodstock Design Center
Best Furniture & Mattress Store
1st Place – Neve’s Floor to Go and Furniture
2nd Place – The King of Sleeps Mattress Outlet
3rd Place – Menards
Best Garden Center/Landscaping
1st Place – Frisch Greenhouses
2nd Place – Menards
3rd Place – Four Seasons Landscaping
Other Nominees: Bolen Green Landscaping, Duffek, Family Lawn & Garden, Fleet Farm, Hollister Gardens, Ken Waldvogel, Lawn & Snow Specialists, Maus Landscaping & More, Schroeder’s, Sunshine Trees
Best General Building Contractors/Remodeling
1st Place – Barske Construction
2nd Place – Gumby Nicholson
3rd Place – Dave Kautza Builders
Other Nominees: Buck Construction, Bustamante Drywall, Chapin’s Construction, Derek Muraski – Carpenter, Gallenberger Construction, Hoffman Homes, Hohensee Construction, JC Construct, Jerry Reif, Jim Kelly, Johnson Brothers Construction, Kelvin Wagner Construction, Kirk’s Carpentry, LaQues Investments, McCann Construction, Menards, Menting Brothers, Precision Remodeling – Jim Spencer, Quality Property Maintenance, Randy Lewis, Rea Builders – Rick Rea, Ryder Remodeling, Schwanz Custom Homes, Shane’s Drywall, Spiegl Construction, Stacy Kautza Construction, Tom Straley – Straley Construction
Best Home Improvement/Building Supplies
1st Place – Wilhelm Lumber
2nd Place – Menards
3rd Place – Kramer Building Supplies, Inc.
Other Nominees: Builders Service, Fleet Farm
Best Heating/Cooling & Plumbing Services
1st Place – Schulz Heating & Cooling
2nd Place – Bauer Plumbing & Heating
3rd Place – John Filbrandt Plumbing & Heating
Other Nominees: ACE Heating, Dan’s Repair, FS Servco, Glen Krivoshine, Heinzen Plumbing, Jack Filbrandt, Jansen Septic Services, McNeil West, Northcentral Mechanical, Superior Heating & Cooling – Paul Bisonette
Best Retail Gift or Specialty Store
1st Place – Schroeder’s Gifts
2nd Place – Pennyz Party Town
3rd Place – Luxury Living
Other Nominees: Antigo Country Store, Antigo Family Consignment, Antigo Sportswear, Gingerbread House, Hickey Floral, Molle’s, Northern Roots Artisan Market, The Thirsty Soul, Zane Guitars
Best Florist
1st Place – Frisch Greenhouses
2nd Place – Hickey Floral
3rd Place – Copps Floral
Best Golf Course
1st Place – Bass Lake Golf Course
2nd Place – Riverview Golf Course
3rd Place – Maplewood
Other Nominees: Mapleview, X to C
Best Live Music Spot
1st Place – Edison Club Event Center
2nd Place – Langlade County Fair
3rd Place – Music in the Park
Other Nominees: Bob and Joni’s, North Star Lanes, Q&Z Expo Center, Smitty’s, The Refuge
Best Place for a Date Night
1st Place – Miller’s Nutshell
2nd Place – The Refuge
3rd Place – Heartbreakers
Other Nominees: Animals, Billy Timber’s Pub & Eatery, Disc Golf at Antigo Park, Edison Club Event Center, El Tequila, Fifth Ave. Restaurant, Held’s Bar, Michael’s, Music in the Park, Palace Theater, Post Lake Inn, Rick’s 45 Roadhouse, Sammy’s Bar & Grill, Smitty’s, Swartzendruber’s Supper Club
Best Single’s Scene
1st Place – Nick’s Tap
2nd Place – Rick’s 45 Roadhouse
3rd Place – Smitty’s
Other Nominees: Animals, Anytime Fitness, Beer 30, Held’s Bar, North Star Lanes, Not Bob’s, Thirsty Bear Pub
Best Family Fun Spot
1st Place – Clara R. McKenna Aquatic Center
2nd Place – Jack Lake
3rd Place – Kettlebowl
Other Nominees: Camp Susan, City Park, Eau Claire Dells, Fishing, Lake Park, North Star Lanes, Palace Theater, Peaceful Valley Park – Castle Park, Silver Birch Ranch, Springbrook Trail
Best Outdoor Activity Spot
1st Place – Jack Lake
2nd Place – Kettlebowl
3rd Place – Castle Park/Peaceful Valley Park
Other Nominees: City Park, Eau Claire Dells, Fishing, Gartzke Trails, Long Lake – Deerbrook, Pelican Lake, Post Lake, Silver Birch Ranch, White Lake
