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Home›News›Business›You Voted, Results are in for the Best of the Antigo Area 2018

You Voted, Results are in for the Best of the Antigo Area 2018

By Antigo Times
March 27, 2018
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(We do our best to get the correct spelling for all nominees and apologize for any that are misspelled.)

FOOD & DRINK

Best Pizza

1st Place: BB Jack’s

2nd Place: Rev’s Windbreaker

3rd Place: Buck’s Pizza

4th Place: Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes

5th Place: Pizza Hut

Other Nominees: Mattoon Market, Billy Timbers, Melody Mill, Heartbreakers, Chet & Emil’s, Kwik Trip, Bear Paw Pub & Restaurant, Celebrations, FS Fast Stop, Walleye Lodge, Timber Haven, Little Caesar’s, Rick’s 45 Roadhouse, Gator’s, Taphouse, Sammy’s Bar & Grill, Rachel’s – Wittenberg, Boys & Girls Club of Langlade County, BP Gas N Go Travel Center (Take & Bake Homemade Summit Lake Pizza), Lil Hummer’s, Quinn’s in Neva, Harvest Restaurant – Wittenberg

 

Best Bakery

1st Place: Pavek’s Antigo Bakery

2nd Place: Gunkel’s Bakery

3rd Place: Linda’s Bakery – Birnamwood

4th Place: Natural Living

5th Place: Sweet Thyme

Other Nominees: Pick N’ Save, Walmart, Kwik Trip

 

Best Restaurant

1st Place: El Tequila

2nd Place: Heartbreakers

3rd Place: Miller’s Nutshell

4th Place: Two Angels

5th Place: Fifth Avenue Restaurant

Other Nominees: The Refuge, Celebrations, Ruby Mays, Sweet Thyme, Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes, M&L Truckstop, Chet & Emil’s, Melody Mill, Quinn’s in Neva, Timber Haven, Dairy Queen, Walleye Lodge, Country Kitchen, Animals, The Luncheonette/Natural Living, Swartzendruber’s, Culver’s, Celebrations, The Refuge, Dixie Lunch, FS Fast Stop, Farmers Home, BB Jack’s, Wolff’s, Crab N Jack’s, Black Bear, China Buffet, Corner Café

 

Best Happy Hour

1st Place: El Tequila

2nd Place: Rick’s 45 Roadhouse

3rd Place: Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes

4th Place: Not Bob’s

5th Place: Taphouse

Other Nominees: Heartbreakers, The Refuge, Melody Mill, Animals, Never Enough, BB Jack’s, Elks Lodge, Celebrations, The Luncheonette/Natural Living, Fifth Avenue Restaurant, Smitty’s, Quinn’s in Neva, Mink Pen, Walleye Lodge, Sammy’s Bar & Grill, Timber Haven, Beer 30, Thirsty Bear, Chet & Emil’s, Bob & Joni’s, Held’s, Vickie & the Vets

 

Best Lunch Spot

1st Place: El Tequila

2nd Place: Two Angels

3rd Place: Fifth Avenue Restaurant

4th Place: The Luncheonette/Natural Living

5th Place: Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes

Other Nominees: Mattoon Market, FS Fast Stop, Animals, Chet & Emil’s, Celebrations, BB Jack’s, Timber Haven, Smitty’s, Dairy Queen, Culver’s, Heartbreakers, Country Kitchen, Rick’s 45 Roadhouse, Walleye Lodge, Driftwood, Sweet Thyme, Melody Mill, Dixie Lunch, M&L Truckstop, McDonald’s, Taphouse, The Refuge, Three Sisters Café, Twisted Ice Cream, China Buffet, Held’s, Ruby Mays, Rev’s Windbreaker, Kwik Trip

 

Best Coffee

1st Place: Kwik Trip

2nd Place: The Brown Mug

3rd Place: Sweet Thyme

4th Place: The Luncheonette/Natural Living

5th Place: Dixie Lunch

Other Nominees: Wagner’s Shell, Two Angels, Taco Johns, FS Fast Stop, Langlade County Airport, Emma Kait’s – Birnamwood, Parsons Service Dept., Trio, Krist Oil, McDonald’s

 

Best Salad Bar

1st Place: Swartzendruber’s

2nd Place: Fifth Avenue Restaurant

3rd Place: Timber Haven

4th Place: Pizza Hut

5th Place: Celebrations

Other Nominees: Harvest Restaurant – Wittenberg, Country Kitchen, Quinn’s in Neva, Three Sisters Café, Pick N’ Save, Buck’s Pizza, Heartbreakers, Natural Living

 

Best Place for a Sandwich

1st Place: Fifth Avenue Restaurant

2nd Place: BB Jack’s

3rd Place: Heartbreakers

4th Place: The Luncheonette/Natural Living

5th Place: Two Angels

Other Nominees: Culver’s, Mattoon Market, The Refuge, Melody Mill, Crab N Jack’s, Animals, Rick’s 45 Roadhouse, Farmers Home, Celebrations, Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes, Dixie Lunch, Walleye Lodge, Quinn’s in Neva, M&L Truckstop, Sammy’s Bar & Grill, FS Fast Stop, Timber Haven, Buck’s Pizza, Sweet Thyme, Smitty’s, Not Bob’s, Swartzendruber’s, Ruby Mays, Held’s, Lakeside Market, Dairy Queen, Chet & Emil’s, Burger King, White Lake Market, Subway

 

