(We do our best to get the correct spelling for all nominees and apologize for any that are misspelled.)

FOOD & DRINK

Best Pizza

1^st Place: BB Jack’s

2^nd Place: Rev’s Windbreaker

3^rd Place: Buck’s Pizza

4^th Place: Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes

5^th 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

1^st Place: Pavek’s Antigo Bakery

2^nd Place: Gunkel’s Bakery

3^rd Place: Linda’s Bakery – Birnamwood

4^th Place: Natural Living

5^th Place: Sweet Thyme

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

Best Restaurant

1^st Place: El Tequila

2^nd Place: Heartbreakers

3^rd Place: Miller’s Nutshell

4^th Place: Two Angels

5^th 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

1^st Place: El Tequila

2^nd Place: Rick’s 45 Roadhouse

3^rd Place: Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes

4^th Place: Not Bob’s

5^th 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

1^st Place: El Tequila

2^nd Place: Two Angels

3^rd Place: Fifth Avenue Restaurant

4^th Place: The Luncheonette/Natural Living

5^th 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

1^st Place: Kwik Trip

2^nd Place: The Brown Mug

3^rd Place: Sweet Thyme

4^th Place: The Luncheonette/Natural Living

5^th 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

1^st Place: Swartzendruber’s

2^nd Place: Fifth Avenue Restaurant

3^rd Place: Timber Haven

4^th Place: Pizza Hut

5^th 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

1^st Place: Fifth Avenue Restaurant

2^nd Place: BB Jack’s

3^rd Place: Heartbreakers

4^th Place: The Luncheonette/Natural Living

5^th 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

1^st Place: Heartbreakers

2^nd Place: Vickie & the Vets

3^rd Place: Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes

4^th Place: Farmers Home

5^th 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

1^st Place: Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes

2^nd Place: Rick’s 45 Roadhouse

3^rd Place: Not Bob’s

4^th Place: Taphouse

5^th 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

1^st Place: Pick N’ Save

2^nd Place: Lakeside Market

3^rd Place: Gilbert’s Sentry Foods

4^th Place: Walmart

5^th Place: Natural Living

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

Best Store for Wine or Liquor Selection

1^st Place: Pick N’ Save

2^nd Place: Lakeside Market

3^rd Place: Luxury Living

4^th Place: Northern Roots

5^th Place: Gilbert’s Sentry Foods

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

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Best Barber Shop

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

2^nd Place: Hair Shack

3^rd Place: Fantastic Sams

4^th Place: The Color Cabin

5^th 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

1^st Place: Fantastic Sams

2^nd Place: The Color Cabin

3^rd Place: The Man Cave

4^th Place: Trio

5^th 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

1^st Place: Kitty Fasbender – Mary Kay

2^nd Place: Mosaic Massage & Reflexology

3^rd Place: Lacey Zarda – LimeLight

4^th Place: Salon 731

5^th Place: The Man Cave

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

Best Health Club

1^st Place: Aspirus Health & Performance Center

2^nd Place: Anytime Fitness

3^rd Place: Clara R. McKenna Aquatic Center

4^th Place: Body Envy

5^th Place: MKZ Strong Ladies

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

Best Pharmacy

1^st Place: Lakeside Market

2^nd Place: Walgreens

3^rd Place: Walmart

Best Manicure/Pedicure

1^st Place: Annette’s Polished Ladies

2^nd Place: Puttin’ on the Glitz

3^rd Place: Rose’s Nail Salon

4^th Place: Nails by Jo

5^th Place: Inspiring Images

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

Best Massage

1^st Place: Cornerstone Chiropractic

2^nd Place: Mosaic Massage & Reflexology

3^rd Place: Blue Butterfly

4^th Place: Angela – Body & Soul

5^th Place: Kelly Steger – Aspirus Langlade Hospital

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

Best Hospital or Clinic

1^st Place: Aspirus Langlade Hospital

2^nd Place: Aspirus Antigo Clinic

3^rd Place: Aspirus Langlade (Volm) Cancer Center

4^th Place: Aspirus Elcho Clinic

5^th Place: Aspirus Birnamwood Clinic

Other Nominees: Antigo Medical Building, Northern Health Centers

Best Dental Office

1^st Place: Dr. Stanley Brown DDS

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

3^rd Place: Progressive Dental

4^th Place: Dr. Charles Wetzel DDS – Elcho

5^th 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

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

2^nd Place: Eye Clinic of Wisconsin

3^rd Place: Antigo Eye Care Center

Other Nominee: Walmart, Family Vision Center – Erin Goga

Best Chiropractic Clinic

1^st Place: Draeger Chiropractic & Laser Center

2^nd Place (TIE): Cornerstone Chiropractic

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

4^th Place: Krueger Chiropractic

5^th Place: Johnson Chiropractic

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

PEOPLE

Best High School Coach

1^st Place: Bruce Brown

2^nd Place: Matt Borneman

3^rd Place: Tom Schofield

4^th Place: Julie Langseth

5^th 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

1^st Place: Mike Blood

2^nd Place: Lila Gallenberg

3^rd Place: Angie Wickersheim

4^th Place: Alex Hintz

5^th 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

1^st Place: Gary Hartl

2^nd Place: Mike McDougal

3^rd Place: Duff Damos

Other Nominees: Matt Converse

Most Influential Person

1^st Place: Father Charlie Hoffmann

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

3^rd Place: Marge Gibson – REGI

4^th Place: Ann Roller

5^th 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

1^st Place: Bart Kneeland

2^nd Place: Kristine Flowers

3^rd Place: Patrick McKenna

4^th Place: Noel Deep

5^th 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

1^st Place: Patty Levis

2^nd Place: Kathy Bowman

3^rd Place (TIE): Melissa Krueger

3^rd Place (TIE): Cindy Piskula

5^th 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

1^st Place: Rosie Fleischman – Lakeside Market

2^nd Place: Emmy Lou Fleischman – Wagner Shell

3^rd Place: Lauren Hackbarth – Pick N’ Save

4^th Place: Laurie Hackbarth

5^th 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 10^th, 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

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

2^nd Place: Meghan Anderson – Heartbreakers

3^rd Place: Jenny Jordan

4^th Place: Daniel Figueroa

5^th 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

1^st Place: Mascarita – El Tequila

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

3^rd Place: Meghan Anderson – Heartbreakers

4^th Place: Becky Cameron

5^th 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

1^st Place: Bruce Brown

2^nd Place: Bill Kelly – Salvation Army

3^rd Place: Ann Roller

4^th Place: DJ Elderidge

5^th 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

1^st Place: Shanille Waldvogel – The Color Cabin

2^nd Place: Carl Goodrich – Fantastic Sams

3^rd Place: Bobbi Deede – Hair By Bobbi

4^th Place: Sabrina Skarlupka – The Man Cave

5^th 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)