Best Outdoor Powersports Equipment & Sales
1st Place – Verne’s
2nd Place – Antigo Yamaha
3rd Place – Fuller’s Sales & Service
Other Nominees: Birnamwood Repair, Motorsports Marine
Best Bank or Credit Union
1st Place – CoVantage Credit Union
2nd Place – Chase Bank
3rd Place – Banner Bank
Other Nominees: BMO Harris, First Merit
Best Pet Groomer
1st Place – Pampered Paws Pet Grooming
2nd Place – Jenny’s House of Dogs
3rd Place – Pawz N’ Clawz
Other Nominees: Sugar Bush Hollow Natural Gifts & Pet Grooming in Elton
Best Insurance Agency
1st Place – McCormick Klessig
2nd Place – State Farm – Tim DeVoe
3rd Place – Farmer’s Insurance
Other Nominees: American Family, Carol Van Alstine – American Family Insurance, Greater Insurance Services, Jane Zeller – National Mutual Benefits, Northwoods Insurance Co., Progressive – Kolpack, Rural Mutual Insurance – Russ Van Lanen, The Insurance Center
Best Law Firm
1st Place – Winter, Winter & Behrens
2nd Place – Sommer, Olk & Payant LLP
3rd Place – Deb Hatfield
Best Real Estate Agency
1st Place – Integrity Realtors
2nd Place – Absolute Realtors
3rd Place – Wolf River Realty
Other Nominees: Bolen Realty, Lake Country Realty, Northcentral Sales & Auction, Season to Season Properties
Best Tax Preparation or Accounting Firm
1st Place – D. Eckerman Tax Services
2nd Place – Brettingen, Smits, Novak & Bastle, S.C.
3rd Place – H&R Block
Other Nominees: Bahr & Kilsdonk, Bob Fuller CPA, Ed Steager, Ellie Doucette, Lindner’s, Roseann Hoffman CPA, SK Accounting, Sue Kirsch, United FCS
Best Financial Planner or Advisor
1st Place – Edward Jones – Jenny Behrens
2nd Place – Thrivent Financial – Gary Kieper
3rd Place – Ameriprise Financial – Tom Koss
Other Nominees: Brian Blink – Northwestern Mutual, Dan Jackson, Jean Greening – Thrivent Financial, Kelly Greig – Edward Jones, Kevin Fronek, Tim DeVoe, Travis Rose – Thrivent Financial
Best Auto Detailing
1st Place – Shammy Shine
2nd Place – Parsons of Antigo
3rd Place – Brickners of Antigo
Other Nominees: Clark’s Auto, Dean’s Auto, Doug Guenthner, Hwy. 52 Auto, Lance’s Garage, Langlade Ford, Mike’s Service Center, Tony Schroepfer
Best Auto Glass Repair & Replacement
1st Place – Antigo Glass Company
Tie for 2nd/3rd Place – Quality Glass & Safelite
Best Auto Services & Repair
1st Place – Kegler’s Auto & Towing
2nd Place – Parsons of Antigo
3rd Place – Clark’s Auto
Other Nominees: Antigo Auto, Antigo Transmission Repair, Bill Fraley, Brickners of Antigo, Cenex Express Mart, Charlie’s Auto Transmission & 4WD Repair, Dennis Michels, Fleet Farm, Hwy. 52 Auto, Jerry’s Auto Repair, Karl’s Auto, Lance’s Service Garage, Marty’s Auto, Marty’s Shell, Mike’s Service Center, Phlox Auto, Riverside – Pickerel, Skarlupka Service, Southside, Tom Fleishman, Whitey’s Cenex
Best Body Shop
1st Place – Parsons of Antigo
2nd Place – Brickners of Antigo
3rd Place – Pickerel Auto Body
Other Nominees: Dave’s Body Shop, Kraeger’s, Lance’s Service Garage, Langlade Ford, Phlox Auto, Skarlupka Service, Tony’s Hot Rod Shop
Best Place to Buy Tires
1st Place – Southside Tire
2nd Place – Pomps
3rd Place – Fleet Farm
Other Nominees: Brickners of Antigo, Kegler’s, Mike’s Service Center, Parsons of Antigo, Walmart
Best New Car Dealer
1st Place – Parsons of Antigo
2nd Place – Brickners of Antigo
3rd Place – Langlade Ford
Other Nominees: Quinlan’s
Best Used Car Dealer
1st Place – Clark’s Auto Sales
2nd Place – Hwy. 52 Auto
3rd Place – Parsons of Antigo
Other Nominees: Antigo Auto, Brickners of Antigo, Crosstown Enterprises, Dean’s Auto, Langlade Ford, Phlox Auto, Quinlan’s, V&K Motors