Best Fish Fry

1st Place: Heartbreakers

2nd Place: Vickie & the Vets

3rd Place: Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes

4th Place: Farmers Home

5th Place: Fifth Avenue Restaurant

Other Nominees: Black Bear, Celebrations, Chet & Emil’s, Animals, Melody Mill, Bob & Joni’s, Country Kitchen, Two Angels, Walleye Lodge, Rick’s 45 Roadhouse, Sammy’s Bar & Grill, Timber Haven, The Refuge, Quig’s Maplewood, M&L Truckstop, Miller’s Nutshell, BB Jack’s, Quinn’s in Neva, Mattoon Market, Dixie Lunch, Swartzendruber’s, Crab N Jack’s, Smitty’s, FS Fast Stop, Z’s Fork Horners, Ruby Mays, Culver’s, Lakeside Market, White Lake Market, Lil Hummer’s, Longshots in Pearson, Nine Mile Resort, Billy Timbers, Mountain Bay Bar – Eland, Wolff’s River Inn

 

Best Bar for Beer & Liquor Selection

1st Place: Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes

2nd Place: Rick’s 45 Roadhouse

3rd Place: Not Bob’s

4th Place: Taphouse

5th Place: Heartbreakers

Other Nominees: Celebrations, Held’s, Bob & Joni’s, BB Jack’s, Boettcher’s, Vickie & the Vets, Quinn’s in Neva, The Refuge, Rock N Robin’s Old Mill, Animals, Smitty’s, Sammy’s Bar & Grill, Walleye Lodge, Three Jokers, Billy Timbers, Thirsty Bear, Driftwood, Melody Mill, Timber Haven, Twin Oaks, Texas Jays, Chet & Emil’s, Gator’s, Fifth Avenue Restaurant, Swartzendruber’s, Rev’s Windbreaker, Beer 30

 

Best Grocery Store

1st Place: Pick N’ Save

2nd Place: Lakeside Market

3rd Place: Gilbert’s Sentry Foods

4th Place: Walmart

5th Place: Natural Living

Other Nominees: Mattoon Market, Neva Grocery & Gas, White Lake Market

 

Best Store for Wine or Liquor Selection

1st Place: Pick N’ Save

2nd Place: Lakeside Market

3rd Place: Luxury Living

4th Place: Northern Roots

5th Place: Gilbert’s Sentry Foods

Other Nominees: Mattoon Market, Schroeder’s Gifts, Walmart

 

 

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Best Barber Shop

1st Place: The Man Cave
(Not Pictured: Jeci)

2nd Place: Hair Shack

3rd Place: Fantastic Sams

4th Place: The Color Cabin

5th Place: Trio

Other Nominees: Hair by Bobbi, Tangles, Salon 731, Jim Zahn – Mattoon, Benishek’s Creative Hairlines, Inspiring Images, Headlines/Studio S, North Country Style, Cost Cutters, Yvette Sharee’s Hollywood Hair Studio, Waves of Change, Today’s Hair

 

Best Beauty Salon

1st Place: Fantastic Sams

2nd Place: The Color Cabin

3rd Place: The Man Cave

4th Place: Trio

5th Place: Main Attraction

Other Nominees: Pure Bliss, Yvette Sharee’s Hollywood Hair Studio, Headlines/Studio S, Hair Shack, Inspiring Images, Country Cuts, Cost Cutters, Hair by Bobbi, North Country Style, Today’s Hair, Salon 731, Waves of Change, Tangles, Trends, Anita’s, Traci’s, Paulette’s, Jim Zahn, Jan’s Style Inn – Birnamwood, Benishek’s Creative Hairlines

 

Best Facial

1st Place: Kitty Fasbender – Mary Kay

2nd Place: Mosaic Massage & Reflexology

3rd Place: Lacey Zarda – LimeLight

4th Place: Salon 731

5th Place: The Man Cave

Other Nominees: La Bella Spa, Tangles, Today’s Hair, Amanda Lifke – Mary Kay, Kay Koszarek, Fantastic Sams

 

Best Health Club

1st Place: Aspirus Health & Performance Center

2nd Place: Anytime Fitness

3rd Place: Clara R. McKenna Aquatic Center

4th Place: Body Envy

5th Place: MKZ Strong Ladies

Other Nominees: Wendy Nycz, FAITH Fitness – Frances Eighmy, North Central Black Belt Academy

 

Best Pharmacy

1st Place: Lakeside Market

2nd Place: Walgreens

3rd Place: Walmart

 

Best Manicure/Pedicure

1st Place: Annette’s Polished Ladies

2nd Place: Puttin’ on the Glitz

3rd Place: Rose’s Nail Salon

4th Place: Nails by Jo

5th Place: Inspiring Images

Other Nominees: Nail Depot, Tips to Toes, Get Tipsy Nail Bar, Amanda Rettinger, Nail Boutique – Stephanie Kolpack, Headlines

 

Best Massage

1st Place: Cornerstone Chiropractic

2nd Place: Mosaic Massage & Reflexology

3rd Place: Blue Butterfly

4th Place: Angela – Body & Soul

5th Place: Kelly Steger – Aspirus Langlade Hospital

Other Nominees: Kim Holbrook, La Bella Spa, Soothing Effects

 

Best Hospital or Clinic

1st Place: Aspirus Langlade Hospital

2nd Place: Aspirus Antigo Clinic

3rd Place: Aspirus Langlade (Volm) Cancer Center

4th Place: Aspirus Elcho Clinic

5th Place: Aspirus Birnamwood Clinic

Other Nominees: Antigo Medical Building, Northern Health Centers

 

Best Dental Office

1st Place: Dr. Stanley Brown DDS

2nd Place: Antigo Dental Clinic – Dr. Meghan O’Brien

3rd Place: Progressive Dental

4th Place: Dr. Charles Wetzel DDS – Elcho

5th Place: Antigo Bridge Community Dental Clinic

Other Nominees: Dr. Larry Nillissen DDS – Birnamwood, Quirt Family Dentistry, Antigo Complete Dental, Szmanda – Wittenberg

 

Best Optical & Eye Care

1st Place: Antigo Vision Clinic – Dr. Richard Kjome

2nd Place: Eye Clinic of Wisconsin

3rd Place: Antigo Eye Care Center

Other Nominee: Walmart, Family Vision Center – Erin Goga

 