1^st Place: Toni Schneider – Integrity Realtors

2^nd Place: Rob Cornelius – Absolute Realtors

3^rd Place: Helen Wanca – Wolf River Realty

4^th Place: Leah Antoniewicz – Wolf River Realty

5^th 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

1^st Place: Jenny Behrens – Edward Jones

2^nd Place: Tom Koss – Ameriprise

3^rd Place: Gary Kieper – Thrivent Financial

4^th Place: Dan Jackson – CoVantage Credit Union

5^th 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

1^st Place: Muraski Construction LLC

2^nd Place (TIE): Dave Kautza Builders

2^nd Place (TIE): Barske Construction

4^th Place: Nicholson Builders

5^th 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

1^st Place: Menards

2^nd Place: Wilhelm Lumber

3^rd Place: Builders Service

Other Nominees: Fleet Farm, Kramer Building Supply

Best Heating/Cooling Services

1^st Place: Schulz Heating & Cooling

2^nd Place: Superior Heating & Cooling

3^rd Place: Dan’s Service & Repair

4^th Place: John Filbrandt Plumbing & Heating

5^th 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

1^st Place: Heinzen Plumbing & Heating

2^nd Place: John Filbrandt Plumbing & Heating

3^rd Place: Joe Menting Plumbing & Heating

4^th Place: Nathan Best

5^th 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

1^st Place: Van Ooyen’s J&D Electric

2^nd Place: Popelka’s Electric

3^rd Place: Digger’s Plumbing & Electric

4^th Place: Bauer Plumbing & Heating

5^th 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

1^st Place: Arlen’s

2^nd Place: Sears

3^rd Place: Menards

Best Carpet & Flooring Store

1^st Place: Menards

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

3^rd Place: Northwoods Flooring

4^th Place: Resch’s Tile

5^th Place: Woodstock Design Center

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

Best Furniture & Mattress Store

1^st Place: Lakeland Furniture

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

3^rd Place: Menards

Other Nominees: Sears, King of Sleeps, Northern Roots

Best Garden & Landscaping Center/Services

1^st Place: Menards

2^nd Place: Bolen Green Landscaping

3^rd Place: Frisch Greenhouses

4^th Place: Lawn & Snow Specialists

5^th 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

1^st Place: Schroeder’s Gifts

2^nd Place: J&P Liquidators

3^rd Place: Natural Living

4^th Place: Pennyz Party Town

5^th 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

1^st Place: Mosquito Squad

2^nd Place: Mosquito Busters

3^rd Place: Kill All North

Other Nominees: Wil-Kil pest Control, Bill Strunar

FUN

Best Live Music Spot

1^st Place: Music in the Park

2^nd Place: Langlade County Fair

3^rd Place: Taphouse

4^th Place: North Star Lanes

5^th 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

1^st Place: El Tequila

2^nd Place: Heartbreakers

3^rd Place: Miller’s Nutshell

4^th Place (TIE): The Refuge

4^th 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

1^st Place: Rick’s 45 Roadhouse

2^nd Place: Thirsty Bird/North Star Lanes

3^rd Place: Taphouse

4^th Place: Not Bob’s

5^th 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

1^st Place: Bass Lake Golf Course

2^nd Place: Riverview Golf Course

3^rd Place: Maple Hills Golf Club

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

Best Family Fun Spot

1^st Place: Jack Lake/Veterans Memorial Park

2^nd Place: North Star Lanes

3^rd Place: Boardwalk/Springbrook Trails

4^th Place: Kettlebowl Ski Hill

5^th 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