Best Chiropractic Clinic

1st Place: Draeger Chiropractic & Laser Center

2nd Place (TIE): Cornerstone Chiropractic

2nd Place (TIE): Antigo Family Chiropractic Center – Dr. Rindal

4th Place: Krueger Chiropractic

5th Place: Johnson Chiropractic

Other Nominees: Antigo Chiropractic Health Center (Goldsworthy), Bula Chiropractic, In Balance Chiropractic (Dr. Roth), Long Chiropractic

 

 

PEOPLE

Best High School Coach

1st Place: Bruce Brown

2nd Place: Matt Borneman

3rd Place: Tom Schofield

4th Place: Julie Langseth

5th Place: Dan Witman

Other Nominees: Alex Hintz, Aimee Hein, John Zencovich, Aaron Wickersheim, Dennis Duchac, Ben Wilhelm, Travis Goeks, Bill Hahn, Don Scupion, Carla Wissbrocker, Joe Pregler, Dameon Becerra, Dale Lenzner, Sara Schroepfer, Jesse Shaw, Michelle Kincaid, Ben Wilson, Sandi Robrecht, Ben Olsen, Linda McFarlane, Tom Weix, Dave Zalewski, Jeff Paulson

 

Best Teacher

1st Place: Mike Blood

2nd Place: Lila Gallenberg

3rd Place: Angie Wickersheim

4th Place: Alex Hintz

5th Place: Debbie Kautza

Other Nominees: Shelly Schielke, Rebecca Broeske, Rhonda Clark, Pete Lewandowski, Todd Mayr, Alex Kohler, Kattie Conant, Joanie Fisher, April Schofield, Mrs. Buker – North Elementary, Mrs. Stuckert – East Elementary, Sarah Fleischman, Mrs. Knetter, Mrs. Zinchuk, Kathy Zblewski, Tom Beattie, Jeanelle Clay, Erin Husnick, Sara Schlieve, Nick Matuszewski, Jacob Oxley, Mrs. Tyler – Pleasant Fiew, Wendy Simonis, Claire Herron, Travis Goeks, Justin Markgraf, Sue Werdeo, Laura Palmer, Kevin Kubacki, Donna Krueger – West Elementary, Michelle Kincaid, Chris Bartletti – Wittenberg-Birnamwood, Corinne Wolter, John Nedden, Dave Hickman, Josh Zalewski, Kirsten Jolivette, Larry Stookey, Jesse Shaw, Sue Zelinski, Barbara Lyon, Mr. Johnson, Laurie Meronk – West Elementary, Sheri Jones, Mrs. Arlen, Helen Igl, Tiffany Thomae, Sara Wickersheim, Elizabeth MacDonald, Mary Young, Michelle Hafner, Lorra Metko, Mrs. Vinnedge – West Elementary, Cyndie Walrath, Tom Weix, Justin Klavins, Andrea Baughman, Tina Chroge, Mrs. Pam Woods – Middle School, Anita Berner, RyAnn Filbrandt, Casey Meidl, Vicki Johnson Gravitter Zarda, Stacy Fermanich, Karissa Koehler, Amy Weix, Mrs. Borchert – White Lake, Sandra Gallagher, Colleen Timm, Thomas Zamzow, Aimee Hein, Amanda Krivoshein, Courtney Burger, Scott Hamilton, Miss Tise, Terry Zalewski

 

Best Radio Personality

1st Place: Gary Hartl

2nd Place: Mike McDougal

3rd Place: Duff Damos

Other Nominees: Matt Converse

 

Most Influential Person

1st Place: Father Charlie Hoffmann

2nd Place: Dave Corcoran – Boys & Girls Club of Langlade County

3rd Place: Marge Gibson – REGI

4th Place: Ann Roller

5th Place: Kim Schwarz – Body Envy

Other Nominees: Thomas Zamzow, Pastor Michael Spaude, Cavan Kelly, Dave Schneider, Nick Salm, Father Zach Weber, Sarah Repp, Dale Peterson, Amy Weeks, Anita Mattek, Justin Markgraf, Daniel Figueroa, Jill Lewandowski, Katia Johnson-Shelley, Pastor Chris at Homestead Fellowship, Steve Kuhr, Molly Gums, Karen Kieper, Mike Blood, Zak Kickhaver, Dr. Lindsy Jaworski, Eric Roller, Brenda Mayr, Angel Zimmerman – Boys & Girls Club, Jade Brown – Expressions Dance Studio, Elon Case, Gary Cernoch, Jason Fonder, Ray Bruch, Mark Doesotel, Pat Bultman, Matthew Young, Jessica Olson, Tonya Trabant McKenna, Joe Zanon, Betty Cross, Bruce Brown, Sarah Goerke, Luke Hermann, Pastor Tom – The Well, Dennis Klement, Pastor Kindle, Theresa Schroeder, Officer Andrew Hopfensperger, Antigo School District Teachers, Pastor Wes Jedras, Pastor Kellen Lewis, Josh Guenthner, Bernard Deisinger, Tonya Diesinger, Tom Sikora, Maynard Blodgett, Father Kelly, Katie Clay – The Giving Tree, Corey Dieck, Shannon Conrad, Clark Palmer

 

Best Family Doctor

1st Place: Bart Kneeland

2nd Place: Kristine Flowers

3rd Place: Patrick McKenna

4th Place: Noel Deep

5th Place: Lakshmi Deep

Other Nominees: Andrea Pennington, Angela Buchman, Steve Weber, Dennis McFadden, Gretchen Tolsma, Andrew Snider, Sue Bowman, Gary Hegranes, Randy Myers, Dr. Strong, Greta Tomany, Teresa King, Leslie Washatko, Debra Safford

 

Best Nurse

1st Place: Patty Levis

2nd Place: Kathy Bowman

3rd Place (TIE): Melissa Krueger

3rd Place (TIE): Cindy Piskula

5th Place: Samantha DeBroux

Other Nominees: Sue Grabowski, Maria Beike, Kathy Connor, Kirk Lewis, Dawn Resch, Tasha Hotchkiss, Linda Jahnke, Carrie Kelly, Paula Washatko, Debbie Witman, Cindy Avellallemant, Rachel Ryan Reszko, Stacey Korhonen, Connie Newman, Sue Nelson, Brianna Williams, Karri Ungathum, Mary Cerny, Leanna Slowik, Trista Doucette, Renae Piskula Lenzner, Tara Ginter, Jenny Ziber, Patty Lucht, Michelle Rickert, Brad Meverden, Katie Waldvogel, Carl Bloechl, Carlie Nickolai, Abby Rowe, Beth Marvin, Haley Novak, Alanna Kautza, Courtney Statezny, Maureen Gregurich, Deana Fleischman, Kristin King, Joan Postler, Libby Gabriel, Ainsley Cornell, Rebecca Chapin, Nancy Fluger, Rhonda Steinke, Mike Darr, Teri Hunt, Nico Elwardt, Maxine DesJarlais, Caitlyn Zaverousky, Jessica Bostwick, Tracey Novak, Kristin Kastin, LouAnn Tousey, Liz Voss, Samantha Flood, Ellen Weidmen, Liz Brodnicki, Hillary Weberpal, Laurie Falk, Connie Alft, Mandy Buljubasic, Karen Reichert, Stacy Quick, Kelly Stimac, Sally Bolen, Nikki Weden, Kim Cross

 

Best Retail Sales Associate/Clerk

1st Place: Rosie Fleischman – Lakeside Market

2nd Place: Emmy Lou Fleischman – Wagner Shell

3rd Place: Lauren Hackbarth – Pick N’ Save

4th Place: Laurie Hackbarth

5th Place: Tiff Matuszewski – Arlen’s

Other Nominees: Carol Berg – Walmart, Stacy Klement, Brit Hose, Kurt Derlein, Jeff Mattmiller, Lori Wilhelm, Eric Gillett – Menards, Katie Kakes – Fleet Farm, Peggy Kluwe – Menards, Howard H. – Fleet Farm, Cody – Antigo Auto Parts, Brenda Burns – Menards, Kayla Gaffey, June B. – Fleet Farm, Daniel Figueroa, Cheri Marx – Schroeder’s, Ashlee Neve, Diana Helser – Menards, Sandra Joseph, Melanie – Fleet Farm, Tina Onson – FS, Abby King – Kwik Trip, Stacy Lenzner – That Little Shop in Polar, Kathy Chrudimsky, Patrice – Schroeder’s, Lisa Neve, Jordan Sharon, Jeanne Zalewski, Kelly – Mortar & Pestle, Chris – Maurices, Jessica Tenes – Family Dollar, John Hunter, Terra Tatro, Miranda – Remington’s on 10th, Keaton Kemmer, Gene Michaelson – Walmart, Carol Wohlwend, Mike Kools, Martinez McCants, Alexandra Novander, Molly – Schroeder’s, Patty Reynolds – Wittenberg Shell, Brian Arlen, Joan – Menards, Lynn Pavek – Wagner Shell, Astin Krueger – Walmart, Brandi – John Deere, Nick – Kwik Trip, Levi – Verne’s, Zachary Luerssen – Dunham’s, Penny Zima, Linda Kryka, Andrew Parmer, Julianna – Verne’s, Brenden Stege – Pick N’ Save, Jeannie – Two Angels, Kay Meister – Fleet Farm, Jackie – J&P Liquidators, Jessica Filbrandt, Chris Wagner – Quinlan’s, Dawn Fleischman – Marty’s Shell, Samantha Holbrook – Advance Auto Parts, Chandler O’Rourke – Menards, Diane Klitz, Barb Payant – Hickey’s, Jeff Dahlke, Jessica Lenzner

 

Best Bartender

1st Place: Bird Kapusta – Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes

2nd Place: Meghan Anderson – Heartbreakers

3rd Place: Jenny Jordan

4th Place: Daniel Figueroa

5th Place: Al Quirk – Taphouse

Other Nominees: Paula Yarie – Windbreaker, Megan Novak, Pat Bultman – Swartzendruber’s, Tammy Peska, Steph Steger – Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes, Brenda Dudek, Mike Kools, Dawn Wendt Mineau – Walleye Lodge in Pearson, Tracey Nelson, Sarah King, Ruby – Three Jokers, Chris Held, Rita Griffiths – Not Bob’s, Sarah Strong – Rick’s 45 Roadhouse, Ariel – Smitty’s, Mike Barwick – Melody Mill, Michele Welch – Driftwood, Katelyn Bowman – Gator’s, Brian Buettner – Crab N Jack’s, Fawn Kennedy, Carol – Quinn’s in Neva, April Kolpack, Lori – Thirsty Bear, Pam – Sammy’s Bar & Grill, Jess Turner – Black Bear, naomi Nicholson, Amanda Brunette, Brittany – Celebrations, Marina Lewis – Thirsty Bird/North Star, Becca Dieck, Lacey Zarda, Keshia Reissman – BB Jack’s, Megan Romportl – Smitty’s, Amanda Fleischman – Taphouse, Mike Nicholson, Chris – Never Enough, Deb Slater – BB Jack’s, Lacey Lenzner, Dennis – Thirsty Bear, Megan Diestler, Lindon – Swartzendruber’s, Heather – Melody Mill, Linda Schmidt, Craig Walters, Kori Rank Jones, Pebbles – Texas Jays, Bob Ecker – Chet & Emil’s, Frances Guth – Three Jokers, Amy Weix – Heartbreakers, Jim Reif, Karen – Timber Haven, Gerry Miller – Miller’s Nutshell, Zach Zagar, Patsy Listle – Gator’s, Rev – Windbreaker’s, James Richards – Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes, Nichole – Old Mill, Cory Olson – Three Jokers, Patti A – Fifth Avenue, Sandi – Heartbreakers, Jenny Roth – Melody Mill, Ann Schmidt, Becky Majewski, Chucky – Boettcher’s, Tuba – Mink Pen, Randy Kolz, Tom Zat, Amanda Reiter – The Refuge, Jeremy Walters – Bob & Joni’s, Sue Stanton, Jeannie – Two Angels