1^st Place: Jack Lake/Veterans Memorial Park

2^nd Place: Springbrook Trails/Boardwalk

3^rd Place: Kettlebowl Ski Hill

4^th Place: Peaceful Valley Park

5^th 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

1^st Place: Fuller Sales & Service

2^nd Place: Verne’s

3^rd Place: Antigo Yamaha

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

SERVICES

Best Veterinary Clinic

1^st Place: Spring Brook Veterinary Clinic

2^nd Place: Birnamwood Veterinary Services

3^rd Place: Antigo Veterinary Clinic

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

Best Pet Groomer

1^st Place: Pampered Paws Pet Grooming – Laura Solin

2^nd Place: Jenny’s House of Dogs

3^rd 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

1^st Place: Absolute Realtors

2^nd Place: Integrity Realtors

3^rd Place: Wolf River Realty

4^th Place: Bolen Realty

5^th Place: Season to Season Properties

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

Best Law Firm

1^st Place: Winter, Winter & Behrens

2^nd Place: Sommer, Olk & Payant

3^rd Place: Hatfield Law Office – Elcho

Other Nominees: McCormick Law Office

Best Florist

1^st Place: Frisch Greenhouses

2^nd Place: Hickey Floral & Gifts

3^rd Place: Pick N’ Save

Other Nominees: Lakeside Market

Best Bank or Credit Union

1^st Place: CoVantage Credit Union

2^nd Place: Chase Bank

3^rd Place: Banner Banks

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

Best Tax Preparation or Accounting Firm

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

2^nd Place: D. Eckerman Tax Services

3^rd Place: SK Accounting & Tax Services

4^th Place: Bahr & Kilsdonk

5^th 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

1^st Place: McCormick Klessig Insurance

2^nd Place: Resch Insurance – Birnamwood

3^rd Place: State Farm – Tim DeVoe

4^th Place: American Family – Drew Lundt

5^th 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

1^st Place: Langlade County Humane Society

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

3^rd Place: Boys & Girls Club of Langlade County

4^th Place: The Giving Tree

5^th 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

1^st Place: Kegler’s Auto & Towing

2^nd Place: Parsons of Antigo

3^rd Place: Brickners of Antigo

4^th Place: Clark’s Auto Sales & Service

5^th 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

1^st Place: Parsons of Antigo

2^nd Place: Brickners of Antigo

3^rd Place: Langlade Ford

Other Nominees: Quinlan’s Equipment

Best Used Car Dealer

1^st Place: Clark’s Auto Sales

2^nd Place: Hwy 52 Auto

3^rd Place: Parsons of Antigo

4^th Place: Brickners of Antigo

5^th 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

1^st Place: O’Reilly Auto Parts

2^nd Place: Antigo Auto Parts

3^rd Place: Fleet Farm

Other Nominees: Auto Value, Advance Auto Parts

Best Body Shop

1^st Place: Parsons of Antigo

2^nd Place: Brickners of Antigo

3^rd Place: Pickerel Auto Body

4^th Place: Tony’s Hot Rod Shop

5^th 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

1^st Place: Southside Tire

2^nd Place: Pomp’s Tire

3^rd Place: Fleet Farm

4^th Place: Brickners of Antigo

5^th 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

1^st Place: Parsons of Antigo

2^nd Place: Xtreme Clean Auto Detailing

3^rd Place: Brickners of Antigo

4^th Place: Shammy Shine

5^th 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

1^st Place: The Glass Company

2^nd Place: Safelite

Other Nominees: Brickners of Antigo