 

Best Waitress/Waiter/Server

1st Place: Mascarita – El Tequila

2nd Place: Bird Kapusta – Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes

3rd Place: Meghan Anderson – Heartbreakers

4th Place: Becky Cameron

5th Place: Emma Poch – Two Angels

Other Nominees: Ashley Berger – Chet & Emil’s, Mickey Zima – Twisted Ice Cream, Stacey Musolff, Jess Turner – Black Bear, Becca Dieck – Rick’s 45 Roadhouse, Kristi Poltrock, Daniel Figueroa, Steph Steger, Becky Kassis, Kendra Peschke – North Star, Carmen – Celebrations, Yolanda Strutz, Lacey Lenzner, Famn Kennedy – Refuge, Lindsy Wierschke, Sandra – Swartzendruber’s, Tracey Nelson – Bob & Joni’s, Megan Novak, Jen Jordan, Nicki Sitsler – Two Angels, Megan Jansen – Sammy’s Bar & Grill, Marisa Kohler, Tiffany Matuszewski – Heartbreakers, Shawna – Two Angels, Amanda Fleischman – Taphouse, Kelly Novak – Country Kitchen, Deb Slater – BB Jack’s, Ariel – Smitty’s, Lela Koutnik, Katrina Resch – Miller’s Nutshell, Tanya Miglieri – BB Jack’s, Emma Schneider – Timber Haven, Megan Dembowski – Culver’s, Sam Schafer – Fifth Avenue, Jean Lipinski, Sue – Dixie, Emma Brown, Lisa – Two Angels, Jamie Brown, Sarah King, Katie – Two Angels, Bernadette Ramirez, Patty Andraschko, Linda Miller, Becky Hoffman, Morgan Novak, Linda Schmidt, Marina Lewis, Trisha MacDonald, Ellie Kelly, Ambra Nelson, Amy Weix, Beth – Dixie, Kathy – M&L, Felicia Schmit, Brenda – Not Bob’s, Katie Bowman – Gator’s, Jeannie – Two Angels, Tony Roethle – Walleye Lodge, James Richards, Amanda Brunette, Cory Olson, Jacki Parilek, Jessica – Timber Haven, Coral – Two Angels, Jessie Dixon, Molly Sprengler, Kori Jones, Chris Held, Amanda Reiter, Jeremy Walters

 

Best Public Servant

1st Place: Bruce Brown

2nd Place: Bill Kelly – Salvation Army

3rd Place: Ann Roller

4th Place: DJ Elderidge

5th Place: Sheriff Mark Westen

Other Nominees: Andrew Hopfensperger, Kevin Ison, Misty Servi, Zak Kickhaver, Angel Zimmerman, Sarah Repp, Pastor Spaude, Dan Bauknecht, Deana Jensen, Judge John Rhode, Bill Brandt, Cavan Kelly, Nykki Brandt, Ryan Bula, Jon Petroskey, Pastor Chris at Homestead Fellowship, Nick Salm, Chet Haatvedt, Kim McCann, Brenda Mayr, Tammy Wilhelm, Joe Husnick, Ron Barger, Pastor Kindle, Gianna Losser, Kyle Schilling, Katie Clay, Clark Palmer, Jerry Reichl, Dave Solin, Pastor Kellin Lewis, Pastor Stephen Pool, Keith Wilson, Pete Pennington, Travis Krueger, Daniel Figueroa, Wendy Simonis, Gary Cernoch, Geno McKenna, Kyle Rustick, Paul Broeske, Mark Doesotel, Sherri Hunter, Dave Corcoran, Nat Musolff, Father Zach, Rhonda Klement

 

Best Hair Stylist/Colorist

1st Place: Shanille Waldvogel – The Color Cabin

2nd Place: Carl Goodrich – Fantastic Sams

3rd Place: Bobbi Deede – Hair By Bobbi

4th Place: Sabrina Skarlupka – The Man Cave

5th Place: Janet Krueger

Other Nominees: Mel Adams, Patsy Geiger, Kim Muraski, Missy Spray, Jamie Cooper, Ashley Dieck, Rebecca Kegler, Sara Schroepfer, Brenda Zamzow, Mary DeBroux, Heather DeHart, Jim Zahn, Julie Schroepfer, Anita Fischer, Kiana Aros, Stefanie Tatro, Jami Wojan, Joni Elam, Yvette Sharee, Caressa Husnick, Jess Turner, Brittney Andrus, Janelle Bolder, Denny DeBroux, Stephanie Knapkavage, Stacy Marmes, Donna Wakefield, Jenny – Trio, Trisha Schmidt, Alicia Holcomb, Melissa Palmer, Ruth Perry, Phyllis Zabransky, Pat – Fantastic Sams, Judy – Creative Hairlines, Paulette Scheel, Jenny Frisch, Aly Fasbender, Katie Jackson, Tracie Hall, Kristy Parsons, Jeci Martinez, Jodi Williams, Wendee Henke, Heidi Weden, Amy Mischler

 

Best Realtor (Individual)

1st Place: Toni Schneider – Integrity Realtors

2nd Place: Rob Cornelius – Absolute Realtors

3rd Place: Helen Wanca – Wolf River Realty

4th Place: Leah Antoniewicz – Wolf River Realty

5th Place: Ron Welnetz – Absolute Realtors

Other Nominees: Tim Nolan, Joe McKenna, Jennie Volkman, Ron WElnetz, Renee Irish, Cami Schroepfer, John Nedden, Ron Schroepfer, Rick Bina, Pat Devine, Lisa Kuenzli, Kim Halambeck, Mark Incha, Connie Brayton, Mike Bolen, Kevin Olsen, Vikki Leseberg, Bob Slowik, Darrel McDougal, Melissa Mares, Jaime Peters

 

Best Financial Planner or Advisor

1st Place: Jenny Behrens – Edward Jones

2nd Place: Tom Koss – Ameriprise

3rd Place: Gary Kieper – Thrivent Financial

4th Place: Dan Jackson – CoVantage Credit Union

5th Place: Katie Helmstadter – Edward Jones

Other Nominees: Alan Resch – Resch Insurance, Rhonda Klement, Kane Goerke – Thrivent, Brady Koss, Katia Johnson-Shelley, Nate – Chase Bank, Jeff Dodd, Travis Rose, Kevin McKenna, Reggie Jorgenson, Brian Blink, Jean Greening – Thrivent, Kylee Zalewski, Doug Dahlke, Jason Hohensee

 

 

RETAIL, HOME & GARDEN

Best General Building Contractor/Remodeling

1st Place: Muraski Construction LLC

2nd Place (TIE): Dave Kautza Builders

2nd Place (TIE): Barske Construction

4th Place: Nicholson Builders

5th Place: Reif Construction

Other Nominees: Schwanz Custom Homes, Menting Bros, Kelvin Wagner Construction, Deerbrook Exteriors, Titan Builders, Spiegl Construction, Hoffman Homes, Thomae Construction, Larry McCAnn Construction, JC Construct, Dun-Rite Exteriors, Dave Ludens, Carl & Dexter Hohensee, Solid Rock Builders, Torch’s Construction, Johnson Brothers, Chapin Construction, ESN Construction, Kirk’s Carpentry, Kitsemble Exteriors, Jeff Aulik, Thompson Construction, Dave Powell, Will Crum, Below Building, Leo Korbisch Construction, Rea Builders, Adam Nicholson, NJS Contractors, Stacy Kautza Builders, Across the Grain, Rod Clauss Construction, Jesse’s Property Doctors, Dream Never Dies, Carpentry Services – Steve Herrman, Wissbroecker Construction, Ryker Remodeling

 

Best Home Improvement/Building Supplies

1st Place: Menards

2nd Place: Wilhelm Lumber

3rd Place: Builders Service

Other Nominees: Fleet Farm, Kramer Building Supply

 

Best Heating/Cooling Services

1st Place: Schulz Heating & Cooling

2nd Place: Superior Heating & Cooling

3rd Place: Dan’s Service & Repair

4th Place: John Filbrandt Plumbing & Heating

5th Place: Joe Menting Plumbing & Heating

Other Nominees: Heinzen Plumbing & Heating, Top Tech, Northland Energies, Ace Heating & Cooling, Insight FS, Bauer Plumbing & Heating, Kautza Mechanical Services, Andraschko Plumbing – Tom Andraschko, Jerome Filbrandt Plumbing & Heating, AmeriGas, GEMS Heating & Cooling, North Central Mechanical, Simmons Plumbing, Jerome Winkel, Svaton

 

Best Plumbing Services

1st Place: Heinzen Plumbing & Heating

2nd Place: John Filbrandt Plumbing & Heating

3rd Place: Joe Menting Plumbing & Heating

4th Place: Nathan Best

5th Place: Bauer Plumbing & Heating

Other Nominees: Marcx Plumbing, Digger’s Plumbing & Electric, Andraschko Plumbing – Tom Andraschko, Jerome Filbrandt Plumbing & Heating, Simmons Plumbing, JP Water Services, Dan’s Service & Repair

 

Best Electrician

1st Place: Van Ooyen’s J&D Electric

2nd Place: Popelka’s Electric

3rd Place: Digger’s Plumbing & Electric

4th Place: Bauer Plumbing & Heating

5th Place: Thomae Electric & Trenching

Other Nominees: North Central Mechanical, Miller Electric, Shocking Solutions – Cody Weden, Kautza Mechanical Services, Kent Skidmore, Jim Nonnenmacher, Northland Energies, Jeremy Thome, Glen Krivoshein

 

Best Appliance Store

1st Place: Arlen’s

2nd Place: Sears

3rd Place: Menards

 

Best Carpet & Flooring Store

1st Place: Menards

2nd Place: Neve’s Floors to Go Furniture & Mattress Gallery

3rd Place: Northwoods Flooring

4th Place: Resch’s Tile

5th Place: Woodstock Design Center

Other Nominees: Birnamwood Tile & Marble, Green Design Center, B&J Flooring

 

Best Furniture & Mattress Store

1st Place: Lakeland Furniture

2nd Place: Neve’s Floors to Go Furniture & Mattress Gallery

3rd Place: Menards

Other Nominees: Sears, King of Sleeps, Northern Roots

 

Best Garden & Landscaping Center/Services

1st Place: Menards

2nd Place: Bolen Green Landscaping

3rd Place: Frisch Greenhouses

4th Place: Lawn & Snow Specialists

5th Place: Melissa’s Landscaping Materials

Other Nominees: Fleet Farm, Family Lawn & Landscape, Fischer’s Maintenance, Walmart, Hollister Gardens, Grandview Orchard, Sunshine Trees, Rock Hard Landscaping, Maus Landscaping, Ken Waldvogel Landscaping, A Vision Landscaping, Majestic Farms Greenhouse – Hatley, ShadyBrook Lawn & Landscape, Antigo Arborists

 

Best Retail Gift Shop or Specialty Store

1st Place: Schroeder’s Gifts

2nd Place: J&P Liquidators

3rd Place: Natural Living

4th Place: Pennyz Party Town

5th Place: Antigo Country Store

Other Nominees: Gingerbread House, Frisch Greenhouses, That Little Shop in Polar, Luxury Living, Wittenberg Shell, Mojos, Mortar & Pestle, Antigo Sportswear, Hickey Floral, Peaceful Valley General Store, Northern Roots, Memories Repurposed, C.A.R., Dollar Tree

 

Best Pest Control

1st Place: Mosquito Squad

2nd Place: Mosquito Busters

3rd Place: Kill All North

Other Nominees: Wil-Kil pest Control, Bill Strunar

 

 

FUN

Best Live Music Spot

1st Place: Music in the Park

2nd Place: Langlade County Fair

3rd Place: Taphouse

4th Place: North Star Lanes

5th Place: Bob & Joni’s

Other Nominees: Celebrations, Quinn’s in Neva, Smitty’s, Beer 30, MC Fests, Mattoon Community Hall, Melody Mill, Lil Hummer’s, Bad Habit, Grudgeville Pub & Grub, Alfa Heaven Motorsports Bar, Held’s, Walleye Lodge, Trailside Inn & Longshots Tavern

 

Best Place for a Date Night

1st Place: El Tequila

2nd Place: Heartbreakers

3rd Place: Miller’s Nutshell

4th Place (TIE): The Refuge

4th Place (TIE): Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes

Other Nominees: Driftwood, Not Bob’s, Rock N Robin’s Old Mill, Swartzendruber’s, Palace Theater, Melody Mill, Two Angels, Quinn’s in Neva, BB Jack’s, Billy Timber’s, Timber Haven, Sammy’s Bar & Grill, Walleye Lodge, Three Jokers, Rick’s 45 Roadhouse, Celebrations, Fifth Avenue Restaurant, Taphouse, Gator’s, Kools Klub, Bonnie’s Place, Alfa Heaven

 

Best Singles’ Scene

1st Place: Rick’s 45 Roadhouse

2nd Place: Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes

3rd Place: Taphouse

4th Place: Not Bob’s

5th Place: Heartbreakers

Other Nominees: Smitty’s, Quinn’s in Neva, Mink Pen, Thirsty Bear Pub, Fifth Avenue Restaurant, Sammy’s Bar & Grill, Melody Mill, Driftwood, Held’s, Billy Timber’s, Bob & Joni’s, Gator’s, Celebrations, Timber Haven, Animals, The Refuge, Rock N Robin’s Old Mill, Thursday Night Christian Group, Walmart, Walleye Lodge, Beer 30

 

Best Golf Course

1st Place: Bass Lake Golf Course

2nd Place: Riverview Golf Course

3rd Place: Maple Hills Golf Club

Other Nominees: Quig’s Maplewood Golf Course, Club X to C Golf Course

 

Best Family Fun Spot

1st Place: Jack Lake/Veterans Memorial Park

2nd Place: North Star Lanes

3rd Place: Boardwalk/Springbrook Trails

4th Place: Kettlebowl Ski Hill

5th Place: Clara R. McKenna Aquatic Center

Other Nominees: Great Northern Campground, Langlade County Fair, City Park, Twisted Ice Cream, Palace Theater, Peaceful Valley Park, Walls of Wittenberg, Mattoon, Riverview Golf Course, Gleason Bowling Alley

 

Best Outdoor Activity Spot

1st Place: Jack Lake/Veterans Memorial Park

2nd Place: Springbrook Trails/Boardwalk

3rd Place: Kettlebowl Ski Hill

4th Place: Peaceful Valley Park

5th Place: City Park

Other Nominees: Hilger’s Lake, Lake Park, Riverview Golf Course, Great Northern Campground, Bass Lake Golf Course, Antigo Disc Golf Course, Gartzke Flowage, Bear Paw Outdoor Adventure Resort, Music in the Park, Crocker Hills, Ice Age Trail, Cells of the Eau Claire

 

Best Outdoor Powersports Equipment & Sales

1st Place: Fuller Sales & Service

2nd Place: Verne’s

3rd Place: Antigo Yamaha

Other Nominees: Quinlan’s Equipment, Birnamwood Repair, Motor Sports Marine

 

 

SERVICES

Best Veterinary Clinic

1st Place: Spring Brook Veterinary Clinic

2nd Place: Birnamwood Veterinary Services

3rd Place: Antigo Veterinary Clinic

Other Nominees: Langco Veterinary Service, Northwoods Veterinary Service – Birnamwood

 

Best Pet Groomer

1st Place: Pampered Paws Pet Grooming – Laura Solin

2nd Place: Jenny’s House of Dogs

3rd Place: Antigo Veterinary Clinic

Other Nominees: April’s Pooch Parlor, Polished Pups, Lynn Mattek, Birnamwood Vet, Northwoods Vet Clinic – Birnamwood, Kristin Maher, Carrie Robinson, Jenni Kressin

 

Best Real Estate Agency

1st Place: Absolute Realtors

2nd Place: Integrity Realtors

3rd Place: Wolf River Realty

4th Place: Bolen Realty

5th Place: Season to Season Properties

Other Nominees: Lake Country Realty, Northside Realty, Nolan Sales, Century 21 Northwoods

 

Best Law Firm

1st Place: Winter, Winter & Behrens

2nd Place: Sommer, Olk & Payant

3rd Place: Hatfield Law Office – Elcho

Other Nominees: McCormick Law Office

 

Best Florist

1st Place: Frisch Greenhouses

2nd Place: Hickey Floral & Gifts

3rd Place: Pick N’ Save

Other Nominees: Lakeside Market

 

Best Bank or Credit Union

1st Place: CoVantage Credit Union

2nd Place: Chase Bank

3rd Place: Banner Banks

Other Nominees: BMO Harris Bank, Chase Bank, Huntington Bank

 

Best Tax Preparation or Accounting Firm

1st Place: KerberRose, S.C. – Formerly Known as Brettingen, Smits, Novak & Bastle, S.C.

2nd Place: D. Eckerman Tax Services

3rd Place: SK Accounting & Tax Services

4th Place: Bahr & Kilsdonk

5th Place H&R Block

Other Nominees: AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Richard Mamer, Ed Steger – Steger Tax Prep, Security Finance, Hoffman Fuller CPAs, Lindner Income Tax Services, Wysocki

 

Best Insurance Agency

1st Place: McCormick Klessig Insurance

2nd Place: Resch Insurance – Birnamwood

3rd Place: State Farm – Tim DeVoe

4th Place: American Family – Drew Lundt

5th Place: White Insurance – Mattoon

Other Nominees: Greater Insurance Services, Rural Mutual – Russ Van Lanen, Thrivent Pinnacle Team, Bremax Insurance, Farmers Insurance – Katia Johnson-Shelley, Collins Insurance Agency, The Insurance Center, Thrivent Financial – Gary Kieper, Kolpack Insurance, Thrivent Financial – Kane Goerke

 

Best Non-Profit Organization

1st Place: Langlade County Humane Society

2nd Place: Raptor Education Group Inc. (REGI)

3rd Place: Boys & Girls Club of Langlade County

4th Place: The Giving Tree

5th Place: Langlade County Senior Center

Other Nominees: Salvation Army, Relay for Life, Badgerland Classics & Customs, Langlade Area Mountain Bike Association, Antigo First, Antigo Community Food Pantry, AVAIL, Langlade County Tavern League, Antigo Community Theater, Greater Mattoon Area Advancement Unincorporated Association, Antigo Optimists, Langlade County 4-H, Caring Paws, Silver Birch Ranch, LeRoyer Hospice, Reformers Unanimous, American Legion Post 3, Hope Life Center, Community Association of Retirees (C.A.R.), The Compassionate Friends, Motorama, Antigo United Methodists

 

 

AUTOMOTIVE

Best Automotive Services & Repair

1st Place: Kegler’s Auto & Towing

2nd Place: Parsons of Antigo

3rd Place: Brickners of Antigo

4th Place: Clark’s Auto Sales & Service

5th Place: That 1 Garage

Other Nominees: Cranky Scott’s – Scott Zarda, Antigo Transmission & Repair, Fleet Farm, Hwy 52 Auto, Schutts Auto Repair, Soutside Tire, Marty’s Auto Services, Marty’s Shell, Langlade Ford, Jerry’s Auto, Cenex (Whitey’s), Sneller’s Repair Service, Lance’s Service Garage, Riverside Auto, Karl’s Quality Auto, Charlie’s Automotive, Pickerel Auto Body, Quinlan’s Equipment, Mike’s Service Center, Zarda’s, Skarlupka Service, Schroeder’s Auto Sales, Monnot Service, TSR Tom’s Sales & Repair, Antigo Auto, RJ’s Auto – Birnamwood, Mattoon Auto

 

Best New Car Dealer

1st Place: Parsons of Antigo

2nd Place: Brickners of Antigo

3rd Place: Langlade Ford

Other Nominees: Quinlan’s Equipment

 

Best Used Car Dealer

1st Place: Clark’s Auto Sales

2nd Place: Hwy 52 Auto

3rd Place: Parsons of Antigo

4th Place: Brickners of Antigo

5th Place: Dean’s Auto Sales

Other Nominees: Quinlan’s Equipment, Crosstown Enterprises, Langlade Ford, North Auto Sales, Big Foot Auto, Mattoon Auto, Antigo Auto, A to B Auto Sales, TSR Tom’s Sales & Repair

 

Best Auto Parts Store

1st Place: O’Reilly Auto Parts

2nd Place: Antigo Auto Parts

3rd Place: Fleet Farm

Other Nominees: Auto Value, Advance Auto Parts

 

Best Body Shop

1st Place: Parsons of Antigo

2nd Place: Brickners of Antigo

3rd Place: Pickerel Auto Body

4th Place: Tony’s Hot Rod Shop

5th Place: Hwy 52 Auto

Other Nominees: T.L.C. Auto Body – Birnamwood, Phlox Auto, Jerry’s Auto, Dave’s Body Shop, Marty’s Auto Services, Cranky Scott’s – Scott Zarda, Lance’s Service Garage, Kegler’s, Schutts Auto Repair, Kessen Auto Body, Krueger’s Top Notch Auto Body, Langlade Ford, Zarda’s, Riverside Auto, Tom’s Sales & Repair, That 1 Garage, Clark’s, Bauknecht’s Truck & Auto

 

Best Place to Buy Tires

1st Place: Southside Tire

2nd Place: Pomp’s Tire

3rd Place: Fleet Farm

4th Place: Brickners of Antigo

5th Place: Parsons of Antigo

Other Nominees: Kegler’s Auto & Towing, Langlade Ford, Walmart, Zarda’s Auto, That 1 Garage, Monnot Auto Service

 

Best Auto Detailing

1st Place: Parsons of Antigo

2nd Place: Xtreme Clean Auto Detailing

3rd Place: Brickners of Antigo

4th Place: Shammy Shine

5th Place: Dean’s Auto

Other Nominees: Phlox Auto, Jerry’s Auto, Clark’s Auto Sales, North Auto Sales, Marty’s Auto Services, Pickerel Auto Body, Langlade Ford, Hwy 52 Auto, Mattoon Auto, Monnot Auto Service

 

Best Auto Glass Repair & Replacement

1st Place: The Glass Company

2nd Place: Safelite

Other Nominees: Brickners of Antigo

 

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